The Lion's Song: The Full Season Reviews

The Lion's Song: The Full Season is ranked in the 86th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Jul 31, 2017

with the end of its season, The Lion's Song shows how mature stories can be, and even with its events happening almost 100 years ago, the problems faced here are still present in modern society.

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4.5 / 5.0
Jul 24, 2017

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.

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Liked-a-lot
Jul 12, 2017

A thrilling story, very cool visual design and believeable dialogue. The Lion's Song is a highly entertaining piece of art.

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80%
Jul 9, 2018

The wonderful visuals, composition of music, as well as writing, touched my heart on so many layers. Loving a good narrative that left me thinking, The Lion’s Song encouraged you to make your own impressions and reflect on the stories. Released in 2017, the Switch port of Austrian indie game is not that old but has possibly one of the worst release dates this year. Just a few days before Octopath Traveler! It’s sad because this game deserves a lot and even had won an award last year and is, in my opinion, worth your time and money if you are a fan of this genre or want to try something new in that direction.

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8 / 10.0
Jul 12, 2018

Overall I was entranced by the stories in The Lion’s Song and their themes. The interconnected nature of the characters, both in terms of how they find their inspirations and even intersect in small ways with one another is well-planned and executed to help deliver its point. Though it doesn’t have much gameplay to speak of for its price it offers a unique and introspective experience on the Switch I was glad to have the opportunity to enjoy.

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8 / 10
Jul 10, 2018

The Lion’s Song adds its name to the list of wonderful indies moving onto the Nintendo Switch.

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7 / 10
Sep 6, 2018

If you enjoy a slower game with a brilliant and touching story or stories in which, to get the most out of it, you have to give it your full attention, then The Lion’s Song may very well be a game that you will love and think about for months to come.

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Oct 4, 2018

Overall, The Lion’s Song is a wonderful game that I highly recommend to anyone who might be interested in it. The stories are fun and all connect in the last chapter of the game, and I had a wonderful time playing it. Right now you can pick up the season pass for about $10, which isn’t bad for the 5 hours of gameplay that I got out of it. I think you’ll have a really good time with it, and I’m excited to check out what this developer has in store for the future!

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9 / 10.0
Jul 21, 2017

The project, deeply reminiscent of INSIDE, unexpectedly gets to a certain extent and the promise of the 1979 Revolution: Black Friday - in a grotesque manner. And from a slightly awkward, but not so bad clone turns... well, let not in a beautiful swan with a strong personality, but the project with its own voice.

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Aug 9, 2017

It is the small, seemingly insignificant details of The Lion's Song that will make you smile the most as you explore the four episodic chapters of the game. It's purely story-driven stuff, but with wonderful characters, all dealing with very real (and easily relateable) creative challenges, this is a game that provides players with a real look into the human psyche, and where the world's great ideas and art come from.

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9 / 10
Jul 12, 2018

The Lion's Song is now out on Nintendo Switch and it is a must buy. This adventure game/visual novel release has a charming cast of character, an emotional set of stories and an interesting look, for a combination that will keep you engaged from start to finish. After playing this one, I look forward to seeing what

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Priscilla C.
Top Critic
Jul 17, 2018

The Lion's Song is a touching game that highlights individual's creative struggles and how they overcome these hurdles in their lives.

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GameSpew
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
Jul 10, 2018

It requires a bit of patience in those cumbersome moments in the middle, but it's well worth it for the beautiful art style, harrowing soundtrack, and truly creative take on the point-and-click genre.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 10, 2018

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.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jul 29, 2018

The Lion's Song is a fun journey through and through. While I did wish that it explored certain themes more, I can't be overly grumpy at the end result. It offers an engaging experience that instantly struck a chord with me. The presentation, choices and flow just feel incredibly well crafted by its developers.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jul 30, 2018

All in all, The Lion's Song achieves what is intended at a very high level. It masterfully tells and blends three separate stories about culture, creativity, and social influence into a cohesive story to paint the picture of an early 20th century Vienna. It's a niche project that won't appeal to everyone, and it has a few pacing issues and an undesirable control method for an adventure, but it is a good game that knows its strengths and plays to them.

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4.5 / 5.0
Jul 27, 2017

If you love adventure games and have yet to play The Lion's Song then jump aboard as soon as possible.

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6 / 10.0
Aug 14, 2017

The Lion's Song makes one want to like it for what it's trying to do, but it's very dependant on taste.

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9.5 / 10.0
Aug 22, 2017

A moving and earnest independent adventure game. My favorite thing I've played all year.

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CGMagazine
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Jul 10, 2018

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.

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