Game Overview
A snowbound English village, a stalled university thesis, and a chance encounter in the woods set the stage for a compact yuri horror visual novel with a distinctly Gothic chill. Ethel Briggs spends the holiday season alone in Oxbury, nursing the wounds of a painful breakup while trying to find something meaningful to say about Romantic poetry. Her attempt to clear her head among the trees introduces her to an alluring stranger whose presence turns isolation into obsession and unease. The mood is melancholic rather than action-driven, balancing intimate romance with the creeping certainty that something is terribly wrong beneath the surface.
Reading and following Ethel’s perspective forms the entire experience, with dialogue, narration, character portraits, illustrated backgrounds, and an original soundtrack carrying the story forward. There are no branching routes, relationship meters, combat encounters, or puzzles to manage; the novel tells one focused tale and leads every player to the same conclusion. Its roughly 50,000-word script makes it a good fit for one or two long sittings, depending on reading speed. Mild body-horror imagery and sustained psychological discomfort give the romance sharper edges, so players should expect tension to build through implication, atmosphere, and unsettling revelations rather than jump scares.
What stands out is the way academic frustration, post-breakup vulnerability, and winter loneliness make Ethel feel susceptible to the mysterious woman’s pull. The art leans into anime-inspired character design while its gray village setting, dark woodland scenes, and sparse seasonal warmth create a more oppressive tone than a typical school or dating-focused visual novel. Fans of short, linear stories such as Gothic romance visual novels or the darker side of yuri fiction will likely appreciate its commitment to a single mood and relationship. Players seeking meaningful choices or multiple endings may find it too guided, but anyone after a concise, creepy lesbian love story with a literary streak should find it an effective evening’s read.
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Installation
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to Her Love, Like Poison.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
System Requirements
- OS *: Windows XP or newer
- Processor: 1Ghz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX® 9 Compatible Graphics Card
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Sound Card: Any audio output
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Her Love, Like Poison?
After extracting Her Love, Like Poison, navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 471.92 MB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.