LoveKami -Useless Goddess-

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LoveKami -Useless Goddess- is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by MoeNovel and was released on May 29, 2017. It received neutral reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"LoveKami -Useless Goddess-" is a visual novel set in a world where humans and gods coexist. The story follows L☆SEEN!, a goddess who is deemed "useless" and is trying to prove her worth. Along the way, she interacts with various characters and faces challenges that test her abilities and determination. The game features multiple endings based on the player's choices and relationships with the characters.

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Audience ScoreBased on 194 reviews

story58 positive mentions

character development2 negative mentions

The game features charming characters and a lighthearted story, making it an enjoyable experience for fans of romantic visual novels.
The artwork and character designs are well done, with nice animations and full Japanese voice acting that enhances the overall experience.
Despite its simplicity, the game provides good value for its price, especially when on sale, and offers a relaxing escape with its cute romance themes.

The story is quite generic and predictable, with only one meaningful choice that leads to different routes, which can feel limiting for players seeking more engagement.
Many players found the writing inconsistent and irritating, with some dialogue that contradicts itself, detracting from the overall narrative flow.
The game lacks substantial adult content despite being marketed with tags suggesting otherwise, which may disappoint those looking for more explicit material.

story
192 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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66%
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The story of "Lovekami: Useless Goddess" is a lighthearted romance visual novel featuring three distinct routes centered around goddesses trying to navigate human life and relationships, particularly focusing on the character Akane. While the narrative is described as generic and predictable, with minimal player choices, it offers charming characters and enjoyable artwork, making it a pleasant experience for fans of the genre. However, many reviewers noted that the plot lacks depth and resolution, particularly in its character arcs, leading to mixed feelings about its overall engagement and replay value.
- “With its charming characters, lighthearted story, and beautiful artwork, it's a joyful experience from start to finish.”
- “Useless goddess - in my opinion 'useless goddess' had the best story, characters, and was the most interesting to me as well.”
- “It has a heartwarming story with lovable characters.”
- “The plot never really goes anywhere, the conclusions to each story route are incredibly weak, and the initial story thread (convincing a slacker goddess to become a pop idol to make something of herself) never gets resolved in any of the routes - that's right, Akane never becomes a pop idol, even in her own story.”
- “The story is incredibly short compared to the one in the first game and felt quite rushed at parts; my play hours are deceptive because I had to stop playing and walk away from this several times because of how mind-numbingly boring it got.”
- “I've got bored after a while because there are little choices of dialogue to keep you engaged; if I want to read a story I can buy a light novel, but I bought these types of games to be the protagonist and to have input in the story.”
music
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the visual novel is generally described as decent and fitting for the game's atmosphere, though it lacks memorability compared to previous titles in the series. While the soundtrack is relaxing and enjoyable, it features fewer tracks and less vocal content than earlier installments, leading to some disappointment among fans. Overall, the music complements the story well, enhancing the overall experience despite not being particularly standout.
- “The game has beautiful music, art, and a nice story.”
- “I enjoy the story of this visual novel greatly, and the graphics and music are well done and lend themselves greatly to this visual novel.”
- “The soundtrack is pretty upbeat and enjoyable to listen to.”
- “Music is decent though not particularly memorable, and fits the over-the-top atmosphere yet generic nature of the story.”
- “There are only 10 (compared to 32) music tracks, and those also don't reach the quality level of 'Divinity Stage'.”
- “The soundtrack DLC for this visual novel has 1 soundtrack with vocals and 9 soundtracks, which might reduce the appeal of the DLC and visual novel as it has considerably fewer songs with vocals compared to its earlier title 'Lovekami - Divinity Stage'.”
graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this visual novel are consistently praised for their high quality, charming art style, and beautiful character designs, contributing to an enjoyable experience. While the visuals are complemented by top-notch voice acting and a relaxing soundtrack, some reviews note minor inconsistencies, such as empty backgrounds in crowded scenes. Overall, the artwork and animations meet the expectations set by previous titles from the developer, making it a visually appealing choice for fans of the genre.
- “With its charming characters, lighthearted story, and beautiful artwork, it's a joyful experience from start to finish.”
- “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!”
- “Lovekami: Useless Goddess has the great artwork, CG scenes, and animation that we have come to expect from moenovel, and the soundtrack and voice work is top-notch as always.”
- “The graphics are all high quality but PG-13 is as racy as they get.”
- “Next, the art style is very 'charming' *wink wink nudge nudge*.”
- “Frankly, some of the most titillating parts of the game aren't the visuals, but the descriptive text (and some of the accompanying voice lines).”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in *Lovekami -useless goddess-* is characterized by light-hearted and heartwarming interactions, particularly with the charming goddess protagonist, which create a delightful atmosphere. While some players felt it didn't reach the comedic heights of other titles, the game still offers a good sense of humor, cute romance, and funny moments throughout its simple storyline. Overall, it blends comedy with elements of fanservice, making it an enjoyable romantic comedy experience.
- “The interactions with the lovable goddess protagonist are filled with humor and heart, creating a delightful atmosphere.”
- “Lovekami is a funny visual novel with a simple storyline and cute romance.”
- “[i]lovekami -useless goddess-[/i] is a cute, funny, and heartwarming romantic comedy presented as a fairy tale that includes fanservice set in modern Japanese times.”
emotional
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the visual novels reviewed varies significantly, with "lovekami - useless goddess -" being highlighted for its heartwarming and touching story, featuring lovable characters and a blend of humor and romance. In contrast, titles like "divinity stage" and "harem" are criticized for their lackluster narratives and excessive ecchi elements, failing to evoke the same emotional engagement. Overall, "useless goddess" stands out as a recommended choice for those seeking a more meaningful emotional experience.
- “A really good visual novel with a heart-touching story.”
- “It has a heartwarming story with lovable characters.”
- “[spoiler] You learn that actually her blackouts (caused by her emotional instability) may actually have been holding off a worse blackout.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a blend of decent but unremarkable music that complements its over-the-top yet generic story. However, the interactions with the charming goddess protagonist infuse the experience with humor and warmth, contributing to a delightful overall ambiance.
- “The interactions with the lovable goddess protagonist are filled with humor and heart, creating a delightful atmosphere.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally enjoyable, though some players find it short, with an average completion time of around 9 hours. Despite its brevity, many feel that the experience is rewarding and engaging.
- “Overall, it seems short since my whole gameplay took me 9 hours, but it was worth reading all of it.”
- “Nice gameplay”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game has been criticized for being poorly executed, leading to a lackluster ending that fails to satisfy players. While the character designs are noted as unique, they do not compensate for the shortcomings in character growth and narrative depth.
- “The ending feels lackluster and the character development is just horribly executed.”

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LoveKami -Useless Goddess- is a casual simulation game.

LoveKami -Useless Goddess- is available on Nintendo Switch, PC and Windows.

LoveKami -Useless Goddess- was released on May 29, 2017.

LoveKami -Useless Goddess- was developed by MoeNovel.

LoveKami -Useless Goddess- has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its character development.

LoveKami -Useless Goddess- is a single player game.

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