Con Amore

My first experience with an otome isn't really positive, the story and characters are so flat and predictable, it's a bit too simple and childish to be enjoyed, at least by me. And the dress up game is soooo basic and pretty pointless. The artwork is cute in itself, but this game hasn't really much to offer.

Wife asked why I giggle. Told her the cat downloaded a virus. Truth is I am romancing a pixel nonna. Brain says code heart says pasta. Gave it ten out of ten and a marriage counselor

A really short, but sweet game. I can't really say anything bad about it.

A really short, but sweet game. I can't really say anything bad about it. The affection indicators were unnecessary for how obvious the choices were, there was a nice little feature of love interests reacting to your choices of clothing.. That's pretty much all I can say. Give it a try, if you feel like it.

Con Amore, developed by Team Taju and published by Wronghut, is a small but heartfelt visual novel that seeks to capture the charm of romantic discovery within the world of music. It tells the story of Claudia, an aspiring musician whose outspoken personality lands her in an unexpected situation after she publicly criticizes a famous pop star. What begins as a moment of rash honesty spirals into a new chapter in her life, as she is soon drawn into the very industry she once mocked. From this premise unfolds a lighthearted yet occasionally self-reflective romantic story that explores creativity, ambition, and the complicated ways personal growth intertwines with relationships. The writing centers on Claudia’s perspective, giving the narrative an intimate tone as she navigates friendship, career pressure, and budding romance. The story introduces a modest but memorable cast, including Daniel, a reserved producer with a perfectionist streak; Alex, a familiar classmate whose warmth and sincerity contrast with Claudia’s impulsiveness; and Bea, her easygoing roommate and confidante. Each route presents a slightly different side of Claudia’s personality and her responses to emotional vul…

I suppose I'll give this game a positive review in lieu of a neutral option. It's priced rather high for the length and quality (yes I'm aware I have like 30 hours logged on the game, but that's because I played it in Finnish), but it's okay. If you want to practice your Finnish, I definitely recommend. Text-heavy games in Finnish are rare, so in terms of Finnish material, this is excellent. Assuming that you're good at the language you want to play in, I recommend it a bit less. I like that there are "special endings" you can unlock if you get all the relationship options right (which is very easy to do) and that the dress-up game can slightly affect the story. The art is okay, except that the weird angle of Bea's face always reminds me of a bug. What really brings the game down is the story and writing. The writing has no voice whatsoever, so it's very mechanical and boring and contains practically every hallmark of amateur writing that you can think of. The story is predictable, Claudia is painfully clueless, and the twist at the end of Alex's route makes no sense. But the game still has a certain charm, so if you just want to play something quick and casual without high expe…