Dating sims often allow players to pursue specific "archetypes". In this paper, we argue that the gameplay loop—choosing the "correct" dialogue to increase a relationship meter—simulates a form of (physical or psychological closeness).
Similar to Doki Doki Literature Club , Love Love Campus subverts expectations by introducing self-aware AI that reacts to player betrayal, turning a romance into a survival scenario. 3. The Psychological Impact of Simulation Love Love Campus
Decisions are framed as meaningful, yet they often lead to "forced" endings if certain criteria aren't met. Dating sims often allow players to pursue specific
Paper Title: The Digital Heart: An Analysis of Para-Social Relationships and Agency in Love Love Campus However, there is a risk of developing intense
Academic studies suggest that dating sims can improve sociability by teaching appropriate openers and interaction cues. However, there is a risk of developing intense , where the player forms a one-sided emotional bond with a digital avatar. In the case of Love Love Campus , the transition from "romance" to "horror" serves as a critique of this obsession, highlighting the loss of control when a simulated world begins to "fight back". Love Love School Days Review