Love Is All Around

This game let me experience the kind of romantic interactions I’ve never had the chance to do in real life.

Beautiful game with beautiful women, also loved the DLC

It began with this game—this accursed one. But after that final scene faded to black, I was never the same. I plunged into the FMV abyss, where choices haunts me and faces linger. Now I sit here, eyes bloodshot, compulsively buying and devouring every FMV i could find, hoping the next will finally reveal who I’ve become. This game didn’t just pull me in—it rewrote my fate. 10/10

👍 Dumb, chaotic, and full of waifus. I regret nothing. You're a broke guy with debt, no prospects, and negative game—and yet six women still want you. Sounds fake, but it’s real. Visual novel logic, baby. You live your life, make questionable choices, and somehow become the center of a reverse harem. Don’t think too hard about it. Just enjoy the ride. 💃 The Girls (aka reasons this game exists): All six girls are distinct, full of personality, and somehow see something in you. Maybe they’re all just into fixer-uppers? Xiao Lu – The most normal. Works hard, cooks well, down-to-earth. Basically the definition of “wife material.” Sweet and simple. Lin Yueqin – Single mom and certified boss lady. Wants a man who’ll love her and her son. Strong, decisive, very family-oriented. Zheng Ziyan – Party animal. Drinks, dances, chaos follows. Wants to live life with zero regrets—and take you along for the ride. Zhong Zhen – Rich, powerful career woman. Busy 24/7 but lowkey lonely. Wants someone to break her monotony with sparks. (And she has a really nice house.) Shen Huixin – Childhood friend + rich CEO’s daughter. Has loved you forever and just wants your attention. Needs validation and cuddles. Li Yunsi – Online friend turned real-life crush. Same hobbies, same vibes. The one with a “secret ending” and easily the most grounded. Wants the MC to commit already. 🧠 My bias ranking: Yunsi > Zhong > Ziyan > Xiao Lu > Lin > Shen 🕹️ Gameplay Classic visual novel stuff—choices, routes, and time-limited decisions (light QTEs, nothing stressful). You do need to maintain a minimum affection level with all girls to progress chapters. No solo-tunneling early on. 💻 Performance Runs flawlessly. If your PC can run a microwave clock, it can run this. ⏱️ Runtime Roughly 12 hours to see all routes and endings. 🈶 Translation Surprisingly solid. Natural enough for the emotional beats to land, no major Engrish moments. 🎯 Final Thoughts Is the plot dumb? Yes. Is the MC generic? Definitely. But the girls carry the whole thing, and they’re worth it. If you want romance, drama, comedy, and a bit of fanservice, this VN checks all the boxes. Recommended for fans of love polygons, emotional whiplash, and questionable life choices.

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Reviewing (mostly) every game (or DLC) in my library, part 214: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆ (8/10) If you told me an FMV game about dating six different women while trying to find a job would end up being heartfelt and games I’ve played this year… I wouldn’t have believed you. But [i]Love Is All Around[/i] is exactly that. It’s sweet, sometimes funny, sometimes sad, and always sincere. It knows what kind of game it wants to be—and it pulls it off with surprising polish. 💖 [b]Pros: [/b] [list] [*] Every romance route feels like its own story. Each love interest has a unique tone and vibe—from warm and nostalgic to flirty and chaotic. You’re not just picking a personality type, you're stepping into a full emotional journey. For example, you'll have a corporate drama with vulnerability beneath her confidence, or a lighthearted childhood best friend. These routes don’t blur together. They each offer a distinct mood and moral, which makes replaying incredibly rewarding. [*] FMV performances are subtle and effective. There’s no overacting here, which is rare for FMV. The characters feel lived-in, like real people caught in quiet moments, not exaggerated caricatures. They pause, hesitate, smile halfway—tiny gestures that communicate a lot without needing big emotional speeches. The fact that the cast is clearly comfortable on camera makes the relationships feel more authentic and grounded. [*] The game embraces softness and sincerity. There’s no snark, no irony, no over-the-top drama just for the sake of it. (Well. Some drama.)[i] Love Is All Around[/i] goes all in with emotional vulnerability. It allows awkward silences to exist, lets you sit in bittersweet moments, and never tries to make you feel bad for caring. It’s rare to find a dating sim this emotionally generous without being saccharine or patronizing. [*] Replayability isn’t just tacked on—it’s encouraged. With six routes, twelve endings, and dozens of branching scenes, there’s always more to discover. Even better, the game gives you tools to easily jump to new branches or replay specific chapters, letting you know what scenes you've unlocked and allowing you to jump between scenes. It respects your time while still rewarding your curiosity. [*] A calm, cozy vibe from top to bottom. Everything from the pastel visuals, ambient music, and gentle editing style works together to create a relaxing experience. [/list] 💔 [b] Cons:[/b] [list] [*] Some characters shine brighter than others. Not every route hits the same emotional high. A couple of the love interests feel more shallow or less developed, with endings that wrap up a bit too quickly or leave threads dangling. It's not that any route is bad, but a few clearly got more narrative love than others. [*] The affection system can undercut pacing. Progressing through the story sometimes requires reaching specific affection thresholds, which can mean replaying earlier chapters just to unlock the “right” scenes. It’s not grindy, but it can pull you out of the story's flow if you're eager to keep going with a favorite character. [*] The protagonist lacks personal flavor. Gu Yi is a blank slate, and while that helps you project onto him, it also makes it harder to feel his emotional stakes in certain scenes. Some critical moments would land harder if he had a more distinct perspective or inner voice. [*] Some choices feel less reactive than they appear. While the game has branching paths and multiple endings, there are times when your choices feel cosmetic or only lead to slightly altered dialogue. It’s still meaningful overall, but don’t expect a radically different story every time.

The game has a soft, pastel-colored art style with gentle music, which I found calming. The character designs are distinct, making it easy to recognize everyone. However, some background noises (like repetitive environmental sounds) were slightly distracting, and I wish there was an option to adjust them separately.

Best among the dating sim fmv genre.

good romantic game

I love China

love the jp dub

it not simple like you may think