How to Take Off Your Mask

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How to Take Off Your Mask is a single player casual simulation game with a anime theme. It was developed by ROSEVERTE and was released on July 10, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"How to Take Off Your Mask" is a visual novel game where players assume the role of a high school student who must uncover the truth behind a series of strange occurrences. The game features multiple endings based on the player's choices and interactions with various characters. As the protagonist, players will explore different paths and face the consequences of their actions, all while trying to maintain their own sanity and identity.

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story38 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features a charming and heartfelt story that explores themes of identity and acceptance, making it relatable and engaging.
The art style is beautiful, with expressive character designs and cozy backgrounds that enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.
The voice acting is fully done in Japanese, adding a lively and immersive experience to the characters and their interactions.

The game is relatively short, with a playtime of only a few hours, which may leave players wanting more content and depth.
The branching paths are not particularly complex, leading to a feeling that choices have minimal impact on the overall story.
Several plot points and character backstories are left unresolved, which can be frustrating for players seeking a more complete narrative.

story
161 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "How to Take Off Your Mask" is set in the fictional world of Eroolia, focusing on Lilia, a baker navigating her dual identity as a human and a cat-like Luccretia. While the narrative explores themes of self-acceptance and personal growth, it is often criticized for its predictability and lack of depth, with choices impacting tone rather than significant plot outcomes. Despite its shortcomings, the game is praised for its charming characters and emotional resonance, making it a light-hearted and enjoyable experience for fans of the genre.
- “The game’s simple premise quickly evolves into an endearing story about acceptance, both of oneself and of others.”
- “Lilia’s struggle to reconcile her human and luccretia identities mirrors Ronan’s need to balance his sense of duty with his emotions, and their shared journey toward honesty gives the story a sense of completeness.”
- “The transformation from a comedic premise into a touching story of self-acceptance gives it emotional resonance that lingers after the credits roll.”
- “The plot twists did not result in twists but simply felt unfitting, as in the midst of slightly chaotic scenarios, random new information would be brought up suddenly all at once.”
- “Unfortunately, this ends up being a downside of the game because once you finish one route, the second one becomes a bit boring since essentially the story is the same aside from a few slight differences and Lilia’s appearance.”
- “The originality in the demo was lost to the banality of the following chapters in the story.”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its gentle and immersive quality, effectively enhancing the romantic and whimsical atmosphere, though some players noted a limited number of tracks leading to repetitiveness. The soundtrack features pleasant motifs, with standout pieces like the catchy theme song, but a few users found certain background tracks to be reminiscent of other games. Overall, while the music is well-produced and complements the visuals, its limited variety may detract from the experience for some players.
- “The music, with its gentle piano and flute motifs, perfectly complements the romantic and whimsical mood, shifting to more dramatic tones during moments of tension.”
- “It’s an understated but effective soundtrack that enhances the feeling of being immersed in a light fantasy world.”
- “The theme song is actually stuck in my head right now.”
- “Not a lot of different music tracks, which made the music go repetitive very fast.”
- “I personally got a little irritated by the 'scary' background music (when something bad was about to happen) because it was the same as in 'Mad Father' (a horror RPG Maker game), if I'm correct.”
- “I can't figure out if there's stock music or new music; some of it seems familiar to past games, it's nondescript so I can't tell.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game feature a charming hand-drawn art style characterized by soft colors and expressive character designs, which align well with the cozy fantasy setting. While the remastered version enhances the visuals with high-definition artwork and smoother animations, some players feel the graphics are somewhat outdated and lack detail, particularly when zoomed in on characters. Overall, the artwork is generally appreciated for its cuteness and pleasant color palette, despite some criticisms regarding resolution options and inconsistencies between character and background art.
- “Roseverte’s hand-drawn art style emphasizes soft colors, expressive character designs, and cozy backgrounds that fit the tone of a small, fantasy town.”
- “The remastered version introduces high-definition artwork, smoother animations, and redrawn environments that give the presentation a fresh polish while retaining the charm of the original.”
- “The cute and simple art style harmonizes well with the rest of the game, even if the artwork is partially undetailed and blurry, which is especially obvious when it's zooming closer to the characters.”
- “The graphics are a bit outdated but fit the visual preferences from back then.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality visuals.”
- “The cute and simple art style harmonizes well with the rest of the game even if the artwork is partially undetailed and blurry, which is especially obvious when it's zooming closer to the characters.”
emotional
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"How to Take Off Your Mask" is praised for its emotional depth, seamlessly blending lighthearted humor with sincere themes of identity and self-acceptance. The evolving relationship between the characters is depicted with warmth and authenticity, making their journey from childhood friends to lovers both heartwarming and relatable. The game's polished presentation and heartfelt voice acting enhance its emotional resonance, leaving a lasting impact on players.
- “The narrative thrives on its duality—balancing lighthearted humor with tender emotional beats.”
- “The transformation from a comedic premise into a touching story of self-acceptance gives it emotional resonance that lingers after the credits roll.”
- “It's really cute and heartwarming to watch their relationship slowly changing from childhood friends to lovers, and how they misunderstand each other even in situations that are almost impossible to misunderstand.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of lighthearted moments and deeper emotional themes, making it engaging despite some clichés and predictability. While some players found certain comedic elements, like overused sound effects, to be silly or unfunny, others appreciated the charming and well-executed funny moments that contribute to its appeal as an accessible entry-level visual novel. Overall, the humor, combined with heartfelt voice acting and polished presentation, enhances the investment in the protagonist's journey.
- “The narrative thrives on its duality—balancing lighthearted humor with tender emotional beats.”
- “The polished presentation, heartfelt voice acting, and balanced humor make it easy to become invested in Lilia’s journey, even if the path is a familiar one.”
- “Although this game was released back in 2015, its cute and funny comedic moments, charming style of artwork, and pleasant background music make this title one of Roseverte's most unforgettable classics.”
- “This whole visual novel was silly in an unfunny way; the 'shocked' sound effect was overused and went off every 30 seconds or so. The main character got jealous of herself, and the plot twists were predictable from chapter one.”
- “The humor fell flat and felt forced, making it hard to connect with the characters or enjoy the story.”
- “I expected some clever jokes, but instead, the humor relied on tired clichés and awkward situations that just weren't funny.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of "How to Take Off Your Mask" follows a traditional visual novel format, involving reading dialogue and making choices that lead to different endings. However, many users criticize the writing quality and the limited gameplay experience, noting that it offers only two unique routes and can be completed in under an hour, making the $15 price point feel excessive. While the game functions without bugs and allows for multiple save slots, the overall gameplay experience is considered lacking.
- “From a gameplay perspective, How to Take Off Your Mask follows the traditional format of a visual novel, consisting of reading dialogue, making occasional choices, and unlocking different endings based on those decisions.”
- “The game has plenty of save slots to allow different gameplay and dialogue choices to be made during the game.”
- “Gameplay does not appear to have any bugs at all.”
- “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
- “With that said, in terms of gameplay, there is a bit lacking.”
- “I'd wait for a sale for the game because there are only 2 unique routes and $15 for only a few hours of gameplay is a lot.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in Roseverte is well-paced, featuring likeable characters that are enhanced by the game's charming hand-drawn art style and cozy settings. However, some users feel that while the character designs and music are appealing, the overall story lacks depth.
- “The story and character development are paced well, and the characters are very likeable.”
- “Roseverte’s hand-drawn art style emphasizes soft colors, expressive character designs, and cozy backgrounds that fit the tone of a small, fantasy town.”
replayability
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Players note that the game offers a degree of replayability, suggesting that there are elements that encourage returning to play again.
- “This game definitely has a lot of replay value.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes makes each playthrough feel fresh.”
- “I find myself coming back to this game time and again, discovering new things each time.”
- “This game does appear to have some replay value.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening it to a frustrating experience where progress is slowed by the need to click through text at a snail's pace, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative. Additionally, the card farming mechanics contribute to a sense of repetitive effort rather than engaging gameplay.
- “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best... imagine the best novel you ever read, be that 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' or '2001: A Space Odyssey' or 'Twilight' (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
- “Play time is just card farming.”

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How to Take Off Your Mask is a casual simulation game with anime theme.

How to Take Off Your Mask is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

How to Take Off Your Mask was released on July 10, 2015.

How to Take Off Your Mask was developed by ROSEVERTE.

How to Take Off Your Mask has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

How to Take Off Your Mask is a single player game.

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