Lili: Child of Geos

I don't know if I ever knew this was an iPad game from 2012 but it's been in my library for about that long and probably from some bundle back when I was a bit more wild and free about throwing games in my list. Looks like a kid's game, right? Not inherently bad but not as gripping as something that promises the depth of sin they haven't made a circle of hell for yet. So I kept glossing over it. But do you want to know what I've glossed over til now? Why the three C's of course!
Cannibalism
Colonialism
Lobotomies
Wait that's an L....
...Ah! Right!
Classism
And the writing is that dorky awkward smarky (totally a word now) shit I just slurp up with a spoon! Listen the collectathon sucks especially if you want to see the two endings but the fact that this game has two endings at all... A game that looks like this. Like, what have I been missing out on? Are they all this fucking camp? (genre of game, obvs) I delighted to know how they were going to say the story next. So I'm gonna finish the collectathon by starting another playthrough at some point and see if a sidequest becomes an ending. I probably won't update this review from a thumb's up because at best it's *chef's kiss* and at worst, I'm slightly disappointed and BOOHOO to change a review for that. That's bogus. XD

One of the first steam games I ever got to play.
A playful classic with amazing whimsy and beautiful graphics. I don't need to write a long review to confidently say that this is one of the all timers that you should play before it's really too late

A beautiful, immersive, light-hearted action adventure game with no combat. Outstanding world building and cast of fantasy characters with great presentation make this a short and sweet adveture. GG!

Ok fun game, might be ok for *not too young* kids to just explore and kick open chests, pick flowers, the mechanics for "fighting" is kinda cool though there is no real combat in the game in the traditional sense.

I was considering giving a negative review because I was really annoyed at the achievements, two in particular:
1. Needing to scare 500 birds but it stopped at 499/500 for me first time so I had to get it on a second fresh run.
2. Needing that second fresh run anyways because you need 15 points across 3 categories to max out stats, but you only get 13 in a run, so you can only max out two.

If the birds would be bugged again a second time I would have given it a negative for sure, but I leave it at positive because I think besides these annoyances they made a cool game. (Guide stated devs had fixed the birds achievo but apparently not, might be just 50/50 if it locks up or not)

I liked this game, very cozy and fun to explore. It's full of jokes too. The game is simple, but the graphics are beautifu.

Lili: Child of Geos is a charming RPG that was originally a mobile game before being remade for other platforms. The game’s primary mechanic involves pulling flowers off the backs of enemies, a system that reveals the game's mobile origins. It combines puzzle-solving with a touch of quick reflexes, making for an interesting, if somewhat simplistic, challenge. Beyond that, the game focuses heavily on exploring the beautifully designed island of Geos, filled with quirky and humorous residents to interact with.
The game offers plenty of collectibles that add depth to the experience and extends the playthrough, along with a handful of nostalgic nods to classic RPGs like The Legend of Zelda. While the gameplay can occasionally feel repetitive, its charm and visual appeal make it an enjoyable experience overall.
For completionists, earning all achievements will require two or three playthroughs, with some achievements needing a bit of grinding. Despite this, Lili: Child of Geos remains a delightful, lighthearted adventure, and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a cute, fun game.

I have been waiting forever to replay this game. My sisters, my dad and I played this when it first came out on our ipads years and years ago, it holds such a special place in my heart. sometimes we romanticize things that are nostalgic to us but this game truly deserves the glorification its so so good. i will forever love lili