#mcl rants

[aloy97]

MCL CHRISTMAS 2022

[broxklynn]

The End Of My Candy Love

Warning!

Alright, so. This post will contain a lot. First of all, it's gonna be really sloppy. I'm very emotional person and I easily get attached to games, movies and stuff. I know it's a bit weird, but yeah, I'm a weird person. Anyway, that's why there's a warning: there's gonna be a lot of sloppiness, grammar mistakes (at least I think so, specially since english isn't my native languange) and it's probably going to be long. So, if you're intrested in reading my thoughts about everything - good luck.

First Adventure

I first heard about "My Candy Love" in 2015, six years ago. So, I was basically a baby (I'm pretty young). And I started playing a year after, I got totally obssesed with Lysander and I fell in love, seriously, haha. I was into writing back then, but I couldn't find any ideas on "what to write?" and MCL gave me just that - inspiration (that's most likely why I'm just a romance freak).

My Story

You know, I was a child so I couldn't really pay for AP, but I always found some kind of way to get them. But then I got my phone I just used money from that, geez, I was nuts. The old AP system was so iconic, looking for Nathaniel, finding Kiki, I'm gonna miss it.

Anyway, I got along with Castiel pretty well (which suprises me 'cause I found about walkthroughs in 2017, like year after, so maybe it was because I was a brat?), but I adored Lysander. Oh, I also loved Ken (I was so sad when he went away) and Nathaniel. After I met Armin, I liked him too.

Again, being a child and playing a game like this I came across all diffrent kinds of emotions. I was laughing, crying, dying from embaressment (this thing with Nath and locker room, aaa) and getting seriously mad (Deborah's arc, Priya, Charlotte). I remember impatiently waiting for new episode to come out or crying my eyes out during Lysander's amnesia plot. Jesus. I loved the way Castiel was teasing Candy, I loved this cute-clumsy Kentin, I loved the old Nathaniel, I loved Armin and most of all - I loved my precious Lysander. I adored the interactions between characters, how funny or cringy they were and how much fun I had. I even like this secret-dating plot even when it got on my nerves. I still remember staying up late to watch videos like "lysander illustrations" and stuff. I also really enjoyed reading MCL manga and I spent hours trying to translate it from Spanish to English or my native languange (funfact: I still haven't finished it! I don't know where to find those mangas) or trying to draw something from the game up ending up terribly failing. Anyway, I was crying during the prom thing, my Candy was so grown-up, I got emotional, haha. So, 40 episode came in. I was pretty excited 'because, me, being extremely naive (I got to say, I've never had a problem with Beemoov before, I started playing MCL in 2016 and Eldarya in 2017, so there were no major issues with them, only the price of PA, I think) thought that my Lysander is going to propose (I was a child, ok?) and maybe, there's going to be a second season with us living together. Haha, how naive I was. Whole episode 40, really got me tearing up, I was a wreck, seriously (When Kentin couldn't take Candy's bra off I lost it or this whole ananas thing in Castiel's route, omg). But I finished it feeling happy. I truly enjoyed spending my time on this game. But, then this whole university thing came out. And the fact, that Lysander, Armin and Kentin won't be with us foe the next season. I spent entire vacation crying (I was a kiddo, ok?) and being mad at everyone. I felt like I got robbed. It was horrible.

"A New Chapter"

I was one of these people who just couldn't accept the change. Not in the world. Never. They stole my Lysander, Kentin and Armin from me and changed AP system to some kind of bullshit. God, I was mad. Really mad. Seeing Castiel was quite nice, but I didn't fill the void of my baby. But, oh, my, God. When I saw Nathaniel I just couldn't believe. I said I was mad? Then I was furious. I really liked the old Nathaniel, he had his own vibe, his backstory, his character and it was just, damn, amazing. But they changed him completely, for what? They wanted the second Castiel? Yeah, they got it. Priya as a love interest was quite a good move, tho. I even though I didn't like her (in highschool or in university) I liked the idea of adding a female interest. But the thing that hurted me, was the fact that Lysander was taking care of the farm. Like, no! He didn't want that. He didn't like the countryside. He had such a potential to become a author and Beemoov didn't let him. God, that broke my heart. Anyway, I didn't spent a single penny on MCLUL, but I have to say - I kinda enjoyed it. You know, it was the guily-pleasure kind of thing. I didn't like it as much as I liked highschool, but there were some good or funny moments. I loved Rayan's kiss scene. I adored Chani. Or Hyun making us watch "Toy Story". Nathaniel's ulgy green hair or all these crazy threesomes. I liked it. Kinda. I hated Nath tho. The ending, hm, it was okay, I guess? I do feel sort of nostalgic thinking about it 'cause I got some nice memories from it, in the end. But yeah, going on.

Love Life

Oh. My. Lord. I was so sceptical about it. Like, I was sure that, at this point they're going to do "My Candy Love Mid-Life Crises" next or some other shit. But in the end, I "kinda" like it. It wasn't good like highschool or fresh like university, but I was nice to see new chapters with our annoying-cringy Candy, that I love (btw, I started playing other otome games and I realized that Candy wasn't that bad). Meeting Eric was nice, even tho, this whole cheating plot really got me ragging. Like, damn, Beemoov, seriously? And if you going this, why not with old LIs? Just kidding. Anyway, I truly enjoyed meeting Dan and Eric, the two of them were quite a characters. I won't forget them, hah. I was happy with single ending, 'cause I think about it as a "open ending" when my Candy can go back to my baby and everything's going to be alright.

Regrets & Complaints

Now, now. Where do I start? AP system was a freaking nightmare. Replacing old Nathaniel with some kind of weird Castiel was a nightmare. Removing Lysander, Nathaniel, Armin and Kentin was a nightmare. Not finishing plots was a nightmare. And why in the whole Love Life I haven't seen Amber once? Why Alexy never mentioned Evan like they're not brothers? Why Castiel doesn't care that I was dating his bestfriend? And why, in the world, after changing the system finding Kiki is so damn easy? Why AP is so expensive? So many questions!

All The Good Times

But, I got to say. I will never forget this bitchy Castiel, cookie-monster Ken following us around. Or cute Nathaniel. Castiel buying Candy some kind of weird McDonald's. Or Lysander's parents exposing him having crush on Candy. Or seeing Kentin kissing Amber (ew). This super akward-funny sex ed lesson. Deborah's arc and losing my shit over it. Or Thomas (this weird child) stalking my Candy and her LI in the park. And Lysander asking us how to hide a body, aaa. Or Armin telling us he loves us. Or Kentin. And Cookie ripping this huge teddybear apart. Or the water fight in Kentin’s spin off. And crushing on Alexy and later on finding out he’s gay. Or spin-the-bottle game and Lysander getting jealous. Or Dake, being a creep for entire game straight. Or guessing what was guy's surnames. And for sure, I will never forget this demonic Kiki dog.

What it worth it?

In the end, yes. Have I ever told you that I want to become a professional writer? Silly dream, I know, but writing is a huge passion of mine, and well, my first story was based off My Candy Love (it is cringy as hell, but I feel kinda nostalgic thinking about it). All these years spending on playing game that I wasn't supposed to be playing was amazing. It was one of the best experiences I had in life and I will never, ever forget that.

What now?

Well, Beemoov is working on a new game and I'm kinda optimistic. I know, it's really naive of me, but I want to believe that they won't f*ck this up, this time. And going back to Sweet Amoris, well, I truly missed this place! And the teachers... And Kiki. I wonder, when it will be released and will Beemoov finally open up about telling us surnames and ages of love interests. Anyway, I want to believe they learnt from their mistakes.

In the end. Thank you, My Candy Love, for creating so many memories. I will be forever grateful. 

(I just re-read this post and it seems like I have really love-hate relationship with this game)

[fusselmietz]

I don't understand wich audience is Beemoov trying to get, at this point everything is a mess. The forum is PG 13 with all the rules and supposed to be kid friendly. All the NSFW illustrations makes you think that they try to reach an older audience like 16+ who, assumingly, have more money, but the way the events are designed they also don't really consider that people have to work. I'm sure the majority of the players who are working aren't really interested in playing all these mini games after work or are willing to spend all their money on an event. I never, never, never understood why Beemoov doesn't listen to feedback. The only thing people liked in some of the previous events was that you can target your crush and that it wasn't randomized, now they back paddled on it. They could make it that you can play the mini games 8 times a day without waiting. Like using all of your tries at once or something and have to pay for extra chances. The whole concept is just a mess.

[justbeasdreamz]

I think that, now that it's almost ending, My Candy Love will finally say goodbye for real. At least our Candy.

I mean, I'm not here to judge anyone, even more because I don't play Love Life so yeah, I'm just reading spoilers. But I do think that they might do a real second season with another character, again on high school. Even if it's just to (try to) milk our money lol

That would be fun, they would be able to do silly fluffy stories again. I miss those, you know? It's just problems everywhere in their games, people dying, being bad, etc... I don't think it's just me who loved the sweet and simple stories from HSL and I miss when they used to do those contents.

[jockallensworld]

OHH JESUSUSYDZKFNMZNLLFK

HE LOOKS LIKE DOCTOR FATALICE OR IDK IN PRINCESS AND THE FROG WNEKWNDJWNS

[mundohubaloo]

What it says: Chani invites you to a Halloween party on October 22! You will have to wait to find out what she has prepared for you, because she has not given you any clues ...

What I understood: The 1900 AP you saved is going to disappear ...

[marycecilyy]

I made a quiz. Have fun!

https://uquiz.com/3Qg9Nm

I hope not to get so much hate upon this lmao follow me on tumblr (@marycecilyy)

[latenightbyeol]

MCL Summer Event 2020 is absolute bullshit

Yeah, you read the title of this post correctly.

MCL. Summer. Event. 2020. is. absolute. bullshit.

The only positive thing about this is that there is actually an event. But this event. This event just sucks ass. I’m not joking. 

Practice mode is great and all, but all 5 games are absolute trash. Not good. 

Don’t get me started on Castiel’s game. That game is something. Like, I tried it once through practice mode, and I threw the rope towards the numbers. I thought I did it well, but the dumb rope instantly poofs right after it gets to the numbers. Like what the fuck? His game made me both rage and confused. 

Hyun’s game looks genuinely cute, but it’s not a great game. It’s honestly kinda stupid. But it’s doable without using AP. (but since the game rounds are at random, it’s very unlikely to finish this one easy game)

Rayan’s game is easy, but the mouse cursor absolutely sucks. It also gave me bad vibes because of the Easter event chocolate chickens. But it’s chill.

Priya’s origami game made my eyes trip. My eyes were deceiving me. I still don’t know if this game is even doable. (Like um, all 3 shadows look the same to me??????)

Lastly, Nath’s game. Gave me bad memories because of the music event 2019. The only good thing about his is the mouse cursor moves easier than from the music event. Other than that, I hate everything about it. Ew. 

The timer runs out super fast too, and it’s stupid. Everything about the event is stupid.

All in all, this summer event is legitimately bullshit and a pay to win. Beemoov is expecting us to have a fun time, but they’re only giving us more anxiety for no reason. 

So, if you really want the illustrations and the outfits without playing the dumb and hard mini games, it’s about 5,000 AP. You would have to use $100 if you don’t have that amount of AP. It’s fucking ridiculous. The only bright side of using this much real money on a trash company like Beemoov is obtaining the bank outfit. 

But I’m not even going to bother with this summer event because why should I? I’m going to instead put together a rant in a video in regards of this bullshit. 

One of the most expensive events Beemoov ever created. Smh. NOT WORTH YOUR MONEY. Spend your money on something that’s more useful than this trash.

(Edit: me in 2022- lmao what is this even)