YOU and ME and HER: A Love Story Reviews

love the obvious doomed yuri in which a male mc just has to exist in between. in all seriousness, reaching the (true?) ending of this game scared the shit out of me eventhough i knew that it was going to go into that route. the game is so good at subtly making it known that it will betray you and that it is more than it says it is and yet the actual presentation is still so scary. gotta love my yandere characters. i recommend being patient and trying every route possible for the real experience :)

This is the first VN I sat down with and finished. I gotta say it was really good. The H scenes went on a bit too long but the story was gripping and made me really feel for the characters. Yuutarou is also the best boy.

It last a bit too much for my liking, but totally worthit. You do not want to be spoiled even the first 5 minutes.

Never played a VN like this, that's for sure. This VN? It plays you. Yeah, YOU heard that right. That being said, the True Route has truly ATROCIOUS game design. Progress through it is completely random, no guide can truly help you. They also expect you to find some code in the real world. If you bought this off Steam, good luck with that. Truly truly horrible stuff. It was an absolute CHORE getting through it. No VN character do I loathe more than Miyuki because of the True Route. Truly, truly I was skipping through most of what she was saying. People say the game punishes you for your choices, but that's not correct. I ALWAYS was trying to do Aoi's route from the beginning, so Miyuki's "eternal love", well she can fkn right off.

loved the psych horror- always peak when games get fucked up. did have 2 resort to a guide tho as it got so confusing at times [spoiler] and honestly, the h-scenes grossed me out a ton. idk y ppl say the eroge patch is essential for the plot,, but ig so? [/spoiler] but v solid and good

I never really write reviews for games, but this a scenario where i feel eager to write, for this game undoubtedly surpassed my expectations and now sits firmly as one of my favorite plays I have ever had the joy of experiencing. The uses of wordplay in some segments paired with the awfully foreboding atmosphere genuinely instilled fear and paranoia in me, even though many times it was just in my head. That's just how intense this game feels. I feel as though I should say that I played DDLC way before I had ever heard of this game. In fact, I only ever found out about this game because I was searching for more games with that type of psychological horror that breaks the fourth wall. With that said, this game is miles greater than DDLC. This game makes DDLC feel like a playtest or a demo. Not ever before has a game made my spine crawl to this extent. Things that I would do within the game that I thought would ruin the immersion ended up terrifying me when the game almost magically had a reply to my actions. The length of this game is absolutely made up for by the weight of the ending/s. For anyone who doesn't know, this game has a good couple hours of just dialogue. Somewhere in the ballpark of 4 - 6 for your first "playthrough." You begin to feel connections to the characters and often regret or feel guilty about actions and choices you make. That's one thing this game does astronomically better than DDLC. Every character is fully fleshed out. The big issue I had with DDLC is that you aren't given enough time or reason to get attached or sympathize with the characters correctly, so the emotional impact at the end, although definitely there, doesn't bring as more force as it most certainly could. This game solves all of that. I remember when I reached a certain part of the game, I was constantly gawking and double taking over the events unfolding over my screen. The writing that went into this games story is something else. The designers use such clever ways of dropping your guard, and many times I was so abruptly caught off of mine and had chills sent racing down my entire body. Spoiler for ending: [spoiler] The fact that the game has you search for a code outside of the game in the real world to essentially outsmart itself is insane. [/spoiler] I had felt many times that the story was nearing its end, and then two hours later I would be thinking the same thing. One more thing I would like to had that I am simply enamored with about this game is that each playthrough is sort of personalized. Not that the story is different at all. But the developers have made it nearly impossible to cheat your way through some parts by looking up a guide. Specific important details are randomized player to player. Even if that weren't the case, this game is worth staying spoiler free like I did, so don't look up anything anyway. TL;DR This game is wholeheartedly incredible. If you have any doubts on whether you would enjoy this let me tell you. [b]You will[/b].

ahh i didnt expect half of the content that was here in the slightest, and im happy about it!!!!! very enjoyable omgee:D

[h1] One of the best Visual Novels you'll ever play. [/h1] I really like this game I played it twice fully through (don't be like me and play it twice). Play it blind, get the JAST patch on the website, and do one full run through for the best emotional experience. This game made me cry. If you can't tell by my 53 hours playtime and Aoi profile picture I would 100% recommend. People comparing it to DDLC are not giving this game the creativity and individuality it deserves. It truly is like no other visual novel I have played before, and I have played a lot. The artstyle, characters, and plotline will make you fall in love instantly. If you appreciate twist stories, I think you'll love this game. 10/10 Game. 6/10 without JAST patch, I think without it the gameplay is a lot harder to comprehend properly.

I have tremendous respect for the team behind this game. It takes tremendous balls to make a game where it's entirely possible that one plays about 1/3rd of the game and never touches it again because they think they beat it, it takes a lot of balls to make the person playing the game the villain, & it takes tremendous balls to not fall into the temptation of making the game less complex to attract a wider audience at the cost of hurting the message. This game relies heavily on its story, so I won't get to into the details as to not spoil the experience, but if you're okay with reading, like a lot a lot, this game is 100% worth it. The story it tells is truly great & will stay with you for a lot longer than the 20 or so hours it takes to play all the way through.

Before I get into the actual review, I want to clarify something: Even though You and Me and Her and DDLC are often compared, they really shouldn't be judged directly against each other. Both games have their own unique strengths and weaknesses, especially when it comes to storytelling, pacing, and emotional impact. Now to the actual review: This game has a lot of endings and choices, which I really enjoy. What I love most is that almost every choice you make has some kind of impact some are huge, others more subtle, but they all matter in one way or another. So far, I've only gotten the Bad Ending, but as I’m going through my second playthrough (at the time of writing this), I really appreciate how even small changes can lead to major consequences. The game overall is very well crafted, with powerful emotional scenes and some absolutely wild twists. One thing to note: if you’ve played DDLC, you might find the pacing here a bit slower. But stick with it in the end, it’s absolutely worth the read.