Lucy: The Eternity She Wished For
- February 28, 2016
- Modern Visual Arts Laboratory
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamIn Lucy: The Eternity She Wished For, you play as a boy who discovers an android named Lucy that possesses human-like emotions. Together, they navigate a world where androids are commonplace and confront moral dilemmas in this visual novel. Be aware that changing the language settings may affect the display of in-game texts.
Reviews
- Beautiful art and soundtrack that enhance the emotional experience.
- Engaging story that explores deep philosophical questions about humanity and artificial intelligence.
- Well-developed main character and Lucy, who evoke strong emotional responses from players.
- The game is short, taking only about 4-6 hours to complete.
- Limited character development for supporting characters, making them feel one-dimensional.
- Repetitive reminders of the Three Laws of Robotics can become annoying.
- story1,066 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The story of "Lucy - The Eternity She Wished For" revolves around a high school student who discovers an advanced android named Lucy, leading to a complex exploration of emotions, relationships, and societal views on artificial intelligence. While many players found the narrative touching and emotionally impactful, with moments that provoke tears and deep reflection, some criticized it for being predictable and linear, lacking significant character development and depth. Overall, the game is praised for its beautiful art and music, making it a compelling experience for those who appreciate heartfelt storytelling in visual novels.
“The story is emotional, so be ready for some tears.”
“A beautifully crafted story; I got emotional from this storyline.”
“The story is captivating from the start, and the characters are built to make you feel love, hate, sadness, frustration.”
“I found the story pretty predictable and boring, but that's just for me; there's no telling if you would like it.”
“The story is very predictable, so it was very plain in its presentation, and there is no unique or quirky dialogue or any distinguishable traits from your typical stories, but it serves enough to represent its ideas.”
“The story isn't anything I want to get into, let alone talk about - since this is a story to experience on your own.”
- emotional377 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -1 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the visual novel "Lucy - The Eternity She Wished For" is overwhelmingly praised, with many players reporting intense feelings ranging from joy to deep sadness, often resulting in tears. The story's exploration of human-android relationships and the complexities of emotions resonates strongly, leading to a profound connection with the characters and a memorable, heart-wrenching experience. Overall, it is highly recommended for those seeking an emotional journey, with numerous players expressing a desire to replay it for the emotional impact alone.
“A beautiful and heart-wrenching visual novel that explores the relationship between androids and humans, the possibility of androids that could exist as a human being, as well as the complexity of human emotions.”
“This game was fairly short but not without leaving you with various impacts emotionally and physically.”
“The story has made me cry more than I can count and than animes that I used to watch.”
“A generic story with uncreative dialogue and slow pacing that fails to evoke any real emotions.”
“The character designs are terrifying, but the overall narrative is boring and lacks depth.”
“The emotional impact is diminished by a lackluster story and uninspired character development.”
- music211 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its emotional depth and ability to enhance the storytelling experience, with many reviewers praising the soundtrack as beautiful and fitting for various scenes. While some found certain tracks forgettable or repetitive, the overall consensus is that the music significantly contributes to the game's atmosphere and emotional impact, making it a standout feature. Additionally, several players expressed a desire to purchase the soundtrack separately, highlighting its quality and appeal.
“The songs complement so well the emotional parts of this visual novel.”
“The soundtrack truly is amazing; I'll be listening to it for weeks to come.”
“The music is beautiful and very fitting with every scene; the character development is just amazing.”
“The music was forgettable, and the plot felt like it pulled from the beginning of a bad hentai.”
“What I disliked: the soundtrack in certain scenes ruined the mood and atmosphere.”
“The music fit the mood of the scene, but that's it.”
- graphics129 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received a mixed but generally positive reception, with many praising the beautiful artwork and vibrant visuals that enhance the storytelling experience. While some users noted inconsistencies in character designs and occasional graphical glitches, the overall aesthetic is described as stunning and fitting for a visual novel. The combination of high-quality artwork, effective sound design, and engaging narratives contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
“The game has beautiful visuals, a great soundtrack, and a story that keeps you engaged and on the fence about what happens next.”
“Graphically, the game looks very stunning and beautiful.”
“The artwork is beautiful and very well done.”
“The graphics are very repetitive and for the most part they are kept quite generic; this really annoyed me after a while.”
“The character artwork is not consistent.”
“The artwork in this game is fairly standard stuff.”
- humor35 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a blend of light-heartedness and emotional depth, often eliciting genuine laughter alongside poignant moments. While some players found the humor refreshing and well-timed, others criticized it as childish or lacking impact. Overall, the game balances funny and silly elements with serious themes, creating a unique experience that resonates emotionally with players.
“It's cute, it's funny, it's sad; it has its ups and downs, but in the end, it's just wholesome.”
“The humor sprinkled into it was genuinely funny and always happened at the right moments.”
“A very well-made novel filled with both happy and funny moments as well as sad moments that nearly made some manly tears fall down my cheek.”
- character development34 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
Character development in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the depth and growth of the main character and his relationship with Lucy, while others criticize the overall lack of meaningful development for the supporting cast and the brevity of the story. Many reviewers appreciate the character designs and voice acting, but feel that the pacing and realism of character arcs suffer due to the short narrative. Overall, while some players found the character development engaging and well-executed, others felt it was insufficient or unrealistic, leading to a varied reception.
“10/10 story writing and character development.”
“The music is beautiful and very fitting with every scene; the character development is just amazing.”
“I would recommend this game for those people who like a short-ish visual novel with a focus on character development and attachment.”
“Whereas a lot of visual novels suffer problems from being overly long and drawn out, Lucy has the opposite issue: it’s simply too short for any meaningful character development to take place.”
“I expected at least some degree of change here given that the game is tagged as having 'drastic character development' on VNDB, but it was taken to the extreme here, losing all sense of realism that the character may have had.”
“In fact, most of the character development in the game is simply the main character getting over his shockingly toxic attitude towards Lucy and robots in general.”
- gameplay30 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this visual novel is primarily focused on reading and making limited dialogue choices, which some players find lacking in depth and engagement. While there are elements that allow for replayability through different paths and outcomes, many reviewers note that the overall experience feels simplistic and short, with minimal interactive mechanics beyond basic decision-making. Despite these criticisms, some players appreciate the story and character development, which can enhance the experience for those who enjoy narrative-driven games.
“It is a clicking point adventure type where you read through conversations and make certain types of choices that make a big impact on your gameplay.”
“There are choice paths to make during gameplay that affect certain outcomes and dialogue paths, but that is good for the replayability of this story.”
“Although there are no Steam achievements to obtain in this game, the game has an in-game achievement page that will track and show all unlocked in-game achievements that are awarded while playing through the game, making certain gameplay and dialogue choices and reaching a golden ending where additional extra content in the form of additional plot twists, main menu theme background, music, and title changes will be awarded upon obtaining all in-game achievements and viewing all extra content.”
“This is a visual novel, so there isn't much gameplay besides saving, loading, reading, pressing M1, and picking dialogue options which don't do much or mean much besides give you achievements and different interactions.”
“Lucy is a visual novel and with that, there really isn't any gameplay.”
“Indeed, much of the gameplay is just reading the story with a couple of choices along the way that change some of the dialogue.”
- atmosphere24 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beautiful artwork and effective soundtrack, which together create a unique and emotionally engaging experience. Many reviewers highlight the soothing and immersive qualities of the atmosphere, although some note that certain music choices can detract from the overall mood. Overall, the combination of visuals, sound, and thematic depth contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout in the visual novel genre.
“I loved both the art and music; they really give it a unique look and atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere of this game is oddly soothing.”
“The combination of music, voice acting, and beautiful art set an excellent emotional atmosphere.”
“What I disliked: the soundtrack in certain scenes ruined the mood and atmosphere.”
“The music and sound is meh, it does its job of keeping up the atmosphere pretty well, but I won't be getting the OST.”
“It's more about atmosphere, thoughts, and ideas than the story itself.”
- stability6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players report a generally stable experience with only minor graphical glitches and occasional audio issues, others have encountered more frequent bugs, such as resetting sound levels and inconsistent dialog advancements. Despite these issues, many users still find the game enjoyable and stable enough for a good playthrough.
“Very good game, no glitches from my initial playthrough.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it enhances the overall experience.”
“Advancing dialogs feel kind of buggy sometimes.”
“The game can't decide whether or not it wants to have horror elements, which it includes by way of sometimes-startling visual and audio distortions resembling glitches.”
“There are a handful of annoying little glitches in the game (e.g. sound levels resetting each time the music changed), and the max resolution is 720p, but those are really the only bad things I can say about this game.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers some replayability through choice paths that influence outcomes and dialogue, encouraging players to revisit the story to uncover different experiences. However, many reviewers feel that the overall replay value is limited, with a consensus rating around 6/10, suggesting it may be best enjoyed on sale unless players are particularly invested in the narrative.
“There are choice paths to make during gameplay that affect certain outcomes and dialog paths, which enhances the replayability of this story.”
“But this does give it a certain plus when it comes to replay value, as you have to read it again so you don't miss anything.”
“It has a great storyline, fantastic art, absolutely spot-on voice acting, and enough different paths to take that the replay value is valid for another couple of times.”
“I found myself engrossed in the story the whole time: it didn't feel like it dragged on (which is a concern sometimes), but there isn't much replay value on this one.”
“Replay value 6/10”
“It has a great storyline, fantastic art, absolutely spot on voice acting, and enough different paths to take that the replay value is valid another couple of times.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that the game minimizes grinding by allowing access to various paths without repetitive tasks, but they note that the journey to the game's philosophical themes can feel tedious due to lengthy character interactions and reflections. Overall, while the game has valuable insights, the pacing may frustrate some players.
“Unfortunately, a lot of what leads up to the ending is fairly tedious.”
“It does take a while to get to this stage from the start of the game, and it can get tedious having to constantly read the main character's thoughts and interactions with other characters in the game.”
“And that's a plus, since you won't need grinding and repetition to get all the paths.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is highlighted by the impressive voice acting of the titular character, with options to switch between Korean and Japanese seamlessly, enhancing the overall experience despite limited voice work for other characters.
