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Let`s not stay friends

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2017

Should you play it?

Friendship is a wonderful thing… unless you are friends with a girl who has no idea you have feelings for her! Inske, a student of magical arts, is troubled by the upcoming outdoors exam, and can't even imagine that someone might want to use the test as an opportunity to get close to her.

What works

  • Charming and humorous writing
  • Beautiful artwork and animations
  • Multiple romance routes and endings
  • Engaging fantasy setting
  • Good value especially on sale

Things to keep in mind

  • Short gameplay length
  • Some rushed or illogical story developments
  • Main character perceived as clumsy or naive
  • Lack of music in some scenes
  • Some players find choices counterintuitive

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Let`s not stay friends: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression, Thrill.

Last update: 23/08/2026