Introduction to the Item System
The core gameplay loop of LoveMoney involves clicking to earn money towards your $25,000 medical goal. To speed up this process, you can purchase upgrades in the form of Items. However, the shop is simultaneously a moral test. The game tracks not just how much money you have, but exactly what you bought.
- Economic Effect: Increases passive income and click value.
- Narrative Effect: Changes Harvey's dialogue and on-screen sprite animations.
Key Progression Items (Story Critical)
These are the items you will encounter in the shop. We have categorized them by their "moral weight" based on verified community playtesting.
| Icon | Item Name | Type | Effects/Stats | How to Unlock / Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🪶 | Feather | Gentle | Slightly boosts Money Per Click. Safe to use. | Available in the Shop from the start. |
| 🖌️ | Brush | Gentle | Moderate boost to income. Elicits neutral/positive dialogue. | Unlocks in the Shop after progressing early game. |
| 💮 | Wreath | Gentle / Neutral | High income boost. The last "safe" item to buy. | Purchasable via the Shop. |
| 💄 | Lipstick | Intimate | Massive income boost. Triggers distressed animations from Harvey. | Late-game Shop unlock. Starts locking you out of "Good" endings. |
| 🧼 | Soap | Invasive | Maximum income boost. Traumatizing story consequences. | Final Shop item. Locks you into the worst/dark endings. |
Consumables & Hidden Items
Currently, Lovemoney functions heavily as a linear tracker; there are no hidden mini-game drops apart from the primary upgrade shop string. Every narrative-altering item is explicitly visible in the main shop UI. However, tracking your item inventory limit is crucial when interacting with the Moral Choices system.
FAQ: How Items Affect Endings
Should I buy every item to win easily?
No! While buying the Lipstick and Soap will make reaching $25,000 much faster, it acts as a betrayal of Harvey's trust. If you want the "Pure Heart/Savior" ending, you must pacing your clicks and completely ignore the final, invasive items in the shop.
Can I sell or refund items?
Once an item is purchased and used on Harvey, the narrative consequence is permanent for that run. We highly recommend saving your game manually before buying the Lipstick or Soap so you can reload and explore different paths.