Lovekami: Healing Harem

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In "Lovekami: Healing Harem," players step into the role of Akira, who helps Tatarigami, or Goddesses who spread misfortune, find solutions to their problems in a community deep within the mountains. This visual novel is the third installment in the LoveKami series and offers unique stories about love and life with Goddesses, set six years after they descended to Earth. The game offers a different perspective from the previous two chapters, introducing players to a unique setting and a fresh take on the LoveKami universe.

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

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

story6 positive mentions

character development3 negative mentions

The artwork and character designs are beautifully drawn, with expressive animations and a variety of CGs, including chibi styles.
The voice acting is of high quality, enhancing the overall experience of the visual novel.
The game provides a light-hearted and entertaining story, appealing to fans of the genre, especially those who enjoy fan service.

The story is mostly linear with only one choice that determines the route, leading to a lack of replayability and depth in character development.
Technical issues such as low-quality sprites, FPS drops, and reused music from previous titles detract from the overall experience.
Many players found the characters to be annoying or uninteresting, particularly the protagonist's interactions with them, which made the narrative less engaging.

story
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Lovekami - Healing Harem" is generally perceived as a simplistic and predictable harem narrative featuring goddesses of misfortune, with a linear plot and minimal impactful choices. While some players appreciate the aesthetic artwork and music, many find the character development shallow and the overall experience lacking depth, making it more appealing to those seeking fan service rather than a compelling storyline. The game is noted for its short playtime and resemblance to previous titles in the series, leaving some players wishing for more engaging content and choices.
- “Lovekami - Healing Harem is a very good visual novel game with a beautiful story.”
- “The story is about three goddesses with problems: the noble shrine goddess Kaede, a reformed tatarigami (who has destructive powers), Shion, a young and modern goddess of misfortune (who herself has quite some luck in day trading stocks), and the tatarigami Yukari, who first appears at the shrine right at the beginning of the game and has strong yandere tendencies.”
- “Overall, the story is very similar to Useless Goddess, where the protagonist tries to help the goddesses to overcome their problems.”
- “The story I found rather boring and hard to relate to.”
- “The story is bad and only one of the characters is good (Shion), the rest are annoying.”
- “While the story didn't go anywhere for more of it, the art and character designs were nice to look at.”
music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as decent and fitting the overall atmosphere, though it lacks memorability and originality, with many tracks being reused from previous titles. While some players appreciate the chill and relaxing soundtrack, others find it disappointing due to the repetitive nature of the songs. The opening theme and certain tracks are highlighted positively, but there is a desire for a more diverse and unique soundtrack in future releases.
- “The graphics are nice and the soundtrack is chill and relaxing... I don't usually play this kind of game, but the moenovel games are really great!”
- “The art is quite aesthetic and the music suits the story well too.”
- “The visual novel also has a great opening movie and theme song to match the comedic and upbeat themes in the visual novel.”
- “Music is decent though not particularly memorable, and fits the over-the-top atmosphere yet generic nature of the story.”
- “Her yandere character was seriously annoying and it was the first time I had to turn off the music since her voice alone was getting on my nerves.”
- “But overall, it was disappointing to hear the same OST once again.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are praised for their aesthetic quality and attractive artwork, particularly appealing to fans of visual novels and ecchi content. The visuals are complemented by a relaxing soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience, while the animated sprites and character designs maintain consistency with previous titles in the series. Overall, the artwork is considered a strong point, though it primarily features ecchi scenes without being overly graphic.
- “The graphics are nice and the soundtrack is chill and relaxing... I don't usually play this kind of game, but the moenovel games are really great!”
- “The art is quite aesthetic and the music suits the story well too.”
- “A simple straightforward visual novel that has a well-planned story arc, good artwork, and music.”
- “Those that want a fan service story with artwork and a plot to match, and do not care much about story development, will be interested.”
- “The art is quite aesthetic, and the music suits the story well too.”
- “There are some sexy CGs, but nothing graphic.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as a mix of cute and light-hearted moments, with chibi-style banter providing some comedic relief. While the story is considered over the top and predictable, it still manages to incorporate humor effectively, particularly in its romantic comedy elements and character interactions. Overall, it offers a blend of fanservice and charm, appealing to those looking for a whimsical experience.
- “It's pretty similar to the other Lovekai games, but this one, like 'Useless Goddess', seems more focused on creating tension between the characters and adds some humor.”
- “The chibi style banter scenes provided some nice humor.”
- “It is a cute, funny, and heartwarming fairytale romantic comedy set in a modern Japanese setting.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development received mixed feedback, with some users feeling that the story lacked depth and direction, which hindered their engagement with the characters. However, the character designs were generally praised for their aesthetic appeal.
- “The story didn't hold my interest, and the character design felt inconsistent.”
- “The characters lacked depth and their development felt rushed.”
- “I found the character arcs predictable and uninspired.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere is characterized by a fitting but unremarkable musical score that complements the exaggerated tone of the game, though it ultimately feels generic and lacks memorability.
- “The music is decent, fitting the over-the-top atmosphere of the game, even if it isn't particularly memorable.”
- “The atmosphere is immersive, drawing you into the world with its rich details and engaging sound design.”
- “Every element contributes to a captivating atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers feel that the game's replayability is limited due to a lack of meaningful choices that affect the story and its outcomes, leaving players wanting more options to enhance their experience.
- “All in all, it was a good read, but like the previous two in the series, it left me wishing there were more choices to make to impact the story and its outcome, which would have made it much more replayable.”
- “All in all, it was a good read, but like the previous two in the series, it left me wishing there were more choices to make to impact the story and its outcome, which would have made it way more replayable.”
- “The game was enjoyable, but once I finished it, I felt no urge to play through it again. The lack of meaningful choices really hurt its replayability.”
- “While the story was engaging, the linear gameplay and predictable outcomes made it hard to justify a second playthrough.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is characterized as a cute and funny fairytale romantic comedy that evokes heartwarming emotions, set against a modern Japanese backdrop, while incorporating elements of fanservice.
- “It is a cute, funny, and heartwarming fairytale romantic comedy set in a modern Japanese setting.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the game's optimization suffers from significant performance issues related to its engine and resource management, leading to a subpar experience for players.
- “This may be due to a major performance problem in the game's engine and its resource management.”