VN - Ren'Py - My Bully Is My Lover [Ch.1 Ep.4] [NiiChan]

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  1. Ekzou
    5.00 star(s)

    Ekzou

    For almost 2 years that I have been registered on this site, I had never left a review on a game. I do not like it because the reviews in their great majority are not objective and the notes either.
    However I will make an exception today.

    Several games have touched me, but none have ever touched me in the heart as MBML has done.
    I thought at first that I was just in a moment of life where I was able to receive this work, but having replayed it (and having discovered its prologue Sicae) I can say that it is, for me, the best title on the entire site. And, one of the best narrative games I have ever played, if not the best.

    For someone sensitive, this game is a true narrative masterpiece. It knows how to touch your soul like no other, at least, that's what it did with me.
    The game is not without flaws, sometimes too detailed, sometimes not enough, it nevertheless knows how to find a fair balance.

    The animations are correct ++, and, the dialogues during the scenes are not exaggerated (like the majority of narrative games) as if the spectator would get bored if he did not have to read moans and others, to read (ridiculous ...).

    The narrative construction is mastered, to say the least, the dialogues too, making the writing of the characters perfect, although the story takes time to show itself, but, it's for the best in this case.

    There you go, I don't have much more to say, I'm not a professional tester and after all my opinion is subjective, but I really sincerely recommend this "game" to everyone.
    I don't agree with the maximum or minimum ratings given my vision of the critics, but I'm going to make an exception by giving it a 5/5.

    Bravo to the developer, really, this game did me a lot of good emotionally. I consider your work as art in its own right, even if the music sometimes deserves to be reworked.

    I don't really know what to add because, despite having taken a step back from this title, my feelings are still as strong.

    Just, CONGRATULATIONS, and, THANK YOU FROM THE HEART!
  2. R
    5.00 star(s)

    RazzD

    I know i might seem like I'm a bot and all that but i dont usually leave reviews unless is it actually worth the keyboard to type and this VN ... i have to say deserves it , The story and the character introduction , backstory is incredible every girl has its own deamons to deal with , and that is what makes you get attached to them , i get it im looking for spiritual satisfaction on a pirate VN porn site , but to me its more than that its about the story and the writing if it doesnt keep you interested then whats the point of the sex scenes if you are just here to slap your salami you can do it on any other porn sites really.

    But that being said i highly recommend it , for a experience that will move you to your very core, i cried i laughed and i enjoyed every second of it.
    I would go as far and say its better than most Triple A crap games that came out lately story wise it puts them to shame. So thank you to the developer and the people supporting it wish i could but such is life, and again i HIGHLY recommend it.

    Apologies for the wall of text :)
  3. Candy Suxx
    5.00 star(s)

    Candy Suxx

    As beautiful the renders are so are the pretty LI's but the strong point of the game is it's story building Each character has their own pasts, struggles and arcs which makes it so fun to play. Be it the reincarnation trope or childhood love , even these cliche tropes have been panned out so well that you don't feel cringed out at all. Kudos to dev for this game.
  4. VinnneV
    5.00 star(s)

    VinnneV

    How should I start this analysis?

    My Bully Is My Lover is much more than just an 18+ game with explicit scenes. For me, it’s a profound experience that delves into complex and emotional themes throughout its narrative. The game explores topics that impacted me far more than any explicit content, touching on aspects of psychology, relationships, and personal growth.

    First of all, the game currently has only one solo ending with a single girl. I believe that in the future, there will be more endings involving other girls, but in the "main" storyline, everything seems to point toward a harem-style ending. This is a bit curious, considering some people found it hard to figure this out. Seriously, how was that difficult to understand? Just play the game!

    The developer wants us to experience the story they’ve chosen to tell, focusing on the characters' emotions and journey rather than being distracted by overly complex branching paths. When we play a game, read a book, or watch a movie, it’s important to approach the work for what it is, rather than judge it based on what we think it should be.

    When it comes to meaningful choices, I believe the game offers more than enough. Every decision, no matter how small, helps shape the player's experience. Moreover, the endings — especially the options for choosing which girl the protagonist ends up with — are clear examples of impactful choices with emotional and narrative weight. The game's linearity is not a limitation; it’s a deliberate creative decision that allows players to connect deeply with the story the developer envisioned.

    The game delves into profound themes such as romantic relationships, exploring the interplay between the characters' intimate and psychological experiences. It also tackles issues like family, trust, and the emotional dynamics that shape their relationships. The narrative ventures into existential themes, with several characters grappling with dilemmas about the purpose of life, the meaning behind their struggles, and the impact of their choices. Many wrestle with guilt over their actions and even the effects of war, highlighting the inner conflicts and emotional complexities involved.

    Now, let me talk about some characters I like and share a bit about each of them:

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    My Bully Is My Lover came into my life during a very difficult time, and I know it might sound silly to say this, but the game truly helped me take my mind off things and even taught me something along the way. Yes, the game has its flaws. Of course, this is just my personal experience — play the game for yourself and draw your own conclusions. But for me, despite its imperfections, this game will forever remain in my memory.​
  5. Sabrac24
    4.00 star(s)

    Sabrac24

    - As a whole I could say the Story is interesting and entertaining, however, I think it has too many anime cliches, don't get me wrong I love anime, but man... It's a mess here you have shounen, slice of life, drama, rom-com, action(with a bit of gore), sports, thriller, a bit of seinen etc... hahaha. As I said It's a bit of a mess xD.

    - About Writing, characters are well written, however, during sex scenes there is too much "blah blah blah" coming from the narrator, trying to unnecesarily explain in detail what's going on, it gets annoying and as a result I just skipped those texts.

    - Characters are great. MC is a bit dull during early chapters (Not gonna lie SICAE has the better MC). Girls models are great and as I said they're well written.

    - Renders/Animations/Music: These three are great. There are some beautiful tunes. My congrats.

    - Others: Not a fan of SICAE and MBIML sharing the same universe, thanks to that I got Spoiled about things that are going to happen in SICAE.

    Despite its issues I'd say this game is pretty good actually. So for me this is a 8/10. I think this game is just a tad better than Sicae which I also rated a 8/10, not enough to get to that 8.5 IMO. But don't get me wrong It's totally worth checking it out anyways.
  6. D4rkK1ng
    5.00 star(s)

    D4rkK1ng

    One of the best VNs in f95 period.
    i just played the game and i believe its a masterpiece , i enjoyed it a lot.
    I liked the story and almost all the lis and even i chose only 5 (of the 9) for the harem and also i liked the fact that all the lis have their stories and they have their own personal characteristics (even though some are much better lis with very strong backstories than the other especially Gwen Emma Aine and Moon )
    I found MC very good (though i wish he would be a little more dominant and more fighter (he mention that he can protect himself so i assume he had some self defense lessons) i hope with what happened on chapter 4 we see more of that.
    Moreover with this story and those Lis ... i believe the true ending and path is the harem path ... and i chose this path for my main save
    My lis are (in order by most favorite to least)
    1)Gwen (my favorite)
    2)Emma
    3)Aine
    4)Moon
    5)Sky
    If i had to chose for solo path there is only 2 Lis for which for sure i would go for..
    Number one choice is Gwen which she is my favorite and even in the past she was the only one which she supported MC and chose him (yea i know Aine and Emma didn't have much of a choice be even so...)
    and then second choice (though pretty close to 1st) is Emma which i believe have the saddest backstory with relations to MC (and serious reason for what she did in the past to MC what she did was for both Aine and MC and she never forget the MC)...
    though if have to give a top 3 my number three solo li i guess would be Ainne though she if far away from the other two. (she was also forced by her mother be in my opinion she did it more to protect herself and Emma and less to protect MC which is understadable but .. that the mainreason she is far away from Emma and Gween.
    (and for top 5 ... Moon (i realy her backstory and the past with MC) and then Sky my little sister LI and i guess the only LI which was alway at the side of MC.)
    Highly recommended VN and i cant wait for more chapters.
  7. N
    5.00 star(s)

    NanomachinesSon

    Truthfully from the title and overview I had expected an average to slightly above average game at best, so I had put this game off for a long time. Much to my surprise this game was instead an incredibly well made experience, with high quality animations, characters that actually had *character* ( a high bar I know), and an overarching story I didn't expect in the slightest.

    I really appreciate the way the harem is executed within the story, as it feels like it has the proper weight applied to it in the narrative. Its not simply a harem game where you can fuck anyone because the girls seem to just ignore the existence of the other members; as so many other games fall into.

    The choices offered are fairly simple with it often being choosing between two potential options, but for the kind of game this is aspiring to be the choice allows some player agency within the story, while not needing a comprehensive guide on every single choice.

    Now for the big thing, the sex scenes are REALLY well done. Animations that actually appear to have care put into them, character expressions beyond just generic smile or frown, and a decent variety within the specifics of the scenes as well. Additionally there is good emotional weight to the sex scenes, with the scenes feeling right at home in the story, rather than the story needing an excuse to have a sex scene break.

    I sincerely encourage anyone who, like me, have been putting off this game due to the fears of "anime inspired, 3dcg, harem" combined with its title painting a certain picture. The only things that I'd think could really improve is the characters having a bit better balance between them as it really feels like each harem member gets a story section then is sidelined for a while, and secondly making the prologue episodes more noticeably distinct as I was quite surprised that the game had effectively 11 chapters instead of 4 like the update number suggested.

    Oh also letting us rail the absolute hell out of
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    Would be a very welcome addition to a large amount of people I'm sure.
  8. M
    5.00 star(s)

    Mac donal

    Excellent game! Emma's solo ending still hit me hard even after I finished 4 episodes of chapter 1. I like the way you build the emotion in the character and their own story. I can't wait to see your next update in the game's story. Wishing you lots of luck!
  9. C
    5.00 star(s)

    cheesey123

    Each update makes the game so much better. Hats off to NiiChan, I can tell that the craftsmanship only gets better with time. The game itself is well written and has genuinely caught me off guard with some of the humor. This is one of my favorite games I've played.
  10. Nadira
    5.00 star(s)

    Nadira

    My Bully Is My Lover [Ch1 Ep4]

    This is without a doubt one of the best AVNs I have ever played and that by a mile.

    It has everything: an engaging story, terrific characters, a great MC, amazing LIs, and an excellent OST.

    Seriously. Stop reading this shitty review.
    Download the game and start playing.
  11. Gothgirlgames
    5.00 star(s)

    Gothgirlgames

    I would say it's a hidden gem, but no! It's a well know game made by very talented people if the eroges games had a rating it's would be AAA.

    The writing is superb, i loved the renders specially the close shots, the transitions from renders to animations are one of the best i ever saw.

    If I would complain something about this game is the lack of gameplay mechanics, but i know how much people complains about it i understand the dev for not using those.

    In general i think this game alongside Vae Victis it the best you find in F95.
  12. N
    5.00 star(s)

    Nazsmith

    absolute hidden gem in the world of visual novels. The humor, character development, and plot twists are expertly woven together, making this VN an unforgettable experience. Some might struggle with the prologue but it wasn't too bad for the hammer drop later.
  13. A
    5.00 star(s)

    Accelos

    This is probably one of the best VN's I've ever had the pleasure of reading. There are only a few VN's that illicit so many emotions out of me. I cried like a baby during certain chapters because of the story crafted by the dev. I also cried tears of joy for seeing the LIs and the Mc not only fix the cracks in their past but solidifying their emotions for each other. The comedy although not as prominent in the later chapters ( and rightfully so as the story demands more seriousness) got me doubling over (Gwen's facial expressions, no more explanations needed if you like her).
    All of this is compounded by the fact that the Animations are smooth( as smooth as 3d gets) and Models are gorgeous.
    Normally I kind of just cruise through waiting for scenes, but I had to stop and enjoy this VN for what it is, a visual novel and have to give it the credence it deserves.
  14. Y
    5.00 star(s)

    yffoh

    I think this is the first game that has made me cry, multiple times. I lost my Mother less than a year ago to Cancer, so Emma's story hit harder than it should have. As soon as Emma's story was told, I knew the choice on who I wanted to pursue without any question. Now I have to convince myself to explore the other options.
  15. K
    5.00 star(s)

    KnightOwlSC

    Easily one of my favorite games out there. Has hot LIs, great renders, great animations, an interesting story and most importantly it's one of the few games I've played that evokes emotions other then horniness :D

    I really love that you can just choose to run off with Emma and give her the life she deserved. The fact it's not intended to be a huge separate story just makes it more impressive that the dev gave us that route.
  16. W
    5.00 star(s)

    warnik

    I would easily rate this 9.5/10.
    it has its unique story(albeit it is full of cliches) which is full of melodrama and cliffhangers. I like how detailed each character's backstory is and how much effort has been put into the writing.
    The writing and the story are the main highlights of this game. I mean it is such a well written script that goes way beyond what we see in regular VNs.
    The story takes us on a journey well beyond the mundane and deep into the characters' heart and soul. I like it very much about this game.
    Renders are good and the animation is like what we see in lot of the VNs. however, it feels a bit confusing with lot of characters without any defined relationship with the MC. And WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS LANDLORD, LANDLADY AND ROOMMATE SHIT WHEN IT IS CLEARLY GIVEN THAT THE MC IS THEIR BIOLOGICAL SON AND HAS A REAL SISTER, I am just sick of it. I mean with all the things going on, it feels cheap to even have this kind of option. It would have been okay if this was some cheap fap-only game. That's the only issue why i haven't given it a 10.
  17. X
    2.00 star(s)

    xsikal

    Definitely lost the thread the longer it went. Not just with too many LIs but with the plot becoming a mess and the writing getting more and more and more verbose until it sounds like some hybrid between a teenage girl's diary and an undergraduate's poorly written philosophy paper. Everyone sounds increasingly the same and they all are apt to just go on these long monologues or soliloquys for no reason and the actual content of their speeches barely even makes sense.

    The visuals are fine. The animations are rudimentary but nice too. But in Chapter 1, it went from a fun, cute AVN to a chore.
  18. SteelyDan14
    4.00 star(s)

    SteelyDan14

    I ignored this AVN for a long time. I assumed by the title, it was going to be a loser cuckfest but I took a chance and read some reviews and then decided to give it a try. Let me just say, it is NOT a cuckfest.

    There is a lot to unpack as I am reviewing Ch1 Ep4 and I can't believe the amount of story content there is. There is not a lot of adult content, but the amount of story is crazy. Who ever is writing this, is pretty good. Some of the stoylines really tug at the emotional heart strings. The back story of Emy and the MC was just freaking awesome and the production and images were all spot on. Just that one story, IMO, is worth the download. Of course, if you don't give a crap about story and just want h content, you will probably want to just skip this AVN. Having said this, I have to say, there are several times there is just too much story.

    Sometimes, when stories get too long, they can be cumbersome and plot holes start to appear. This is no exception. The whole underlying story is a bit off and does not entirely flow. I get Aine's Mom's motivation, but the way she goes about trying to get it, doesn't really make a lot of sense. I don't want to spoil anything, so I won't expand on this, but it just seems to me she could have gone a whole different direction and been a lot more effective then what she chose to do. Then there is the plan concocted by the MC's mother. Again, it's just an odd approach that seems really farfetched.

    To their credit, the Dev goes all in on this approach and it works to a degree. The character interactions and the individual story lines are really well done and very well written. It's too bad the underlying story is thin and unbelievable because there is some really fantastic writing here.

    Anyway, if you like great writing and are not looking for a fuckfest, give this a try. You will not be disappointed.
  19. Mystttts
    5.00 star(s)

    Mystttts

    It is one of the best VN with a unique fantasy that also includes some cliches, you can even call it too cliche (Emma's ending no offense to Emma simps:HideThePain:).
    This VN doesn't lose on its story, not to mention THE ANIMATION, THE MODELS (characters), THE STORYBUILDING (i mean the dev has another game that is in this universe, which is also really good btw, dev is actual 5head for that:WeSmart:), its peak VN, it touches the most overrated genres (fantasy) or its own title even??
    But what separates this game from other fantasy VN is its storyline which is rich with cliffhangers and even more cliffhangers AND EVEN MORE CLIFFHANGERS that grab your attention leaving you wanting more. Continue making bangers dev, and hopefully, this game will be available soon on Steam. :Kappa:
  20. pupitti
    5.00 star(s)

    pupitti

    Beautiful renders, page-turning story, great cinematics and animations, incredible music, funny, interesting, mysterious, drama, all in this game, absolutely love it, cant ask for anything better, definitely top 5 AVNs
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