Super surprised by how low this game is rated. It's not perfect, but for the quality of art and animations alone, this game deserves WAY more credit than 99% of adult games out there.
In the low reviewers defense, I will certainly agree that the game can be a bit annoying with the clicking all over the map and trying to get certain things to line up story wise (e.g. you worked enough days at the ramen shop, but your stamina is too low from your workouts, so you have to grind that once a day for another week or something).
As far as people not liking Noriko or not enjoying the very Japanese themes of blackmailing, mafia influences, and potentially unhinged romantic relationships compared to western norms, that is all personal preference, but I don't think any of it was done poorly. I actually thought Noriko was one of the best parts of the game haha it depends what route you play though.
Ultimately if you think the art looks interesting. I'd say it's definitely worth checking out. If you aren't enjoying the story, just move on. I've regreted many many games but I find it hard for people to truly regret checking this one out if you appreciate good art (backgrounds, animation, writing, etc.)
In the low reviewers defense, I will certainly agree that the game can be a bit annoying with the clicking all over the map and trying to get certain things to line up story wise (e.g. you worked enough days at the ramen shop, but your stamina is too low from your workouts, so you have to grind that once a day for another week or something).
As far as people not liking Noriko or not enjoying the very Japanese themes of blackmailing, mafia influences, and potentially unhinged romantic relationships compared to western norms, that is all personal preference, but I don't think any of it was done poorly. I actually thought Noriko was one of the best parts of the game haha it depends what route you play though.
Ultimately if you think the art looks interesting. I'd say it's definitely worth checking out. If you aren't enjoying the story, just move on. I've regreted many many games but I find it hard for people to truly regret checking this one out if you appreciate good art (backgrounds, animation, writing, etc.)