LVN Fake News
- August 21, 2018
- Sunflower Games
Get on SteamNadiya is a new student at LVN University. It has always been her dream to be a video game developer, but when she shows up to her first day of school she finds out that she has accidentally been enrolled in the news program. Not sure what to do, Nadiya tries her best to fit into LVN News. Soon Nadiya discovers that LVN News isn't what it appears to be on the surface. Her classmates are keeping a …
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Reviews
- The game features cute characters and serviceable background music that adds to the overall experience.
- There are a few laugh-out-loud moments that provide some entertainment during gameplay.
- The developer is responsive and passionate about improving the game, showing a commitment to future updates.
- The writing is poor, with characters stating the obvious and lacking natural dialogue, making the story feel unengaging.
- The game is very short, lasting only 40-50 minutes, which many players feel does not justify the price.
- The artwork is inconsistent, with jarring differences between character sprites and CGs, detracting from the visual experience.
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story in this visual novel is criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking depth, with characters delivering obvious exposition and unnatural dialogue that detracts from the experience. While the concept of live television broadcasting is noted as unique, the execution is deemed poor, leading to a narrative that feels more like a poorly written fanfiction than a compelling story. Despite some humorous moments and distinct character personalities, the overall narrative fails to engage, leaving players disappointed and suggesting they seek out better alternatives.
“There is some humor in this visual novel, a bit of variety where the characters Ivanna, Alina, and Tetyana are sufficiently different from one another with different personalities and a potentially attractive yuri storyline that could be expanded and improved further in a DLC or sequel.”
“Unique story concept with elements of live television broadcasting.”
“I said there was a unique story concept, but the story itself is nonexistent and really just a poorly written fanfiction for lesbians.”
“I can look past the asset flipping and stock images that this visual novel crutches on, but the story is virtually handed to you.”
“What I mean by this is that every character points out the obvious - what's currently happening in the story and what is about to happen soon, both of which the audience could've otherwise picked up on their own.”
“The way characters speak in the story isn't natural, and it feels like I'm reading an article instead of human dialogue.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as pleasant and appropriate, effectively complementing its comedic and romantic themes. While the background scores are considered serviceable, they align well with the overall tone, reminiscent of the developer's previous work, *Norilsk*.
“Having played Kory Toombs's earlier game 'Norilsk', the game uses similar pleasant and appropriate background music for the comedic and romance themes in the game, providing a bittersweet entertainment experience.”
“The background music is quite forgettable and doesn't add much to the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“While the visuals are appealing, the music fails to create an immersive atmosphere.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with users praising the nice background and sprite artwork, while also noting that the artwork for other scenes felt unattractive and lacked cohesion, resulting in a jarring visual experience.
“The background and sprite artwork are really nice.”
“The artwork in the game is visually appealing and enhances the overall experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as ironically funny, featuring some jabs at lesbians, which may appeal to certain audiences but could be seen as controversial or off-putting to others.
“The humor in this game is delightfully ironic, with clever jabs that keep you laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game uses absurdity to create hilarious situations that catch you off guard.”
“The witty dialogue and playful banter between characters add a layer of humor that makes the experience unforgettable.”
