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Anime Artist 2: Lovely Danya

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83%Game Brain Score
graphics, replayability
gameplay, story
95% User Score Based on 39 reviews

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Anime Artist 2: Lovely Danya is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Neoclassic Games and was released on February 24, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Anime Artist 2: Lovely Danya" is a painting and drawing simulation game that allows players to create anime-style art. The game features various tools and brushes, along with a wide range of customization options for characters and backgrounds. Players can also share their creations online and download others' work. However, some users have reported performance issues and a lack of tutorials for beginners.

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features charming anime-inspired visuals and a vibrant presentation that appeals to fans of the genre.
  • The gameplay offers a relaxing experience with simple mechanics, allowing players to enjoy short bursts of accomplishment as they help Danya progress in her artistic journey.
  • Customization options for Danya, such as outfits and hairstyles, add a layer of personalization and provide tangible goals for players.
  • The drawing and coloring mechanics can feel imprecise and sluggish, leading to frustration and a lack of creative expression.
  • Technical issues, such as lost progress and high CPU usage, have been reported, detracting from the overall experience.
  • The game lacks depth in storytelling and variety, making it feel short and limiting replay value once all content is unlocked.
  • graphics
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Anime Artist 2: Lovely Danya" are characterized by charming, anime-inspired aesthetics that prioritize a lighthearted and cohesive visual experience. While the artwork is consistently high quality and appealing, it lacks uniqueness compared to other titles in the genre, and some players find the mechanics less engaging. Overall, the game successfully caters to fans of casual puzzle games and anime visuals, despite its limitations.

    • “Danya is portrayed with a soft, endearing design, and the artwork you complete reflects the same colorful, lighthearted tone.”
    • “The artwork is consistently styled and high quality.”
    • “Another simple and short anime puzzle game with typical art style, simple mechanics and some mild adult content.”
    • “She isn't as crisp as the rest of the game's visuals.”
    • “For players seeking a lighthearted distraction that blends puzzle-solving with anime-themed visuals and a touch of character customization, it succeeds in offering a pleasant, if limited, experience.”
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its light and casual approach, focusing on puzzle mechanics like connecting outlines and coloring illustrations, which unlock new artwork as players progress. While the charming anime aesthetics and incremental progression are appreciated, some players find the mechanics repetitive and lacking depth, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience. Despite its simplicity, the game offers a familiar yet distinct take on the genre, appealing to fans of casual puzzle games.

    • “Unlike more complex art simulators or narrative-driven visual novels, this game is focused on providing a lighter experience, combining puzzle-like mechanics with anime-inspired aesthetics that emphasize charm over depth.”
    • “The core gameplay consists of connecting outlines, coloring illustrations, and gradually unlocking new pieces of artwork as you progress.”
    • “Beyond the puzzle mechanics, anime artist 2 incorporates light simulation elements that encourage incremental progress.”
    • “The gameplay looks promising but it's just... boring.”
    • “Another simple and short anime puzzle game with typical art style, simple mechanics and some mild adult content.”
    • “I love the artwork and all but I guess I'm just not a huge fan of how the mechanics work in the game.”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story serves primarily as a minimal backdrop to the gameplay, lacking depth, character development, and complex narrative elements. While it frames the artistic tasks within the context of helping the protagonist, Danya, achieve her dreams, many reviewers feel it could benefit from a more engaging and structured storytelling approach, such as a visual novel format with choices and character interactions. Overall, the narrative is described as thin and underdeveloped, offering little more than a cozy experience without substantial story content.

    • “It isn’t built to deliver complex storytelling or highly polished drawing tools, but rather to provide a simple, cozy experience where small artistic tasks are framed within the journey of helping a character achieve her dreams.”
    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “The narrative layer of guiding Danya’s artistic journey is thin, serving more as a backdrop than a story with branching choices or deep character development, but it adds enough context to frame the tasks in a meaningful way.”
    • “There is zero story.”
    • “However, it lacks background, characters, and story.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has been described as generic and basic, failing to leave a lasting impression. However, some users appreciate the charm of specific tracks, particularly noting the appeal of the soundtrack and character dialogue in "anime artist 2 - lovely danya."

    • “The soundtrack has a lot of charm, from the music to the little snippets of speech the titular character has to say.”
    • “The music is generic and the sound effects are very basic.”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally view grinding positively, particularly for farming purposes, as it allows for resource accumulation and character progression.

    • “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I spent hours grinding for resources, but the rewards just don't feel worth the effort.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding in this game quickly becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is minimal, with a narrative that primarily serves as a backdrop rather than offering deep storytelling or branching choices. However, it provides sufficient context to make the tasks feel meaningful within Danya's artistic journey.

    • “The narrative layer of guiding Danya's artistic journey serves more as a backdrop than a story with branching choices or deep character development, but it adds enough context to frame the tasks in a meaningful way.”
    • “The narrative layer of guiding Danya's artistic journey is thin, serving more as a backdrop than a story with branching choices or deep character development, but it adds enough context to frame the tasks in a meaningful way.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is considered low, primarily appealing to those who find comfort in revisiting the same puzzles for relaxation rather than offering significant new experiences.

  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs that can lead to lost progress, an overall unpolished experience, and inaccuracies in visual elements such as colors and art design.

    • “Overall, extremely buggy and deletes progress. The game feels unpolished, somewhat short, with inaccurate colors and generic art.”
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Anime Artist 2: Lovely Danya is a casual role playing game.

Anime Artist 2: Lovely Danya is available on PC and Windows.

Anime Artist 2: Lovely Danya was released on February 24, 2020.

Anime Artist 2: Lovely Danya was developed by Neoclassic Games.

Anime Artist 2: Lovely Danya has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Anime Artist 2: Lovely Danya is a single player game.

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