東周列萌志 Philosophic Love

as a male did I have to feeling shy to play thought this game?

"東周列萌志 Philosophic Love" is not a game, it's an e-book that's been dumped on Steam masquerading as a game. As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay, it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, "How did something this badly written end up on Steam?". When someone hoping to become an author is unable to get published in print, they spend $100 and dump their high school fan-fiction onto Steam, under the guise of a game. This is a Chinese LGBTQIA+ friendly high school anime dropout fan-fiction where the author relates his fantasy of traveling back to the Chinese three kingdoms era and dating a variety of Chinese men. It's cringey as all hell. Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best... imagine the best novel you ever read, be that Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy or 2001: A Space Odyssey or Twilight (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you wanted to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages. You'd think it was garbage. N…

Игра «東周列萌志 Philosophic Love» — уникальное сочетание исторической драмы и романтической философии. Сюжет разворачивается в эпоху Восточной Чу, где игрок выбирает путь героя, переплетая любовь, долги и моральные дилеммы. Геймплей основан на визуальных новеллах с элементами RPG: диалоги, выбор действий и развитие отношений с персонажами. Графика стильная, с яркими персонажами и атмосферными локациями. Звуковое сопровождение усиливает эмоциональную глубину. Особенно ценим моральные выборы, влияющие на сюжет. Однако, для любителей глубокой стратегии — не самый подходящий выбор. Рекомендую тем, кто ценит исторические саги с элементами романтики и философии.

an unusual and clever otome game that mixes historical themes, philosophy, and humor in a way that feels both educational and entertaining. The concept is unique: you interact with personified versions of ancient Chinese philosophers, each with distinct personalities that reflect their schools of thought. It sounds niche, but the execution is surprisingly engaging. The art style is vibrant and stylish, with character designs that balance historical inspiration and modern charm. The writing is sharp, sometimes comedic, and occasionally profound, offering glimpses into philosophical ideas without feeling too heavy. The story structure feels a bit experimental, which makes it refreshing but sometimes confusing. On the downside, pacing and tone can be inconsistent. Some scenes drag with dialogue that feels overly dense, while others shift abruptly between serious and silly. The game also assumes some familiarity with Chinese philosophy, which might leave certain players a bit lost. Still, it’s a rare gem for those who appreciate smart, unconventional storytelling with personality and wit. It’s not for everyone, but it definitely stands out. Rating: 8/10

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