- March 30, 2023
- Dontsugel
『LACKGIRL I - "Astra inclinant, sed non obligant."』
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In "LACKGIRL I - 'Astra inclinant, sed non obligant,'" players enter a magical world created by illustrator Benio, where girls with new worldview and character settings engage in a visual novel-style magic battle. The protagonist, against their will, attends the Instructional Academy Iris to study witchcraft after discovering their own magic powers. This game is the first in a trilogy and offers a fictional yet immersive experience.
- The artwork by 紅緒/Benio is excellent, featuring adorable and unique designs that enhance the overall experience.
- The voice acting is stunning, with popular voice actors delivering performances that deepen the story and character emotions.
- The game has a compelling premise involving magical girls with psychological 'lacks', and the character dynamics, especially with yuri subtext, show potential for interesting arcs.
- The story feels disjointed and lacks originality, borrowing heavily from existing anime tropes without offering a fresh perspective.
- The pacing is slow, with much of the game dedicated to setup and exposition, leading to an abrupt and unsatisfying cliffhanger ending.
- Character development is superficial, with many characters feeling one-dimensional and the plot failing to provide a satisfying resolution in this first installment.
story19 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story of Lackgirl centers on Satsuki, a young girl seeking a normal life amidst a disjointed plot that feels cobbled together from various anime tropes. While it explores themes of conflict and personal growth through the lens of magical girls with unique struggles, the narrative suffers from a lack of originality and depth, often failing to engage players with its repetitive exposition and underdeveloped character arcs. Despite some enjoyable moments, the overall execution leaves much to be desired, making it feel more like a setup for future stories than a compelling standalone experience.
“Overall, I quite enjoyed the first step in Satsuki's story to understand herself and the world around her, and I think if you like character-focused stories with colorful players forced to clash with one another, you will too.”
“The story is about conflict and growth around magical girls, each having mental 'lacks'.”
“A few of the story beats are pretty good, but could've used more buildup.”
“The story feels like a Frankenstein of a plot sewn together from various parts of the aforementioned anime plots.”
“This might come off as taunting, but when the characters start monologuing about what they are doing to ensure the audience understands, the fight comes off as a lesson and the tension deflates faster than my interest in the story.”
“Lackgirl doesn't care for its own story.”
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