Lilly Looking Through

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Lilly Looking Through is a single player arcade action adventure game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Geeta Games and was released on November 1, 2013. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Lilly Looking Through is a charming point-and-click adventure game that follows Lilly as she discovers magical glasses that allow her to interact with the past. With beautiful hand-drawn graphics, players will help Lilly explore diverse environments, solve puzzles, and uncover the ultimate mystery of her world. Suitable for all ages, this game offers a captivating and engaging experience for anyone seeking a spellbinding journey.

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Audience ScoreBased on 431 reviews

story43 positive mentions

grinding33 negative mentions

Beautiful hand-drawn art and animations create a visually enchanting experience.
The gameplay mechanics, particularly the time-shifting goggles, offer a unique and engaging puzzle-solving experience.
The soothing soundtrack and calming atmosphere make it a relaxing game to play.

The game is very short, typically taking only 2-3 hours to complete, leaving players wanting more.
Some puzzles, especially the color-based ones, can be confusing and lack clear objectives, leading to frustration.
The ending feels abrupt and unsatisfying, leaving many questions unanswered and giving the impression of an unfinished story.

story
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The game's story, centered around Lilly's quest to rescue her brother Row from a magical red scarf, is described as simplistic and minimalistic, often conveyed through visuals rather than dialogue. While the enchanting art and atmosphere create a whimsical experience, many players feel the narrative is underdeveloped, leading to an abrupt ending that leaves the story feeling incomplete and unsatisfying. Overall, the lack of depth in the plot and character development detracts from the overall experience, leaving players yearning for a more substantial narrative.
- “The story follows Lilly, a young girl searching for her younger brother Row, who vanishes after being swept away during a mysterious sequence involving a magical red scarf.”
- “Rather than relying on extensive dialogue or exposition, the narrative is conveyed almost entirely through visuals, animation, and environmental storytelling.”
- “The story mirrors the childlike persona, and with a wordless presentation of the story, it holds a youthful feeling of adventure as you see the old and new.”
- “The story is minimal, and the ending is too abrupt and seems to be the first part of a larger narrative.”
- “The story just ends abruptly.”
- “There is practically no plot and the game is unfinished in my opinion, maybe there will be a patch so we can get some closure.”
gameplay
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Lilly Looking Through" centers around a unique time-travel mechanic facilitated by magical goggles, allowing players to shift between past and present to solve puzzles. While the puzzles are generally easy and the game is visually stunning, many players find the gameplay to be slow-paced and short, typically lasting around 1.5 to 2 hours, with some puzzles requiring tedious trial and error. Overall, the game is praised for its charming aesthetics and innovative mechanics, but it suffers from a lack of depth and replayability, leading to mixed feelings about its value at full price.
- “Central to the gameplay is Lilly’s magical pair of goggles, which allow her to look into the past and see how the environment once existed.”
- “It’s a clever mechanic that transforms static backdrops into puzzles, asking you to think not just about where you are, but when.”
- “The transformation of environments over time is not only mechanically important but also aesthetically satisfying, reinforcing the theme of memory and change.”
- “Once the solutions are known, there is little mechanical incentive to return beyond revisiting the artwork and atmosphere.”
- “It starts and ends quite abruptly and some puzzles are not to be solved by logic but trial and error, which makes gameplay a bit tedious at times.”
- “The gameplay is painfully slow, and seriously, that underwater bell puzzle is frustrating.”
graphics
117 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning hand-drawn art style, charming character designs, and beautifully animated environments that evoke a sense of nostalgia and wonder. The visuals are complemented by a serene soundtrack, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. However, some users noted performance issues, such as choppy animations and slowdowns, which detracted from the otherwise captivating aesthetic.
- “The hand-drawn art is consistently gorgeous, evoking warmth and nostalgia, while the ethereal soundtrack complements the visuals with quiet grace.”
- “The artwork and animation are beautiful; the soundtrack and voice acting are minimalistic, adding to the dreamlike mood of the game.”
- “The graphics are stunning, the animations smooth, and the atmosphere is almost perfect.”
- “There's also issues with audio and visuals--the music loops poorly, on-screen animations are choppy, input is laggy and often ignores you.”
- “The graphics are not great.”
- “- performance slowdowns on my high-end system (strange for a game that is not graphic intensive).”
music
102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing, atmospheric qualities that enhance the overall experience, complementing the beautiful hand-drawn visuals. Reviewers note that the soundtrack is gentle and melodic, creating a calming ambiance that fits well with the game's enchanting environments and narrative. While some mention issues with audio looping and volume levels, the general consensus is that the music significantly contributes to the game's charm and immersive atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack is soft and melodic, complementing the visuals without drawing attention away from them.”
- “The music is gentle and soothing -- a light, synthesized symphonic background that, with the background and action sounds, helps with immersion.”
- “The music is gentle and peaceful, and the entire atmosphere of the game is enchanting.”
- “The sound is very sparse and there is not really music except atmospheric sounds so low that with the sound on my computer turned all the way up you can barely hear it.”
- “There's also issues with audio and visuals--the music loops poorly, on-screen animations are choppy, input is laggy and often ignores you.”
- “The background music is pretty but the voice acting is extremely poor and I could barely hear it.”
atmosphere
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Lilly Looking Through" is consistently praised for its enchanting visuals and soothing sound design, creating a comforting and immersive experience. Players appreciate the beautiful hand-painted environments and tranquil music, which enhance the game's whimsical tone, making it ideal for relaxation. While the gameplay may be short and straightforward, the focus on atmosphere and emotional engagement leaves a lasting impression, inviting players to revisit its charming world.
- “Lilly looking through is a gentle, visually enchanting indie adventure that places atmosphere and emotional tone above challenge or complexity.”
- “The atmosphere of Lilly is very comforting - it's a nice place to be.”
- “The music is gentle and peaceful, and the entire atmosphere of the game is enchanting.”
- “Once the solutions are known, there is little mechanical incentive to return beyond revisiting the artwork and atmosphere.”
- “If you are going to make a game first and foremost about soaking up the atmosphere framed by gameplay that gives no replayability to speak of, then at least make it long enough so that we feel we get enough time in that world to soak up the atmosphere.”
- “It's basically a short series of screens designed to create an atmosphere of whimsy with puzzles to stretch the time out.”
grinding
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized for its tedious and repetitive nature, primarily due to slow, unskippable animations and trial-and-error puzzle mechanics that often lack logical solutions. Players report that the gameplay becomes increasingly frustrating, especially towards the end, with many feeling that the experience is drawn out without sufficient payoff. Overall, the combination of technical issues and uninspired puzzles contributes to a sense of boredom and annoyance throughout the game.
- “The slow animations make the game very tedious.”
- “The puzzles do get tedious, the solutions oftentimes seem extremely arbitrary with no actual reason, and the game itself seems to be compiled of mostly filler play.”
- “The animation sequences take a long time and are forced on the player, meaning that sometimes the player will spend 10 minutes repeating a tedious task over and over, with animation and loading in between each inch of progress.”
emotional
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"Lilly Looking Through" is praised for its gentle, dreamlike atmosphere and emotional depth, inviting players to engage with its world on a sensory level. While the game is heartwarming and visually enchanting, some players found the pacing frustrating and the ending left them feeling empty, contrasting with the overall touching narrative of honor and loss. Despite its modest scope, the game resonates emotionally, making it a memorable experience for those who appreciate cozy, story-driven adventures.
- “Lilly Looking Through is a gentle, visually enchanting indie adventure that places atmosphere and emotional tone above challenge or complexity.”
- “From the moment it begins, it establishes a soft, almost dreamlike mood that invites players to slow down, observe their surroundings, and engage with its world on a purely sensory and emotional level.”
- “The emotional tone of the game is wonderful, with the mannerisms and expressions of the children making it easy to care about them.”
replayability
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Overall, the game is criticized for its limited replayability, with most players noting that it offers only about 1-2 hours of content and lacks the complexity or depth to encourage multiple playthroughs. While some enjoyed the experience, the consensus is that once the puzzles are solved, there is little incentive to revisit the game, making it feel short and repetitive. Many reviewers suggest that the game's price point does not justify its brief duration and lack of replay value.
- “It doesn't really have any particular replay value, unless you simply want to do the puzzles again or revisit the vistas, but it was an enjoyable little experience.”
- “Its quite short (about 90 mins if you get the grasp of the colour puzzles) and sadly like most other puzzle games offers very low replayability.”
- “The simplicity of the puzzles and the absence of traditional adventure game complexity mean that replay value is limited.”
- “It's really short, and with zero replayability.”
- “One complaint would be that it is very short and not really replayable, since once you figure out the puzzle there is not much fun in going back through the same thing.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance slowdowns even on high-end systems, despite the game not being graphically intensive. Many experienced severe issues, including broken animations and unplayable conditions on lower-end hardware, as well as lengthy cut scenes with no option to skip. Overall, the optimization appears to be lacking, particularly in specific sequences like underwater segments.
- “The graphics and performance are impressive, especially with my setup: a 970, 4790k, 16GB of RAM, and an SSD.”
- “Despite having a high-end system, I experienced some performance slowdowns, which is surprising for a game that isn't graphically intensive.”
- “Performance slowdowns on my high-end system (strange for a game that is not graphic intensive).”
- “Graphics/animation poorly optimized (if at all).”
- “Cut scenes still take forever (with no way of bypassing them), and the game's optimization level is ridiculously poor at times (particularly the underwater sequence), even at lower resolutions.”
character development
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Reviews indicate that while the game's art style and character design are praised for their beauty and cuteness, the depth of character development is lacking, suggesting that players seeking substantial growth or evolution in characters may be disappointed.
- “The art style is beautiful with cute character design.”
- “If you're looking for a lot of character development, this game delivers.”
- “If you're looking for a lot of character development, you won't find it here.”
- “The characters feel one-dimensional and lack meaningful growth throughout the game.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of depth in the character arcs; they don't evolve in any significant way.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report encountering significant stability issues, leading some to abandon troubleshooting efforts due to frustration.
- “I searched the game's discussions and tried some troubleshooting steps, but I eventually gave up.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and disconnections, which ruined my gaming experience.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Lilly Looking Through" is characterized as cute and amusing, contributing to the game's overall charm and appeal.
- “Lilly looking through is a cute and funny adventure game.”
- “The humor in this game is clever and keeps you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the characters have such witty dialogue that adds to the overall charm.”
monetization
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The monetization aspect of the game is not directly addressed in the provided text, which focuses instead on the quality of the music, describing it as stunning and enhancing the game's atmosphere.