Love starts again

I absolutely love this game as in a sea of mostly hectic fmv stories, Love starts again decides to take on a more cozy & relaxing stance resulting with a rather refreshing experience like no other. Some people may find the fmv to be rather boring due to lacking in "wow moments", but I don't really think that it's a bad thing since at the end of the day it feels like it's trying to be a rather simple fmv with a realistic-ish premise which I appreciate. Thus, if you're a fan of Slice of Life genre then this fmv is an easy-buy for me. However, this review moreso serves as a warning over anything else as there seems to be a major issue/bug with the game where character affections would sometimes just be deleted or heavily regressed for no apparent reason. Usually this would just be brushed off as being a slight annoyance, but this have resulted with me unable to progress through the game at all unless I want to replay the game from the start due to the existence of affection meter lock that exist in-between chapters. Overall, if you can look behind the major technical issue then this is an easy recommendation from me if you're looking for a relatively chill experience. It's an amazing fmv that is unfortunately held back by a rather annoying technical issue. If you're planning to play the fmv then I'd ideally wait until a fix is implemented, but if you really can't be bothered (especially since a fix seems unlikely to come) then you can just go ahead as long as you're aware of the potential risk that can arrive from it. Above all else, Kasumi is an absolute favourite of mine and I do hope that Takaguchi Natsuki will be given more opportunity down the road for any future works by the team. 8/10 (this review was typed with Canary) update: I was not expecting the dev to send a response this fast, highly appreciate it even if it's just a simple copy+paste response. Will be looking into filling the form, but in the current state of things, I THINK that the issue of affection being depleted can be caused by either fiddling with the gallery or due to not finishing the game in one go. Thus, I'd recommend to not really touch anything after you've start the run (aside from the settings I suppose) and possibly even finish a route or few in said run as well before quitting.

Sweet girls. But game is really buggy. Sometimes buttons don't work and after I played for a while and failed so many times on the girl I was focusing on, the game started looping the chapters, could not exit, sometimes couldn't quit game after credits. Could only go to next chapter if I went back to story tree and choose chapter from there but the love points would not carry over. I've seen this before and a reboot would solve it like an old game from the 80's yet made it almost impossible to beat like memory in you pc was drained to nothing called a memory leak then crash. That game never got fixed either. So you would just finally give up on the game even though it was fun. So I have to say not good unless they fix this.

[h1]Love Starts Again / 恋爱再重启[/h1] [b]Genre[/b]: FMV / Romance / Drama [b]Approx. Playtime[/b]: Around 8 hours in total. [b]Rank[/b]: C [b]Mode[/b]: Single-player; fully offline, runs smoothly in Indonesia [quote] Check out my guide to help you complete every mission: [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3569649783]Love Starts Again | Complete 100% Missions[/url] [/quote] [quote] [url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/bloodization/screenshots/?appid=3707370&sort=newestfirst&browsefilter=myfiles&view=grid]Six endings, six hearts—each screenshot captures the quiet joy of love that dared to begin again.[/url] [/quote] [b]✅ Pros[/b] [list] [*][i]Emotionally layered storytelling[/i] – Each heroine offers a distinct emotional arc, from quiet trust to bold affection. [*][i]Message-based interaction[/i] – The texting mechanic adds intimacy and realism, making choices feel personal. [*][i]Achievement variety[/i] – Over 100 achievements, including favorability-based unlocks and imagined fantasy scenes. [*][i]Replayable structure[/i] – Multiple endings and affection routes encourage thoughtful replays. [*][i]Offline-friendly[/i] – No internet required; FMV runs smoothly even on modest setups. [*][i]Narrative clarity[/i] – Chapters are well-paced, with clear mission goals and emotional progression. [/list] [b]❌Cons[/b] [list] [*][i]Favorability system lacks feedback[/i] – No visible meter, making it hard to track progress without a guide. [*][i]Acting feels uneven[/i] – Some performances lack natural flow, which can reduce emotional immersion in key scenes. [*][i]Climax chapter bug[/i] – Final chapter may fail to trigger unless replayed multiple times, disrupting narrative flow. [*][i]Back button behavior[/i] – Pressing back often resets to the start of the chapter, not the current plot point. [/list] [b]📖 Additional Narrative Highlights[/b] [list] [*]Each heroine’s route explores different emotional tones—reserved, playful, rational, introverted, expressive, and bold. [*]Fantasy achievements reflect imagined versions of each heroine, unlocked through high favorability. [*]Message choices subtly shape affection, making timing and tone as important as content. [*]Final chapter leads to a quiet climax, where love returns not with fanfare, but with certainty. [*]The game rewards empathy and patience—every ending is earned, not given. [/list] [b]So[/b]: A gentle and emotionally resonant FMV experience — *Love Starts Again / 恋爱再重启* invites players to listen, choose, and feel. With six distinct heroines and a favorability system that rewards quiet understanding, this game is more than a romance—it’s a reflection on how love begins again. Recommended for players who value emotional storytelling, layered choices, and soft endings that linger.

do not recommend as game is buggy with achs, still waiting for devs to fix before i can complete the game.

First JP FMV I played, and I think it's pretty decent. Before I wrote this review, I decided to finish my 1st playthrough first. (I choose Yuki btw) So, what I like about this FMV? - Story is interesting (time-leap. I'm a sucker for a time travelling story) - All of the characters are amazing. - No Fanservice - The controls are responsive What I think that needs to be improved for future JP FMV: - The story is interesting but somehow it lacks depth (I don't know if it's just me or the fact that it's just my 1st playthrough. However, when I compare this to Chinese FMVs like Love is All Around or Such A Guy, the story depth can already be felt even in just the 1st playthrough) - it lacks a memorable BGM or theme song. (I think these helps makes the FMV more engaging) - The UI font are not consistent - The video quality seems to be low Personally, this is a great start for a decent JP FMV. I would love to see JP FMV in the future since this helps me also practice/learn my japanese. Hopefully, they'll produce awesome stories like Love is All Around or Such A Guy. Good Work Devs!

⭐8/10

It seems the Japanese are even heavier drinkers than the Chinese - if that is even possible. Sometimes I wonder how anything gets done in that part of the world. Still, it is a pretty good game during those rare moments when the main character is sober enough to actually do something.

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就只有第五章結算感覺異常 看了有些人的評論跟我遇到的狀況一樣

First Japanese FMV game I have played, story is pretty basic, girls are alright and the camera work seems a bit amateurish at times. The biggest flaw however is that the replay system seems to be just permanently bugged. I have read reviews that have pointed to these problems in september last year, yet these issues are still not fixed. As someone who likes getting all achievements it is just a major letdown. The most notable problem is that after getting full favor for a girl, it is just impossible to get her best ending regardless of the choices I make. The last update was in december so I am really hoping for some kind of overhaul or something, for now I will drop this game and leave a negative review.