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Black Lily's Tale

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84%Game Brain Score
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grinding
97% User Score Based on 37 reviews

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Black Lily's Tale is a single player platformer game with romance, drama, mystery and anime themes. It was developed by 1000-REKA and was released on October 23, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

[Character] [Story]"Maybe that was the early-blooming black lily's curse..." Eighteen years have passed since the containment of the threatening virus CLII, which decimated over half of the minors in the population. Although people have returned to their normal lives, a mark was left on society. Hana Sasamori is a third-year student at the Naeshiro Private High School in Sapporo.…

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews
story20 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful and expressive art, high-quality voice acting, and a compelling soundtrack that enhances emotional moments.
  • The story is deeply engaging, tackling heavy LGBTQ+ themes with emotional maturity, character depth, and exploration of societal issues in a sci-fi dystopian setting.
  • The unique gameplay mechanics involving interrupting dialogue to input keywords in time loops add a refreshing and satisfying puzzle-like element to the visual novel experience.
  • The English translation has been criticized for poor quality, including mistranslations, typos, and inconsistent character names, which can impact understanding and immersion.
  • The interrupt mechanic can be frustrating due to very strict and specific input requirements, potentially causing difficulty or confusion for some players.
  • The game includes heavy, sometimes distressing themes that might be too intense or emotionally challenging, especially for sensitive players or those seeking a lighter yuri visual novel.
  • story
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is widely praised for its emotional depth, intriguing plot, and well-developed characters, with a unique keyword-typing mechanic that enhances engagement and seamlessly integrates with the narrative. While some note translation issues, the overall mature and touching storytelling—featuring time loops, relatable themes, and complex relationships—keeps players deeply invested and emotionally connected. Many find it a standout visual novel experience with a satisfying and heartfelt conclusion.

    • “Out of every story I've read, played, watched, etc., only a few really get me as invested in a main cast as Black Lily's Tale did.”
    • “Amazing story, beautiful visuals & soundtrack, captivating characters and pairings, satisfying ending.”
    • “I was impressed by the emotional maturity of the storytelling.”
  • gameplay
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its unique and intuitive mechanics that seamlessly integrate time loops and typing-based interactions into the narrative, creating an engaging and clever experience. Players appreciate the forgiving design of the interrupt mechanic and its smooth connection to the story, enhancing immersion and emotional impact. Overall, the gameplay is innovative, enjoyable, and elevates the visual novel's high production value.

    • “I've seen a few people complain about the interrupt mechanic being very specific and difficult to work around, but as of April 2026, I found it to be very forgiving and very intuitive.”
    • “I can't describe the integration between gameplay mechanics and story here as anything other than "extremely smooth", and I'd love to see some of these ideas used in other games.”
    • “Gameplay: the main gameplay loop revolves around helping Hana escape from time loops by typing the right keywords to change her actions.”
  • emotional
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game delivers emotionally mature storytelling with touching character growth and well-handled emotional moments, enhanced by a fitting, evocative soundtrack. While some players found deep emotional resonance and heartfelt themes, others noted occasional issues with translation and forced narrative elements. Overall, it offers a genuinely moving experience for those invested in the characters and their relationships.

    • “I was impressed by the emotional maturity of the storytelling.”
    • “The emotional moments were handled very well, especially the moments when the fire of righteous rebellion and resolve ignite in Hana, which are the most satisfying in the whole game.”
    • “Hana’s journey of realizing and standing up for her feelings was genuinely touching.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is consistently praised as beautiful, fitting perfectly with the emotional tone of each scene, and enhancing the overall experience. Players highlight the soundtrack's ability to evoke calm and happiness, complementing the stunning visuals and compelling story.

    • “The music was phenomenal, it fits every scene, especially the emotional ones, and the music box that plays every time I visit the gallery always makes me want to cry. Instead, I feel calm and happy.”
    • “A few final points: great art, great music, and I found the near-future lite-sci-fi utopia/dystopia setting to be very compelling and unique.”
    • “A beautiful story with gorgeous art and music to complement it.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics receive high praise for their beautiful art style and presentation, with Fukahire’s artwork standing out as visually appealing. The inclusion of animated sprites and full voice acting enhances the overall quality, making it one of the most polished visual novels experienced by players.

    • “Visuals: Fukahire’s art is always a treat to look at.”
    • “Touching story, great artstyle and presentation.”
    • “The sound design and visuals of this game are beautiful, to me at least, one of the highest quality visual novels I've played. I can't think of any other GL VN off the top of my head that is fully voice acted and has animated sprites. Definitely took me by surprise.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor is highlighted by natural, hilarious banter between characters, with varied dynamics ranging from sweet and funny to bittersweet, adding depth and charm to the interactions.

    • “I loved the humorous banter between the characters; it felt very natural and was hilarious at times.”
    • “The dynamic between Hana and Itsuki was super sweet to see, the dynamic between Shuu and Natsu was funny, and the dynamic between Aoi and Ai was sad (until it isn't!).”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development is praised for its depth and growth, exemplified by Hana's transformation from shy and indecisive to confident and resolute.

    • “The character development of Hana was a joy to see, going from shy and indecisive to a person with a strong resolve.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect is widely regarded as boring, dull, and tedious, making it feel like a repetitive and nitpicky task.

    • “It feels boring, dull, tedious, and nitpicky.”
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Black Lily's Tale is a platformer game with romance, drama, mystery and anime themes.

Black Lily's Tale is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

Black Lily's Tale was released on October 23, 2023.

Black Lily's Tale was developed by 1000-REKA.

Black Lily's Tale has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Black Lily's Tale for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Black Lily's Tale is a single player game.

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