I Love You! 1.0

Experience the thrill of high school romance in the free role-playing video game, I Love You! Take on the role of a strong-headed high school girl as you navigate the world of love and relationships. Developed by Shinogi Shiohara and translated into English by Moonchime Localization, this cute visual novel dating sim features an assertive female protagonist confidently pursuing her crushes.

In I Love You!, you have the opportunity to chase after three adorable high school boys: Tsuda, who is easy to tease, Kirishima, who is shy and awkward, and Onodera, who is fun-loving. Additionally, there is a secret love interest to discover. Your choices throughout the game will impact the boys' affection towards you and determine the ending you'll achieve. With eight potential endings to aim for, the replay value is high.

Unlike most visual novels, I Love You! does not feature internal dialogue or narration from the main character. Instead, your character's dialogue comes from the choices you make and their idle chatter is based on how other characters respond to you. While this may seem unusual, it is easy to follow and adds a unique twist to the gameplay.

One of the highlights of I Love You! is the beautiful CG art that can be obtained for certain scenes. You can review all the artwork in the art gallery located in the main menu. If you find yourself struggling to unlock certain endings, the game provides a strategy guide to assist you.

Overall, I Love You! is a delightful Japanese dating sim that offers a hilarious role-reversal story. It's refreshing to see a female protagonist taking the lead in pursuing romantic relationships, while the male characters are left flustered. Although the game can be completed in a few hours, it offers enough content to keep players engaged as they strive to unlock all the endings and CGs. The only downside is the lack of distinction between first names and surnames, which could have added to the authenticity of the experience.