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Bagel Love Story

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

Should you play it?

A light-hearted and enjoyable short romance VN! The protagonist, Fan Tong, struggles to lose weight in hopes of finding a job, but the journey is far from smooth. Until one day, a cute and sunny girl named Bagel comes into his life, kickstarting a story of weight loss, cross-dressing, and romance!

What works
  • Heartfelt and meaningful narrative
  • Strong character development and emotional growth
  • Appealing art style and voice acting
  • Realistic themes of self-acceptance and perseverance
  • Additional content like author’s diary and extras
Things to keep in mind
  • Linear and short gameplay
  • Some players find protagonist unrelatable or flawed
  • Lack of gameplay variety beyond reading
  • Minor issues with pacing and emotional depth in parts
  • Limited language options (mostly chinese)

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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  • Nut City Blues

  • Farewell North
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Bagel Love Story: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Thrill, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Health, Intimacy, Fellowship.

Why this game works

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