Lili: Child of Geos

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"Lili: Child of Geos" is an adventure game set on a vibrant island filled with quirky creatures. As Lili, you'll explore the island, solve puzzles, and befriend the locals to uncover the mysteries of Geos. With its engaging story and unique charm, this game offers a refreshing take on the adventure genre.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 740 reviews

story92 positive mentions

grinding32 negative mentions

Beautiful graphics and vibrant environments that create an enchanting atmosphere.
Charming characters with humorous dialogue and clever references to other games.
Unique gameplay mechanic of 'deflowering' spirits by picking flowers, providing a refreshing twist on combat.

Very short gameplay, typically completed in 3-5 hours, which may not justify the full price.
Repetitive tasks and lack of depth in gameplay, leading to a feeling of monotony.
Limited options for key bindings and camera controls, which can hinder the overall experience.

story
342 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Lili: Child of Geos" is generally described as cute and simplistic, revolving around a young botanist's quest to collect flowers on a magical island inhabited by spirits and constructs. While some players appreciate the charming characters and light-hearted humor, many criticize the narrative for being shallow, repetitive, and lacking depth, with most quests being fetch-oriented. Overall, the game is seen as a brief, casual experience suitable for younger audiences, but those seeking a more complex or engaging storyline may find it lacking.
- “The story is cute, but it's rather short and plain.”
- “The story is simple but serves the purpose well, as does the crude level-up stats system.”
- “The story is a strange mix of being playfully throw-away and surprisingly thoughtful and philosophical.”
- “The story couldn't hook me at all, so I gave up and uninstalled.”
- “The story is short and simple (you can probably beat this game in less than three hours if you don't try to 100% it), but satisfying enough.”
- “The story is not impressive or captivating, but the funny and varied cast of characters sure compensate for what could be a dull, uninspiring experience with a cute message that didn't stick because the road to it was so 'meh'.”
graphics
317 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
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The graphics of "Lili: Child of Geos" are widely praised for their vibrant, cartoony aesthetics and enchanting visuals, which create a charming and immersive atmosphere. Many reviewers highlight the game's beautiful art style and smooth performance, noting that it stands out even as a port from mobile devices. While some mention minor clunkiness in animations, the overall consensus is that the graphics are a significant strength of the game, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to explore.
- “The graphics are breathtakingly beautiful, and the characters each have their own little quirks.”
- “The art style is fantastic; everything looks so vibrant and full of life.”
- “The graphics look amazing, and the smoothness of everything really catches my eye.”
- “A bit late, but if there's anyone who sees this game beyond the year or two of this game's release, you must know this is a graphical upgrade of a mobile game.”
- “They upgraded the graphics but the entire game design and controls should have gone a full overhaul to make this a proper PC game.”
- “I have a GTX 860m, and even on low quality graphics this game runs poorly.”
gameplay
296 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Lili: Child of Geos" primarily revolves around a simple mechanic of plucking flowers from the backs of spirits, which can feel repetitive and lacks depth. While the game offers charming visuals and a relaxing atmosphere, it is criticized for its short length and basic mechanics that reflect its mobile origins, making it more suitable for casual players or younger audiences. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable for those seeking a light-hearted experience, but may disappoint players looking for more complexity or challenge.
- “The gameplay is charming, but fairly limited.”
- “The gameplay is simple, so this can be played if you feel like winding down.”
- “The gameplay revolves around fighting enemies with a tap and drag combination mechanic - a pretty much suitable one for mobile.”
- “The main and only mechanic used throughout the entire game is that you jump on the back of enemies and do a very easy QTE to pick flowers from their backs.”
- “Unfortunately, the actual gameplay is a collect-a-thon that ends up feeling highly repetitive.”
- “The gameplay gets repetitive real fast, so I suggest completing the side quests and not worrying about the spirits.”
humor
152 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
98%
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The humor in "Lili: Child of Geos" is a standout feature, characterized by quirky characters, witty dialogue, and playful references to video games and pop culture. While the game successfully delivers charming and often hilarious moments, some players feel it occasionally tries too hard, leading to mixed results with certain jokes. Overall, the lighthearted and sometimes dark humor, combined with a visually appealing world, creates an enjoyable experience for both younger and older audiences.
- “Lili: Child of Geos is full of hilarious and beautifully rendered characters, heartwarming side quests, and is just overall a fun, refreshing return to the type of games that made my childhood.”
- “The characters are really funny at times and you will definitely have a smile on your face at some of the funny characters and dialogue.”
- “The humor is what really makes it.”
- “It's not funny or cute if you do it every other freaking minute.”
- “The chests contain items that have really unfunny descriptions.”
- “Unfunny dialogue, stale descriptions, and flat jokes.”
music
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its charm and ability to enhance the atmosphere, often drawing comparisons to the soundtracks of classic Nintendo titles like "Zelda." However, several reviews note that the soundtrack can become repetitive and lacks variety, which may detract from the overall experience. While the music complements the game's visuals and themes, some players expressed a desire for more diverse tracks and better volume control options.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely perfect, the visuals blew me away, and even with my crappy 10-year-old GC, it ran like a dream on the highest settings.”
- “The music is charming and pleasant, the designs and palettes are visually appealing, and there are some great particle effects.”
- “Beautiful visuals and music.”
- “The last area felt a bit off sometimes as it went into action-heavy music even though I was just running around collecting flowers.”
- “The music is kind of repetitive and can spoil the overall relaxation (which I found in the game).”
- “Seriously, I wish this game had different tone settings on music and it lasted more than 10 minutes; it's like hearing your favorite band's most played songs over and over a few times.”
atmosphere
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its charming, colorful visuals and relaxing soundtrack, creating a delightful and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight its appeal to younger audiences and the lighthearted, whimsical tone, often comparing it to classic titles like Zelda. While some note its simplicity and lack of depth in storytelling, the overall consensus is that the game's atmosphere is its strongest asset, making it a joy to explore.
- “It's all about cute characters, charming animations, and a heartwarming atmosphere.”
- “A pleasant and eclectic mix of beautiful art, a great soundtrack, and a Zelda-esque atmosphere.”
- “You will never play another game with an atmosphere of innocence and fun like Lili imparts on its players.”
- “At first I was worried that this is a kiddie game because of the bright colors and cheerful atmosphere.”
- “It has the graphics and atmosphere of a Double Fine game, combined with the soothing grind of gathering in an MMO.”
- “Nothing to write home about, but works well with the atmosphere and isn't irritating.”
grinding
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
89%
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while some achievements require tedious farming and multiple playthroughs, the overall grind can be manageable for completionists. However, repetitive tasks like flower picking and breaking pots can detract from the enjoyment, leading to a sense of tedium. Overall, while some players find the grind rewarding, others feel it disrupts the game's flow and can be excessively time-consuming.
- “The game had a lot of charm to it, and I really may come back to it to 100% it, if it's not too tedious.”
- “The flower picking is not tedious; it comes spontaneously while you walk around enjoying the scenery.”
- “Like I said, grinding is the answer to everything here.”
- “The achievements are a total mess - some are bugged, others pop up erroneously, and many are tedious grinds which are completely inessential to clearing the game.”
- “Get ready for the long-haul, because the number of pots to break and flowers to pick requires 3-4 playthrough-lengths of grinding spawn points over and over.”
character development
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is generally viewed as lacking depth, with some characters described as one-dimensional, while Lili's growth is seen as awkward. However, the vibrant and creative character designs, along with the colorful art style, contribute positively to the overall experience, making the game visually appealing despite its simplistic narrative. While some players appreciate the charm and uniqueness of the characters, others feel that the development is thin, yet still meaningful in Lili's journey of self-discovery.
- “There's something about the beautiful character designs, bright and colorful environment, simple yet challenging gameplay, and yes even the collectathon-ing that really makes this game special.”
- “The visuals and character designs were interesting, creative, and well-crafted.”
- “However, it does have character development, albeit a little thin but no less profound, as Lili discovers what she truly wants from life.”
- “The characters were pretty one-dimensional, and Lili's character development in the game is more awkward and strange than anything else.”
- “Finally, the character design is pretty bad.”
- “- simplistic character design”
replayability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game has low replayability, with many players noting that it offers little incentive to play again after completing it once. While some may find value in collecting achievements or completing missed content, the linear story and short length limit the reasons to revisit the game. Most reviews suggest that unless players are dedicated to achieving 100%, the replay value is minimal.
- “Lili is simple, fun, and I think it has a lot of replay value.”
- “It makes for a fun afternoon of gaming and is definitely replayable.”
- “Last note: the game has replayability, because:”
- “Not really any replayability, unless you (like myself) didn't get everything the first time round, uninstalled and then reinstalled it at a later time, and have to play through it all again.”
- “Unless you are obsessed with getting 100% achievement, replayability is low.”
- “And replay value is nigh zero, the story is linear and everything is collectible in the first run.”
emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"Lili: Child of Geos" is praised for its wholesome and heartwarming atmosphere, featuring charming characters and delightful animations that appeal to both children and parents. The game evokes nostalgia with its engaging side quests and humorous interactions, often eliciting strong emotional responses, including laughter and even tears. Overall, it offers a refreshing and enjoyable experience that resonates deeply with players.
- “Lili: Child of Geos is quite harmless and innocent, the graphics are pleasant and downright enchanting to this day, and its overall ambiance is rather wholesome and heartwarming.”
- “The best part of Lili for me is that it is full of humor and I actually had a very powerful emotional response to part of the story.”
- “And if you have never played any of those games, come with us on a journey which will make your sides ache with laughter, where you will get to know and love Lili, and maybe even shed a tear or two.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews; while some players report smooth performance even on older hardware, others experience significant sluggishness and performance drops on modern PCs. Additionally, there are complaints about the lack of voice acting and subpar keyboard-mouse controls, indicating that the game may not be fully optimized for all platforms. Overall, the optimization appears inconsistent, with some users enjoying a well-performing experience while others face notable issues.
- “It's a wonderfully made game with an absolutely beautiful art style, great performance, engaging gameplay, tons of fun quests and side quests, hilarious writing, and an entertaining storyline.”
- “Runs smoothly at highest settings on a medium rig.”
- “What makes this game so much fun is the great art style and the graphics; this runs smoothly on my 3-year-old GPU, and I can appreciate that.”
- “Surprisingly, the game was also very sluggish on a PC that is perfectly modern, so I was very displeased by the performance drops.”
- “Cons: inexplicably poor performance; dialogue is not voiced, instead it's text with moving models/faces, which is sort of ridiculous for a modern title.”
- “Not properly optimized for PC.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is characterized by minor bugs and occasional glitches, particularly with the quest markers and camera transitions. While players have experienced some freezing when transitioning between areas and issues with achievements, these do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the game. It is recommended to use a keyboard and mouse, as controller support is limited and buggy.
- “Keep in mind you have to use keyboard and mouse as the controller is buggy and not fully supported.”
- “The game is charming and while there was one crash and a couple glitches, it's definitely worth your time.”
- “I should also note that achievements seem buggy; I was occasionally awarded achievements I didn't actually earn.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has drawn criticism for misleading advertising that suggests a gameplay experience similar to "The Legend of Zelda," which many players feel is inaccurate. Additionally, while there are occasional advertisements for other Bitmonster games, they are not overly intrusive.
- “Don't let the advertising image fool you, as this is far from a Legend of Zelda game.”
- “I only saw interest in this game for the Legend of Zelda vibe the advertising image had, thinking it would play like one of those games.”
- “There is also occasional, not too much, advertisement for another game by Bitmonster.”