Lionessy Story

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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.

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

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

44%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game provided a moment of joy and hope for some players during difficult times.
The concept of exploring the life of a lion cub is interesting and could resonate with players.
The art and music were noted as decent, adding some value to the overall experience.

The game is criticized for being more of an e-book with poorly written dialogue rather than a true game.
It is excessively short, with many players finishing it in under an hour, leading to a feeling of a rushed story.
The narrative is overwhelmingly tragic and lacks meaningful choices, leaving players feeling disappointed and unsatisfied.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
65%
18%
The story of "Lionessy" is criticized for being poorly developed and feeling rushed, with many reviewers expressing disappointment over its lack of depth and meaningful choices. While it attempts to convey a tragic narrative about a young lion cub's harsh life, the execution leaves players feeling betrayed and unsatisfied, as the plot ultimately leads to a predictable and bleak conclusion. Overall, the game is seen as a missed opportunity to create a compelling story, instead resembling a half-finished project that fails to engage its audience.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Boy, it sucked so much joy out of sticking through all those events hoping once the clouds part I'll get to a well-developed story of this lone lion cub living through a tough, dangerous life in this harsh setting to grow into a strong character with the will to live even though he made it through that hell on earth with so much heartbreak, even if he lost everything.”
- “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.”
- “Lionessy story is not a game, it's an e-book that's been dumped on Steam masquerading as a game.”
- “Boy, it sucked so much joy out of sticking through all those events hoping once the clouds part I'll get to a well-developed story of this lone lion cub living through a tough, dangerous life in this harsh setting to grow into a strong character with the will to live, even though he made it through that hell on earth with so much heartbreak. The developer just didn't want to bother to keep going to make an entire game and not an hour and a half of a demo you pay for.”
- “Regardless of what you pick, the story ends in the exact same way, but with slightly different dialogue.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is described as relaxing and enjoyable, providing a soothing experience for players. While some may criticize it, the overall sentiment suggests that it complements the game's atmosphere effectively.
- “The art and the music weren't as bad as those gamers on YouTube want you to believe.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay of this visual/interactive novel is criticized for being minimal, primarily consisting of clicking through poorly written dialogue that detracts from the overall experience, raising concerns about its quality and suitability for publication.
- “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?'”
- “The gameplay is incredibly repetitive and lacks any real challenge, making it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- “I found the mechanics to be clunky and unresponsive, which severely detracted from my overall enjoyment of the game.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics have been criticized for being subpar, with users noting poor visual quality and awkward dialogue that appears to be poorly translated.
- “The visuals are subpar, and the dialogue feels like it was translated poorly using Google Translate.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack any real detail or polish.”
- “The art style is inconsistent, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a click to advance, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative.
- “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best. Imagine the best novel you ever read, whether it's 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', '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.”
- “Grinding in this game feels like an endless chore. The repetitive tasks drain the enjoyment out of what could have been a great experience.”
- “The grind is so excessive that it overshadows the story and character development, making it feel more like a job than a game.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is derived from its numerous grammar and spelling errors, which can be distracting but also elicit laughter due to their absurdity.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely delightful, with clever puns and witty dialogue that kept me chuckling throughout my playthrough.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the absurd situations and quirky characters; the humor really adds a unique charm to the game.”
- “The comedic timing is spot on, and the playful banter between characters made every interaction enjoyable and entertaining.”