Guide & Walkthrough
Tips for playing LoveManiac: combat, controls, and progression. You don’t need to be a no-hit expert—attack patterns are learnable.
Controls
- PC: Soul (heart) can follow the mouse; keyboard (arrow keys or WASD, depending on build) also moves the soul. Use keyboard if the soul doesn’t follow the cursor.
- Mobile: Touch to move the soul in the bullet-hell box.
If the soul doesn’t move on PC, see FAQ → Soul not moving.
Combat (first fight)
The first battle is a bullet-hell style fight. Dodge the attacks until the phase ends. The final attack uses a chain mechanic—follow the pattern. Many players find the patterns easier to learn after a few tries.
Easter egg: Dying to Chara three times in the first battle triggers an extra NSFW scene (as mentioned in the official 0.2 devlog).
Gallery & overworld
In version 0.2, a gallery lets you view unlocked scenes. In the current non-final build, scenes may be unlocked by default. You can turn off music in the gallery (speaker icon) and use the undress option for Chara there.
After completing a sex scene, you can access an overworld where you can interact with Chara for a short overworld scene.
No-hit / difficulty
The game does not require a no-hit run to see content. Learning the attack patterns is enough. There is no hard mode; the game is designed for short sessions and is manageable with practice.
For control issues and compatibility, see the FAQ. For version features, see Changelog.