NO LOVE

Like most great RPGs, the story is the best part of NO LOVE. It’s very interesting and a good look into the mind of the game’s creator Wallace Lovecraft. The core loop of the game is to explore an area, then do a boss fight, then watch a cool cut scene. You’ll meet an interesting cast of characters with some funny quirks, that feel true to real people. Grinding for Exp seems pretty optional if you have a good grasp of rpg mechanics, but I found myself grinding some random encounters while looking for secrets. The secret areas had additional cutscenes, definitely worth seeking out. In the early game I found myself equipping my characters for physical attacks since MP is limited and spells have long cool downs. But as you level up and get more spells, and thus magic attack based loadouts are more viable. But I still felt like I would waste turns having to use a weak physical attack well waiting out some cooldowns. In the late game you are basically forced to use magic attacks. The final aera felt like a bit of a slogg, just walking through a long maze and repeating the same fight over and over. There was a patch to make that part a bit easier, but the maze is still quite a bit long. Story wise it makes sense, you’re in a dangerous place and it’s probably not supposed to be fun. But once you’re past it, it’s onto good times and a great ending. In a world of games made by committee, NO LOVE stands out as a game by one person, and their thoughts on the world.

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I simply agree with another reviewer that the story is the best part of NO LOVE. It has an interesting exploration of various topics, even when I don't necessarily agree with it. I can't really explain the story without spoilers, although I wish the story lasted a bit longer. As for the gameplay, it's just so-so. Some grinding is needed to either level up or earn lots of money, where I skipped it by cheating to get A ♥♥♥♥ TON of money. Outside of battle, I never face any problem with the exception of an area where you need to choose "right" in order to continue. I got stuck there, although the developer gave me help. Talking about visuals, the lack of stock-looking assets is insane. In addition, both cutscenes and animation looks really cool. The music also did a good job of emphasizing both the cutscenes and story. [hr][/hr] NO LOVE is one of few hidden RPGMaker gems that RPGMaker enthusiasts should consider playing. P.S. I skipped grinding and didn't try to explore all areas or complete all side quests, so I expect you'll need more than 7 hours to beat this game.

I played for about half an hour and was satisfied with what I played. I realized that it wasn't a game for me. That said, I have a dream of making my own indie game and this game has been a recent huge inspiration. I didn't know that there were a lot of cussing in the game, but I've also never played a game like that, and it gave me such a sense of, artistic freedom, that made me really inspired in what an artist can do. The cutscenes are really fun and cool. And, I guess I'd especially recommend this game to novice artists and game developers like me, it might give you some ideas and inspirations. Also, SUPPORT INDIES!!!

10時間以上プレイし、エンディングが近いと思われるエリアまで進んだのですが、 イベント中にエラーが発生し、それ以上進むことができなくなりました……。 先が気になるストーリーだったのに、最後を見届けられないのがとても悲しいです。 RPGとしては、難易度は高いです。 町に宿屋のような全回復の施設がなく、回復魔法にはクールタイムがあるため、回復手段が非常に限られています。 店売りのアイテムが頼りですが、回復アイテムが売っていない町もあるため、 アイテムに余裕がない状態でセーブをしてしまうと詰みの危険性があります。 レベル上げもアイテムや資金と相談しなければ厳しいです。 戦闘はかなり特殊で、攻撃や単純な攻撃魔法はあまり強くないです。 その代わり、主人公のHPが残り少ない時、能力が大きく上がることを活かしたり、 「しばらく味方全員の攻撃に使用者の魔力分のダメージが上乗せされる」 「相手の体力の1/8を吸収する状態異常を3ターン付与」など、 特殊な魔法がやたら豊富で、これを使って状況を支配するのが楽しいゲームです。 一方で、敵もこのような特殊な魔法を使ってくるのですが、 敵の魔法は説明が見られないので、「何かしているが効果が分からない」というのが頻発するのが難点です。 ストーリーは、結構シモネタが多いのが人を選ぶかもしれません。 同性愛などを含む、愛について考えさせるストーリー……なのですが、 先に言った通り、何度やってもエラーが発生してどうしてもエンディングまで見ることができませんでした。 楽しめる部分も多かったし、ビジュアルも好きなのですが、やはり最後までプレイできなかったので、どうしても低評価をつけざるを得ません……。

Not the game for me, but I can see the love put into it. :) I hope this game finds a nice home in someone's heart

The ending made me cry