Lilly Looking Through
- November 1, 2013
- Geeta Games
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamLilly 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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Reviews
- Beautifully crafted artwork and animations create a magical atmosphere.
- Engaging puzzles that encourage creative thinking, with a relaxing gameplay experience.
- Charming story and characters that appeal to both children and adults.
- Extremely short gameplay, typically completed in under 2 hours, leaving players wanting more.
- Abrupt ending with no resolution, leading to disappointment and a sense of an unfinished story.
- Tedious pacing due to long, unskippable animations that can frustrate players during puzzle-solving.
- story50 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as simplistic and lacking cohesion, often leaving players feeling unsatisfied due to its abrupt ending and absence of a clear plot. While the enchanting visuals and charming characters are praised, many reviewers express disappointment over the lack of a complete narrative and the game's short length, with some hoping for future expansions or sequels to provide closure. Overall, the story serves more as a backdrop to the puzzles rather than a compelling narrative experience.
“If you're looking for a lovely little story, nice environments, enjoyable puzzles, and a sparkling (yet subtle) soundtrack, then I'd recommend this game.”
“Extremely beautiful game to play, I loved every aspect of the detail to art and storyline.”
“The story and artistic style are charming and cute.”
“The story doesn't have an ending, and probably never will because it's been 7 years without another installment.”
“The story just ends abruptly.”
“The storyline is non-existent and does not even 'end' when you finish it, making me believe there was a second chapter or something (which I believe there is not).”
- music27 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its soothing, gentle, and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the beautiful soundtrack as a perfect complement to the game's art and animations, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable gameplay atmosphere. Overall, the combination of serene music and appealing visuals creates a delightful environment for players.
“The music is very serene and the animations are cute.”
“The music is atmospheric and fits the game well, and the puzzles are good enough for me.”
“The art is beautiful, the music is dreamy and ethereal, and the characters' animations are most exquisite.”
“The music is atmospheric and fits the game well and the puzzles are good enough for me.”
“The graphics are really well done with a polished, slightly haunting soundtrack.”
“The music keeps you calm even through some frustrating parts and mixed very well with the art direction.”
- graphics26 mentions
- 77 % positive mentions
- 12 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful art style, charming visuals, and smooth animations, often compared to a Disney movie. Players appreciate the enchanting atmosphere and well-polished artwork, although some note occasional performance issues. Overall, the visuals significantly enhance the gaming experience, complementing the inventive puzzles and delightful soundtrack.
“On the plus side, the music, ambiance, voices, and visuals are just downright lovely.”
“The visuals are absolutely gorgeous, the animations smooth (as long as your PC runs it) and the atmosphere is almost perfect.”
“The artwork is amazing and the backgrounds are breathtakingly beautiful.”
“The graphics are really well done with a polished, slightly haunting soundtrack.”
“You can play it in special software/hardware modes but the game runs really slow at points and/or lacks high graphics.”
“Lilly looking through is a delightful point and click adventure with tremendous artwork, sound and puzzle design.”
- gameplay25 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of enjoyable puzzle-solving and frustrating trial-and-error mechanics, leading to a tedious experience at times. While the game features intuitive mechanics and charming art, it is criticized for its short length (1-3 hours) and a lack of challenging content, making it more suitable for casual gamers. Overall, the gameplay is seen as simple and limited, with some players recommending trying the demo before purchasing.
“This mechanic is well integrated into the puzzles.”
“I found the gameplay intuitive, and at the same time not too obvious.”
“The art is fantastic and the gameplay mechanics suit perfectly.”
“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.”
“This mechanic wouldn't be nearly as much of a problem if there weren't many puzzles that require a significant amount of experimentation before you learn how to go about solving them.”
“Decent scene art, but the puzzles are uninspiring and tedious, and gameplay is painfully slow.”
- atmosphere11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beautiful art, relaxing and heartwarming qualities, and fitting music, creating an enchanting experience for players. The puzzles are well-integrated into this atmosphere, enhancing the overall enjoyment without being overly challenging. Many reviewers highlight the game's charming visuals and smooth animations, contributing to a nearly perfect atmospheric experience.
“I love the art, I love the atmosphere, and more importantly, I played it with my daughter and she was so happy to play it.”
“The atmosphere is wonderful, the art is beautiful, and the puzzles are not ridiculously obscure like in the last point and click puzzle game I played.”
“It is easy to tell that the focus of the game is indeed the atmosphere.”
“"Lilly Looking Through" is an adventure/puzzle game in a somewhat minimalistic approach, with a very relaxing and heartwarming atmosphere.”
“Medium puzzles that fit well in the atmosphere, pretty straightforward.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious due to slow animations, unskippable cutscenes, and a reliance on trial and error rather than logical problem-solving. While the puzzles are not overly difficult, their repetitive nature and lack of engaging mechanics contribute to a frustrating gameplay experience.
“The slow animations make the game very tedious.”
“It also suffers from slow animations which makes the whole game tedious, especially when you have to repeat certain actions.”
“The puzzles are not that hard to figure out but are pretty tedious to complete.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is criticized for its low replayability, with users noting that once the puzzles are solved, there is little incentive to replay. Many feel that the short duration and lack of narrative depth contribute to this issue, making it less appealing for those seeking a game with lasting engagement.
“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.”
“I recommend the game but only to those who are okay with shelling out $10 for a short game with no replay value.”
“The only 'cons' in my opinion is the lack of a story, especially a background story of the characters and the world they live in, the lack of dialogue and there is little replay value.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of "lilly looking through" is characterized by its heartwarming and nostalgic atmosphere, evoking feelings of childhood wonder through its minimalistic design and engaging puzzles. However, some players find the pacing frustrating, as the game lacks a definitive ending.
“It made me feel like a kid again, looking at and experimenting with the world anew.”
“Lilly Looking Through is an adventure/puzzle game in a somewhat minimalistic approach, with a very relaxing and heartwarming atmosphere.”
“Heartwarming and pretty 2D point-and-click with no ending and very frustrating pacing.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report encountering significant stability issues, leading some to abandon troubleshooting efforts due to frustration.
“I searched the game 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.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game offers limited character development, suggesting that players seeking in-depth growth and evolution of characters may be disappointed.
“The character development in this game is incredibly rich and engaging.”
“I was amazed at how the characters evolved throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and relatable.”
“Each character's growth is thoughtfully crafted, allowing players to connect with their struggles and triumphs.”
“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.”
“There is little to no backstory provided, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is not directly addressed in the provided text, which focuses on the quality of the music. Therefore, no specific insights about monetization can be drawn from this review.
