Lirica

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Lirica is a single player action adventure game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Opera Haus and was released on October 20, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The world of Opera is fading away! To bring the spirit of music back to life and help restore Lirica to its former glory, join Renatta and new musical friends as they explore the world, solve music puzzles, and restore life to Lirica.

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73%Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Cute and atmospheric game with beautiful graphics and relaxing music.
Simple puzzles and a unique concept that can be enjoyable for kids and casual players.
Free to play, making it accessible for anyone looking for a light-hearted experience.

Gameplay can be repetitive and lacks depth, with janky jumping mechanics and bugs that hinder progress.
The tutorial and puzzles can be confusing, leading to frustration for players trying to understand the mechanics.
The game is very short, potentially leaving players wanting more content.

music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as beautiful and relaxing, enhancing the overall experience with its sweet and delicate tones. While it presents a challenge in gameplay, particularly in finding melodies, the combination of soothing music and charming visuals creates an enjoyable atmosphere for players who appreciate music-themed games.
- “The music throughout is super relaxing and fits the tone as well.”
- “If you like relaxing music, small puzzles, weird creatures, and exploring, well look no further.”
- “+ relaxing (the music and graphics are sweet and delicate)”
- “A game about music that doesn't let you play freely.”
- “A game about finding a melody is quite the challenge of design, which is why most music games like Rock Band just have you sight-read it instead.”
- “Lirica is a 3D platformer musical - um... I'll just stop there.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for being repetitive and lacking depth, primarily revolving around a single mechanic of scaling objects. Additionally, the jumping mechanics are deemed poorly executed, leading to frustration and comparisons to inferior platforming games. Despite these issues, some players appreciate the underlying concept.
- “Shitty collectathon with no real gameplay.”
- “Only one mechanic.”
- “The gameplay mostly consists of shrinking or growing objects using the same scale, so it can get quite repetitive very fast, but I really enjoy the concept.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally perceived as generic and bland, with some players experiencing significant bugs that hinder gameplay, particularly during tutorial sections. Despite these issues, the game is still recommended for younger audiences, such as toddlers.
- “The story is generic and bland.”
- “I cannot tell if my color blindness is too severe or the game is just this slow and buggy, but the first tutorial section with the flute is broken as hell: it takes forever to play some basic notes and the story is mediocre.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their nice, sweet, and delicate aesthetic, evoking a nostalgic feel reminiscent of games like Minnie’s Melodyland and Toontown. Additionally, the visuals contribute to a relaxing atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The aesthetic and controls also reminded me a lot of Minnie's Melodyland and Toontown.”
- “The music and graphics are sweet and delicate, creating a relaxing atmosphere.”
- “Nice graphics.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has received significant criticism for its stability, with multiple users reporting severe bugs and freezing issues, particularly during the tutorial section. Many players have expressed frustration over being unable to progress due to these technical problems, indicating a lack of polish and reliability.
- “I cannot tell if my color blindness is too severe or the game is just this slow and buggy, but the first tutorial section with the flute is broken as hell: it takes forever to play some basic notes and the story is mediocre.”
- “I can't get past the tutorial/intro after 20 minutes of trying repeatedly because the game freezes in the middle of the town explanation.”
- “And the other reviews also complain of it being buggy and broken.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is described as peaceful and charming, making it an enjoyable experience for players of all ages, particularly appealing to children.
- “The game creates a peaceful and atmospheric experience.”
- “This was a really cute and atmospheric game for kids of all ages.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the potential for humor in the game, envisioning a whimsical experience where mechanics, like playing the flute, could lead to comical and expressive moments, such as soaring through the air in a carefree manner.
- “I can see a game like this being really expressive and funny (in a good way) if each note carried a gust of wind that had me soaring and rag-dolling through the air like a goat without a care.”