Lovingly Evil
- August 19, 2020
- Lizard Hazard Games
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Lovingly Evil" is a simulation game where you play as an evil villain, building your lair, and commanding minions to carry out your nefarious plans. Make morally ambiguous choices, and interact with a variety of quirky characters while avoiding heroes and do-gooders trying to stop you. Your success depends on your strategic decisions and the growth of your evil empire.
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Reviews
- Lovingly Evil brings a unique and humorous twist to the dating sim genre, featuring vibrant art and engaging characters.
- The game offers a variety of fun mini-games and character customization options, enhancing the overall experience.
- It includes great representation with diverse characters and witty dialogues, making it a charming and lighthearted game.
- The game is quite short, with some players feeling it lacks depth in storytelling and character development.
- Certain mini-games, particularly the grilling one, are seen as tedious and frustrating, detracting from the enjoyment.
- Some players found the political undertones and repetitive dialogue to be off-putting, feeling it detracted from the overall fun.
- story58 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, featuring vibrant art and humorous villains that many players find engaging, while others criticize it for being bland and lacking depth. Although each character has a unique backstory, the overall narrative feels predictable and underdeveloped, with minimal impact from player choices. Despite these shortcomings, the lighthearted tone and fun mini-games provide an enjoyable experience for those who appreciate a more casual storytelling approach.
“The villains are hilarious, the art is vibrant, and the storyline is both funny and engaging.”
“Very fun storylines, great queer representation (ace and demi characters in the mix!), and the mini games for each route are unique and fun.”
“The story is interesting and the artwork is beautiful.”
“I really tried to get into the story, but it just feels so bland.”
“I get everyone is supposed to be evil, but the story is written in such an intolerable way it's like everyone has the same personality.”
“There is no overarching story, no end-goal nor anything to be excited about… other than Satan’s apronless torso.”
- humor34 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its wit and charm, featuring hilarious villains, funny dialogue options, and engaging storylines that keep players entertained. Many reviewers highlight the vibrant art and unique characters, noting that the lighthearted and simple humor adds to the overall enjoyment of the visual novel/dating sim experience. While some players found certain mini-games less appealing, the overall consensus is that the humor is a standout aspect that enhances replayability and fun.
“The villains are hilarious, the art is vibrant, and the storyline is both funny and engaging.”
“A really lovely, heartwarming, and downright funny visual novel which anyone who's attended a B2B conference or wanted to smooch Satan can enjoy.”
“Just finished my first run of this game without realizing there's no gallery and I did not screengrab the lovely ending photo I received... however, I really think the pacing of this game is fairly well done, the humor is very balanced and I love the replayability of it all with the various conversation topics, going to panels, etc. If you're into villains and visual novels, I'd definitely say give this a go!”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring enjoyable mechanics and a cute aesthetic, though some players find the time-management aspect stressful and certain mini-games overly challenging. Overall, it offers a quick and engaging experience without requiring extensive time commitment for each route.
“I really recommend this game for amazing art, fully fleshed out story, and cute gameplay mechanics!”
“Mechanics are great though.”
“- Quick gameplay, you don't have to devote a ton of time to each route.”
“The whole time-management mechanic was rather stressful and one of the mini-games got needlessly hard.”
“5) actual gameplay - it's ok.”
“- quick gameplay, you don't have to devote a ton of time to each route.”
- music12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy soundtrack and beautiful composition, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users noted that the music can become repetitive over time, suggesting a desire for a more varied score or the option to listen to alternative audio. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, particularly the title screen theme.
“The art and music are gorgeous; the characters all have personality, and the premise is really fun.”
“The music is killer, especially the title screen.”
“I would love to have the soundtrack!”
“The only thing I would have to say negatively is that the music is a bit repetitive, but you can always mute it and listen to something else!”
“The only complaint (suggestion?) is that I would love to have the soundtrack!”
“The music is killer; especially the title screen.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its interesting characters, multiple endings for some, and a variety of conversation topics and events. Players can expect dozens of hours of gameplay by exploring different choices, although some reviewers noted that having multiple endings for all love interests would enhance this aspect further. Overall, the engaging narrative and humor contribute to a compelling reason to replay the game.
“The characters are interesting and fun to interact with and 'get to know,' and the multiple endings for some characters adds to the game's replayability.”
“Just finished my first run of this game without realizing there's no gallery and I did not screengrab the lovely ending photo I received... however, I really think the pacing of this game is fairly well done, the humor is very balanced, and I love the replayability of it all with the various conversation topics, going to panels, etc. If you're into villains and visual novels, I'd definitely say give this a go!”
“It would help with replayability if every love interest had multiple endings.”
“In 4 hours, I played through to one of the good endings, and based on how many options I saw but didn't choose, I estimate that the game has dozens of hours of replayability for someone who likes to really complete every option.”
“Just finished my first run of this game without realizing there's no gallery and I did not screengrab the lovely ending photo I received. However, besides that, I really think the pacing of this game is fairly well done, the humor is very balanced, and I love the replayability of it all with the various conversation topics, going to panels, etc.”
- character development8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is praised for its unique and appealing character designs, which contribute to a more open and engaging experience compared to traditional dating sims. However, some players noted that the customized character design is limited, only appearing on the map rather than throughout the game. Overall, the combination of character design and interactive minigames enhances the overall experience.
“I like the character design and how it feels more like an open experience rather than just a linear dating sim/visual novel.”
“The character designs are amazing and the minigames are such a nice touch.”
“Your customized character design only shows up on the map.”
“Character design - Satan's overly minimalistic design may be weird to me, but with this art style, I can tolerate any design.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its emotional depth, featuring a charming and heartwarming narrative set in a unique "villain conference" backdrop. Players find the dialogue and romantic interactions both fun and surprisingly wholesome, often leading to genuine emotional responses, including tears. Overall, it combines humor with touching moments, making it a delightful experience for fans of dating sims.
“I cried.”
“A really lovely, heartwarming, and downright funny visual novel which anyone who's attended a b2b conference or wanted to smooch Satan can enjoy.”
“Really cute little dating sim with a setting in a 'villain conference!' The dialogue is fun, the conference talks are fun, the romances are really cute and surprisingly wholesome.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players frequently criticize the grinding aspect of the game, particularly highlighting the slow and tedious nature of the cooking mini-game and repetitive tasks that detract from the overall experience. Many express a desire for options to skip tutorials or streamline these processes, especially during multiple playthroughs.
“My only major complaint is that the cooking mini-game is so slow and tedious I want to destroy it.”
“The argument felt really tedious with how many times I had to redo it, and there really should have been a skip tutorial option for repeat playthroughs.”
“A little tedious for multiple playthroughs.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a beautiful art style that enhances the overall experience, despite some users finding the minimalistic design of characters, particularly Satan, to be unusual. The combination of interesting storytelling and visually appealing artwork contributes positively to the game's aesthetic appeal.
“The story is interesting and the artwork is beautiful.”
“Let me look through all the ending graphics I've unlocked!!!”
“Character design - Satan's overly minimalistic design may be weird to me, but with this art style, I can tolerate any design.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as charming, particularly in Felix's route, creating an engaging and inviting experience for players.
“Admittedly, I've only played Felix's route so far, but the overall atmosphere had me charmed.”
