VHS Romance
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About VHS Romance
VHS Romance is a visual novel adventure developed by Warm Neon Games, released October 8, 2025, for PC and Mac. Set in a sleepy 1986 U.S. town, you run a VHS store threatened by corporate expansion while pursuing relationships with six distinct heroines. The story splits into 14 endings based on dialogue choices and actions. Between managing inventory, supporting a film project by a reclusive dropout, and navigating romantic subplots, the game blends slice-of-life charm with retro aesthetics. It’s a slow-burn narrative where decisions matter, and the 80s setting, complete with mixtapes and neon fashions, adds texture. Ideal if you enjoy branching stories and character-driven drama.
Gameplay
The core loop mixes visual novel segments with light management tasks. You’ll spend most time reading dialogue, selecting responses that shape relationships and story arcs. Each heroine has unique storylines tied to their interests, like a cinephile sharing film critiques or a musician writing songs. Between dates, you manage the VHS shop: restocking tapes, tracking sales, and fending off a corporate rival. A side thread involves helping a secret dropout film a movie, requiring you to scout locations and handle minor logistical puzzles. Sessions average 2, 3 hours, with playthroughs lasting longer due to branching paths. Controls are simple, keyboard/mouse for dialogue trees, but the lack of save points in key scenes adds tension.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate it 4.3/5, with 82% completing at least three endings. Average playtime is 12.5 hours, though 18% log over 20. Community moods lean nostalgic (68%) and heartwarming (53%), but 12% call it “slow-paced.” Critics on Metacritic average 81/100, praising writing but noting sparse interactivity. One Steam review: “Choices feel meaningful, but the shop management is too basic.” Achievement data shows 30 total, with 75% unlocking via romance milestones. 14% of players hit 100% completion, often citing the film project as a standout.
PlayPile's Take
VHS Romance costs $19.99, with 10 achievements tied to store profits. It’s a solid pick for visual novel fans who enjoy character depth over action, especially those into 80s nostalgia. The branching stories reward replays, but the lack of urgency may frustrate casual players. If you’re okay with a deliberate pace and want to see how small-town dramas unfold, it’s worth the price. Not impressive, but the charm and multiple endings justify the playtime for genre enthusiasts.
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Single player
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