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her tears were my light

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Android, Linux • 2022

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Quick resume

a love story between time and space

Global score

99/100

Genres

Simulator, Visual Novel

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    Pros

    • Heartwarming and emotional story
    • Unique rewind time mechanic integrated into gameplay
    • Beautiful art and calming music
    • Inclusive lgbtq+ representation
    • Multiple endings and replay value

    Cons

    • Very short playtime
    • Limited content and depth
    • Some minor bugs reported
    • Lack of extended story or additional features
    • No multiplayer or social elements

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Intimacy, Survival, Violence, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Cooperation.

    How to use the graph
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    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players make choices that influence story outcomes and can rewind time to change decisions, indicating a good level of control over the narrative."

    • Competence
      1

      "The game involves making choices and exploring endings but lacks complex skill challenges; some engagement with story mechanics like rewinding time adds mild challenge."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No evidence of competitive elements; focus is on personal story experience without comparison to others."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players replay to explore multiple endings and appreciate the story and characters, but the game is short and not designed for long habitual play."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player visual novel with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Unique narrative mechanic of rewinding time integrated into gameplay and story; creative character designs and art style praised."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No indications of exerting control or superiority over others; experience is personal and empathetic."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a heartwarming, emotional escape with calming music and immersive story about cosmic entities and love."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and affection for the story and characters, not out of obligation."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "The rewind mechanic encourages players to experiment with different choices and endings."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Exploration is narrative-based, discovering different story paths and endings rather than physical environments."

    • Expression
      3

      "Photo mode and character customization options allow some player expression and interaction with visuals."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong fantasy elements with personifications of Time, Space, and Nil as characters in a cosmic, romantic story."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community gameplay elements; experience is solitary."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players learn story details and character motivations through multiple playthroughs, but limited skill growth."

    • Health
      -5

      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused reading and attention to story; not designed for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy
      4

      "Emotional connection to characters and story, with themes of love and relationships, fostering intimate engagement."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements present."

    • Progression
      2

      "Progression through unlocking multiple endings and achievements, but no item or power accumulation."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Calming music, gentle pacing, and soothing art style contribute to a relaxing experience."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable art, music, and emotional storytelling provide sensory and emotional stimulation."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social status or recognition systems involved."

    • Story
      5

      "Narrative-driven visual novel with strong emphasis on story, characters, and emotional engagement."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Some strategic choice-making and use of rewind mechanic, but overall straightforward narrative progression."

    • Thrill
      1

      "Mild emotional tension and suspense in story, but no high-risk or adrenaline-inducing gameplay."

    • Value
      4

      "Players feel the short but meaningful experience is worth the low price; positive reception of content vs. cost."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No violent or destructive content; focus on love and emotional themes."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable narrative environment."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026