Lucy Got Problems

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Lucy Got Problems is a single player casual simulation game with horror, fantasy, comedy, anime and others themes. It was developed by Nupu Neko Dev and was released on September 28, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

Lucy, an airhead succubus spy, was sent into the elven forest to... um... what was she supposed to do?! Find out how to survive in the forest full of dangers and lustful elves. And do your best to save the day!

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Reviews

91%Audience ScoreBased on 426 reviews

story75 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features a fun and engaging story with a lot of humor, making it enjoyable to play.
The artwork is high quality, with vibrant colors and well-drawn characters that enhance the overall experience.
There are multiple branching paths and endings, encouraging replayability and exploration of different choices.

The game is relatively short, with some players feeling it doesn't provide enough content for the price.
There are moments of excessive dialogue that can slow down the pacing and detract from the overall enjoyment.
Some players found the adult content to be lacking or not as explicit as expected, leading to disappointment.

story
202 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37% positive mentions, 59% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions
The story of the game is generally well-received, characterized by its humor, engaging characters, and multiple branching paths that enhance replayability. While some players appreciate the lighthearted and entertaining narrative, others find it lacking in depth and coherence, with critiques on its short length and occasional disjointedness. Overall, it offers a fun experience, particularly for those who enjoy a mix of comedy and adult themes, though opinions vary on its value relative to its price.
- “The story is told in a fun and engaging way.”
- “The writing is great - it's comedic and constantly fresh, plus both the plot and the multiple routes through the game fit together in a smooth manner - something indicative of the care and effort which has evidently been put into this game.”
- “Lucy is really adorable (and lewd!) as you advance in the story you can make several choices, which can lead to unexpected and funny outcomes.”
- “The story is very linear and the choices don't seem to make much difference.”
- “The story never really gets going.”
- “It's short, the plot is lacking, and there's not enough 'plot' to make up for it.”
humor
99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor in this visual novel is widely praised, with many players finding it genuinely funny and entertaining, often leading to laughter throughout the gameplay. The combination of cute characters, clever dialogue, and unexpected comedic situations contributes to a light-hearted and enjoyable experience, making it a standout in the genre. Overall, the humor is described as heartfelt, silly, and well-integrated into the story, appealing to both fans of comedy and adult themes.
- “A very funny visual novel with many branching paths.”
- “Hilarious game that was fun to explore and try every option!”
- “The writing is good, the humor is hilarious, and from what I saw, there are several branches in the story.”
graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49% positive mentions, 43% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive generally positive feedback, with many users praising the high-quality artwork, vibrant colors, and smooth animations. While some critiques mention a lack of detail and flatness in certain visuals, the overall art style is described as cute, lively, and engaging, contributing significantly to the game's appeal. The production quality is noted as above average for the visual novel genre, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the experience.
- “The artwork is high definition; the animations are smooth; the storyline and choices are extremely good too!”
- “The artwork is fantastic and lively, especially concerning the main character.”
- “The art style is excellent, the dialogue is hilarious, and my pants felt three sizes too small by the end of it.”
- “Artwork is slightly above average, and pretty much all the scenes are vanilla.”
- “I'm not used to VN conventions, so I did not have this on 'auto', and at a few points, clicking through the dialog without major changes in the visuals got a bit tedious.”
- “There is enough visuals and effects to put it above your standard VN game like this.”
music
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and appropriateness, enhancing the immersive experience with catchy and scene-fitting tracks. Many reviewers highlight standout individual pieces that elevate key moments, suggesting that the soundtrack is a significant highlight of the game. Overall, the combination of upbeat and atmospheric music complements the visual design and storytelling effectively, making it a strong aspect of the game.
- “The music is overall good, and mostly suitably scene-appropriate, but there are several individual tracks that are just phenomenal - on their own merits, how they fit the gravitas and 'feel' of their (typically very important) scenes, or both.”
- “If you buy this game for the music, it is an objectively correct decision.”
- “The music changed during each different scene and was actually pretty catchy.”
- “I'm honestly surprised that a true OST isn't already DLC, paid or otherwise, as the community largely seems to agree that the music is a highlight.”
- “There isn’t a lot of music, but what music there is fits each scene, matching well with the overall lighthearted nature of the story.”
- “The music ranges from whimsical to dark depending on the current situation, and the characters all look cute as hell.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17% positive mentions, 66% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it simplistic and short, lacking in complexity and depth. While some appreciate the "choose your own adventure" style and the inclusion of point-and-click segments, others feel disappointed by the limited choices and repetitive scenes, leading to a sense of underwhelming engagement. Overall, the gameplay offers a basic experience that could benefit from more intricate mechanics and longer playtime.
- “In terms of gameplay and structure, this visual novel is more in the vein of a 'choose your own adventure' book (literally two dozen individual choices per playthrough, with varying impacts on the story) than a kinetic novel with a linear narrative.”
- “With an overall positive mood and rewarding gameplay, 'Lucy Got Problems' has also got heart.”
- “The gameplay adds a rudimentary point-and-click segment and timed choices, which are added in the right amounts to mix up the reading and static choices without outstaying their welcome.”
- “However, I was a bit disappointed with the gameplay and length of the game.”
- “I would have liked to see more fight scenes or more complex puzzles in the gameplay part of the game, which would have made it more exciting and immersive.”
- “So many of the scenes were just a black background; it felt lazy, and I feel ripped off. Had I known how little actual gameplay was allowed and how few choices were offered, I would never have bought this.”
character development
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43% positive mentions, 28% neutral mentions, 29% negative mentions
Character development in the game is highlighted as a strong point, particularly with Lucy's transformation, though some reviewers feel it could have been explored in greater depth. The character designs are memorable and contribute to a well-fleshed-out world, complemented by engaging storylines and various paths that enhance the overall experience. The combination of humor and quality storytelling further enriches the character arcs.
- “I was especially impressed by Lucy's character development and transformation.”
- “Really great game, very fleshed out world and great character development.”
- “For example, Lucy's character development could have been explored in more detail.”
- “I found a myriad of different paths I'd previously missed, especially regarding character development.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its ability to blend humor and heartfelt moments, transitioning from lighthearted dialogues to meaningful themes that resonate with players. While some found the experience wholesome and uplifting, others expressed frustration over its brevity and mixed feelings about certain content. Overall, the game successfully engages players with a variety of emotional tones, from fun and lewd to touching and reflective.
- “It's very simple and to the point, pure dialogues that don't take themselves seriously, but I can really see skill in how those dialogues were made engaging the entire way, and in how they went from super fun and light at first to actually meaningful and emotional in the end.”
- “I didn't know what to expect when I started this game, but 'an adorable and wholesome story that left me feeling better about myself and my life as a whole' was definitely not it.”
- “Heartfelt, hilarious, and engaging all at once, a very good adult visual novel.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, -67% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, allowing players to explore different options and endings, which enhances the overall experience despite its straightforward story.
- “Pretty hot, simple story; it has some replay value to try out the options and endings!”
- “There is high replay value here!”
- “The game has a simple story, but the replay value is limited despite the different options and endings.”
- “While there are multiple endings, the lack of significant changes in gameplay makes replaying feel tedious.”
- “I found the replayability lacking; once you've seen the endings, there's not much incentive to go back.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The atmosphere is generally considered to be supportive but not particularly outstanding, contributing positively to the overall experience without being exceptional.
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real depth.”
- “Despite some interesting visuals, the overall atmosphere fails to engage.”
- “The game tries to create a mood, but it ultimately falls short and feels lifeless.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, often requiring repetitive save reloading to explore alternate routes in the enjoyable segments. Once these paths are exhausted, the experience shifts to a less engaging narrative, leading to frustration with the lack of visual changes during dialogue.
- “You get maybe a couple dollars worth of fun tedious gameplay that requires you to keep reloading your save to get alternate routes in the fun part of the game, then when you exhaust all the alternate paths in the fun half of the game you get the developers' scrapped anime action story shoved down your throat for the remainder of the experience.”
- “I'm not used to visual novel conventions, so I did not have this on 'auto', and at a few points, clicking through the dialog without major changes in the visuals got a bit tedious.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game exhibits good stability, with only a few minor glitches noted.

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Lucy Got Problems is a casual simulation game with horror, fantasy, comedy, anime and others themes. Common tags for Lucy Got Problems include demons, indie, lgbtq+, trading, psychological and others.

Lucy Got Problems is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Lucy Got Problems.

Lucy Got Problems was released on September 28, 2018.

Lucy Got Problems was developed by Nupu Neko Dev.

Lucy Got Problems has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Lucy Got Problems for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Lucy Got Problems is a single player game.

Similar games include Wolf Tails, Chasing Tails: A Promise in the Snow, Starlight Vega, City of Broken Dreamers: Book One, Seduce Me the Otome and others.

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