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Her Lie I Tried To Believe
2018
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Quick resume
Her Lie I Tried To Believe is a short kinetic novel about the persisting hatred of a boy throughout his life, the destructive relationship that was born from it, and the consequences he had to face as a direct result.
Global score
81/100
Genres
Casual, Free To Play, Indie, Visual Novel
Pros
- Compelling dark story
- Emotional psychological themes
- Free and short experience
- Fitting music and visuals
- Thought-provoking narrative
Cons
- No player interaction or choices
- Some grammatical and spelling errors
- Disturbing and potentially triggering content
- Characters are unsympathetic and toxic
- Ending may feel sudden or unsatisfying
Motivations
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Autonomy-4
"The game is a kinetic visual novel with no player choices, following a fixed narrative path."
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Competence-5
"No skill or challenge involved; purely reading a linear story."
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CompetitionInsufficient data
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Continuation2
"Players report being emotionally engaged and reading through despite discomfort, indicating some attachment."
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Cooperation-5
"Single player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."
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CreativityInsufficient data
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DominationInsufficient data
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Escapism4
"Players use the game as an emotional rollercoaster and dark story immersion, escaping real life."
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Expectation-4
"Players engage voluntarily for personal interest in dark, psychological stories."
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Experimenting-5
"Linear story with no exploration or mechanic experimentation."
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Exploration-5
"No new areas or secrets; fixed narrative progression."
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Expression-5
"No character customization or player expression; fixed visuals."
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Fantasy3
"Dark, psychological fiction with some plot twists and narrative unreliability."
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Fellowship-5
"No social or community features; solitary experience."
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Growth2
"Some players report emotional reflection and insight into toxic relationships."
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Health-5
"Sedentary reading experience with no physical activity."
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Idle3
"Short sessions, often played to fill time or as a quick emotional experience."
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Intimacy1
"Emotional engagement with characters but no social interaction."
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LeadershipInsufficient data
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Progression-5
"No item collection or upgrades; static story progression."
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Relaxation-3
"Players experience sustained emotional tension and discomfort rather than relaxation."
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Sensation2
"Music and visuals contribute to emotional stimulation and mood."
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StatusInsufficient data
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Story5
"Strong narrative focus with emotional and psychological immersion."
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Strategy-5
"No strategic or problem-solving gameplay elements."
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Thrill3
"Emotional suspense and dark twists create tension and thrill."
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Value4
"Free game with engaging story provides good value for time invested."
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Violence3
"Contains themes of abuse and violence as part of the story."
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SurvivalInsufficient data
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