Lily's Day Off

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"Lily's Day Off" is a visual novel where players join Lily for a day off from school. The game focuses on experiencing a laid-back, relaxing day with Lily through narrative choices and observations. Unlike traditional visual novels, character development and solid plotlines are not the main objectives; instead, the game encourages players to enjoy the moment-to-moment experiences of Lily's day off.

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Play Modes

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

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 158 reviews

story14 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Cute character design and charming artwork that appeals to players.
Offers a variety of endings and choices, providing a humorous and lighthearted experience.
Short playtime makes it easy to replay and explore different storylines quickly.

Extremely short gameplay, with most endings taking only a few minutes to complete.
Lacks depth and meaningful story development, leaving players wanting more.
Some endings and themes may be considered inappropriate or unsettling for certain players.

story
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
65%
6%
The game's story is characterized by its brevity and a lack of depth, with many players noting that it consists of a series of short, humorous scenarios that change dramatically based on player choices. While some appreciate the replayability and comedic twists, others criticize the shallow character development and the absence of a cohesive narrative. Overall, it offers a light-hearted experience with cute art and engaging dialogue, but may not satisfy those seeking a more substantial storyline.
- “Extremely story rich and superb writing, truly one of the best visual novels in the market.”
- “The situations, each story and endings were very enjoyable, sometimes funny and happy, sometimes creepy.”
- “The game's choices make the game take huge turns into much different stories, and each story is equally amazing.”
- “The game is entirely endings; there's no actual story.”
- “So the game never builds a meaningful story out of the experience, and players can never become properly immersed.”
- “Maybe I just expected too much from the description on the store page and the positive reviews, but you can finish the game in no time at all, and the story and 'character development' that's there is shallow and unfulfilling.”
humor
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting its blend of dark and lighthearted comedy, clever twists, and memorable scenarios that elicit genuine laughter. While the game is short, often clocking in at around 30 minutes, its charm and creativity in humor make it a delightful experience, with various endings that range from funny to absurd. Overall, players find it to be a cute and entertaining visual novel that effectively uses humor to enhance its storytelling.
- “A short (30 minutes) and cute visual novel with some dark humor and memes.”
- “Highly recommend on account it kept me guessing and I was rolling on the floor laughing a lot of the time.”
- “With so many ridiculous twists and endings, it had me laughing from start to finish!”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its catchy and unique tracks that enhance the overall experience, while others criticize it as generic and annoying. Despite the varied opinions, many agree that the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, even if the quality of other elements, like art and backgrounds, is lacking. Overall, the music stands out as one of the more impressive features, with a notable number of tracks that add depth to the gameplay.
- “The game is so pretty: cute art, simple story, catchy music.”
- “Pros: great music, good story plot, funny, fast and easy to come back at any time, and pretty cute design.”
- “One of the more impressive features was the music with 16 tracks that helped to really give each path its own unique feel.”
- “From the royalty-free music, to the Photoshop-filtered backgrounds, to the length of each playthrough being around 4 minutes long... I simply cannot recommend this game.”
- “The writing is very direct and simple, the art isn’t anything interesting, the background music is annoying, the game lacks any settings that mainstream visual novels have; there really aren’t any redeeming factors.”
- “The background and the music is most likely all from Google Images and YouTube, but still it gave me heaps of laughs.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
30%
The graphics are widely praised for their adorable aesthetics and charming character designs, which contribute to a delightful visual experience. The art style is described as cute, simple, and satisfying, although some users noted a lack of variety in artwork for different endings. Overall, the visuals complement the lighthearted storylines and enhance the enjoyment of the game.
- “The charming artwork and adorable character design are sure to put a smile on your face.”
- “Art style and the UI are nice, cute, and neat.”
- “Even though the story isn't very rich, the art style is super cute and the endings are pretty interesting.”
- “Kinda misses the artworks for various endings, though.”
- “The artwork is extremely cute, though.”
- “With that said, I for one like the writing, and especially the art style.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
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The gameplay is criticized for its simplicity and brevity, with each session lasting only five minutes, which many players feel does not justify the price. While the game presents choices that affect the circumstances of the story, they do not significantly alter the narrative direction, leading to a perception that it lacks depth compared to other visual novels. Overall, the gameplay experience is seen as limited and unsatisfactory for the cost.
- “Absolutely trash, not to mention the fact that your 'choices' do drastically change throughout the gameplay. The only detail that the devs didn't put in the game description is that each gameplay is 5 minutes long.”
- “The game mechanic is a little different from regular visual novels in that your choices do not really direct the course of the story but rather dictate what the circumstances of the story are.”
- “First: remember this isn't a game but a visual novel, so the gameplay is very limited.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The game boasts high replayability, featuring over 15 different endings and multiple story routes centered around the character Lily, making it an engaging choice for players seeking a quick and enjoyable adventure filled with drama and comedy. Users note that the fast-paced nature allows for numerous playthroughs in a short time, enhancing its overall replay value.
- “High replayability due to the 15+ different endings you can achieve, providing an overall very relaxed experience.”
- “I highly recommend this game because of the replayability of the character named Lily; it has many story routes that can be pretty great if you want a fast and easy-to-read adventure, drama, and lots of comedy.”
- “It has extreme replay value, but it plays so quickly that you'll probably replay it ~20 times in like an hour.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Character development in the game is perceived as shallow and unfulfilling, with players noting that the story can be completed quickly, often in around 40 minutes. While the charming artwork and character design are praised, they do not compensate for the lack of depth in the narrative.
- “The charming artwork and adorable character design are sure to put a smile on your face.”
- “I'd say it takes 40 minutes to finish depending on how fast you read, but it has some great character design.”
- “Maybe I just expected too much from the description on the store page and the positive reviews, but you can finish the game in no time at all, and the story and character development are shallow and unfulfilling.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its ability to evoke a wide range of feelings, including sadness, madness, and happiness, making it a deeply engaging experience. Players appreciate its wholesome nature and consider it one of their favorite visual novels for its emotional depth.
- “Wholesome game, one of my favorite visual novels.”
- “Things can get emotional; there's sadness, madness, and happiness waiting for you.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report experiencing numerous glitches in the game, indicating stability issues that may affect overall gameplay.
- “There have been quite a few glitches in this game for me.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I've experienced constant lag and stability issues that ruin the experience.”