Love Is All Around

Love Is All Around

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    SS
  • (DS) Director Simulator 12/10 [dating simulator, love simulator, life simulator]

    S
  • (LiAA) Love Is All Around 10/10 [love simulator]
  • (MTSL) Motesolo 10/10 [dating simulator]
  • (VFTP) Vanity Fair: The Pursuit 11/10 [life simulator]
  • (EM) Exclusive Memory 10/10 [life simulator, dating simulator]
  • (IvFfY) I’ve Fallen For You! 10/10 [love simulator]
  • (KoKL) Knowledge, or know Lady 10/10 [especially for students]
  • (MDG) My Destiny Girls 10/10 [love simulator]
  • (R21G) Reverse 21 Grams 反转 21克 10/10 [action movie]
  • (ISbCB-VR) I'm Surrounded by Classical Beauties! (VR) 10/10 [short journey]

    A
  • (LC) Love Chase 甜心AI追捕计划 9.5/10 [love simulator]
  • (CkG) Chicken Game 9.5/10 [life simulator, dating simulator]
  • (CGF) Custom Girlfriend 9.5/10 [dating simulator]
  • (BDS) Blind Date Strategy 相亲攻略之宝贝别再选我了 9/10 [love simulator]
  • (TLoH) OMG! Find True Love or Hell 天呐!找不到真爱就扑街!7-9/10 [dating simulator, love simulator]
  • (RNL) Rebirth! New Lover 8/10 [life simulator]

    B
  • (LiAA(DLC)) Love is All Around (DLC) 7.5/10 [love simulator]
  • (WJ-LAT) Wishful Journey:Love Across Time 许愿我要带她们回现代 7.5/10 [love simulator]
  • (FiL) Fall In Love 重生了还要我谈恋爱?7/10 [dating simulator]
  • (HBLC) Half Billion: Love Choice 7/10 [love simulator, life simulator]
  • (CH) Charming Hearts 7/10 [dating simulator]
  • (SOHB) Secrets of the Heartbeat 7/10 [love simulator]
  • (MOL) Master of Love 7/10 [dating simulator]
  • (SF) Summer Feast 夏日盛宴 (Epic Games) 7/10 [love simulator]
  • (DMC) Drive Me Crazy 7/10 [love simulator]
  • (LiAA-EoY) Love is All Around: Echoes of Yesterday 7/10 [love simulator]
  • (TPD) 台北仲夏夜之梦 Taipei Dream 7/10 [love simulator]
  • (FHiL) Full House in Love 心动满屋 7/10 [dating simulator]

    C
  • (TLP) Tomorrow's Love Puzzle 拜托!明天和我恋爱吧 6.5/10 [dating simulator]
  • (BYC) BeYourCat 6/10 [dating simulator]
  • (ISbCB) I'm Surrounded by Classical Beauties! (Non-VR) 6/10 [short journey]
  • (ICCBG) OMG! I Can Chase Beautiful Girl 完蛋!我也能追到美女了! 6/10 [dating simulator]
  • (COFB) Come on,Fantasy baby! (Epic Games) 5.5/10 [love simulator]
  • (MLWGG) My love with the GirlsGroup (Epic Games) 5.5/10 [love simulator]

    D
  • (SoB) Seduction of Beauty 4/10 [love simulator]
  • (SIMP) Simp: Leveling Up on a Dating App 3/10 [dating simulator]
  • (ISoY) In Search Of You 3/10 [dating simulator]
  • (BACK) 背后 Back 3/10 [horror]
  • (BFIRE) 返杀 Back Fire 3/10 [movie]
  • (UDRE) Undead Realm:Ego 3/10 [horror]
  • (CCSW) Couple-Cultivation Saves the World 3/10 [dating simulator]
  • (TryL) TryAndLove 3/10 [love simulator]
  • (GoC) Girls on Campus, from Freshmen to Faculty, All Fall for Me! 3/10 [dating simulator]

    F
  • (SpA) Spy Alliance 0/10 [action movie]
  • (WIF) Walking In Fog 0/10 [life simulator]
Below is a brief description of the game.
    Tier SS & S
  • DS This game contains many love stories and valuable lessons. It shows you what love is, how to love someone, and how to handle situations when you have different opinions. It's definitely worth trying, and it combines elements of LiAA and VFTP, along with much more.

  • LiAA, VFTP, IvFfY, KoKL are titles that would be considered S-tier by most people, and these games are all very close to each other. Each person may rank them differently.

  • MTSL This game is weird (like Mr. Bean on a date), but it is the best dating simulator, and you learn a valuable lesson: never lie, do bad things, or be insincere anymore after experiencing it. (Buy only when there is a 60% discount or more)

  • EM This is the most innovative FMV game in terms of gameplay mechanics, with very well-made mystery story plots, as well as a dating simulation through selection options as a dating lesson. The game will drive your interest in solving the mystery and then return to the relationship resolution. It may not be the cup of tea for those who just want a relaxing, easy-to-reach ending in an FMV.

  • MDG was shifted to the back because this game did not obtain any Master of title.

  • R21G is an action FMV with little romance, but the extra content lets you chat with characters and explore their stories, you’ll get to know the characters better than in other FMVs. You need both the base game and DLC, so buy them only when they're 50% off, or you'll pay double the price.

  • ISbCB-VR There aren't many VR FMV games, and this is the first VR FMV game that lets you feel like you're acting together with the actors in VR. However, the Non-VR mode is just okay because it's too short; it is designed as a short journey intended for the VR experience.


    – Space is limited; see the comment for brief descriptions of Tier A and B –


    Tier F
  • SpA, WIF It’s only Chapter 1/Prologue; this seems to be a demo. Avoid it.


    If you need English subtitles, check whether the game has English subtitles first.


    For detailed reviews of the games, refer to my full reviews
    https://steamcommunity.com/id/MasterChiefX9999/recommended/

    [dating simulator]
    - usually teaches you what to say in each dialog. You could fail immediately based on some of the dialog options you pick. It focuses more on achieving a successful date.

    [love simulator]
    - It emphasizes the path of love you choose. It usually explores deeper romantic feelings and emotions.

    [life simulator]
    - does not focus solely on love; it covers various aspects of your life, including career, relationships and personal growth.


    The next update will include Beacon-fire: Project Salvation Belles 烽火佳人拯救计划 (FMV on Epic Games), which will most likely be an S-tier.

    The next tier list update will be bimonthly or quarterly.
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21 Comments
MasterChiefX9999  [author] Mar 30 @ 2:31am 
If you are in a rush to know about it.
The 10 Chinese and Korean FMV games that could be in S-tier, A-tier, or just B-tier, ordered by release date:
Breakout 13
恋爱单选题 (Only You)
失业了,我获得了亿万游戏财产!
Five Hearts Under One Roof
Game of Fate
Hello Love: 18 Again
Beacon-fire: Project Salvation Belles (Epic)
Game of Fate 2
晨昏线
My Journey (Steam) / Go Prince (Epic)
MasterChiefX9999  [author] Mar 30 @ 2:30am 
I have chatted with some FMV players, and everyone has different favorites for each game. The order of each game varies from person to person.
Also, if you know about Personality Types (MBTI), people with 'Sensing' have a much different view because they focus on specific aspects and dive deeper into those, while 'Intuition' types focus more on the big picture. This is what I’ve found—some players are very focused on certain aspects and don’t consider other aspects much in the game.

This tier list is meant to be more general, ranking the games based on a big-picture view without diving deeper into specific aspects. The S-tier in this tier list could be larger, as it represents the general top tier, but it doesn't include everything yet, especially since the last few months have seen a lot of games released that have a high potential to be S-tier. If based on my personal taste, the S-tier would be less.
Mefyju Mar 29 @ 7:57pm 
Hey i have a question to you. Would you mind if i will make my own similar ranking with my sensations? I have different opinion about a few games and i played tittles that is not there. I think it would be nice to people who can compare opinions and find out more before buying.
bloodization Mar 26 @ 6:44pm 
For VR game, consider to try this: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2522280/_/
MasterChiefX9999  [author] Mar 22 @ 12:36pm 
So, there are about 10 games that would be in either S-tier or A-tier, along with a few others that have not been released yet. Focus on those games that are reasonably priced first and are confirmed to be very good, just as I do, with many more to come.
MasterChiefX9999  [author] Mar 22 @ 12:36pm 
The few games I mentioned are for those who are familiar with these games, to understand why these games are not in the tier list and these games have been popular in the past few months. Besides that, there are 6 other games with the potential to be in S-tier or A-tier, some of which were recently released, and some have been released for over 6 months and were popular during that time.

Most of the games in the S-tier to B-tier, I’ve completed with 100% achievements and plot exploration to ensure I didn’t miss any hidden content, so it takes some time to get into the tier list. I still have 3 games that could potentially be in S-tier or A-tier, but I haven’t had the time to finish them yet. The tier will include all the good and important games, but it will take some time.
월드와이드先生 Mar 21 @ 9:48pm 
If possible, maybe an always-up-to-date Google Doc or GitHub could be handy here for those that find old ranking lists on Google as well?
월드와이드先生 Mar 21 @ 9:46pm 
"FHUOR, HL18, GOF1&2 prices are high in many regions. Recommend waiting for a better discount, no need to rush. More and more FMVs are being released."
Please add the full names of the games to the list, sadly those abbreviations are not seen elsewhere in the description or comments. While I know which you mean here, it would be helpful for players, and I imagine many would be confused by why FHUOR is not in the image as I think it's the one that gained the most western popularity
MasterChiefX9999  [author] Mar 18 @ 8:46am 
To add on, both LiAA and DS are quite similar and could be considered on par; however, LiAA does not directly convey love lessons to the player, while DS is a game that showcases many love stories and lessons. This makes DS more valuable, as it is not just a game for fun but also serves like a love lesson book.

Both games feature authentic love stories, such as Shen Huixin (LiAA) and Su Yimo (DS), both depicting true love toward the MC. However, in LiAA, many players were confused, as Shen Huixin's actions often come across as bullying toward the MC, while in DS, the ending clearly explains what true love is—it’s like an angel who cares for their loved one. In the ending of LiAA, Shen Huixin also appears like an angel to the MC, and this becomes even clearer in the phone messages in the prequel (LiAA-EoY).
MasterChiefX9999  [author] Mar 18 @ 8:45am 
Besides LiAA, DS also reacts to the love stories from both LiAA and VFTP, offering twists or explanations for the love stories in both games. DS uses many of the same characters' personalities and love stories to present them more clearly and potentially provide better endings.
DS, LiAA and VFTP are all equally fun and interesting. However, when it comes to love lessons, DS is particularly focused on that, while LiAA and VFTP are more about authentic stories, with the lessons not directly shown, but rather for the player to discover

The big lesson from LiAA is that you have to be serious and quick in love, or you'll lose someone you love, as someone else might take them away.
In DS, the big lesson is understanding. You learn that your loved one also needs their freedom. When conflicts arise, express your opinion clearly, but don’t force them—give them time to think about your point of view. This is why in DS, the game often requires the player to wait until an option appears.