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The Lion's Song: The Full Season

A moving and earnest independent adventure game. My favorite thing I’ve played all year.
82%Game Brain Score
music, story
gameplay
Critic Score 82%Based on 16 reviews

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The Lion's Song: The Full Season is a single player action game. It was developed by Mi'pu'mi Games and was released on July 13, 2017. It received positive reviews from critics.

The Lion’s Song is a narrative adventure game. It is set against the backdrop of early 20th century Austria with every episode following a different character. The Lion's Song is a series of four self-contained point & click stories connected into an overarching narrative, where player choices will affect the way in which the story unfolds. Set against the backdrop of early 20th century Austria, …

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music3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Beautiful presentation with a unique art style and emotional storytelling.
  • Engaging narrative with well-developed characters and intriguing themes.
  • Satisfying point-and-click mechanics that allow for exploration without frustrating puzzles.
  • The game is very short, leaving players wanting more from the experience.
  • Sluggish character and cursor movement detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
  • Lacks gameplay depth and doesn't fully utilize the system's touch screen capabilities.
  • music
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "The Lion's Song" is praised for its emotional depth, complementing the game's poignant narrative and beautiful art style. Reviewers highlight the audio as a standout feature that enhances the storytelling experience, making it a compelling choice for fans of narrative-driven games. Overall, the game's music contributes significantly to its atmosphere and thematic exploration.

    • “An emotional story that weaves big themes across its episodes, The Lion's Song is a poignant point-and-click adventure with excellent audio, a beautiful art style, and great writing.”
    • “At once a love letter to classic point-and-click adventures and a beautiful, brave experiment in its own right, The Lion's Song revitalizes its genre.”
    • “The Lion's Song is a masterclass in storytelling and a great fit for fans of portable Switch gaming, especially those looking for a narrative-driven experience.”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "The Lion's Song" is praised for its emotional depth and masterful storytelling, weaving together individual narratives that culminate in a satisfying conclusion. While some players feel the game is short, its engaging characters and themes of inspiration provide a compelling experience, making it a must-play for fans of narrative-driven games. The beautiful art style and excellent audio further enhance the overall storytelling experience.

    • “An emotional story that weaves big themes across its episodes, The Lion's Song is a poignant point-and-click adventure with excellent audio, a beautiful art style, and great writing.”
    • “Each episode contains its own beautiful story which is woven together to form a satisfying conclusion.”
    • “The Lion's Song is short, but its characters, connections, and choices make it worthwhile for anyone intrigued by the idea of a story that follows multiple characters in their search for inspiration.”
    • “In fairness, I've replayed a couple of episodes, but I can't help but feel this game is too short for the type of storytelling the developers are going for.”
    • “This is a charming little interactive story that warms the heart even if it doesn’t necessarily challenge the brain.”
    • “If you like your games to be story-driven with characters you’ll end up caring about, this is a must-have.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a lack of depth and mechanical variety, leading to a somewhat dull experience, further exacerbated by a monotonous color scheme. While the exploration is straightforward and free from frustrating puzzles, the overall experience is brief and may leave players wanting more.

    • “The exploration of its subjects isn’t muddied with obstinate riddles or ill-fitting mechanics, and it’s a satisfying, albeit brief, experience that is absolutely worthy of your time.”
    • “The gameplay is mechanically shallow and lacks depth.”
    • “The dull color scheme can feel boring and the game is very short.”
    • “The gameplay experience is monotonous and unengaging.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its emotional storytelling, effectively exploring significant themes through a poignant narrative. Its beautiful art style and excellent audio enhance the experience, making it a standout point-and-click adventure that resonates with players.

    • “An emotional story that weaves big themes across its episodes. The Lion's Song is a poignant point-and-click adventure with excellent audio, a beautiful art style, and great writing.”
    • “Beautiful, emotional stories supported by a unique art style, quick performance between docked and handheld mode, and a nearly faithful port from the original PC version.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "The Lion's Song" are praised for their beautiful art style that complements the emotional storytelling, enhancing the overall experience. The game performs well in both docked and handheld modes, maintaining a nearly faithful port from the original PC version.

    • “An emotional story that weaves big themes across its episodes, The Lion's Song is a poignant point-and-click adventure with excellent audio, a beautiful art style, and great writing.”
    • “Beautiful, emotional stories supported by a unique art style, quick performance between docked and handheld mode, and a nearly faithful port from the original PC version.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is praised for its quick performance in both docked and handheld modes, delivering a nearly faithful port of the original PC version. Additionally, the unique art style enhances the beautiful and emotional storytelling experience.

    • “Beautiful, emotional stories supported by a unique art style, quick performance between docked and handheld mode, nearly faithful port from the original PC version.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the game's solid story and well-developed characters, which contribute to its engaging meta-narrative. The branching paths and choices enhance replay value, encouraging multiple playthroughs to explore different outcomes.

    • “The game features a solid story and well-developed characters, which contribute to its engaging meta-narrative and high replay value.”
    • “With multiple branching paths and choices, each playthrough feels unique, encouraging players to explore different outcomes.”
    • “The replayability is impressive, as every decision impacts the story, making you want to experience all the possible endings.”
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The Lion's Song: The Full Season is a action game.

The Lion's Song: The Full Season is available on PC.

The Lion's Song: The Full Season was released on July 13, 2017.

The Lion's Song: The Full Season was developed by Mi'pu'mi Games.

The Lion's Song: The Full Season has received positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Lion's Song: The Full Season is a single player game.

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