I recently bought a game called "YOU and ME and HER: a Love Story" directly from the developer, JAST USA. After downloading, I extracted the files using my ASUS Windows 11 and followed the instructions to install it through the launcher it came with. The installation seemed to go well, but whenever I try to launch the game, it shows a 'start game' prompt. After clicking it, a blank window appears for a few seconds and then just closes.
I've already tried uninstalling and reinstalling the game, and even bought it through Steam before refunding it to get it from the developer site. Both methods resulted in the same issue. Can anyone help me figure out how to get this game running?
3 Answers
This might be a Japanese game that’s been translated, which can sometimes cause issues on Western systems. A potential fix is to change your system locale to Japanese. You can do this by going into Settings > Time & Language > Region, and then look for 'Additional date, time, and regional settings.' After that, go to the 'Administrative' tab and change your system locale to Japan. Before you confirm, make sure the 'Beta: use Unicode UTF-8' option isn’t checked. You’ll need to restart your computer after this.
If it doesn’t work right away, try running the game in compatibility mode. Right-click the game’s icon, go to Properties, then the Compatibility tab, and select Windows 7. That might resolve the issue too. You might also need the Japanese language pack or certain fonts, although that’s usually for games still in Japanese.
Another thing you could try is lowering your graphics settings or ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date. Sometimes, graphic-related settings can cause games to crash on launch. You can also check if any anti-virus or firewall settings are blocking the game from starting properly. Try disabling those temporarily to see if it helps. Don't forget to re-enable your protections afterward!
Did you check if others with the same game have had issues? Sometimes, there are known bugs or patches released that address launch problems. Visit the developer's official site or community forums for any updates or solutions that might help you get through this. It can be a hassle, but sometimes those resources have the quickest fixes!
That sounds a bit overwhelming for just one game. Is there a simpler way to check if those steps are necessary before diving in? Also, I’m not familiar with compatibility mode—how do I access Windows 7 settings from Windows 11?