Saving My Childhood Friend

Editorial Meh

Saving My Childhood Friend is a visual novel about an MC trying to win over his childhood friend Emilia before she's swayed by other suitors—particularly the character Andre. The game's strongest asset is its character art; Emilia is widely praised as charming and well-designed. However, the game suffers from severe design problems: players report forced sex scenes with minimal agency (inability to refuse advances), a confusing narrative direction, and very limited meaningful choices. Recent reviews suggest the dev may have abandoned the project (no activity since February), and the few updates released have been disappointing in length and content focus. The community is divided on whether NTR content will be a core mechanic or optional route, creating uncertainty about the final direction. Gameplay-wise, there are also optimization issues, with at least one scene causing notable performance problems. Until the dev clarifies intentions and delivers more substantial updates, most recommend waiting.