Don't Take It Personally, I Just Don't Like You

I played the proof of concept for this game back in 2020 and backed it on Kickstarter. I really enjoy it. Most of the game has a really comfy atmosphere (most of the time, no spoilers) thanks to the music and the backgrounds made with real photographs. I enjoy using visual novels as a way to kind of vicariously relive a different version of my younger days and this game hits that very specific spot for me. The story and characters aren't mind-blowing, but the game hits a lot of very specific spots on my brain that makes it really endearing to me. My biggest criticism is that the character art is very inconsistent. The style sometimes changes wildly during CG scenes, and some characters (especially Kickstarter backer characters) look completely out of place next to the character models of the main characters. I'm looking forward to the last couple routes being added to the game and eventually this guy's next project.

I liked this game quite a bit. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and mostly enjoyed the routes out so far. Out of all the routes Sarah's route was the most emotional in my opinion.

Rose's route is definitely something but well written for what it is

I'll be sleeping out in the middle of the road tonight, thank you

This game is a perfect combination of charming, relaxing, and somehow also a little nostalgia. The dialogue options are actually interesting, and it feels like you're talking to a person instead of just a random NPC with nothing of substance to say. I enjoyed playing all of the routes, and find myself coming back to it when I need a break from real life and my other games. It's a low stakes lo-fi game with a nice soundtrack that is perfect for a rainy Sunday morning. It's a win for cozy gamers everywhere

short but somewhat life changing game, 10/10