Lily's Handmaid

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Lily's Handmaid is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Arcus Plume and was released on April 24, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Sometimes turning down a job offer may cost you your soul. Sarah, for one, is keen on keeping her soul to herself, so she promptly accepts lady Melissa Duskheart's proposition to become a handmaid for Melissa's daughter, Lily. Though she had no prior experience of being a domestic servant, Sarah finds herself quite comfortable in her new workplace. The noble ladies and their maidservants are an a…

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

story5 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features strong worldbuilding and a well-developed female-only setting, enhancing the overall experience.
Character relationships are portrayed effectively, with a focus on emotional connections and development between the protagonist and other characters.
The visual style and graphics are appealing, with a unique anime-inspired aesthetic that many players find attractive.

The game lacks explicit sexual content, with most intimate scenes being limited to kissing and no visible genitalia, which may disappoint some players.
The story is criticized for being predictable and linear, with many events feeling uninteresting and lacking depth.
There are issues with audio, including minimal sound effects and a soundtrack that doesn't always match the mood, detracting from the immersive experience.

story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
78%
8%
The story is characterized by multiple perspectives and a strong narrative that engages players, particularly through its well-developed worldbuilding and character relationships. While some reviewers noted the linearity and predictability of the plot, others appreciated the heartfelt yuri themes and the integration of magical elements. Overall, it is recommended for fans of yuri stories, though some felt it could benefit from more interactive choices and mini-games.
- “Many different points of view and a really good story.”
- “Heartwarming yuri story spiced up with magic, natural mild domination, beautiful graphics, and lovable characters.”
- “I especially appreciated the world building and lore, and how the story had a bridge to the earlier work 'Twin Blue Moons', while still being a standalone experience within the same general universe.”
- “The whole story revolves around this and slowly takes you to the predictable end.”
- “The story is extremely linear.”
- “The ethics are problematic at best and don't necessarily get better after the story tries to sanitize them.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
39%
23%
The graphics in the visual novel are praised for their neat design and remarkable 3D elements, contributing to a fantastical world that enhances the heartwarming yuri story. While opinions on the art style vary, many appreciate the beautiful visuals and the attention to detail in character design, despite some disappointment over the lack of certain illustrated scenes. Overall, the game features solid graphics that complement its romantic and magical themes.
- “Visual novel with fantastical worldbuilding, neat graphics & visual design and a lot of kisses between cute girls.”
- “Not only that, but the developer used quite remarkable 3D graphics.”
- “Heartwarming yuri story spiced up with magic, natural mild domination, beautiful graphics, and lovable characters.”
- “I'm not a fan of the art style.”
- “I loved the art style, and I was saddened by the lack of CGs, especially of the sexual kind.”
- “Conclusion: Lily's Handmaid is a short-length visual novel with romance/fantasy elements featuring a yuri-themed plot with uncensored artwork, multiple endings.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The music in the game is present but often feels overwhelming or mismatched with the intended mood, leading some players to prefer their own background music. While there are several tracks available, many users find them lacking in emotional impact and not compelling enough to listen to outside of the game. Overall, the soundtrack is considered decent but not particularly memorable.
- “The soundtrack was good.”
- “Music is a small positive trait with a minor influence.”
- “The music is there, but it felt overwhelming or distinct from the mood the writers wanted to create, so I played my own piano music in the background.”
- “The game can rejoice you with several tracks, still for my ears the music isn't impressive, emotional, or powerful enough to listen to it outside of the novel. Maybe I am expecting too much... it is open-source, but finding good compositions in the ton-load of crap is a tough task too.”
- “Soundtrack was there, I suppose?”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is described as a blend of wholesome and sensual elements, featuring a heartwarming yuri story enriched with magic and charming characters. While some users appreciate the sweet themes and beautiful graphics, there are mixed feelings about the music, which is seen as lacking in emotional impact outside the context of the game.
- “Both sensual and heartwarming!”
- “Heartwarming yuri story spiced up with magic, natural mild domination, beautiful graphics and lovable characters.”
- “I find some of the story points and themes to be very sweet and heartwarming.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is characterized by a significant number of hours of playtime and features multiple choices and endings, enhancing replayability and player engagement.
- “Gameplay: a game with multiple choices and endings.”
- “Hours of gameplay.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a cute story and several amusing moments, particularly highlighted by the antics of the mischievous twins, which adds a lighthearted charm to the overall experience.
- “Cute story with some funny moments.”
- “The twins are very funny and mischievous.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game is reported to be solid, with users experiencing no performance issues.
- “Performance: no problems so far.”