NO LOVE

Like most great RPGs, the story is the best part of NO LOVE. It’s very interesting and a good look into the mind of the game’s creator Wallace Lovecraft. The core loop of the game is to explore an area, then do a boss fight, then watch a cool cut scene. You’ll meet an interesting cast of characters with some funny quirks, that feel true to real people. Grinding for Exp seems pretty optional if you have a good grasp of rpg mechanics, but I found myself grinding some random encounters while looking for secrets. The secret areas had additional cutscenes, definitely worth seeking out. In the early game I found myself equipping my characters for physical attacks since MP is limited and spells have long cool downs. But as you level up and get more spells, and thus magic attack based loadouts are more viable. But I still felt like I would waste turns having to use a weak physical attack well waiting out some cooldowns. In the late game you are basically forced to use magic attacks. ...

I simply agree with another reviewer that the story is the best part of NO LOVE. It has an interesting exploration of various topics, even when I don't necessarily agree with it. I can't really explain the story without spoilers, although I wish the story lasted a bit longer. As for the gameplay, it's just so-so. Some grinding is needed to either level up or earn lots of money, where I skipped it by cheating to get A FUCK TON of money. Outside of battle, I never face any problem with the exception of an area where you need to choose "right" in order to continue. I got stuck there, although the developer gave me help. Talking about visuals, the lack of stock-looking assets is insane. In addition, both cutscenes and animation looks really cool. The music also did a good job of emphasizing both the cutscenes and story. [hr][/hr] NO LOVE is one of few hidden RPGMaker gems that RPGMaker enthusiasts should consider playing. P.S. I skipped grinding and didn't try to explore all areas or...

I played for about half an hour and was satisfied with what I played. I realized that it wasn't a game for me. That said, I have a dream of making my own indie game and this game has been a recent huge inspiration. I didn't know that there were a lot of cussing in the game, but I've also never played a game like that, and it gave me such a sense of, artistic freedom, that made me really inspired in what an artist can do. The cutscenes are really fun and cool. And, I guess I'd especially recommend this game to novice artists and game developers like me, it might give you some ideas and inspirations. Also, SUPPORT INDIES!!!

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