The Lion's Song

 Switch
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. COGconnected
    Jul 19, 2018
    72
    I must mention that this new Switch version of The Lion’s Song is $9.99, while the iOS version is only $6.99. There is no obvious advantage in playing the game on the Switch as opposed to on an iPad, especially since the retro visuals do not gain anything from being played on a TV-sized screen.
  2. Nintendo Insider
    Sep 7, 2018
    70
    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. The unique art style and its attention to the smaller details only add to the intrigue. It has its problems, sure, and they do start to become a bigger issue as you progress further, but none will make you want to put the game down, as, by that point, it will already have its hooks into you.
  3. GameSpew
    Jul 10, 2018
    70
    The Lion’s Song is certainly a unique story from start to finish. Those that enjoy a relaxing point-and-click are sure find this one to their liking. 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.
  5. DarkStation
    Jul 10, 2018
    70
    Overall, The Lion’s Song presents a poignant narrative adventure that aims to invoke strong emotions. While not every tale was fun to play, they each told fascinating character pieces focused on passionate creativity that actually drove me to introspection. Even for a point-and-click game, it is light on interaction and more akin to reading a book with dialogue choices. The drab presentation and dry plot may bore some, but those who appreciate good historical fiction will find there’s more to this game than its cover.
  6. Nintenderos
    Jul 16, 2018
    60
    A narrative with tortured characters and defiant women, in a beautiful pixel art sepia style, spoiled by certain uninspired aesthetic decisions and a questionable translation. Also, it doesn’t make the most of the capacities of the console.

Awards & Rankings

75
#75 Best Switch Game of 2018

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 3 out of 18
  1. crotch
    Jul 5, 2022
    9
    A heartwarming story. Beautiful music. I wish I paid more attention to the story and the characters in the first half of the game. It’s likeA heartwarming story. Beautiful music. I wish I paid more attention to the story and the characters in the first half of the game. It’s like reading a great novel. You have to be in the right mental state, and I wasn’t at first.… Full Review »
  2. bustee
    Jun 19, 2022
    2
    I only played the episode with the mathematician.

    The graphics of the game are gorgeous and the reason for the 2 points I give this game.    I only played the episode with the mathematician.

    The graphics of the game are gorgeous and the reason for the 2 points I give this game.

    The game itself, though, is an oversimplified point & click adventure that tries very hard to push a feminist agenda. In the case of the (female) mathematician, it is, of course, the evil male mathematicians who don't take our protagonist serious at all and her struggle for approval. The mathematicians are depicted as idiots who don't really know what they are talking about and the female mathematician is -- what a surprise -- intellectually vastly superior to each of them. The gameplay itself is just boring and it is just pushing the developer's agenda fully into your face -- constantly.

    The mathematics depicted are also totally off what was at interest at that time, but of course you cannot expect that in a game.    … Full Review »
  3. SireAndrew
    Apr 16, 2022
    10
    One of the best story-driven games I've ever played. Game is crafted ingeniously and all episodes are interconnected. Stories are touching andOne of the best story-driven games I've ever played. Game is crafted ingeniously and all episodes are interconnected. Stories are touching and interactive, and the player can choose multiple routes at points. Music and imagery are phenomenal, both immersing the player in the game's atmosphere.… Full Review »
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