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Something Hippo · Published by Something Hippo
Content notice: This visual novel does not have any sexual content. While it is appropriate for players age 13+, it does address some dark themes such as grief and adultery. Domestic violence, death of a teenager, and suicide-by-cop are mentioned, but never shown. This game also contains themes of ritual human sacrifice and cult horror, but no gore or violence is shown in the graphics.
3 user reviews — 100% positive (3 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Made for people who love Hallmark movies — and people who love to hate them. A totally normal love story in a perfectly ordinary small town, where nothing weird ever happens…or so you’re told.
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Indie · 2026 · More £5 - £15 games
About this game
Made for people who love Hallmark movies — and people who love to hate them.
A Totally Normal Love Story is a cozy small-town romance about coming home, healing old wounds, and finding love where you least expect it. When Willa returns to Maysville, Kentucky after years away, she reconnects with old friends, helps preserve the town’s beloved traditions, and slowly falls for a familiar face who never left. Amidst the festival planning, family history, and small-town charm, Willa must decide whether this quiet life — and this love — is worth staying for.
Get to know the quirky residents of Maysville. Fall in love with its festivals, its history, and its unmistakable sense of community. Watch a traditional romance unfold exactly as you’d expect.
Nothing strange. Nothing hidden. Nothing weird going on here.
Please enjoy your stay in Maysville.
Gameplay:
| Interactive Visual Novel |
The choices that you make impact the character’s dialogue and the ending of the game.
There are no built-in minigames, and the animation is minimal. This is a story-driven experience and will engage patrons of varying types of media beyond just visual novels. Avid readers and movie watchers will enjoy this just as much as, if not more than, gamers. You can enjoy your playthrough on autoplay if preferred, only clicking when decisions have to be made. In preferences, you can control the volume of sound effects and background music.
Features:
Original sprites and backgrounds
4-5 hours of playtime (100k words)
6 endings
Available on Windows and Mac
Disclaimer:
Do not reupload, resell, or redistribute this game or any of the assets in it.
Streaming and gameplay videos are appreciated if commentary is added.
We are a husband-and-wife team with limited resources. To better support the story and make this project possible, we used modern tools to bring the characters, their sprites and backgrounds, to life. None of the writing, voices, sound effects, or music was built with AI.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 or newer
- Processor: 2.0 GHz processor
- Memory: 2.0 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible graphics card
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX-compatible sound card
- Additional Notes: This is a 2D visual novel with minimal hardware requirements.
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Listen Along: The Official "Love Story" Companion Playlist
A Totally Normal Love Story - Playlist While we know you'll be abundantly happy with our in-game music, we understand that not everyone plays visual novels with the in-game music on. Sometimes, players are known to mute in-game music and listen to their own playlist, but this doesn't always match the vibe of the narrative game they're playing.For this particular game, we've created a playlist for metal fans so that they can experience songs that fit the theme, and maybe hear some new music they haven't heard before.How to do this: In Preferences, you'll easily be able to mute your in-game music without losing the sound effects that bring Willa and Jenson's story to life.Here's how the playlist works:Everyone starts the game in the same place, so you'll start at the top of the playlist with "Comin' Home." When your story changes direction (based on your choices), a watercolor text graphic will appear on the screen with the song name. Skip ahead to that song in the playlist so that the songs match the story.One quick note: This playlist has quite a bit of heavy metal. If that's your thing, we think it'll make for a fun companion to your playthrough. If metal isn't your style, the in-game soundtrack is likely the better fit. Happy listening, and please enjoy your stay in Maysville.Read full article on Community Announcements (something_hippo)
