Our Life: Beginnings & Always is my favorite otome game. I originally played the free version, finished "step 1," (childhood) and decided immediately I wanted to read more of step 1, so I bought all the DLC. I even e-mailed the dev because the game just made me so happy.

I've played several times now, and I always feel like I have a group of friends to rely on during my difficult days. I love growing up with the characters. I continued to buy the DLCs as they came out too. I've yet to try Baxter's romance, but I absolutely love Derek's DLC, even if I don't completely understand him as a person. Cove is also precious to me, since I can relate to him so much, and I prefer to play his route when I don't have a "goal route" upon replay.

I love all the options in the game, making me feel like I can actually be myself. This game will allow you to choose your own comfort, so I don't feel forced at all into any uncomfortable scenes. I'm always amazed on replays on how different things can play out based on decisions, although the story is always the same.

This game will always be a game to look forward to when I feel down. Thanks for the amazing game!

This game is what got me into the visual novel genre and I truly think its one of the best, I can't think of a better one to recommend, it means so much to me.

There is no visual novel like this! The customization is top notch. I have all the DLC and it is worth every penny. The characters are complicated and have wonderful representation. I initially got the game for free and then immediately bought all of them. I have laughed and cried in the same game session. Buy Now.