How to Take Off Your Mask

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"How to Take Off Your Mask" is a single-player Anime Simulation game with an intriguing story and good soundtrack. Experience a cute fantasy romance visual novel as you uncover the truth behind your partner's mask and discover a side of them you never knew. Explore the mysteries and develop your relationship in this captivating game.

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Single-Player

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 210 reviews

story74 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features beautiful art and well-produced music, enhancing the overall experience.
The characters are cute and have enjoyable personalities, making the story engaging.
The game offers a light-hearted and charming narrative, perfect for fans of romantic visual novels.

The story is relatively short and leaves many questions unanswered, which may disappoint some players.
There is only one love interest, limiting the romantic options and replayability.
Some dialogue can feel childish or exaggerated, which may not appeal to all players.

story
308 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
73%
3%
The story of "How to Take Off Your Mask" is a charming coming-of-age narrative centered around Lilia, who discovers her dual identity as a catgirl, exploring themes of honesty and vulnerability in relationships. While the game features a cute premise and engaging character interactions, many reviewers noted that the plot lacks depth and originality, with repetitive routes and predictable twists that diminish its overall impact. Despite its shortcomings, the game is recommended for those seeking a light-hearted visual novel experience, especially for newcomers to the genre.
- “A cute coming-of-age story about learning to be honest about your feelings to the people you care about via the narrative device of waking up one day as a catgirl.”
- “Really loved this story, interesting world and beautiful art.”
- “The story was well-written in terms of making the reader/player want to understand the characters even more, and to keep playing.”
- “There is a lot of plot you could have used that got kinda wasted.”
- “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 plot twists did not result in anything twisted but simply unfitting, as in the midst of slightly chaotic scenarios, random new information would be brought up suddenly all at once.”
music
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
40%
5%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its quality and the catchy theme song that sticks in players' heads. However, some users noted the limited number of tracks, leading to repetitiveness over time. Overall, the soundtrack complements the game's visuals and storytelling, enhancing the overall experience despite some criticisms regarding variety.
- “The theme song is actually stuck in my head right now.”
- “The music is great, and they know how to make me laugh every time I go through it.”
- “Although this game was released back in 2015, its cute and funny comedic moments, charming style of artwork, and pleasant background music from music atelier Amacha make this title one of Roseverte's most unforgettable classics.”
- “- 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
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
52%
5%
The graphics of the game are generally considered outdated, reflecting the visual preferences of its release period, yet they maintain a cute and charming art style that resonates with players. While some users find the visuals jarring or lacking in detail, particularly when zoomed in, the overall color palette and character designs are appreciated for their simplicity and appeal. However, the lack of customization options for resolution and graphics settings has been noted as a drawback.
- “The dialogue window’s design is very refreshing and the graphics overall do present a pleasant color palette.”
- “The art style is very cute and the voice acting is great.”
- “To sum it up, How to Take Off Your Mask has great visuals, a good soundtrack, and a good story.”
- “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.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The humor in the visual novel is described as a mix of cute and silly moments, with some users finding it charming and funny, while others criticize it for being overly cliché and relying on repetitive sound effects. Despite its flaws, the game is considered a good entry point for newcomers to the genre, offering a light-hearted experience that balances humor with drama and fluff. Overall, it is well-executed and memorable, particularly for its comedic elements and artistic style.
- “All critique aside, it is nonetheless a cute as well as funny visual novel that is nicely written and it's additionally a great entry-level title if you haven't played visual novels or otome before since you do not risk being overwhelmed with countless routes or a complex story, which gives you a good chance to consider whether you are going to like this genre or not.”
- “There are a lot of cliché moments but as a whole it is well executed and, at times, very funny.”
- “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.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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25%
The gameplay of this visual/interactive novel is criticized for being minimal and primarily consists of clicking through poorly written dialogue, with only two unique routes available. While it offers multiple save slots for different choices, the overall experience is deemed short and lacking depth, leading some reviewers to suggest waiting for a sale before purchasing. Despite the absence of bugs, the limited content and high price point are significant drawbacks.
- “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.”
- “This game is rather short (I am a huge speed reader, so actual gameplay was less than an hour for me).”
- “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.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a heartwarming narrative that explores the evolving relationship between childhood friends as they transition into lovers. Players find the story touching, filled with cute moments and relatable misunderstandings that enhance the overall emotional experience.
- “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.”
- “The story is cute and quite heartwarming.”
- “It's a very touching story.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books to be tedious, likening it to a frustrating experience where the narrative unfolds slowly, requiring constant clicking to progress rather than allowing for a more fluid reading experience. This repetitive action detracts from the enjoyment of the story, making it feel more like a chore than an engaging activity.
- “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 from card farming.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Character development is generally well-paced, with players finding the characters to be likable. However, while the character designs and music received praise, the overall story was considered lacking.
- “The story and character development are paced well and the characters are very likeable.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users indicate that the game has some level of replayability, suggesting that players may find value in revisiting it.
- “This game does appear to have some replay value.”

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