So, I’ve been playing Love and Deepspace for the past 10 days. Honestly, it’s not the kind of game I usually go for, but I came across it in a YouTube video about parasocial relationships, and I was curious, so I gave it a try. Now, after playing for a bit, I’ve got a lot of thoughts.
First off, the game takes up a lot of space, but wow—the graphics are incredible. I’m using an S24 Ultra, and it’s honestly like the game was made to be admired. The 3D visuals, the details in the characters, the lighting—it’s beautiful. I could seriously sit there for hours just looking at it.
Now, just to put it out there: I’m a 30-year-old gay guy, and the game forces you to play as a girl. I wish I could choose a guy as my character, but I get why they do it. The game is mainly aimed at women, so I understand why they went that route. Still, it would be nice if they had a male MC option for people like me. But hey, Zayne is my favorite anyway, even if he’s the least popular character. (I think older women might like him more than anyone else!)
The story aspect of the game isn’t really my thing. I’m not super into the narrative parts. But what I do love are the mini-games, especially the crane machine where you collect plushies. It’s cute, and I can’t stop playing it. Honestly, that’s been the highlight for me.
I haven’t spent any money on the game yet, but I’ve managed to level up to 46 in just 10 days, and I’ve also gotten Zayne to level 45. I’ve been super lucky with the gacha pulls too—getting 5-star memory cards left and right. The rates are so good, I feel like I hit the jackpot every time.
Even though I’m not in love with the main gameplay, I see a lot of potential in this game. There are a few things I think could make it even better, and I’m hoping the developers might consider them:
1. AI in the Chat
The in-game chat could use some improvement. I’ve tried Crushon.AI before, and if they added something like that to the game, the chat could feel more real and immersive. It would make the interactions with the characters way more fun and believable.
2. Let Us Choose Male or Female MC
I get why the game is aimed at women, but it would be awesome if we could pick either a male or female MC. It would open the game up to more people and make it feel more inclusive. Plus, I’d love to see some characters interact with a male MC!
3. Make the Mini-Games Permanent
The mini-games from the New Year’s event (like the running game and the brick tower) were so much fun! I really hope they add those as permanent features in the game. They’re a nice break from the usual gameplay, and I’d love to play them more often.
4. Create a More Mature Version
Okay, this might sound a little wild, but I think the game could do really well with an 18+ or even 20+ version. If Google Play or the App Store won’t allow it, why not try a different platform? There’s so much potential for the game to be more daring and mature, and I think it could attract a whole new audience if they went for it.
Overall, I wasn’t expecting much from Love and Deepspace, but I’ve ended up enjoying it a lot more than I thought. The graphics are amazing, the mini-games are a blast, and there’s definitely room for improvement. If the developers take some of these suggestions to heart, I think the game could be something really special.