The Widow's Boutique

Un jeu historiquement réaliste et ça fait du bien. Approche originale et beaucoup de différentes fins. Acheté à 4 euros, cela les vaut largement !

I was really positively surprised by this game! The gameplay loop is satisfying, and I really enjoy the writing, the characters, and the historical context. I wish it was a bit longer, but other than that it's lovely! Also, you can pet the cat.

Overall I would say that although this isn't specifically a romance game, the story is incredibly well written. You play as a upper middle class widow who's husband had left her a boutique. As the story progresses you very easily come to understand the economic strife in the area. While there's only 2 romances they're well meaning and interesting, but the endings make sense for what it is. The writers clearly put a lot of thought into the game and drew on historical references. Poverty is exposed and isn't swept under the covers. Is this game as elaborate as abolition a minute in power, no but if i were to compare to others it's similar to regency love. Bad choices aren't sugar coated, avoid reason and well... The only complaint i have is that sometimes the game forgets events such as if i didn't attend the party, the blonde himbo will still apologise for spilling a drink on me. Not to mention i would prefer if there was a guide, to achieve all the endings or at least uncover some secrets, sorry to say that i feel like i'm always missing something. Never the less, the small amount of save files is irratating to me and the fact that the game crashes isn't that great. but the story is enchanting, I would love to see the dev's other works because this is actually pretty good and is completed. Which is always an acomplishment. SPOILERS