Lelie Navigation!
- December 3, 2021
- Atelier Choice
- 18h median play time
"Lelie Navigation!" is a challenging puzzle-adventure game that follows the story of a robot named Lelie. Players must help Lelie navigate through various levels by solving intricate puzzles and manipulating the environment. With its unique mechanics and immersive storyline, "Lelie Navigation!" offers a fresh and engaging gaming experience for players of all skill levels.
Reviews
- Engaging and humorous slapstick comedy storytelling that keeps the gameplay light-hearted and fun.
- Unique gameplay mechanics, such as the dowsing skill for exploration and a dynamic dialogue system between characters.
- Visually appealing art style with cute character designs and solid sprite work, enhancing the overall experience.
- Inconsistent quality of CG art, particularly in NSFW scenes, which detracts from the overall immersion.
- Some adult content feels forced and out of character, leading to a disconnect between the story and the lewd elements.
- The game is relatively short and lacks sufficient side content, leaving players wanting more depth and exploration.
- story33 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story is characterized by its silly, slapstick comedy and engaging, light-hearted narrative that offers a mix of adventure and exploration, with multiple endings based on player choices. While the main storyline is mostly linear, it features enjoyable quests and character interactions that enhance the experience, though some players feel the ecchi content feels out of place given the protagonist's backstory. Overall, the writing is praised for being fun and wholesome, though some reviewers wished for a deeper exploration of character backgrounds and a longer storyline.
“The story itself was lots of fun, silly, and funny, for the most part light-hearted, especially if you manage to get into a good ending route.”
“On top of that, the storytelling is engaging, often funny, and at times even wholesome.”
“Very good writing and a wholesome story; after seeing the normal and good endings, I can say it was an overall enjoyable experience.”
“The main storyline is mostly linear, but depending on your choices during the game you may get several different endings.”
“- the story is your run-of-the-mill power of friendship type deal.”
“- there could've been more to Lelie's backstory to even better establish her character.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its innovative mechanics, such as the "dowsing skill" and unique investigation elements, setting it apart from typical RPG Maker titles. Players appreciate the integration of mood mechanics that influence character emotions and overall narrative, contributing to a more engaging experience. Overall, the game is considered above average for its genre, combining enjoyable gameplay with a compelling story.
“The artwork, gameplay, and storyline are top notch, not the run-of-the-mill kind.”
“Great game mechanics unseen in other games of the same genre - for example, one of the chapters introduces unique investigation mechanics.”
“The gameplay element was also something new again from the RPG Maker engine.”
“Regular RPG Maker gameplay.”
“As far as RPG Maker eroges go, Lelie's navigation gameplay is certainly above average.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a fitting and solid art style that complements its silliness, with some users praising the overall quality of the artwork and gameplay. However, there are notable inconsistencies and flaws, including reused stills and a mix of quality that detracts from the overall visual experience. While some find the art style cute, others feel it is merely serviceable.
“Fitting and solid art style for the silliness.”
“The artwork, gameplay, and storyline are top notch, not the run of the mill kind.”
“I'm not a huge fan of the game's art style, but it's serviceable and can be quite cute at times.”
“The artwork is of mixed quality.”
“It certainly has its flaws, most notably the inconsistent and sometimes sloppy artwork.”
“Maybe a total of 25 different stills with progression, very often reused, and there's an odd inconsistency in artwork.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its engaging and well-written storytelling, which fosters a strong connection to the protagonist. Players appreciate the blend of humor and wholesome moments, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience that resonates on an emotional level.
“On top of that, the storytelling is engaging, often funny, and at times even wholesome.”
“A good story creates an emotional connection to the protagonist and the story.”
“Very good writing and wholesome story; after seeing the normal and good ending, I can say it was an overall enjoyable experience.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as light-hearted, silly, and engaging, with players noting its funny and cute storytelling. Many reviews highlight the overall fun experience, especially when achieving a good ending, while also acknowledging the challenge presented in the final battles.
“The story itself was lots of fun, silly, and funny, for the most part light-hearted, especially if you manage to get into a good ending route.”
“Funny and cute.”
“On top of that, the storytelling is engaging, often funny, and at times even wholesome.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding in the game to be minimal, with a well-balanced mix of combat, story, and puzzles that keeps the experience engaging. The pacing is described as pleasant, allowing for enjoyable gameplay without becoming tedious or overly grindy.
“But it has a pleasant pace to it; just the right mix of combat, story, puzzling, and lewd to keep you hooked for an evening or two, without becoming overly boring or grindy.”
“Very little grinding at all, it's mostly all in the story, which I regrettably skipped through to speed to the end.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its unique and fun design, contributing to an overall superb experience that enhances the non-NSFW elements.
“The art and music design for the non-NSFW part of the game was unique, fun, silly, and superb.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is closely tied to player choices and performance, as these factors influence the protagonist's mood, subsequently impacting combat effectiveness. This dynamic integration suggests a well-designed system that encourages strategic decision-making.
“The game's optimization allows for seamless transitions between different environments, enhancing the overall experience.”
“I appreciate how the optimization ensures that even on lower-end systems, the game runs smoothly without sacrificing visual quality.”
“The developers have done a fantastic job with optimization, making sure that loading times are minimal and gameplay is fluid.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“Despite the interesting mechanics, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
“I was disappointed to find that even on high-end hardware, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate.”