True Love Story 3 (2001)
- Developer
- Game Club
- Publisher
- Enterbrain
- Platforms
- PlayStation 2
- Genres
- Visual Novel
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A quiet, deliberate pursuit of affection where you carefully nurture bonds over carefully chosen moments, tracking the invisible growth of feelings through a triangular chart of friendship and love.
intimateslow-pacedemotionalwholesomemethodicalrelationship-focusedmeasuredtender
About
True Love Story 3 follows a male protagonist in his third year of junior high as he aims to confess his love, particularly to his longtime crush, Aotsuki Takane, whom he's introduced to by his twin sister, Kaname. The game stands out for its high interactivity, with frequent repeated stock dialogues. Players track characters’ friendship and affection levels using a triangular chart, which they can check through Kaname. Instead of playing every day, players choose specific “try-your-best days,” which impact enthusiasm and event frequency. Its most unique feature is the detailed conversation system. On sunny weekdays, the player can attempt to walk home with a girl, triggering a complex dialogue mini-game. The goal is to raise her "heartthrob gauge" without overloading her pounding heart, and possibly score a date.
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