The Lion's Song

 Switch
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

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  1. abhijeetgaiha
    Jul 22, 2018
    7
    The first two chapters are excellent - intriguing, moving and absorbing stories. The third chapter is mediocre and the fourth is a mixed bag, though an improvement over the previous chapter. The ideas and the atmosphere are very good. I wish the storytelling had maintained it's high quality throughout because this is the kind of game I really enjoy playing.
  2. 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 like reading a great novel. You have to be in the right mental state, and I wasn’t at first.
  3. AllySky
    Sep 22, 2018
    7
    A beautiful Journey through four episodes. Beautiful artwork, charming characters, a nice soundtrack, all the components are there for a relaxing and worthwhile game.
  4. adwick
    May 10, 2021
    10
    This game is brilliant! There's so much heart in the work and I found the game to be a beautiful work of art. The story is amazing and I loved the atmosphere and music of every episode. The first three episodes were great but the 4th episode struggled to bring the game to an end in an effortless manner. Either way, I still recommend this game as it's going to be free for one week next weekThis game is brilliant! There's so much heart in the work and I found the game to be a beautiful work of art. The story is amazing and I loved the atmosphere and music of every episode. The first three episodes were great but the 4th episode struggled to bring the game to an end in an effortless manner. Either way, I still recommend this game as it's going to be free for one week next week on epic games store so be sure to grab a copy! Even if you don't I recommend paying for the game as it's really worth your time.… Expand
  5. 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 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.
  6. 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. 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    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.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

75
#75 Best Switch Game of 2018

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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. GameCritics
    Sep 19, 2018
    80
    Though I can’t tell if The Lion’s Song is any better on Switch than it is on PC or mobile, I can say that it’s a unique and brilliant narrative adventure that offers an artistic journey into the hearts and minds of creators amidst a singularly dynamic time in history.
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  2. Universo Nintendo
    Sep 10, 2018
    75
    The Lion’s Song is a great point and click game with a focus in the story. With a nice visual that features a retro pixelated style. The gameplay on the TV it’s OK, but no support to the Touch Screen function is unacceptable, since the iOS version already has that function. Finally, The Lion’s Song does not please everyone, but those who like the genre will love the game.
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  3. GameGrin
    Sep 10, 2018
    90
    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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