Love Begins With Goodbye

[h1]AUNTIE REVIEW HERE. FRESH FISH FRESH REVIEW. COME COME BUY SOTONG ALSO CAN.[/h1] I buy this [Love Begins With Goodbye] because Steam review say “Overwhelmingly Positive.” Wah 95% positive some more. I thought Nobel Prize level romance. Mana tau become one whole Chinese drama mixed with Norway tourism advertisement and lonely boy fantasy package. First thing ah, the game intro already damn funny. “You are exchange student in Norway.” Wah suddenly every woman in Norway got problem only YOU can solve. Brother, you go there study or become international emotional support ikan bilis? You stay with three girls: * one cheerful Chinese girl * one mysterious landlady * one Norwegian girl learning Chinese * plus childhood friend DLC emotionally waiting in background Aiyo this fellow got more women around him than my pasar got flies around shrimp bucket. And all the girls ah, every one look at main character like he 财神爷 descend from heaven. This guy personality flatter than expired canned sardine but somehow every woman in Bergen become magnet. The main character walk into room: “Hello.” Girl immediately: “I feel safe around you.” WHY. HE LOOK LIKE ACCOUNTING STUDENT WHO SAY “er…

I was looking forward to this game after reading all the high praise here, but after playing it I'm now flabbergasted as to why that's the case. I don't usually write reviews, but I feel like I should in this case to counter some of the praise and possibly help someone in my situation. I get that this was an indie, low-budget production; but while that can excuse a poor product, it doesn't make it better or good — especially when you're selling it at the usual genre price. The writing, acting, directing, editing, and game design are all very poor for most of it. Yes, it is obvious that this is going for a more serious and emotional story than the usual fanservice-focused entries (like FHUOR), but at the same time, it is mindlessly copying the game design from those. Why are we having the branching and converging timeline, with plenty of "pick me" scenes where you have to choose a girl for the next scene(s), with every one of them wanting the MC for no reason and getting mad when they aren't the chosen one? That can work in a light-hearted comedy where the silliness of the situation isn't out of place, but that's not how people should act if you want a more realistic approach…

Peak

With a little bit of polish and improvement, Love Begins With Goodbye could absolutely stand out as one of the best dating-sims on the market. All the storylines AND the branching paths were creative and unique, some of them might really punch you in the gut (I demand compensation for the turmoil of that particular Luo Xue’er ending.) Really do hope the dev team continues making more. And whomever picked Når Snøen Smelter by Astrid S as an outro song??? Immaculate choice for an outro song. Bravo. 10/10 tattoo Luo Xue’er's smile on my inner eyelids.

The story is a bit weird if you put your efforts towards Leah, but it is time well spent. Personalities are distinct, though they keep interest in you long after you've abandoned them for someone else. It's a little weird, and makes the stakes feel a bit lower. Some beautiful scenery, and surprisingly plausible scenarios. Though most of the scenarios aren't. It's a mixed bag. In any case, I don't have a bunch to say. If you like FMV Dating Sims this is a nice change from the usual games you'll find floating around here on Steam.

Buggier than week-old bread left on a compost heap. Needs a restart every few minutes. Probably going to refund.