Lily's Night Off
- August 19, 2018
- Kyuppin
Get on SteamIn "Lily's Night Off" , players take on the role of the main character, interacting with pop idol sensations Lily, Nym, and Vicky from The Lilypads. With each decision, the story's outcome and characters' personalities can dramatically change, leading players to discover the true ending. This visual novel stands alone, so no prior knowledge of "Lily's Day Off" is required.
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Reviews
- The game features quirky humor and unpredictable plot twists, making it a fun and entertaining experience.
- Improvements in graphics, music, and character animations enhance the overall presentation compared to its predecessor.
- Each choice leads to drastically different endings, providing a unique and engaging gameplay experience with multiple routes to explore.
- The game is quite short, with most playthroughs lasting around 1.5 to 2 hours, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- Some players experienced minor bugs, such as getting stuck on loading screens, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
- While the art is charming, the inconsistency in styles due to multiple artists can be jarring for some players.
- story18 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is highly dynamic, with player choices significantly altering character arcs, plotlines, and outcomes, leading to a multitude of unique endings and unexpected twists. Reviewers appreciate the quick pacing and coherence of the narrative despite its randomness, noting that each decision opens up entirely new story paths, making the experience engaging and entertaining. Overall, the story is celebrated as the standout feature, particularly for its ability to maintain interest through absurd and unpredictable developments.
“As you progress in this game, your actions drastically change characters, storylines, and outcomes.”
“I love how both games have the story change very drastically depending on what choices you make, or when you make those decisions.”
“Even though the story drastically changes as a result of a choice, it still succeeds in being coherent to past choices and dialogue.”
“Every plot tries to outdo the last one and it does just that.”
“Unlike more conventional visual novels, the choices the player makes during play do not necessarily direct the path of the story per se, but rather alter the circumstances of the situations and characters.”
“Being an outlandish comedy game, the direction of the story takes many absurd twists and characters often act in ridiculous and unpredictable ways.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received significant praise for their improvement over the predecessor, featuring higher resolution visuals, gorgeous artwork, and a charming, cutesy aesthetic. Players appreciate the vibrant colors, nice animations, and the variety of art styles used for different endings, although some find the inconsistency between styles a bit jarring. Overall, the visual presentation, complemented by engaging music, enhances the game's lively and enjoyable atmosphere.
“The sequel features nicer, higher resolution visuals, much better artwork, an improved interface - but most importantly, more text and better writing.”
“Not only that, the visual art style is so cute, the hand-drawn illustrations for each ending made by different artists are just beautiful!”
“The game has crafted a very beautiful aesthetic, stylized to look like paper cutouts.”
“As is rather standard for a visual novel, the game utilizes an anime style for most of its graphics, but usually sticks to a more cartoony aesthetic.”
“Even more so, given the new visuals.”
“This changing nature of the game is complemented by ending illustrations, created by a host of artists, each with a distinct art style.”
- humor16 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its quirky, absurd, and unpredictable nature, often leading to hilarious and unexpected outcomes. Players appreciate the cute art style that contrasts with darker themes, enhancing the comedic effect. Overall, the game is recommended for its ability to evoke genuine laughter and entertain with its unique characters and zany situations.
“It is very quirky and humorous, highly recommend!”
“Cute art and characters with lots of zany outcomes, had me laughing the whole time.”
“Absurdity is the name of the game here and most of the humor lies in the very bizarre directions the game takes, none of which one would expect from a famous celebrity that Lily is set up to be.”
- music14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its quality and variety, with many reviewers highlighting the talented composer and catchy soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the inclusion of a music player feature, allowing them to revisit their favorite tracks, and note that the music complements the game's lively and adorable art style, even during darker moments. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant improvement over the original, contributing to the game's unique charm and enjoyment.
“The music is pretty great this time around again, and it was nice to have a music player screen to get a chance to check the songs out again after playing.”
“Even the music is a few steps up from the original game, and the art is as adorable as always.”
“Complemented also by an original music score and an expanded cast of likable characters, it all amps up the cuteness of the original and gives it a unique charm.”
“The soundtrack is very upbeat, using a wide range of sound fonts to go with the melody; there wasn't a track I didn't like, and they all fit well.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a standard multi-route visual novel format, enhanced by user-friendly features such as the ability to revisit end scene CGs from the main menu. Players report enjoying about an hour of gameplay that is both entertaining and humorous, providing a memorable experience.
“About an hour's worth of gameplay, but most games don't get me laughing so hard I literally slap my knee.”
“Gameplay is your standard multi-route visual novel fare, but this time around they added in some nice creature comforts, like end scene CGs that you can revisit from the main menu.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“I found the mechanics to be clunky and unresponsive, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a high level of stability in the game, noting that it runs smoothly without any glitches or issues, indicating a polished experience across various systems.
