Pre-Odyssey: Love at First Quack

Really fun and I laughed a lot! It has duck-related puns!!! I love both Penelope and Odysseus, they're just so cute. Penelope is a great MC and I must say her character development is done well. Odysseus is a lil menace, but I adore him still! He's a bit of a [spoiler] boyfailure 😂 but he doesn't push his feelings on Penelope. He's a green flag fr [/spoiler] I also learned a lot about Ancient Greek and The Odyssey thanks to the Lore drops! Learning through otome games 💯✨ My only complaint is that I can't pick a favorite duck. They're all great wingmen (quite literally) 😖

Reading this as part of the Fall in Love VN Festival 2026 ✔️ Tested on Steam Deck, it works fine (08/09/2026). 'A' button to advance text and touchscreen/buttons for menu and choices. The cloud save feature didn't work for me at all. I really liked how cute this visual novel looks! The artstyle is super charming with that kind of watercolor effect and the whole thing has a really nice visual identity. The story and routes were also really fun with the cute duck noises every now and then (must protect Penelope...). There's a glossary to check the original references for the characters which is a pretty interesting addition for those not familiar with the old myths. Also, shoutout to the OpenDyslexic-like font, I always appreciate when games put a bit of thought into accessibility. The UI is also really nice and fits the theme really nicely instead of feeling like something slapped on top of the game. Really well put-together visual novel. 🪶 More visual novel reviews & ramblings → [url=https://liljatherobin.blogspot.com/]Lilja the Robin[/url]

The game is short and cute, perfect to unwind after a long day <3

Funny but a little too strange for me.

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A short otome that scratches that itch for lost musings of fragmented Greek epics and myths. The writing was engaging and active; music and sound design were inviting and stimulating. The foot race was especially riveting, and the schemes of Odysseus was hidden from the player until revealed in satisfying climax.

If you are a Greek mythology nerd or a fan of ducks, you are going to love Pre-Odyssey: Love at First Quack—a comedic and cute retelling of the romance between Penelope and Odysseus. I love the dynamic between the two, their interactions feel natural and reminds me of falling in love for the first time. Penelope has the quirk of being able to communicate with ducks, which comes in handy when she’s in a pinch. The game is full of duck puns, fun trivia, and CGs to unlock. (We also get to see Odysseus shirtless! *insert anime wow sound effect here* You know how those ancient Greek games were~) There’s a lot offered in this short game, so please give it a try! The skipping option, walkthrough and back buttons were all helpful features too. I enjoyed the story and its branches thoroughly.