LoveKami -Useless Goddess-
- May 29, 2017
- MoeNovel
Get on Steam"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.
Nintendo Switch
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Reviews
- The game features charming characters and beautiful artwork, making it visually appealing.
- It offers a lighthearted and cute romance story with three different routes for the heroines.
- The voice acting is of good quality, and the game provides decent value for its price, especially when on sale.
- The writing can be inconsistent and irritating, with some plot points feeling contradictory.
- The game has very limited player choice, with only one decision that determines which character's route to follow.
- The story is considered generic and predictable, lacking depth and engagement compared to other visual novels.
- story96 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story of "Lovekami: Useless Goddess" is a lighthearted romance visual novel featuring three distinct routes centered around goddesses integrating into human society, with a focus on character development and charm. While the narrative is generally considered generic and predictable, it offers a more engaging experience than its predecessors, with some players appreciating the cute interactions and art style. However, many reviews note the limited player agency and simplistic plot structure, leading to mixed feelings about its overall depth and replay value.
“With its charming characters, lighthearted story, and beautiful artwork, it's a joyful experience from start to finish.”
“The story is lighthearted, as you work through any of the three available routes.”
“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.”
“It's hard to say this without sounding like the kind of mouth-breathing neckbeard who humps his anime love pillow every night, but the story genuinely suffers badly from not being a h-game.”
“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.”
- music23 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as fitting the game's atmosphere and enhancing the overall experience, though it lacks memorability and variety compared to previous titles in the series. While the soundtrack is relaxing and enjoyable, some players noted a preference for the more robust vocal tracks found in earlier games, leading to a perception of reduced appeal in this installment. Overall, the music complements the visual novel's themes but does not stand out as a highlight.
“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.”
“Along with something I hadn't noticed until I had finished one of the routes, just how good the music fits with the scenarios. Although they weren't something you would boast about, it was quite relaxing and set the mood just right.”
“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'.”
- graphics19 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
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. The visuals, complemented by top-notch voice acting and a relaxing soundtrack, enhance the overall appeal, although some scenes may lack detail in the background. Overall, the artwork and animations meet the expectations set by previous titles in the genre, making it a visually engaging choice for fans.
“With its charming characters, lighthearted story, and beautiful artwork, it's a joyful experience from start to finish.”
“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 character sprites and artwork are very well done.”
“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).”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Lovekami - Useless Goddess -" is characterized by light-hearted and heartwarming interactions, particularly with the charming goddess protagonist. While some players found it less funny compared to other titles, the game still delivers a mix of cute romance and comedic moments, making it an enjoyable experience overall. The blend of humor, beautiful artwork, and engaging character dynamics contributes to its appeal as a romantic comedy.
“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 Japan.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the reviewed visual novels varies significantly, with "Useless Goddess" standing out for its heartwarming and touching narrative, featuring lovable characters and a blend of humor and romance. In contrast, titles like "Divinity Stage" and "Harem" are criticized for their lackluster stories and excessive ecchi elements, which detract from emotional engagement. Overall, "Useless Goddess" is highly recommended for its emotional depth and charm.
“A really good visual novel with a heart-touching story.”
“It has a heartwarming story with lovable characters.”
“[i]Lovekami - Useless Goddess -[/i] is a cute, funny, and heartwarming romantic comedy presented as a fairy tale that includes fanservice, set in modern Japan.”
“The story in 'Divinity Stage' is quite boring, and the 'harem' aspect feels overly ecchi and excessive for my taste. I found 'Useless Goddess' to be much more enjoyable, so I would recommend that one instead.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a blend of decent but unremarkable music that complements the over-the-top yet generic story, while the interactions with the charming goddess protagonist infuse the experience with humor and warmth, resulting in a delightful ambiance.
“The interactions with the lovable goddess protagonist are filled with humor and heart, creating a delightful atmosphere.”
“Music is decent though not particularly memorable, and fits the over-the-top atmosphere yet generic nature of the story.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, though some players find it relatively 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 entire gameplay took me 9 hours, but it was worth experiencing every moment.”
“The gameplay is enjoyable and engaging.”
“The mechanics are smooth and intuitive, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
“Overall, it seems short since my entire gameplay took me 9 hours, but it was worth reading all of it.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted the gameplay experience, leading to frustration.”
- character development2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is criticized for being poorly executed, leading to a lackluster ending, despite the uniqueness of the character designs.
“The character designs are unique, though Maika does resemble Sara from Divinity: Original Sin a bit, but that might just be me.”
“The depth of character development in this game is truly impressive, allowing players to form meaningful connections with each character.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel personal and impactful.”
“The ending feels lackluster and the character development is just horribly executed.”
“Not to mention the character designs are unique, though Maika does resemble Sara from Divinity Stage a bit, but that might just be me.”
