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I haven't played many indie Otome games/demos lately due to feeling uninspired. But "Low Effort Romance" reminded me why I appreciate indie Otome visual novels. I really enjoyed this. The writing is so freaking hilarious. I chuckled at some unexpected lines. I was reminded of contemporary RomCom books (with older MC's) that I highly rated. 

All the characters were enjoyable. Even though work can suck one's soul, I wouldn't mind a job if I had co-worker/friends like Raymond and Monica and an equally exhausted & attractive IT guy I can banter with. The FMC is relatable in her awkwardness, but she's not meek. I also liked the fact that Hal isn't over-confident and perfect (I'm not against popular, cocky & rich MMC's, but I like the opposite too). I also like how down-to-earth and honest Hal is...I agree with him, I'm also too old for wishy-washy communication.

The facial expressions perfectly matched the dialogue. And all the characters have their own unique appearance. A lot of details too in the clothing texture, Hal's freckles and dark circles, glossy lips, etc.

I got "Normal Ending" the first playthrough. I'll have to play again for the missing CG's. And I think Monica would make a good FMC in a sequel or spin-off...HR worker involved in their own "scandal"..heh.

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Shifters weren't my thing before, but Mori changed that. So much sweet and spicy moments in this chapter. I enjoyed how the story made use of the urban city structures and scenery.

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Blue Nigella..unique looking flower

Oh, this has a lot of potential. This week I was in the mood for some fantasy forest vibe, and this was a satisfying demo. Of course customizations are a bonus. I'm so curious to find out more about Fern and this world. Perci caught my interest as well despite being a terrible coworker. This would make a great series if other worlds could be explored in the future..but one thing at a time. Looking forward to updates. Thanks!

I thought I would have a favorite, but I like all the characters. I did play Mori first. He is such a chaotic intense stupid man...I adore him. And Hello Kazu ::flirty wink:: They all have an interesting backstory. The spicy art is drool worthy. I enjoy this dark gritty paranormal urban environment. Makes me want to live in this demon infested city. I learn more about the overall conflict with each route...no route is repetitive when it comes to information about demon deals. 

Yes! I was hoping the prince would get his turn. The personality of Auryn and MC was consistent. He is so stubborn and prideful...makes one want to keep pushing his buttons for fun...heh. That artwork was definitely very nice and blush worthy. Though I felt this story was less ethereal/fantastical probably because no magic was involved...and a bit less sensual/romantic due to a lot of light-hearted teasing. I'm most likely in the minority with that opinion. But both characters bantered a lot in original game so that also makes sense, and teasing can be it's own form of expressing affection.

I've had this game on my PC for awhile and finally played it. I should have played sooner. This was super cute and comical! I didn't expect day 3's date which was so fun, and it prolonged the gameplay a little more. I also got a little emotional empathizing with MC's feelings and concerns about what will happen. 

I so wish for an alien overlord like Egen and their snarky alien companions right now...I'm sure we all do after playing this game. I adore his facial expressions (especially when he's competitive), and how he can be (or pretend to be) clueless sometimes. I definitely am looking forward to updates and the Fandisc. Thanks for the experience.

I'm late and didn't get to see the questionnaire so I have no idea what's on it. But I'm seeing comments about spice...I do like all levels of spice. I understand it's not always needed, but perhaps there could be a way to turn those scenes on and off.

I enjoyed the whole mystical cosmic train setting, the interesting characters, the superb voice acting, the engrossing dialogue, and the eye-pleasing art. It would be nice to see a Gallery section, Achievements section, and a walkthrough (cause I'm not very bright).

Whoa...what just happened? I had brain fog and forgot that this was a horror. But this makes me excited for any future progress. Really impressive so far for a solo project. Game looks very professional. The beginning minigames are cute...though I sucked at them so I wonder if winning would have an impact on story. I'll have to play this demo again. Adisorn is super attractive.

I'm a sucker for chatroom/texting themed games. The format of this game is easy to navigate. Good size fonts. Cute graphics. The art is great. I did need to seek out a guide because the choices weren't so obvious for some of the guys, but it wouldn't be fun if it were too easy. I was reminded of "Bunny Bond", but there are differences that makes this game its own thing.

Unexpectedly TechSupport/Ivan was my favorite route (and voice acting) in this new demo (I originally had my eye on stoic Joseph). I experienced so much smiling and laughing out loud. Cheeky Roman & theatrical Oliver would be next favorites. Daeho's route was not my cup of tea probably because I'm much too old to appreciate that dynamic, and I wasn't fond of how MC was acting. 

But this is a game where a player will definitely find their favorite route(s) because of the different & distinct personalities of the guys who have their own set of enjoyable tropes. 

This demo is very much replayable. It's a pleasure to see how all the guys are getting along (even with grumpy Chapman). Cupid is fun to interact with. And voice acting was excellent! Not stiff sounding at all.

I'm not sure what's going on with my PC and settings, but the game was glitchy for me at a certain point so I couldn't continue. I retried several times, but it was always at that same part.

From what I could play, I was really enjoying it. And chuckling out loud several times. ChatSim games always attract my attention, and the drama was fun.

I don't remember if I already wrote a comment, but oh my goodness....I needed to fan myself while playing this game. The art was fantastic, and the gargoyle was luscious in both of their forms. Of course the voice actor was an excellent choice. I really appreciate an older MC and how respectful the dialogue was. Keepin' it real.

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A blonde yandere...yes, thank you! I like both sides of Chronos' character. A helpful sweet professional that the MC can banter with, and then Chronos' charming cockiness (that I can tolerate). I always enjoy when great voice acting is added. Really amps up the playing experience.

But I don't feel like I can relate to the MC because they're a little too "moral" for me, and I would not have left after finding out Nik's identity. I'd do another round with the "enemy"...heheheh. Though I understand that there is an emphasis on hero vs villain..and it does make a good cliffhanger for part 2. 

This was super hot and satisfying despite being short. Definitely looking forward to more. Too bad my bar/club experiences of my youth weren't as good as this. Thanks for this creation!

**Spoilers** I know I'm in the minority, but I kind of liked the original demo more before it was rewritten. Maybe because everything was new and fresh to me so perhaps the original made more of an impression on me. It also felt longer, darker/creepier and spicier. But I respect the decision of the creator, and I'm still looking forward to this game because Alan is an intriguing character. I don't remember if the older demo had voices, but I really like the added voices. Though in this new version, I don't really understand why MC is annoyed with Alan during the group study date. It wasn't that big of a deal to me. 

Hello. I installed the Android version on a tablet, and the red text is really hard to read. As someone commented below, the text is higher up. I don't know if it's just my tablet screen dimensions or if others have the same issue. Thanks.

It's gettin hot in here. I was cheering and dancing in my chair whenever the smut was approaching. The flirting was cute, and I enjoyed the equality in the intimacy. I agree that the game felt longer...maybe because I had to pause a lot to fan myself, I needed to backtrack to hear Zen's voice again, and I pressed "H" many times..hehehe.

I liked this a lot! I was able to get 6 of the contacts. But not sure how to get Andrew's number. I really liked the customization and the voiced phone chat..made me swoon (of course I reloaded a save to call all 6). I'm so into Jean and Andrew right now. The art and backgrounds are great too..very appealing and professional looking. I'm looking forward to more developments. Thank you for your hard work!

Normally I neglect kinetic games, but this was definitely worth downloading. It was a quick read for me, but not too short that it felt lacking. Though me being greedy, having more from this story or this world would be fantastic of course. If this story were published as a novella or full length book, I would totally read it. It's comical and sensually romantic.

I only played the demo once through, but the voice acting for Jack and his lines....Magnifique!! I got chills on the last thing he asked after Shaun was introduced.

I found myself laughing a lot throughout all the routes. All the characters had great chemistry with the MC and with each other (even though they had very distinct personalities and preferences). If only opening or touching a book could summon such LI's in real life..haha. I thought I would like Rosamel the least because he seemed too over the top romantic and happy-go-lucky for me, but Rosamel became one of my favorites (along with Klaus). So great job on making the LI's extremely likeable.

I love these type of chat games. They are so immersive. It's still too early for me to pick any favorite LI's because they all have their own initial charm (even Nicholas). I'm looking forward to more. Thanks!

Even if a player has a favorite, all the LI's are super loveable. Every character has relatable traits. The banter is hilarious, and best friend Amara is too amusing with her teasing. The game is very satisfying with both the emotional aspects and the optional spiciness (that is also very romantic). I'm glad that the game isn't incredibly short. I'm also relieved to find games where the MC isn't a young student or super naive because I'm very old...heheh. I like how the MC can be quite bold in her flirting too. The game gave me a greater outlook on certain topics and people's lifestyles. I'm not an expert in English language, but there are some grammar issues such as missing words (conjunctions, prepositions, possessives) and few misspelled words. But nothing major that would disrupt the flow of reading. Each route is worth replaying. And there are bonus stories! Thank you for creating this game.

My first playthrough was Clover. He's so precious. All the characters are very attractive and well dressed. I had to pause, press H and stare quite often. And like someone else mentioned, it wasn't frustratingly hard to get the good ending and desired route. My jaw hurts from all the smiling while reading the text. I scrolled back just to reread some nice dialogue. I want to pace myself and gradually get through the other routes at another time. I don't want this experience to end quickly!