Info about Love Curse: Find Your Soulmate:

Official game description:
Story
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You’re entering your junior year of college. Your first two years went by quickly— You were an average college student, living an average college life. However, after almost getting hit by a car, you meet a mysterious woman who says you’ll die if you don’t find your soulmate soon! Now you have to juggle school, work, _and_ your impending doom?!
Fate works in mysterious ways. You bump into your childhood best friend who you haven’t seen in years. Your friend’s sister takes a keen interest in you. The senior you occasionally bump into helps you get an internship. And even the CEO at your new job seems to have her eyes on you…
Who will be your soulmate, and who holds a hidden vendetta against you? In this twisted, passionate game of emotions, what will come to light? Love, possessiveness, manipulation, and obsession swirl together… Will you discover the truth behind it all?
Characters
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**Selene Yan** _(\*First name can be customized)_
A junior at Ocean City University. You’re a soft and sweet person with a big heart who’s always willing to stand up for what they believe in. Kind and empathetic, your caring nature is adored by those around you.
**Nyx Xia**  
Your childhood best friend. You two previously had an arranged marriage, but that fell through pretty quickly. You ended up moving away and not seeing her for years. She’s changed— She’s bubbly and energetic, but sometimes grim… Maybe there’s more to her than the eye can see.
**Iris Wen**  
The student council president. She’s a year above you and about to graduate. Iris helps you with an internship opportunity. She’s nice and friendly, but don’t be fooled— her gentle nature is simply a façade.  She struggles to let anyone in, keeping her heart locked up in a cage. Perhaps there’s a hidden side to her she’s keeping a secret…
**Eleanor Si**
She’s your classmate from another university, and the twin sister of your friend. Eleanor’s always eager to learn more, so she’s agreed to attending lectures in place of her sister. She’s been interested in you since the day you two met.
**Victoria Qi**
The CEO of Huanyu. She’s a genius who graduated with dual degrees. Victoria pays extra close attention to you, making sure you’re thriving at work. She’s strict and dedicated to her job, often appearing impersonal to others.
**Details**
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Love Curse is a lesbian visual novel spanning across a variety of genres, including romance, fantasy, and historical elements.
The final version of the game will be paid. The storyline will span over approximately 200,000 words, with over 40 exclusive CGs (chibi versions included), 4 romanceable characters, and 7 supporting characters (all female).
**More Information**
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1\. The romanceable characters are not perfect. They each have obvious negative personality traits which will be revealed during the game.
2\. The game may contain a few bugs. These can be reported to the production team via “Option.”

Release date: 19 Apr, 2025

Categories: Visual Novel, NPC Relationships & Romance, Multiple Endings, Choice-based Narrative, Single-player Story, Character Customization


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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- High-quality and immersive voice acting (weight 0.94): The game features excellent voice acting that enhances the story and character development. Reviewers appreciate the emotional expression and natural delivery of the voice actors, noting that it complements the scenes and adds to the overall immersive experience. Both happy and bad endings are enhanced by the voice acting.
- Visually stunning and appealing art (weight 0.65): The game features a beautiful and appealing art style, including character designs, CGs, and chibi art. Reviewers consistently praise the high quality and detail of the visuals, often describing them as delicate, refined, and suitable for use as wallpapers. This is a major strength and a key reason to purchase the game.
- Captivating story with multiple endings (weight 0.5): The game offers a captivating and well-written storyline with multiple endings that are rich in content. Reviewers found the plot to progress quickly without unnecessary dragging, while still portraying emotions with delicacy. The bad endings are often considered more compelling and unique than the happy endings, adding to the replayability and overall enjoyment.
- Memorable and well-developed characters (weight 0.39): Reviewers express strong affection for specific characters, highlighting their unique designs, personalities, and storylines. Certain characters, such as CEO Qi and Wen Jiran (the senior), are particularly popular due to their complexity and relatable traits. The interactions between characters and the development of their relationships are also praised.
- Appealing yuri (lesbian romance) themes (weight 0.31): The game is praised for its yuri (lesbian romance) themes, which are considered a rare and welcome addition to the genre. Reviewers appreciate the game's focus on female homosexuality and the inclusion of tropes and scenarios that appeal to yuri fans. The game is considered a valuable purchase for those seeking yuri content.
- Compelling and unique bad endings (weight 0.29): The game's bad endings are often praised for their unique and compelling narratives, sometimes even surpassing the happy endings in terms of enjoyment. Reviewers appreciate the exploration of darker themes, complex emotions, and unconventional scenarios in these endings. Specific bad endings, such as those for Wen Jiran and CEO Qi, are highlighted for their emotional impact and well-written content.
- Overall positive and enjoyable experience (weight 0.15): Reviewers express overall satisfaction with the game, often stating that it met or exceeded their expectations. The game is described as enjoyable, well-made, and of good quality. Despite some minor flaws, the overall experience is consistently positive, making it a worthwhile purchase for fans of the genre.
- Good value for the price (weight 0.09): The game is considered a worthwhile purchase due to its reasonable price and the high quality of content it offers. Reviewers are often pleasantly surprised by the value they receive for the cost, especially considering the game's art style, voice acting, and storyline. The game is seen as an affordable option that exceeds expectations.

Common complaints:
- Rushed plot and character development (weight 0.79): Many reviewers felt the plot and character development were rushed, leading to abrupt transitions, illogical actions, and a lack of emotional depth. This was especially noticeable towards the end of routes, with some endings feeling forced or unsatisfying. Some reviewers also felt character motivations were unclear.
- Uneven route quality/execution (weight 0.45): Several reviewers expressed disappointment with specific character routes, citing issues such as unsatisfying endings, poorly executed plot points, or a lack of connection to the overall story. Some routes felt incomplete or less developed than others, leading to an uneven experience.
- Game feels too short/lacks content (weight 0.23): Multiple reviewers felt the game was too short and lacked sufficient content, with individual routes feeling underdeveloped. The limited text volume and fast-paced progression prevented deeper immersion and emotional investment in the characters and story.
- Routes feel disconnected (weight 0.2): Reviewers noted a lack of connection between different character routes, making them feel like separate, disjointed experiences. The absence of an overarching plot and limited interaction between characters contributed to this sense of disconnectedness.
- Bad endings: difficult/distressing (weight 0.13): Some reviewers found certain bad endings difficult to achieve or emotionally distressing, while others struggled to accept them despite understanding their thematic relevance. The difficulty in achieving certain endings and the emotional impact they had on players were points of discussion.
- Game contains bugs/crashes (weight 0.09): Several reviewers reported experiencing bugs and crashes during their playthroughs, including game-breaking issues that prevented them from progressing. These technical problems detracted from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- Translation/writing quality issues (weight 0.07): Some reviewers noted translation errors and subpar writing quality compared to other visual novels. The Chinese voice acting was also criticized for being too quiet relative to the music.
- Desire for darker/intense themes (weight 0.04): Some reviewers expressed a desire for more intense and darker themes, including more twisted and immoral lesbian content. They felt the depiction of healthy relationships was lacking and that happy endings were less impactful than bad endings.
- Xia Chimei route overemphasized (weight 0.03): Reviewers felt that Xia Chimei's route was more developed and heavily emphasized compared to other characters, leading to a sense of unfairness and the perception that the developers were pushing this pairing.

Gameplay feedback:
- Multiple characters, endings, and choices (weight 0.15): The game features multiple romanceable characters, each with unique story arcs, multiple endings (including good, bad, and death endings), and CG images. Choices and hidden stats influence relationship progression and ending outcomes. However, replaying common routes to collect all endings can become repetitive.
- Easy to pick up VN (weight 0.11): The game is a yuri visual novel that is easy to pick up, especially for players familiar with story-driven text games. It focuses on delivering a compelling experience.
- Restrictive monthly cycle (weight 0.11): The game uses a monthly cycle for story progression, where players choose a character to interact with. However, the system feels restrictive as players are locked into pursuing only one character, which disrupts the pacing.
- Unclear hidden stats/story elements (weight 0.04): The game incorporates hidden stats that influence route progression, but their effects and triggers are unclear to the player. Additionally, the purpose of the 玄幻 storyline element is unclear without playing other routes.

Performance notes:
- Few minor bugs encountered (weight 0.06): Players reported very few technical issues. Most players experienced only minor bugs like typos or occasional screen flickering. The game appears to be stable and polished overall.
- No frame rate locking (weight 0.02): The game lacks an option to lock the frame rate. This can lead to inconsistent performance and visual tearing on some systems.
- Abrupt music looping (weight 0.02): Some background music tracks loop abruptly. This is most noticeable in the street and student council themes, which can be distracting for players.

Recommendations:
- Strongly recommend the game (weight 0.68): The game is widely recommended, especially for fans of the yuri genre. Reviewers highlight the engaging story and express overall satisfaction, often despite acknowledging flaws. Many encourage supporting the developers and look forward to future content.
- Desire for more story DLC (weight 0.48): Many reviewers express a strong desire for more content, specifically requesting DLC to expand the story, add side stories, and further develop characters. Some hope for the completion of routes promised during crowdfunding. Some reviewers suggest that additional story content would be beneficial even without voice acting.
- Support future developer projects (weight 0.44): Reviewers express support for the development team and eagerly anticipate their future projects. They hope the studio learns from this experience to improve future games and create more similar titles.
- Ending preferences vary widely (weight 0.12): Some reviewers found certain endings, particularly the 'bad' or 'true' endings, more compelling than the 'happy' endings. They suggest playing the true ending last for a sense of closure or doing bad endings first because the writing is better.
- Explores diverse love themes (weight 0.04): The game explores various facets of love with colorful themes. Some reviewers noted that the game has shocking and delicious content for various fetishes.
- Solid VN, worth the price (weight 0.03): Reviewers consider the game a solid VN and well worth the price. Some reviewers suggest experiencing it yourself, especially if you are into GL. One reviewer gave the game an overall score of 8/10, with the祁熠 HE route being considered good.
- Specific character route requests (weight 0.02): Some reviewers specifically request a route for the character Si Liu or recommend playing Qi's route, particularly the BE ending, indicating specific character preferences.
- Desire for interconnected narrative (weight 0.01): One reviewer expresses a preference for a more interconnected narrative with multiple characters and scheming, rather than the current 1v1 linear storylines, suggesting a desire for greater complexity in the narrative structure.
- Request 'rewind' function (weight 0.01): One reviewer requests a 'rewind' function to undo accidental clicks without relying on saves, indicating a usability improvement suggestion.
- Plot smooth, unrealistic but acceptable (weight 0.01): One reviewer noted that the game's plot is generally smooth, although not entirely realistic, which is acceptable given that it is a game.

Other player notes:
- Yuri theme with female cast (weight 0.06): The game features a predominantly female cast and focuses on yuri (lesbian) relationships, a relatively rare theme, especially within the context of domestic Chinese otome games. The only male characters present are mentioned in dialogue, highlighting the game's focus on female characters and relationships.
- Confusion with hidden attributes (weight 0.02): The reviewer experienced confusion regarding hidden attribute values, as a 65% value did not trigger new side content as expected. This suggests a potential issue with the clarity or consistency of the game's mechanics.
- Protagonist seeks partner for survival (weight 0.01): The story revolves around a female protagonist who needs to find a partner within a year to extend her life. This plot point establishes the central conflict and motivation for the character's actions within the game's narrative.

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