Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : WIN7 SP1/WIN8/WIN10 Processeur : 1000MHz Mémoire vive : 512 MB de mémoire Graphiques : OpenGL 2.0 Espace disque : 800 MB d'espace disque disponible
Lingering Fragrance
The story’s bittersweet romance dominates conversations, with players repeatedly highlighting its emotional pull. Overall Steam sentiment is Very Positive, 92% of the 400 post‑release reviews are favorable. Short play sessions still leave most players satisfied, especially those spending 2‑10 hours.
What it's about: We walk together, play together, and do everything together. This is our last trip, our last memory. It is a short visual novel contains three story lines, after main story the other two will be unlocked. Which one is your side of story?
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story / writing | 31 | 23 | 5 | 3 |
| Content / longevity | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| Value for money | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Audio / music | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Graphics / art | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Performance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Interface / UX | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Gameplay | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.1 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.3 h.
🪤 40 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 8 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 63,5 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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This game on Twitch
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Strengths
- Story praised: 23 positive mentions out of 31 total
- Graphics praised: 3 positive mentions out of 3 total
- Price seen as good value: 7 positive mentions out of 8 total
- 2‑10 h playtime bucket shows 94% positive sentiment (297 reviews)
Weaknesses
- Gameplay receives only negative feedback: 1 negative mention out of 1 total
- Performance is uniformly criticized: 2 negative mentions out of 2 total
- Audio quality draws criticism: 5 negative mentions out of 7 total
- Content depth considered lacking: 6 negative mentions out of 10 total
Who is it for?
Players who prioritize narrative, atmosphere and a concise experience will enjoy Lingering Fragrance, while those sensitive to performance hiccups or shallow gameplay mechanics may be disappointed.
Is Lingering Fragrance worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 92% of 597 Steam reviews are positive (player score 90/100). Most-praised strength: Story praised. Current price: 0,98€ (70% off).
Verdict
Lingering Fragrance shines where it matters most to its audience: a moving story, charming visuals and a price that feels right. Yet the same audience must accept a rougher technical foundation, with gameplay, performance and audio repeatedly called out. If you can look past those flaws, the game offers a memorable, emotionally resonant adventure.
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