Tear and the Library of Labyrinths
- November 6, 2020
- Acerola
Get on SteamIn "Tear and the Library of Labyrinths," twin sisters Tear and Lumiere use their magic to heal villagers in Armeria. One day, a glowing book in their mystical library calls to Tear, starting a journey filled with magical challenges and mysterious secrets. The game combines puzzle-solving, magical combat, and narrative choices to create an engaging adventure.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features excellent art and a variety of scenes, with many CGs and a strong emphasis on character designs.
- Gameplay encourages exploration and offers a corruption mechanic that adds depth to the sexual content, making it integral to character progression.
- The story is engaging and humorous, with a fun premise involving twin sisters and a succubus, providing a mix of adventure and adult themes.
- The gameplay can become repetitive, with many scenes and mechanics feeling recycled from previous Acerola titles.
- Some players found the voice acting over-the-top and unrealistic, detracting from the immersion during H-scenes.
- The game lacks significant variety in combat and enemy encounters, leading to a less challenging experience overall.
- story27 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally well-received for its engaging and humorous elements, with a focus on the protagonist's quest to save her sister amidst a backdrop of lewdness and vibrant graphics. However, some players find the narrative too lengthy and linear, with a lack of variety and depth in character backstories. While the game features multiple endings and a mix of serious and comedic moments, critiques highlight issues with plot coherence and the presence of uncomfortable themes.
“The music, the CG, and the story are really good.”
“Beautiful graphics, fun engaging storyline, comical villains, wonderful lewdness for all kinds of kinks.”
“Tear and the Library of Labyrinths is a lewd RPG about Tear’s quest to rescue her sister and preserve her sexual innocence, in exchange for her own.”
“And the story is okay, but like everything else in the game, it's just too long without a lot of variety.”
“The story, as you would expect, has more holes than I have brain cells, which is a lot since I am so smart.”
“I feel that the writers wanted to make a grand story with crazy twists and turns, but the obvious allusions and poor exposition cheapened the experience.”
- gameplay24 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a unique corruption mechanic that encourages player engagement, complemented by well-crafted mechanics and visuals. While the combat can become repetitive due to similar monster encounters, the inclusion of side quests and lewd elements adds variety and depth. Overall, players find the gameplay enjoyable, though some express a desire for more innovation given the familiarity of certain mechanics across titles by the same developer.
“The devs have put quite a bit of TLC into everything ranging from mechanics, visuals, user interface, level design, and story.”
“The art is good, the gameplay is a mix of classic RPG with some minor action segments, and there's some unexpected depth in how the h stats and item 'identification' can overlap to produce stronger gear.”
“Moreover, action dungeons have been added to the gameplay, so the game itself is not boring at all.”
“The actual mechanics are well put together, but there's only really so much of fighting the same monsters that can be interesting even with the h-battle content.”
“But it seems a little too repetitive with the same mechanics in three different games: Brave Alchemist Colette, Treasure Hunter Claire, and not least The Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.”
“From my comparative point of view in the last two games, Brave Alchemist Colette and Treasure Hunter Claire, this game didn't seem superior to me; maybe I got bored of the usual mechanics or had higher expectations than I should have.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their beauty and high quality, featuring a consistent and appealing art style that enhances the overall experience. Users appreciate the attention to detail in the visuals, including well-designed sprites and a variety of scenes, all of which contribute to a polished gameplay experience. The inclusion of customizable graphical settings further enhances user satisfaction.
“The devs have put quite a bit of TLC into everything ranging from mechanics, visuals, user interface, level design, and story.”
“The interface can be easily hidden (the default button being the right-mouse button). The sprites looked great, and overall the in-game visuals are very high-quality.”
“The artwork is nothing short of phenomenal.”
“The artwork is spot-on, and ninety-nine percent of the time I’d say it's damn near flawless.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for being pleasant and relaxing, enhancing the overall experience with its beautiful soundtrack that complements the art style. However, it is noted that the music only plays when the game is in focus, which can be a drawback for players who enjoy background audio. Additionally, the soundtrack features character-specific themes, adding depth to the game's atmosphere.
“The music, the CG, and the story are really good.”
“Pleasant and relaxing music to listen to throughout all locations in history.”
“Music was pretty good, and the little action mini-game had some quality sprites with some minimal animations.”
“Unfortunately, the music only plays when the focus is on the game; when the game is in the background, the music stops.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its entertaining story and numerous funny moments, particularly when the protagonist's alternate personality is activated by a succubus's "blessing." Players appreciate the blend of humor with unique Japanese quirks, complemented by great art and character designs.
“A fun and interesting story, with several funny moments that made me laugh, especially when the protagonist activates her other personality, thanks to the 'blessing' of a succubus.”
“Entertaining, funny, great art and CGs, kinda weird at times, true to its Japanese nature.”
