Living With Sister: Monochrome Fantasy

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"Living With Sister: Monochrome Fantasy" is a narrative-driven game set in a fantasy world, where you play as a young adventurer with dreams of fame. The game revolves around completing odd jobs, forming bonds with friends, and participating in the Tournament of the Eights to become the top guild in the country. Your choices and actions will determine your fate in this monochrome world.

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Play Modes

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

Living With Sister: Monochrome Fantasy screenshot

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,192 reviews

story50 positive mentions

grinding18 negative mentions

The game features a unique monochrome art style that enhances its charm and creativity.
Engaging gameplay with multiple endings and random events that keep each playthrough fresh.
The interactions with the sister character are heartwarming and add depth to the narrative.

The game requires an external patch to access adult content, which can be frustrating for players.
Gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, especially in the later stages.
The resolution and font choices are poor, making the game visually unappealing in full screen.

story
154 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
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The game's story is a blend of fantasy and emotional themes, focusing on the bond between siblings as they navigate challenges while their parents are away. While some players appreciate the engaging and humorous elements, others criticize the linearity and lack of depth, noting that many dialogues offer limited choices, which diminishes player agency. Overall, the narrative is described as both captivating and simplistic, with mixed feelings about its execution and depth.
- “With its captivating story and fantasy themes, it offers fun and memorable moments suitable for players of all ages.”
- “Through immersive storytelling and stunning art, players are taken on a heartfelt journey of shared memories, conflicts, and ultimately, the unbreakable bond between siblings.”
- “The game adeptly combines elements of fantasy RPGs with emotional life simulation, crafting a story that is both engaging and emotionally resonant.”
- “In 95% of the dialog you are prompted, you have only one option to answer so there is little you can do to change the course of the story.”
- “Kinda monotonous and grindy, what little story is there is sweet but it's barely there; got the shadow ending and I really don't feel compelled to get anything else here.”
- “There are entire story arcs missing without the patch - extra options to get experience and level up skills are all simply not in the base game.”
gameplay
128 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
55%
3%
The gameplay is characterized by a rich blend of RPG mechanics and life simulation elements, offering players a variety of activities and interactions, particularly with the sister character. While many find the gameplay loop engaging and addictive, some criticize it for being repetitive and reliant on RNG, with certain mechanics poorly explained. Overall, the game provides a unique experience that combines time management, character development, and narrative depth, though it may require an external patch for full content access.
- “Great gameplay loops.”
- “The gameplay is really good, albeit there's a lot of save scumming and the events are RNG heavy.”
- “The unique combat system and relationship-building mechanics with both guildmates and the sister add layers of depth to the gameplay, encouraging players to immerse themselves in this carefully crafted world.”
- “If you don't get the patch, you will be very confused with the lack of gameplay.”
- “So far the actual gameplay loop is just clicking the same stuff over and over with no meaningful impact or story progression, and I haven't achieved anything.”
- “Finally had something happen in the story and rather than let me live with the alternate path, it was just -bad end- and back to the standard micromanagey gameplay loop.”
graphics
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The game's graphics feature a unique and high-quality hand-drawn monochrome art style that enhances its charm and emotional depth, setting it apart from typical RPGs. While many players appreciate the aesthetic and detail, some have noted issues with resolution and blurriness in full-screen mode. Overall, the visuals are praised for their creativity and effectiveness, despite some technical shortcomings.
- “The monochrome art style adds a unique aesthetic, enhancing the charm and creativity of the game world.”
- “High-quality hand-drawn monochrome art that captures emotional and intimate moments vividly, providing a refreshing take on visual novel aesthetics.”
- “The game's visuals are beautiful, featuring nicely drawn characters and pretty backgrounds, plus making it black and white gives it an original touch.”
- “Graphics are poo.”
- “To solve the issue of game graphics not being full screen and blurry graphics when full screen, you can download this to improve image quality: https://github.”
- “The game's monochrome art style is not just a visual choice but a thematic one, beautifully encapsulating the game's exploration of life's grayscale—between the black and white of routine and dreams.”
emotional
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its emotional depth and heartwarming storytelling, exploring themes of love, support, and the bond between siblings through immersive gameplay and unique monochrome art. While it offers a wholesome experience, some players express discomfort with the necessity of emotional manipulation to progress in the narrative. Overall, it combines engaging gameplay with a touching narrative, making it a memorable experience for those who appreciate emotional storytelling in gaming.
- “Through immersive storytelling and stunning art, players are taken on a heartfelt journey of shared memories, conflicts, and ultimately, the unbreakable bond between siblings.”
- “As the protagonist navigates the ups and downs of daily life with their sister, players are invited to explore themes of love, support, and understanding in a touching and relatable way.”
- “With its engaging narrative and emotional depth, 'Living with Sister' offers a unique and memorable experience that you should try.”
humor
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its lightheartedness and cleverness, featuring funny characters, witty dialogue, and amusing random events that often poke fun at real-world scenarios. Players appreciate the blend of cute aesthetics with mature themes, creating a unique experience that balances escapism with humor. Overall, the game is described as both entertaining and funny, making it a delightful choice for those seeking a whimsical adventure.
- “The game is fun, relaxing to play, and the random events, dialogue, and writings are super funny; you can feel the game making fun of the real world sometimes.”
- “I thought it was going to be the typical simulation game with cute and funny characters, but it turned out to be much more than that.”
- “This game balances a rich narrative of adventure and familial care in a stunning monochrome world, integrating mature themes with sensitivity and a touch of humor for a uniquely engaging experience.”
grinding
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding in the game to be monotonous and at times excessively tedious, particularly as they progress towards the end. While some acknowledge that grinding is a common aspect of RPGs, many express frustration with the repetitive nature of the tasks required to unlock content, especially in relation to story progression and character development. Despite these criticisms, a few players note that the grinding can be manageable and is somewhat alleviated by engaging gameplay elements and rewarding moments once certain milestones are reached.
- “A small piece of advice though, some may come to premature endings because of regrettable decisions made in the heat of the moment or simply not grinding some stats hard enough. I advise keeping a save for every 7 days so that you can undo or grind some things and keep playing, as you may find yourself soft blocked and needing to restart otherwise (not very fun).”
- “Kinda monotonous and grindy; what little story is there is sweet, but it's barely there. I got the shadow ending and I really don't feel compelled to get anything else here.”
- “The grinding is ridiculously annoying.”
- “A small piece of advice though: some may come to premature endings because of regrettable decisions in the heat of the moment or simply not grinding some stats hard enough. I advise keeping a save for every 7 days so that you can undo or grind some things and keep playing, since you will be soft blocked and have to restart otherwise (not very fun).”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
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17%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the engaging battle themes and lighthearted soundtrack that evoke relaxation and enjoyment. However, some players noted a lack of variety in background music and sound effects, as well as the absence of voice acting, which detracted from the overall audio experience. Overall, while the music is a highlight for many, it could benefit from greater diversity and depth.
- “This game's soundtrack is fire 🔥🔥🔥”
- “The music got me chilling and relaxing, to be honest.”
- “Maybe it has to do with the soft music and the monochromatic palette; there is definitely an artistic intention behind it. Playing it makes me feel relaxed after a day of monotonous work.”
- “The sound section is also relegated to the background as it lacks many aspects, such as a variety of background music, different sound effects, and above all voice acting, as none of the girls emits any sound (perhaps resembling what were the Game Boy games).”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Maybe it has to do with the soft music and the monochromatic palette; there is definitely an artistic intention behind it, playing it makes me feel relaxed after a day of monotonous work.”
replayability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The game boasts impressive replayability due to its random events, roguelite elements, and diverse gameplay options, allowing players to explore various paths and playstyles. While many users appreciate the replay value, some express a lack of interest in replaying games in general. Overall, it stands out in the hentai genre for its engaging content and design.
- “It's rare for a hentai game to have such insane replayability, but the random events and the roguelite elements really help keep every playthrough feeling fresh!”
- “Great character designs and art (despite being black and white), the translation seems solid, and the game is designed to be very replayable with lots of options and paths to take.”
- “So much content and highly replayable as you can play with different playstyles.”
- “But I'm not into any kind of replayability.”
- “This game has a lot of replayability methods, I would say, but I'm not interested.”
- “So I would say the replayability is not so bad.”
character development
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features impressive character designs and art, even in black and white, and offers extensive interactivity that significantly influences character development and relationships. Players can expect a rich narrative experience with multiple paths and choices, making it highly replayable and appealing to fans of life simulation and fantasy RPGs. Overall, the character development is complex and engaging, enhancing the storytelling experience.
- “Highly recommended for fans of life simulation and fantasy RPGs, blending detailed monochrome art with engaging storylines and character development.”
- “Players who appreciate complex character development and detailed storytelling will find this game particularly compelling.”
- “Extensive interactivity and choices that affect character development and plot progression.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is significantly compromised without the installation of the uncensored patch from Kagura Games, leading to a buggy and incomplete experience. Users emphasize the necessity of this patch for a smoother gameplay experience.
- “But unless you also download and install the uncensored patch from the Kagura Games website, it's an incomplete and buggy mess.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is consistently described as super peaceful and iconic, creating a serene and memorable experience for players.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly peaceful and iconic.”