May

+++ easy 100 % Steam Achievements ++ good Indie Visual Novel (short, Main Story, 4 Endings, 2 Side Stories Willow & Memories) Good for Achievement Hunters & Indie Visual Novel Fans

[h2]The Curse of Badly Localized Visual Novels Claims Another Victim... [/h2] Sadly, I can't fully recommend this short Boys Love Visual Novel, therefore my review can pretty much be considered as a neutral one. I still decided to give it a thumbs up because of the touching narrative and the nice artwork. The writing, however, just has too many issues and is obviously in need of both proofreading and editing. [b]Yun[/b], our protagonist, is deeply concerned about his best friend [b]Max[/b], which got badly injured in an accident and lies in a coma ever since. Yun visits him every day, not only out of concern, or because he is romantically attracted to him, but also because he's able to talk and interact with his friend since Yun has the ability to enter Max's dreams. The only thing Yun needs to do is to fall asleep near him. There is no obvious clarification as to why he is able to visit the dreams of the comatose Max, but one route explains the circumstances for that, at least, vag...

I have mixed feelings about this story. Perhaps because it has a poor translation, but I don't really understand why/how the protagonist has the power to enter his friend's dreams while he's in a coma. Otherwise, it's a bittersweet story between two queer men. It's nice to see this kind of story coming from a Russian developer, as Russia isn't exactly known for LGBTQ+ acceptance. The artwork is interesting and has many cute/romantic CGs. I recommend it to yaoi/BL fans, but they definitely need to work on that translation though.

I wish I could give this game something other than a thumbs up or down. Because overall this wasn't a good or bad experience. But would I recommend it? Not really. A number of people have pointed out the translation issues. The English ranged from clunky to downright incomprehensible. It kept me from really getting into the game. There are also very few choices, and most of them will lead you to duplicate endings. It has nice art and pretty music. The story isn't bad... it just isn't good either. I don't feel like I want the hours of my life back, but I certainly could have done something more engaging. If you want to waste a couple hours on a bittersweet love story in terrible English, dive right in. Otherwise I'd say pass.

May is a yaoi Visual Novel with extremely mild sexual content. I wasn't sure what to expect when playing this game as it has very few reviews during the many years it's been submitted to Steam. The reviews did look promising so I decided to play this, well they were mostly right! The game starts out somewhat lighthearted, but the deeper we delve into the emotive side of things, it takes a darker turn... that's just how I like my Visual Novels though! The game has 4 different routes and 2 bonus chapters (which are short), assuring you get every outcomes possible of the story and end on a good note (the bonus chapters are unlocked only when you finish the 4 base routes.) The graphics are really, really nice. I do not know if they're assets or not, but if you don't care for that the world of this game is immersive and beautiful. The characters are great, they have well-crafted personalities and I can finally give credits where is due to keeping true to the characters' personalities thro...

It's a great visual novel filled with depression. This game depicts the loss of the loved ones. I had a lot of sympathy with the protagonist. The overall atmosphere is a pure perfection. This game surely deserves a positive review. I was actually moved to tears with this game.

Short version: Oh, those feelings...! <3 Long Version: A truly wonderful game in which the depth of emotion is paramount. I have to admit that I was often moved to tears and had a lot of sympathy with the protagonist. Above all, the love of the two men to each other is simply beautiful and also completely realistic, you have been able to believe their emotions and also get to know their character in the course of the game. For playing different routes you will also be rewarded by the game, where you can see different bonus scenes, which are also designed with a lot of heart.

Very flowery and gentle, May is screaming inside, caaling out for those who are ready to listen. It deeply touches the issues of death, solitude and regret for what could've been done and wasn't. We all know the feeling of starting to miss something only when we lose it - that's what May is about. Personally for me it was very relatable, and I guess I won't be the only one for sure. I like how in such a short time this novel covered different forms of affection - friendship, family, love - with very fleeting and warm feeling. However, do not let the theme scare you - even though this game depicts the loss of the loved ones, it shows a lot of hope instead, just as pumps you up with self-awareness and makes you want to confess or prove your love to those dear to you. 12/10 would cry again.

I had just finished reading/playing Heart of the Woods when I started May, and the differences are quite striking. I couldn't bring myself to continue playing for long - the writing seems geared towards people without as much reading experience - early to mid teens maybe. As noted by other reviewers, the translation isn't good. It could certainly be worse, but it definitely doesn't help. I've read a few really great visual novels over the past year or so. It's a genre I never thought I'd take to. None of the VNs I've played approach something like Anna Karenina or The Wise Man's Fear, but I feel that they bring their own little gifts to the proverbial table. Doki Doki Literature Club, Everlasting Summer, Heart of the Woods, and Lucy: The Eternity She Wished For are among my favorites. I'll keep my eyes open for my next read. :) For what it's worth, what I saw of the art was lovely (though some of the characters' noses seem oddly-colored), and I thought that the music was serviceable.

Ow my heart.