Lonely Yuri
- March 6, 2018
- Night-time Sheep
"Lonely Yuri" is a visual novel game where players follow the story of Yuri, a young woman who lives alone in a small town. The game explores themes of loneliness, self-discovery, and the importance of human connection. Players will make choices that affect Yuri's relationships and the outcome of her story. However, I could not find detailed information or reviews about this specific game, so the player experience and quality may vary.
Reviews
- The game features cute visuals and a sweet, wholesome story that appeals to fans of yuri romance.
- The character development, while brief, is engaging and provides a touching narrative about loneliness and love.
- The game is a light, enjoyable read that can be completed in a short time, making it accessible for those looking for a quick experience.
- The story is very short and feels rushed, lacking depth in character backgrounds and relationship development.
- The English translation is poor, making it difficult to fully understand the characters' thoughts and emotions.
- Some scenes may come off as uncomfortable or problematic, particularly regarding consent, which could detract from the overall experience.
- story32 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as cute and touching, focusing on the relationship between two schoolgirls in a modern Japanese setting, but it suffers from rushed pacing and a lack of character development. While some players appreciated the sweet themes and found the ending satisfying, many expressed disappointment with the abrupt conclusion and the overall brevity of the narrative. The translation issues and superficial writing detracted from the experience for some, leaving a mixed impression of the story's depth and execution.
“It had a bit of a roller coaster, but the outcome really was a great wrap up to the story.”
“In the end, it's quite a lovely and well-written doujin with a satisfying payoff to its story.”
“But I think what's important here is the profound story of two people that it manages to tell in an unusual way in such a short time.”
“The story progression in this game is far too short, never developing any meaningful relationship between Fusa and Seri properly.”
“Most of the other scenes later on write about Fusa spending her time with Seri, and by the time Fusa is ready to move forward with her new relationship with Seri, the story is over, all in about an hour.”
“As predicted: the story is uninspiring; the ending is fairy tale-like; and the graphics are totally underwhelming.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as subtle and fitting, enhancing the romantic themes of the story, though some players find it repetitive and suggest turning it off for other background music. While the soundtrack is pleasant and relaxing, it may become stale due to its limited variety. Overall, it complements the game's atmosphere but lacks diversity.
“The soundtrack is subtle, but fitting.”
“The game also has pleasant background music to match the sweet romance themes throughout the story.”
“It's a yuri visual novel with nice, subdued art and awesome, relaxing music.”
“The soundtrack consists of one or two tracks looping in the background.”
“The music gets a bit stale, but I love the story.”
“Art and music were okay.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as a mixed bag, with some users appreciating the cute character designs and attractive artwork depicting the yuri relationship, while others find the overall art style underwhelming. Despite the appealing visuals of the main characters, the lack of additional features like achievements diminishes the game's overall appeal. Overall, the graphics serve as a highlight but do not elevate the experience significantly due to the uninspiring story and disappointing ending.
“As the title suggests, this visual novel explores the yuri relationship between two schoolgirls, and has a number of beautiful and attractive artworks featuring Fusa and Seri in each other's arms that serve as the main highlight of this visual novel.”
“[i]Lonely Yuri[/i] is nevertheless a sweet romantic comedy with lovely yuri themes and artwork.”
“This game has pretty cute visuals and a neat story.”
“The art style is not that great, but at least the characters themselves look nice.”
“Furthermore, this game doesn't have Steam achievements or trading cards to highlight the artwork, which is the main feature of this game, further reducing its appeal and preventing me from recommending it for purchase.”
“As predicted: the story is uninspiring; the ending is fairy tale-like; and the graphics are totally underwhelming.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is a short visual novel that delivers a sweet and wholesome experience, featuring smart and touching dialogue. While brief, it offers a heartfelt story that prioritizes emotional depth over sensationalism, making it a genuinely touching read.
“A short and fairly simple visual novel, but still very sweet and wholesome.”
“Some lines were super smart and touching.”
“Short read but a very touching story.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as highly immersive and intimate, creating a cuddly and cozy environment that enhances the yuri narrative. Reviewers appreciate the emotional depth and warmth of the kinetic novel, contributing to its overall charm.
“Highly atmospheric and very cuddly yuri story.”
“Lonely Yuri is a very cuddly, intimate, and atmospheric kinetic novel about... yuri.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is generally well-received, with players finding the main characters engaging and noting that their growth throughout the story is effectively portrayed.
“The main characters are interesting, and there is some impressive character development throughout the game.”
“The character arcs are well-crafted, allowing players to witness significant growth and transformation.”
“I love how the game explores the backstories of each character, making their development feel authentic and engaging.”