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Please Be Happy

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Linux • 2022

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Quick resume

A comfy yuri VN about the foxgirl Miho and her quest to find the person who's most important to her. This emotional visual novel features two different heroines to choose from, and a story that will make you both laugh and cry!

Global score

99/100

Genres

Casual, Adventure, Visual Novel, Simulator, Indie

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    Pros

    • Heartfelt and emotionally impactful story
    • Beautiful art and music
    • Excellent voice acting
    • Well-developed characters and relationships
    • Multiple routes and endings for replayability

    Cons

    • Limited player interaction and choices
    • Slow pacing for some players
    • Minor bugs and missing voice lines reported
    • Lack of variation in endings within routes
    • Some players desire more character presence across routes

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Intimacy, Survival, Violence, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Strategy, Competence.

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    Similar games map

    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 meaningful choices affecting story routes and endings, though within a structured visual novel format."

    • Competence
      -3

      "Gameplay mainly involves reading and occasional choices with predictable outcomes, minimal skill or challenge."

    • Competition
      -5

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

    • Continuation
      4

      "Players engage in long play sessions and multiple route completions, showing strong attachment and replay value."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience focused on individual narrative without multiplayer or cooperative play."

    • Creativity
      1

      "Some player choice in story direction and endings, but mostly following a predefined narrative structure."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are narrative and personal."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Strong escapism through immersive storytelling, emotional engagement, and fantasy elements."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and emotional connection, not obligation."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Players explore different story routes and endings, experimenting with narrative outcomes."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Exploration of new storylines, character relationships, and emotional themes within the game world."

    • Expression
      -4

      "Limited customization; players experience a fixed narrative and character presentation."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Set in a contemporary fantasy world with mythical beings, blending realistic and fantastical elements."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Strong community engagement and shared appreciation among players, though gameplay is solo."

    • Growth
      5

      "Focus on character development, emotional growth, and personal discovery throughout the story."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of visual novels with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -4

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

    • Intimacy
      5

      "Deep emotional connections and relationship building are central to the narrative experience."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; purely narrative-driven individual experience."

    • Progression
      3

      "Narrative progression through story chapters and unlocking multiple endings."

    • Relaxation
      5

      "Calm, cozy, and heartwarming tone promotes relaxation and emotional comfort."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable art, music, and voice acting provide sensory and emotional stimulation."

    • Status
      -4

      "No social status or ranking systems; focus is on personal narrative experience."

    • Story
      5

      "Strong narrative immersion with well-developed characters and emotional storytelling."

    • Strategy
      -4

      "Minimal strategic or problem-solving elements; choices mainly affect story outcomes."

    • Thrill
      -3

      "Low suspense and risk; story is emotionally engaging but not tense or thrilling."

    • Value
      4

      "Highly praised for emotional impact, length, and quality, providing good value for time and money."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or destructive elements; focus on constructive emotional and relational development."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable, low-risk narrative environment."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026