[h2]Love Chase[/h2]
The Chinese name of this game is 《甜心AI追捕计划》, which means 'Sweetheart AI Hunting Plan.' The Chinese name is more detailed compared to the English name. Without knowing the Chinese name, the title 'Love Chase' could give a different impression and may not convey the AI or pursuit element of the game. However, 'Love Chase' is an interesting name if you understand its meaning.
[h3]The Story :[/h3]
In the story, you play as an agent tasked with identifying which of the six girls is the AI you need to find within 30 days. You will start meeting each of the six girls on day one and uncover more about them in the days that follow. The story is intriguing, and the ending becomes even more captivating due to an incredible twist.
[h3]The Pros :[/h3]
1) It’s the longest FMV game, about twice the length of a regular one. The game consists of 30 days instead of 6 chapters, with 3-4 days corresponding to one chapter in a regular game.
2) Similar to Love is All Around (LiAA)'s style, where picking an option can either increase or decrease favorability with the characters, it also features AI suspicion that can increase or decrease. This brings the similar fun of LiAA and adds an extra layer of challenge with the AI suspicion.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3372314067
3) The filming quality is great, the actor voices are clear, and the background music is excellent. It's top-quality work.
4) The story and ending are very intriguing; it doesn’t have much depth touching love stories, but it is satisfying with an amazing twist at the end.
5) The girls feel more realistic, not portrayed in a comedic way, yet the game still keeps the LiAA-style fun in the selection options.
[h3]The Cons :[/h3]
1) You can go back to the day you played, but you are required to start from day 1 to achieve some achievements. You may need to play a few rounds from day 1 to day 20+ to get 100% of the achievements, which will take 20-30 hours. However, in your next round of play, you can apply special boosts, such as doubling your favorability gain if you unlock certain achievements.
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2) It does not have English subtitles, so those who need them will have to wait for that release.
[h3]The Characters :[/h3]
[i]Sun sign - inner self (core personality, objectives, life goals) - can be known by the birthday or observing the core objectives
Rising sign - outer self (actions, behavior) - can be known by observing that person (without birth chart)[/i]
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[tr][th]Character[/th][th]Sun[/th][th]Rising[/th][th]Other[/th][/tr]
[tr][td]MonRoe[/td][td]Sagittarius[/td][td]Leo[/td][td][/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Jiang Yan[/td][td]Leo[/td][td]Libra[/td][td][/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Wang Lin[/td][td]Taurus[/td][td]Virgo[/td][td]Pisces[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]NaNa Chen[/td][td]Scorpio[/td][td]Pisces[/td][td]Aries[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]KiKi[/td][td]Aquarius[/td][td]Aries[/td][td][/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Su Xin[/td][td]Cancer[/td][td]Capricorn[/td][td][/td][/tr]
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[h3]The Conclusion and Score :[/h3]
1) A very well-made FMV game, it's very close to Knowledge or Know Lady (KoKL) in terms of quality and fun. As for the voice and music, it is much better.
2) It offers the same fun of favorability increase and decrease as in LiAA, along with the challenge of getting enough favorability to achieve certain achievements.
3) For touching love stories, this game doesn't have much depth, but the story is fun enough to provide sufficient satisfaction.
4) Very different from other FMV games, the ending is unpredictable and interesting. It's worth trying, as it offers a unique experience and fun.
[b]9.5/10 (almost-masterpiece)[/b]
