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Harmless Lies

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61%Game Brain Score
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100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

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Harmless Lies is a single player action game with drama and anime themes. It was developed by TwistedSphere and was released on July 14, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Harmless Lies is a short but captivating 3D Visual Novel about learning from your mistakes and becoming the best version of yourself. You play as Yui Shiraishi, a 16-year-old girl who transferred to a new high school in hopes of escaping the cycle of bullying she was stuck in. The headmaster assured you that this would not repeat here... but so many things can go wrong, even on the first day! You…

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
story7 positive mentions
  • Deep, emotional and engaging story with meaningful choices that impact the narrative.
  • Excellent atmosphere created through detailed 3D environments, character animation, and a highly praised soundtrack.
  • Strong character development with relatable and well-written characters balancing humor and drama.
  • Minor technical issue with rain affecting lighting during rainy days.
  • Some potential players might overlook the game as a typical visual novel, despite its enhanced interactivity.
  • Limited mainstream attention despite high quality and strong fan recommendations.
  • story
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game is deeply emotional, richly layered, and balanced with humor, creating a compelling and immersive experience that strongly connects players to the characters and narrative. Its dynamic interactions and unexpected twists enhance replayability, supported by excellent atmosphere, music, and detailed sound design. Overall, it is praised as a standout, meticulously crafted story-driven game that resonates strongly with players.

    • “The story is incredibly profound, emotional, and yet equipped with a sense of humor that brings a smile to your face even in extremely dramatic situations.”
    • “I love that every action and interaction with other characters can steer the story in a different direction, with new things to discover all the time.”
    • “There are moments when I laughed out loud, and others when I had to pause because the story really touched me emotionally.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is engaging and diverse, combining well with the story, music, and characters to create an immersive experience. It offers around 4 hours for a single playthrough, with multiple endings that extend total gameplay to approximately 16 hours, making it a game worth investing time in.

    • “The gameplay is varied and really fun.”
    • “Honestly, the combination of story, music, characters, and gameplay makes Harmless Lies a game you don't just play casually.”
    • “Though the game has multiple endings, it results in a well worth 16 hours of gameplay.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is deeply emotional and thoughtfully crafted, balancing dramatic moments with humor that brings smiles even in intense scenes. The soundtrack perfectly complements the mood, enhancing immersion with both reflective and dramatic tones. Overall, the narrative evokes a wide range of emotions, from laughter to heartfelt pauses, making it engaging and surprising throughout.

    • “The story is incredibly profound, emotional, and still equipped with a sense of humor that brings a smile to your face even in extremely dramatic situations.”
    • “Every track perfectly matches the mood of the scene, sometimes calm and contemplative, sometimes dramatic and emotional, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the world.”
    • “There are moments when I had to laugh out loud and others when I truly had to pause because the story emotionally grabbed me.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game skillfully balances deep, emotional storytelling with a subtle humor that brings occasional smiles even in dramatic moments. Players appreciate the seamless blend of humor and drama in the dialogues, enhancing the overall immersive experience.

    • “The story is incredibly profound and emotional, yet equipped with a sense of humor that occasionally brings a smile to your face, even when the situation is extremely dramatic.”
    • “I love the balance between humor and drama in the dialogues.”
    • “It is definitely one of those games that I will keep playing to experience the story again, get to know the characters better, and immerse myself in this perfect blend of humor, drama, and tension.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the atmosphere, with a standout soundtrack rated 10/10. It significantly contributes to the immersive experience and complements the unique story and characters.

    • “The atmosphere of the game is amazing, soundtrack is a 10/10, story is unique and easy to follow, character animation is flawless, really fun game, has many twists too, you really feel like you know the characters in the way you interact with them, this game needs way more attention.”
    • “It was such a pleasure to be part of the development of the game and compose the soundtrack for Harmless Lies!”
    • “The music is very good also.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users praise the game's graphics as stunning and well-crafted, highlighting the impressive 3D visuals that enhance the overall experience.

    • “It's a very interesting game with a lot of effort put into it, and the visuals are just stunning!”
    • “This 3D visual novel has a really good story, some really good graphics, some lovely characters, and great sound design.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive and captivating qualities, enhanced by a flawless soundtrack and character animation. Players appreciate the unique, easy-to-follow story with engaging twists and deep character interactions, making the overall experience both fun and memorable.

    • “The atmosphere of the game is amazing, soundtrack is a 10/10, story is unique and easy to follow, character animation is flawless, really fun game, has many twists too, you really feel like you know the characters in the way you interact with them, this game needs way more attention.”
    • “Great story and great atmosphere.”
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Harmless Lies is a action game with drama and anime themes.

Harmless Lies is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing Harmless Lies.

Harmless Lies was released on July 14, 2024.

Harmless Lies was developed by TwistedSphere.

Harmless Lies has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story.

Harmless Lies is a single player game.

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