Lionessy Story

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Lionessy Story is a single player action game. It was developed by Maltakreuz and was released on June 3, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

In "Lionessy Story," players follow the journey of a lion cub growing up in an African savannah pride, navigating the challenges of the wild after a tragedy disrupts his pampered life. This visual novel features a distinct art style, providing human-like emotions to the characters while avoiding anthropomorphism. It also offers a realistic portrayal of lions' lifestyle, incorporating factual information about these majestic creatures.

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Indie

Play Modes

Single-Player

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39%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

story6 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The artwork is visually appealing, capturing the essence of the characters and their environment.
The game attempts to explore the harsh realities of nature, providing a unique perspective on the life of a lion cub.
Some players found the game unexpectedly charming and engaging despite its flaws.

The story is overly dark and tragic, with a lack of meaningful choices that lead to different outcomes.
The writing is riddled with grammatical errors and poorly constructed dialogue, detracting from the overall experience.
The game feels unfinished and too short, with many players expressing disappointment over its abrupt ending and lack of depth.

story
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The story of "Lionessy" follows a lioness and her three cubs as they navigate a dark and tragic journey after being forced from their home due to violent attacks from other lions. While the narrative aims to depict the harsh realities of life in the savannah, many reviewers criticize it for being poorly written, lacking depth, and feeling disjointed due to the inclusion of unrelated trivia. Overall, the story evokes strong emotions but is often described as dismal and lacking a meaningful resolution, leaving players feeling unsatisfied.
- “Lionessy story is an indie visual story about a lioness and her three cubs living on the pride land, but life in the pride land turns dark as they are forced to flee their home after another lion attacks and kills some of the cubs. The story becomes increasingly dark and sad.”
- “The story follows a lioness and her three cubs as they first join the pride, then are forced to leave as a new challenger takes the lead.”
- “One of the most powerful things a story can do is invoke strong emotions.”
- “The story is dismal.”
- “This story leads you into loving the characters in their antics before doing the equivalent of giving you a puppy just to stomp on it in front of you.”
- “But this story fails because of one simple fact: it is pointless.”
music
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and lacking depth, while others appreciate its ability to create a relaxing atmosphere. However, many criticize the inconsistency in tone, noting that the transitions between serious and lighthearted tracks can be jarring and detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the music is not deemed awful, it fails to leave a lasting impression.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “My favorite was where a killing took place with serious music, only to have the goofiest piece on the soundtrack play before the scene ends.”
- “I think the artwork in this game is fine, but the stock music really detracts from the already boring storytelling.”
- “I wouldn't say the music is awful overall, but there are some tracks I didn't like, and the others were nothing to write home about.”
- “There's happy music, then it becomes intense from a scene that is supposed to be horrifying or depressing, and then bam, back to happy!”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique art style and the lifelike depiction of cats, while others criticize the visuals as subpar and detracting from the overall experience. Additionally, the game's portrayal of graphic violence and gore has sparked discomfort among players, overshadowing the artistic elements for some. Overall, the graphics seem to cater to a specific audience, with opinions varying widely based on personal taste.
- “Game has a very pleasant graphics style, all cats we see in a game - mostly lions - becoming real and alive with their own faces, minds, temperament, and habits.”
- “Waste of time that makes you feel like shit for witnessing brutal and graphic murders of some innocent animals, wtf aint no visual novel, the only interactive choice you can make gets you killed no matter what you choose.”
- “Only presented with some crap visuals and even worse Google Translate dialogue.”
- “I think the artwork in this game is fine, but the stock music really detracts from the already boring storytelling.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while some players appreciate the touching story, others feel that the lackluster stock music undermines the overall impact of the narrative. Additionally, the artwork is considered decent but does not significantly enhance the emotional experience.
- “The story is incredibly touching and resonates deeply with the players.”
- “I was moved to tears by the emotional depth of the characters and their journeys.”
- “The game masterfully weaves an emotional narrative that stays with you long after playing.”
- “I think the artwork in this game is fine, but the stock music really detracts from the already boring storytelling.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of this visual/interactive novel is criticized for being minimal, primarily consisting of clicking through poorly written dialogue, leading to a lack of engaging content. Many users feel that the short playtime of about an hour and a half does not justify the price, raising concerns about the overall quality of the experience.
- “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print. This poses the question, 'How did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
- “$4.99 for an hour and a half of gameplay at max is a pretty shoddy rate.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening it to a frustratingly slow reading experience where players must click to progress through text. While some appreciate the card-collecting element, it seems insufficient to offset the overall monotony of the grinding process.
- “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best... imagine the best novel you ever read, be that Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy or 2001: A Space Odyssey or Twilight (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
- “At least card-grinding enthusiasts can scavenge a whopping six cards from this, and that's all you really need for a game on Steam, right?”
replayability
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The game is criticized for its lack of replayability, with users noting that it feels unfinished and offers minimal choices, resulting in little incentive to play again.
- “Unfortunately, the game is unfinished, with close to zero replayability and limited choices given to you.”
- “There is no replayability here.”
humor
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The humor in the game is largely derived from its frequent grammar and spelling errors, which some players found amusing to the point of laughter, despite being distracting. Overall, the comedic value is a mix of intentional and unintentional humor.
- “I could not stop laughing.”
- “The grammar and spelling are full of errors, which distracts the reader, and at times made me laugh at how atrocious the errors were.”