# Roommates Visual Novel — user reviews > 95 indexed App Store user reviews of Roommates Visual Novel by Celso Riva, rated 4.18/5 from 118 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roommates-visual-novel/id827116639/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roommates-visual-novel/id827116639.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 66 · 4★ 27 · 3★ 8 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 9 ## What do users think of Roommates Visual Novel? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 📖 Engaging and well-written story with compelling narrative - 🎨 Unique and appealing art style - 🎵 Excellent soundtrack and music - 👥 Well-developed and relatable characters - 🎮 Multiple routes and endings with high replay value - ⚧️ Inclusive same-sex romance options - 🎓 Realistic college/university setting - ⏱️ Substantial gameplay length and content - 🎯 Meaningful choice-based gameplay mechanics **Cons** - 💰 Expensive pricing for full game ($6.99-$11) - 🐛 Frequent app crashes and stability issues - ⚠️ Paywall after week 5 of free demo - 📊 Confusing stat system and unclear requirements - 🚫 Limited romance options for some characters - 🔄 Data/save deletion after updates - ⏸️ Slow dialogue and lack of skip function - 📱 Compatibility issues with older devices - 💳 Unexpected charge on accidental app opening **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes immediately upon opening or character selection - Game closes when touching home button - Save data deleted after app updates - Frequent crashes during gameplay - Dialogue skip function not working properly - Stats not properly tracked or displayed - Difficulty obtaining specific romance endings despite meeting requirements - Spring break romance requirements increased mid-game - Best ending not triggering despite payment and correct stats **Most requested features** - Lower pricing or free-to-play model with ads - More romance pairing options (e.g., Max/Dominic, Anne/Sally) - Sequel with post-college storyline - Fast dialogue skip feature - New Game+ with stat carryover - More female love interest options for Anne - Sally romance route for Anne - Combo pricing for multiple character routes - Ability to change player name ## Newest reviews (17 of 95) ### 3/5 — Confusing cause what? *2026-04-12, version 1.0.2* So I downloaded the game because I am in LOVE With visual novels and this game looks soo fun and interesting! So I downloaded your game and I entered the app, but it kicked me out like straight away. I tried opening the app from App Store but it kicked me out again. I also tried to redownload the app, is there some sort of bug or something? ### 2/5 — Wouldn’t load *2026-03-13, version 1.0.2* I was planning on playing some visual novels from the AppStore, and this one particularly caught my eye. The art style is very unique, but unfortunately it never loaded. ### 4/5 — I love it but I’m not sure about the stats *2023-01-14, version 1.0.2* Music, characters, art, and special routes + the game itself basically, I absolutely love. But the “best ending” thing has led me on another path. I paid £5.34 to get 3 Active & 3 Spontaneous, because I was taking Isabellas route at both spontaneous & active at 300 (so why I bought more to get the “best ending”) I managed to get her route, her special moment with Anne was shorter than I expected but ok. Anyways I was so looking forward to reading the best ending, I paid it and skipped the storyline at week 21, but nothing seemed to happen? I’ve finished this game 4 times!!! I don’t know if it’s me or whatever else but can I least get a refund or can the developers please give me the ending!! I was (and am still now) so disappointed, I thought Isabella and Annes relationship would go on forever (like it didn’t at Isabellas special ending) , well no I don’t know that, because some useless craphead hasn’t given me my desired reward! I will be playing this game when I’m over 80 years old and on (not old). But other than that I love it and I’m still listening to Leetstreet Boys, my favourite song is by them, good song choices in the game. I’ll give yer that. 🫵🤞🤘🤘😎 ### 4/5 — pricey *2020-06-19, version 1.0.2* the game is so fun n i was actually intending to buy both anne and max’s story, until i saw the price. $7 is a bit much for it. i appreciate the work that’s gone into it but i bet a lot more people would actually buy it if the price was a tad lower. kind if a bummer, i really enjoyed the game :/ ### 3/5 — Good story *2019-12-05, version 1.0.2* The game story great and you have to build you relationship up and other stuff great but down side I done what need to hopefully get the Spring break romance but didn’t show, so I gone look online for guides I there done same thing as me but I don’t understand how I didn’t get it. Plus mean I didn’t get the best ending :(. ### 4/5 — Cool *2018-08-02, version 1.0.2* This is a really cool game with lots of amazing content. I love it and think that the money I spent on it was totally worth it. I have only one complaint. I can’t get the Max/Rakesh ending! I have spent hours and hours playing this and unlocking all of the endings, but no matter what I try the ending is always the same. If they fixed this I would certainly give this game ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ### 3/5 — Full Game *2018-05-18, version 1.0.2* I love the game, but the fact that I have to pay $11 for the full version. I don’t get why it can’t be free? ### 4/5 — Love it but... *2018-05-17, version 1.0.2* Okay I love the game, I bought Max’s story first and what makes me sad is the fact you have to buy Anne’s separate, I mean it’s nearly 10 bucks for one of them, please cut down the price! Or make it both of them for the 10 bucks , other then that I love the game ### 4/5 — Good, but... *2018-03-17, version 1.0.2* From what I played in the free trial, the game was fun and interesting and I could easily get into the gameplay and story. I almost bought Max’s route so I could get a Max and Dominic pairing, only to find out that there is, in fact, not one. Honestly I’m a bit disappointed that you’d pay so much for a route and not be able to get with all of the characters. I can see that a lot of people want a Max and Dominic option and if that existed, this would easily be a five star rating. ### 4/5 — Ending? *2017-01-04, version 1.0.2* I am only giving this four stars and not five for one reason and that is the disappointing ending its kinda sad a game I pour hours into to have two characters fall in love to only have them not be together at the end of the game or even not a mentioning of them both at all? It was pretty disappointing the ending to roommates but besides that the game is wonderful and I loved every character thank you! ### 2/5 — Eh *2016-12-28, version 1.0.2* Great tutorial. But u have to pay for the game!?! No thank u!! Make the WHOLE game free and that earns u 3 more stars. 🖖🏼 ### 4/5 — Good Game But.. *2016-10-20, version 1.0.2* I liked the game. It seems forced with Isabel, but I wouldn't know since I'm not paying a whole $7 to find out. Too expensive ### 2/5 — Not worth it *2016-10-17, version 1.0.2* The game visuals are lazy with no movement or action. Also, you get barely any choices. ### 3/5 — uhuughhhhghh *2016-08-20, version 1.0.2* I'm just really disappointed that I paid 6.99 for max and there's no max x Dominic :( ### 4/5 — College nostalgia or aspirations *2016-07-18, version 1.0.2* This is a delightful little dating sim, truly peppered with the raw tensions of being about 18, at the books, and steeped in love. Of course the story is adolescent melodrama, but this is true to form, evoking the sexual pitter-patter of that age. The art is well done. It is great you can pursue any gender. This is a worthy little game to give any lovelorn person a dose of vicarious romantic drama. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2016-06-25, version 1.0.2* The Game is Amazing But can you lower the price to 0.99 plz and If you do I will give you a real positive rating ### 4/5 — One thing.... *2016-06-14, version 1.0.2* Game is great! However, $6.99 for the full version is a little steep 😕 I did pay it because I really wanted to see the outcome from my story! I'd lower the price, I'm sure it would attract more that way! I've only completed the one with Anne x Max, but I can't wait to finish it out! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — bruh it won’t even launch 🥲🥲🥲 *2026-03-16, version 1.0.2* bruh it won’t even launch 🥲🥲🥲 ### 1/5 — Used to be alright, now? Not so much.. *2021-01-03, version 1.0.2* U can’t even play the game anymore without having to pay 11$ honestly used to be so much better when it gave u the free episodes now I can’t even go back and recap on this game because of the costing ### 1/5 — Refund/You Stole my Money *2017-02-11, version 1.0.2* Somehow upon barely opening the app, my touch of the home button instantly cost me $6.99. I'd like my money back. I'm not even playing the game. ### 1/5 — Name change ? *2016-04-13, version 1.0.2* Why is there no option to be able to change ur name to John Cena !?!? Have u seen this man, why am I not able to change my name to be just like him, getting all da pu$$y'$ ### 1/5 — COST TOO MUCH *2016-01-29, version 1.0.2* ITS SO FKING EXPENSIVE ### 1/5 — Wah please give it back *2015-02-24, version 1.0.1* I payed for the full story for Annie and I deleted it so I could focus for exams ( b/c this game is Awesome) but I downloaded it three times and don't have the full game with Anne so could have back please😅😫 ### 1/5 — Deceptive. Not worth it. *2014-10-03, version 1.0.1* On week 17 the game increased the requirements for the spring break romance by doubling them, which pretty much forces you to pay for "cheats" to build up the right amount of XP. There is no other way to double your XP in the four "weeks" remaining in this game, which means no chance of unlocking the romance... Unless they decide to charge for that too. Very disappointing. ### 1/5 — Need to fix *2014-07-16, version 1.0.1* I can't even play it when it comes to pick who I wanna play as it just close's ### 1/5 — So sad *2014-05-02, version 1.0.0* Its a good story but paid when i dont know the price (I checked and its 6.99$ 1story) i dont wanna pay this price. The words are so small its hard to read. When i clicked too quick on my phone i missed the question and i must choose even i dont know. This game was really awsome to play please change this!! ### 1/5 — CRASHES!!!!! *2014-04-10, version 1.0.0* I bought the full story for the guy, but it crashes before I can even read what he says!!!! It's a huge waste of money for me, please somebody help me! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — I’ve loved this game for YEARS *2024-07-23, version 1.0.2* I believe I was 13 when I first found this game, I’m 21 now. This has held such a special spot in my heart for so long. The story line is amazing, every character is so fleshed out, the school system in the game is so fleshed out, the sounds and music in the game is absolutely incredible. I used to get on this game on the bus just to listen to the title screen song it’s so good! I’m such a huge fan of Roommates! My favorite part has to be the murder mystery at Halloween time! So good! I can’t say enough about this game it’s genuinely that good! Remember it’s a bit older so the graphics will look like something you would see in an iPhone 5 during that time. Still a phenomenal game and I recommend giving it a shot! Definitely worth the time! The full version does cost money but even the free version is great as it is. ### 5/5 — Loved it *2020-07-24, version 1.0.2* Storyline was amazing ### 5/5 — The price *2020-05-31, version 1.0.2* Even though it been four years since this game came out and it’s 2020 I never thought I be playing something like this. The choices in the game gives you time to think which choice works out best and what character to be with. I really say it a well plan game. The only problem is that the demo was short and need to pay to get the full version. That’s was something I wasn’t expecting and uncalled for. So I’m here stuck playing just the demo not the full. I really hope they might be able to change it? Idk either it a fun game and everyone should try it. ### 5/5 — Good concept *2020-03-31, version 1.0.2* It is a little pricey but the full game is great! I got all endings as both characters and enjoyed the adventure it took me in I had nice pictures and graphics with a great story line also! I suggest this app if you don’t mind paying for games! ### 5/5 — Sally *2019-07-27, version 1.0.2* I wish there was a route where you could romance sally as Anne because I really love her character ### 5/5 — This is amazing I play it everyday! *2017-12-08, version 1.0.2* I love this so much. I'm definitely recommending this to all my friends. Five stars! ### 5/5 — Love this game but ... *2017-08-14, version 1.0.2* I love this game so much but I would love to have the option of Anne being able to romance Sally or even Roxane. As a vegetarian, Sally is much more relatable for me, as well as being more my type. That said, I do love Isabella, I just wish there was more female love interest options for Anne. Apart from that, the game is amazing, hilarious and incredibly engaging as well as realistic! I'd recommend this to anyone :) ### 5/5 — Great *2017-07-07, version 1.0.2* Accurate depiction of college ### 5/5 — Wonderful *2017-03-24, version 1.0.2* This will always be one of my favorite apps! ### 5/5 — Great game - worth the price! *2017-03-13, version 1.0.2* I'm not sure why there are so many complaints about the steep price tag - for $6.99 you can play ALL the routes, whereas most games charge $4 per each route. This game is also much longer and has more content and gameplay than most games as well. All in all, a super fun experience! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-21.*