LipTrip: My Boss is My Heat Suppressant
- April 14, 2024
- SukeraSomero
- 9h median play time
Get on SteamIn "LipTrip: My Boss is My Heat Suppressant," players navigate a romantic omegaverse narrative between a new recruit named Rino and her alpha boss, Chizu. When Rino goes into an off-cycle heat on her first day, Chizu decides to assist her, leading to intimate moments and the potential beginning of a fated relationship. Explore themes of romance, physical attraction, and workplace dynamics within this unique gender setting.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The art style is stunning, with beautifully drawn characters and backgrounds that enhance the overall experience.
- The chemistry between the main characters is well-developed, making their relationship engaging and enjoyable.
- The exploration of the omegaverse concept in a yuri context is refreshing and adds depth to the story.
- The game is extremely short, with many players feeling it ends abruptly and lacks sufficient story development.
- The pacing is rushed, leading to a lack of character development and unresolved plot points.
- There are issues with the English translation, including typos and awkward phrasing that detract from the overall experience.
- story35 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally viewed as underdeveloped and rushed, with many reviewers noting its linearity and lack of meaningful choices. While the lore surrounding the omegaverse is well-handled, the overall plot feels abrupt and could benefit from deeper character development and a longer runtime. Despite its shortcomings, some players appreciated the writing and character reveals, indicating potential for improvement in future expansions or remakes.
“I especially enjoyed reading the one big romantic scene towards the end of the story, although if you have the adult patch, there probably is way more content.”
“I enjoyed the story a lot, and I hope that there will be more visual novels set in the omegaverse on Steam in the future.”
“Overall world building within the story and the 'rules' of fandom is very believable and relatable when I picture how each type fits into this world.”
“Regarding the gameplay, the story is linear, so no choices are present.”
“It felt rushed, the introduction, their relationship, the development of the story.”
“It seemed like ideas were thrown around and plot points were set up, only to either remain unresolved or fall flat upon execution.”
- music6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, featuring a lovely and varied soundtrack complemented by full Japanese voice acting. Reviewers note that the background music is calming and effectively enhances the mood of various scenes, contributing positively to the overall experience.
“However, there is full Japanese voice acting as well as a varied soundtrack.”
“As for the music, the tracks are lovely to listen to.”
“The soundtrack and background music are so good; it's calming, and the music choices suit the scenes well and boost the mood.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game features a striking art style and impressive character design that distinguishes it from typical schoolgirl-themed visual novels. While the graphics are praised, some users noted that the story felt abrupt and the overall experience was diminished by its short length.
“Great art style, background music, and voice acting - the visuals really enhance the experience.”
“Overall, it's a great yuri visual novel with excellent artwork and character design that stands out from generic schoolgirl-themed titles.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a linear story with no choices, leading to a more straightforward experience. Players expected a longer duration, anticipating around 8-10 hours of gameplay based on the developer's previous visual novels.
“Now that I've gone over the story and gameplay, I'll move onto my thoughts.”
“Regarding the gameplay, the story is linear, so no choices are present.”
“Since this company's other visual novels were pretty long, I was assuming I'd at least get 8-10 hours of gameplay out of it.”
- character development3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the storytelling and character reveals. However, some users express a desire for deeper development, noting that the game's short length limits the exploration of its characters. Overall, it stands out in the yuri visual novel genre due to its artwork and design.
“Really enjoyed the storytelling and the character development, as well as the reveals!”
“Overall, it's a great yuri visual novel with excellent artwork and character design that tries to stand out from generic schoolgirl-themed ones.”
“I'd like more character development.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for more mature and nuanced emotional narratives in the yuri genre, feeling fatigued by the prevalence of innocent and wholesome themes. This indicates a demand for deeper, more relatable emotional experiences that resonate with adult audiences.
“As an adult lesbian, I was genuinely excited when I heard about this visual novel, mainly because the yuri genre tends to be saturated with innocent and wholesome schoolgirl fluff, and honestly, I'm just tired of it.”
