Project Kat: Paper Lily Prologue

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Project Kat: Paper Lily Prologue is a single player role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by Leef 6010 and was released on October 15, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Project Kat is a short, unconventional RPG horror game in which there is always another way. Solve puzzles, make friends (or not), and guide Kat as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a strange golden letter.

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story354 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

Engaging storyline with multiple endings that encourage replayability.
Beautiful pixel art and well-designed characters that enhance the overall experience.
Atmospheric sound design that effectively builds tension without relying on cheap jump scares.

Very short playtime, which may leave players wanting more content.
Some puzzles may feel too easy or straightforward for experienced players.
Limited save slots can be inconvenient for players trying to explore different endings.

story
620 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Project Kat" is a captivating blend of horror and mystery, centered around the protagonist, Kat, who embarks on a ritualistic quest that leads her into a creepy, alternative world. While the narrative is straightforward and somewhat predictable, it is well-crafted with engaging character interactions and multiple endings that enhance replayability. The game's atmospheric design and sound complement the storytelling, leaving players eager for the continuation in the upcoming chapters.
- “The story is captivating, with a mysterious atmosphere that keeps you hooked.”
- “The story had me invested straight away, the many small details and each interaction with the environment kept me invested in the game.”
- “The storyline is fascinating and adds engaging experience due to its various, detailed narratives impacted by the choices you make or multiple puzzles solved in multiple ways, so you could still find it refreshing if you try some new paths.”
- “I didn't find the game appealing because it lacked strong and effective storytelling.”
- “The story seemed kind of generic for these sorts of games and doesn't seem to bring anything new; again this is just the prologue so I can't be sure, but it's just very dull.”
- “The story is a bit cryptic and does well to build hype for more.”
graphics
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The graphics of "Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue" have received widespread acclaim for their charming pixel art style and attention to detail, effectively creating an engaging atmosphere that balances cute and creepy elements. Players appreciate the smooth animations, expressive character designs, and the overall aesthetic that enhances the game's narrative and emotional impact. The visuals, combined with a fitting soundtrack, contribute significantly to the immersive experience, making it a standout title in the indie horror genre.
- “The graphics are fantastic to look at with expressive visual novel-style character sprites, beautifully rendered visual novel-style CGs, and gorgeous pixel art that can be terrifying when it needs to be.”
- “The art style is unique and adds to the overall charm, with adorable artwork that maintains a creepy, spooky vibe.”
- “The visuals and art are very nice; it is always a delight to see sprites that deviate from the usual RPG Maker ones.”
- “I was never really a fan of game graphics such as this game.”
- “The graphics are the usual anime-inspired ones; some elements are pretty, but some I'm not a fan of due to it being so overused.”
- “The rpg-maker look is a bit bland; the girl's graphics during conversations, on the other hand, are great.”
music
284 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many players noting its catchy, funky tracks and eerie soundscapes that effectively build tension and immersion. The soundtrack is described as well-suited to various scenes, contributing to both the game's playful and unsettling moments, making it a standout feature that complements the visuals and narrative. Overall, players find the music to be a significant factor in their enjoyment, often expressing a desire to revisit the game just to experience the soundtracks again.
- “Pretty interesting little game, the music and visuals build up to the vibe perfectly and the ending makes you want more.”
- “The attention to detail is admirable, and the soundtrack adds to the eerie mood perfectly.”
- “The music, ambiance, and everything environment-related were really good!”
- “The music is sparse and moody, never drawing attention to itself but always reinforcing the unease.”
- “The music was eerie and sinister, very disturbing. I had to join my sisters in the living room; I could not stand another second alone, but I also didn't want to stop playing the game.”
- “To explain, I didn't feel hunted like the entity claims it's doing; nothing was thrown, I wasn't chased, there wasn't any tense music (at least that I remember).”
atmosphere
203 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Project Kat" is widely praised for its eerie charm and immersive quality, effectively building tension without relying on cheap jump scares. Reviewers highlight the game's beautiful art style, atmospheric music, and well-crafted world, which together create a captivating and unsettling experience that keeps players engaged throughout its short playtime. Overall, the game successfully establishes a psychological horror ambiance that resonates with fans of the genre.
- “The atmosphere is eerie but not overbearing, and it doesn’t rely on cheap jumpscares or gore to build tension.”
- “The little animations, the subtle jokes, the atmosphere — it’s all made with the kind of love most games can’t fake.”
- “Project Kat is a short, well-crafted psychological horror game that doesn’t rely on gore or jumpscares—it leans on atmosphere, unease, and the steady unraveling of curiosity turned to consequence.”
- “The jumpscares (the windows smashing and such) are cheap, and not very surprising, which I don't typically mind too much, but when the game does a poor job of establishing a 'creepy' atmosphere it leaves you underwhelmed.”
- “It skips out on all of the cheap scares and in-your-face imagery and instead focuses on building a horrible atmosphere that leaves your pants stained and feelings of deep regret.”
- “Sure the puzzles were fine and the atmosphere is tense but that ending really put a downer on things.”
gameplay
144 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Project Kat" is characterized by its engaging mix of exploration, puzzles, and character interactions, all set within a spooky atmosphere that enhances the psychological horror experience. Players appreciate the simple yet effective controls, the impact of choices on the narrative, and the charming art style, though some note that the gameplay can feel short and reminiscent of other RPG Maker titles. Overall, it offers a polished and immersive experience, making it a compelling prologue that leaves players eager for more.
- “The gameplay is fun and engaging, with a variety of mechanics that keep you on your toes and a spooky atmosphere that enhances the experience.”
- “Gameplay focuses on exploration, puzzles, and interactions with characters, with player choices affecting the story, making it a deeply immersive experience.”
- “The gameplay feels incredibly good, most likely the best I've ever experienced in an RPG Maker horror game, with interesting mechanics and a captivating story.”
- “Gameplay is mostly walking around with a few mini-games sprinkled in.”
- “I get that it's free and it's a prologue and whatever, but honestly, I wouldn't even recommend downloading and booting it up for the 40 min of gameplay.”
- “On top of that, the gameplay is…bare bones, if not banal.”
humor
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and cleverness, with players enjoying the quirky personalities of the characters and their funny dialogues. Many found the blend of lighthearted moments with spooky elements to be engaging, creating a unique atmosphere that balances comedy and horror effectively. Overall, the game's humor is described as memorable and well-integrated, enhancing the overall experience.
- “I loved this game so much, from the art style to the map layout to the female main character who had a lot of charm and funny dialogue.”
- “The story is spooky, but the dialogues and writing are funny.”
- “The overall artwork is beautiful, the story and endings are nicely designed, the characters are very memorable, the game's humor and personalities are on-point, and it's overall a super smooth experience to go through.”
replayability
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The game is praised for its high replayability, with players highlighting its multiple endings, diverse puzzles, and engaging character interactions. Despite its short length, the intriguing narrative and various choices encourage exploration and experimentation, making it a rewarding experience for those looking to uncover all possible outcomes. Overall, it offers a solid replay value that enhances the enjoyment of the game.
- “The game features multiple creative endings and enjoyable interactions with the characters, making it a highly replayable experience.”
- “The puzzles and number of choices add a lot of replay value, especially considering how short the game is.”
- “There is also quite a lot of room for replayability, allowing one to see different endings, paths, and dialogues too.”
- “Even though 'Project Kat' is a prologue to a larger work, there’s still so much content in its replayability that it’s exciting to think about where the story can branch off to after this teaser.”
emotional
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find "Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue" to be a deeply emotional experience, evoking a range of feelings from nostalgia and joy to fear and sadness. The game successfully combines eerie atmospheres with wholesome moments, leading to emotional highs and lows that resonate strongly with players, often leaving them in tears or on an emotional rollercoaster. Many reviewers highlight the game's ability to create a profound connection through its storytelling and gameplay mechanics, making it a memorable and impactful experience.
- “Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue is a beautifully eerie and emotionally engaging experience.”
- “If you want a game that will make you feel emotional, or a game that will make you feel a blissful recognition of the scenery in the game... then this is the game.”
- “It is such an intense ride the entire time, the emotional breakdown in the second half being insanely moving.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game. While some find the process of achieving different endings and completing tasks enjoyable and not overly tedious, others describe certain elements, like puzzles and minigames, as repetitive and frustrating. Despite these criticisms, many still recommend the game for its engaging story and fun experience.
- “Short but sweet or spooky; getting the other endings and conditions for it isn't tedious, so that's a big plus for me as someone who gets bored easily and has the attention span of a rock.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The puzzles afterward are very simple, but not clever; you move a bunch of desks in a simple pattern that sometimes get stuck, forcing you to reset all your 'hard work' for that room. It's more tedious and annoying than fulfilling.”
- “So far, the only thing that irks me is the lockpicking minigame, which is not that difficult when you know the pattern, but just feels tedious.”
monetization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for essentially being an advertisement disguised as a full product, with users feeling misled by the $8 price tag for what they perceive as a demo or promotional content rather than a complete game. This approach is seen as harmful to the gaming community, as it occupies valuable marketing space that could be better utilized by developers offering genuine full games. Overall, players express frustration over the misleading nature of the monetization, despite acknowledging the game's artistic merits.
- “We must instead review this for what it is... an advertisement.”
- “The purpose of this advertisement, given there's no actual product to buy, is just to get you to give the 'developer' eight bucks to support them... wtf?”
- “It's impossible for me to recommend this incorrectly published advertising spam to gamers, you deserve better than adverts.”
character development
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, character development in the game is positively received, with many praising the cute and appealing character designs that enhance the storytelling. While some reviews note a lack of depth in character portrayal, others highlight intriguing narratives and the potential for growth as players progress. The combination of engaging gameplay mechanics and a compact story contributes to a satisfying character experience.
- “The character design is great and the story is compact and straight to the point, not dragged out at all.”
- “Gives me Corpse Party vibes but with less gore and more interesting character development.”
- “Character design is pleasant, though getting to know them more is something to look forward to.”
- “Character design is bland; I see an inspiration in Misao, of course, maybe even Corpse Party.”
- “The character portraits are pretty basic but good in a minimalistic way.”
optimization
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The game is highly praised for its optimization, delivering a smooth performance on 4K screens without bugs or glitches. Users appreciate the refined art style, improved menu UI, and the overall immersive experience enhanced by its soundtrack and cinematic effects.
- “Looks beautiful on a big 4K screen and runs smoothly at that, always, without bugs or glitches.”
- “Light and well optimized; I finished it, and now I will try to get all the achievements.”
- “A thought-provoking RPG game with a more refined art style and optimized menu UI compared to previous versions, along with the addition of multiple death ending branches.”
stability
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Overall, the game's stability is generally praised, with most users reporting smooth performance and no significant glitches. However, a few players noted minor issues, such as bugs when loading menus and sensitivity problems with controller navigation.
- “While the graphics are beautiful and the soundtrack sets up the dark mood, the game did feel slightly buggy on my computer, especially when loading menus.”
- “For the developers, I didn't notice any glitches but an Xbox controller is a bit fast in the menu, using the joystick.”
- “I don't have any problems with this game, I didn't run into any glitches while playing, which was surprising because I expected to run into at least a small glitch or two.”

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Project Kat: Paper Lily Prologue is a role playing game with horror theme.

Project Kat: Paper Lily Prologue is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Project Kat: Paper Lily Prologue.

Project Kat: Paper Lily Prologue was released on October 15, 2021.

Project Kat: Paper Lily Prologue was developed by Leef 6010.

Project Kat: Paper Lily Prologue has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Project Kat: Paper Lily Prologue is a single player game.

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