恋爱总动员/Love Date (2019)

Developer: F191, 中闻影视
Genres: Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 116 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a clunky, trial-and-error visual novel where you repeatedly guess a girl's reactions from static photos, designed to teach subtle observation rather than provide smooth romance.

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What players say

Players describe it as an early Chinese live-action visual novel that uses real photos and some video. Many complain about the lack of mid-game saves, forcing restarts after a single wrong answer, and the need for a guide to reach a good ending.

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