Crit Verdict
Worth it for the right player.
It's free to play.
79%
Mostly Positive
126 player reviews
Buy it if you like
- Story and characters: 6 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Audio: 6 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Interface: 5 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- No recurring complaint surfaced in 57 sampled reviews
Based on 126 player reviews · updated 5 days ago
What players think
The recurring themes across 57 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
100% of themes are praise57 helpful reviews0% are caveats
Story and characters
Players who bring up Story and characters mostly praise it.
Annotation of Love is a small independent title that takes an unconventional approach to storytelling by expressing the stages of a romantic relationship through interactive mini-games and original music instead of relying on lengthy dialogue or cinematic scenes.
6 of 57 sampled reviews raised it
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
One of the strongest aspects of Annotation of Love is its soundtrack.
6 of 57 sampled reviews raised it
Interface
Players who bring up Interface mostly praise it.
English and German subtitles help make the lyrical themes accessible to a wider audience, allowing players to better understand the emotions behind each stage of the journey.
5 of 57 sampled reviews raised it
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
While each activity is mechanically straightforward, they successfully reinforce the emotional progression that ties the entire experience together.
4 of 57 sampled reviews raised it
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
Annotation of Love is one of those games that lingers with you, not because of grand visuals or intricate gameplay, but because of its heartfelt simplicity.
4 of 57 sampled reviews raised it
Theme by theme
Every theme is scored by what reviewers actually said about it, not just whether they recommended the game.
LovedMixedComplained about
Players love5 themes
Story and characters6 reviews
Audio6 reviews
Interface5 reviews
Gameplay4 reviews
Graphics4 reviews
Divided opinion% still recommend
No themes split opinion in this sample.
Players complain% still recommend
No recurring complaints surfaced in this sample.
Ranked by how many sampled reviews mention each topic. A topic sits in a column by what reviewers said about that topic; the percentage beside it is how many of them recommended the game anyway.
The data behind the verdict
For the players who want the receipts.
Player review score
79%
Mostly Positive
Playing right now
Achievements
14
total to unlock
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Average playtime
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