BegieAde ~a lyric of lie and retribution~
- November 11, 2020
- Planet Pandemic
Get on Steam"Begie Ade: A Lyric of Lie and Retribution" is a J-RPG game with an epic storyline and multiple endings. Players assume the role of Tereza, a kingdom knight captain, who was defeated by the bandit boss Duardo. When Duardo becomes too powerful, the succubus girl Lyric seeks Tereza's help for revenge, but Lyric has her own motives for getting close to Tereza. The game features animated characters and immersive gameplay with twists and turns throughout the adventure.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features good art and moving animations, which enhance the overall experience.
- The story is somewhat solid, with a dark and gritty vibe that adds depth to the gameplay.
- Combat mechanics are well implemented, and the RPG aspects, including leveling and UI, are decent.
- The game is frustratingly difficult, with a tedious grind required to progress, especially on normal difficulty.
- It suffers from performance issues, including significant lag that can make it unplayable at times.
- The game is quite short, leaving players wanting more content and better full-screen options for H-scenes.
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story is generally regarded as dark and gritty, with a minimalistic feel that some players appreciate, though it can leave them questioning their purpose in the game. While the plot is mostly linear, it offers multiple endings based on player choices, which adds some depth. Overall, the narrative is considered better than average for the genre, but many players express a desire for more content.
“Story is somewhat better than usual; the combat is fast-paced and includes only useful items and skills, and sound and interface are also okay.”
“The story has a dark and gritty vibe to it; don’t expect to see many – if any – happy or funny moments.”
“The plot is almost completely linear, but has about five different endings, mostly depending on how you tackle the final bosses.”
“Short story, wish there was more.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay features standard RPG Maker mechanics with turn-based combat, but suffers from issues such as a poor translation, bugs, repetitive dungeon design, and grindy elements. While it may appeal to fans of animated adult content, those seeking a more engaging gameplay experience may find it lacking. Overall, it offers a mixed experience, with some players enjoying the music and basic gameplay.
“Music and gameplay is okay.”
“I'm a gameplay guy though, and Begieade failed to meet my (rather low) bar for this genre.”
“Standard RPG Maker gameplay with turn-based combat.”
“On the downside, you’ll get a sloppy (if comprehensible) translation, some bugs, monotonous dungeon design, grindy gameplay, and a short plot.”
“I’m a gameplay guy though, and Begieade failed to meet my (rather low) bar for this genre.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with both combat and sexual routes requiring significant leveling. While the shorter sexual route is less grindy than combat, both paths contribute to a monotonous experience, compounded by translation issues and bugs. Lowering the difficulty is recommended to alleviate some of the grind.
“On the downside, you’ll get a sloppy (if comprehensible) translation, some bugs, monotonous dungeon design, grindy gameplay, and a short plot.”
“It's okay, I'd recommend lowering the difficulty because it's a little tedious on normal.”
“On normal or harder difficulty, this requires some leveling by either the long and grindy combat route or the shorter yet still grindy route.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in Begieade are highlighted for their original art style and well-executed animations, particularly in the lewd scenes. However, some criticism is directed at the character design, which features typical tropes.
“The artwork and animation are both quite good, showcasing a unique art style that stands out.”
“Begieade’s selling point is obviously the fact that all the animations are done in a fairly original art style.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely absent, as the story maintains a dark and gritty tone, leaving little room for lighthearted or comedic moments.
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered acceptable, complementing the gameplay without standing out significantly.
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
“I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable.”
“The audio quality is subpar, making it hard to enjoy the music.”
