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Gameboys philippines drama review
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Gameboys
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by puwupy
Dec 29, 2020
13 of 13 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 9.0
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 10.0
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 8.0
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The proof that excellent acting can make a series shine

I didn't have much expectations for this series, to be honest. I saw the excellent reviews, sure, but I'm used to other series being greatly praised by the fans for the simple fact of being BL, so I started watching without much biases.
I was expecting the series to revolve more about gaming and gamers, given the title, but other than that the plot was pretty good. They managed to combine the elements of online courting with real-life issues too. The characters were explained without forced elements and without getting unnatural dialogues, which made the series much easier and more pleasant to watch. The only thing that was annoying in the plot was the presence of love triangles, which I really can't stand in general, but I can say it's more of a personal preference than an actual flaw in the story.
Above everything, though, the acting was amazing. Both the lines and the expressions of the actors felt vivid and real, to the point that sometimes their gazes got too intense and I felt like they were looking straight at me. Any kind of scene, from the funny ones, to the flirty ones, to the sad and angsty ones didn't look much different from events that could happen in real life.
In conclusion, it's a recommended from me. It might not be one of those series with over-the-top plotlines, but it has the kind of fascinating charm that makes a story stay in your memories for a very long time.
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