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
- Lily's Night Off is a significant improvement over its predecessor, featuring better graphics, more characters, and a variety of absurd and humorous endings.
- The game is filled with quirky humor and unpredictable plot twists, making it a fun and entertaining experience for players.
- The art style and music are vibrant and engaging, contributing to the overall charm and enjoyment of the visual novel.
- The game is quite short, with most players completing it in under two hours, which may not justify the price for some.
- There are minor bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as issues with advancing text and inconsistent art styles from different artists.
- While the humor is appreciated, some endings can be dark or disturbing, which may not appeal to all players.
- story40 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story in "Lily's Night Off" is highly interactive and dynamic, with players' choices leading to 16 distinct and often absurd narratives that significantly alter character development and outcomes. While some reviews note that the plot can be forgettable, many praise its humor, unique twists, and engaging presentation, making it a standout feature of the game. Overall, the blend of quirky storytelling and character interactions creates an entertaining experience, especially for those who enjoy unconventional visual novels.
“The story and endings are absolutely unhinged in the best possible ways, and there's just so much more character to the protagonist, Lily, and our new additions to the cast, Vicky and Nym.”
“As you progress in this game, your actions drastically change characters, storylines, and outcomes.”
“I think Kyuppin's games are the only visual novels I actually enjoy... both Lily's Day Off and Lily's Night Off have amazing plot twists everywhere, and changing just one answer throws the storyline to a completely different thing, which I find very amusing.”
“This isn’t something you buy for its plot because it barely offers that.”
“Every route has its own little story, and most are forgettable.”
“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.”
- graphics33 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received praise for their vibrant, cutesy art style and improved resolution compared to its predecessor, featuring lively animations and a variety of unique ending illustrations by different artists. While the overall presentation is considered charming and consistent, some players noted that the use of multiple art styles can be jarring. The soundtrack complements the visuals well, enhancing the overall experience with a lively and engaging atmosphere.
“The graphics of the game look amazing and colorful.”
“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!”
“They should’ve just decided to stick to one consistent art style.”
“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.”
“But that's a personal preference of mine; I'm usually not a fan of more than two different art styles used in a visual novel.”
- music33 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its liveliness and ability to enhance the overall experience, with a variety of catchy tracks that fit well with different scenes. Many players appreciate the inclusion of a jukebox feature, allowing them to revisit their favorite songs, and note that the soundtrack significantly improves upon previous installments. Overall, the music is described as a standout element that complements the game's vibrant visuals and engaging story.
“The visuals are bouncy and bright, and the music is lively and matches the moments perfectly.”
“The music is upbeat and addicting to listen to!”
“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.”
“The music and ending paintings aren't that great, but it all still works together as a whole.”
“As for the soundtrack itself…well, they're okay, it's all you need in a visual novel of this length and desired quality… it would be overkill to ask for more, to be honest.”
“Another strange thing happens when you're about to see the seventh ending too: Lily is going to sing a song and suddenly you have to wait around for a bit less than three minutes for her to start singing. It keeps looping the same scene until that. I'm not sure if that was intentional or it's a bug as well.”
- humor23 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its quirky, absurdist style, featuring a mix of funny decisions and unexpectedly dark endings that create a unique contrast. Players appreciate the addition of new characters that enhance the comedic elements, resulting in a variety of hilarious situations and memorable moments. Overall, the game's humor is described as polished, unpredictable, and a key reason for its appeal, making it a standout feature for many players.
“It's so unbelievably well put together, legitimately funny, and polished to a mirror sheen.”
“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.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a classic visual novel with multiple choices and routes, enhanced by features like revisitable end scene CGs. Players appreciate the humor and engaging experience, with one reviewer rating it 8.5/10, noting it as one of the best in the genre despite some minor issues. Overall, the gameplay is well-received for its depth and entertainment value.
“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 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 is like a classic visual novel, but you have many choices to make.”
“About an hour's worth of gameplay, but most games don't get me laughing so hard I literally slap my knee.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of achieving multiple endings to be somewhat tedious, though the inclusion of a fast forward animation provides some relief from the monotony.
“On the downside, trying to get multiple endings in one sitting is somewhat tedious, but the fast forward animation helps relieve it a bit.”
“Getting all endings is a bit tedious.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while the character development is present, there are noticeable inconsistencies in character design that detract from the overall experience. Players feel that these design choices may hinder a deeper connection with the characters throughout the various routes.
“Having finished all the routes, I noticed something 'off', especially with the character design.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
“I expected more growth from the characters, but they remain static throughout the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a high level of stability in the game, noting that there are no significant issues with the user interface or glitches, indicating a polished experience that performs well across various systems.
