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The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily

The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily

PC
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Release Date: July 24, 2025

Strategy, Fantasy, Turn-based, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer

A turn-based strategy with RPG elements. In The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily we start a revolution against the Empire ruling the lands with an iron fist. The game allows us to eliminate enemy commanders or to convince them to join us in our fight.

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Japanese studio One or Eight has made itself known to gamers through such games as Earth's Dawn and Lost Epic. For the purpose of one of their next projects, the team has teamed up with Alliance Arts, which has resulted in the turn-based strategy with RPG elements described here, entitled The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily.

The production allows us to play the role of Princess Scarlet, who, after being falsely accused of kr?lob?y, is rescued by the title Lily. From now on, her goal becomes unleashing a revolution against the Empire and overthrowing the hard-line government in power. How her further fate will turn out largely depends on our actions and decisions.

Gameplay

In The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily the gameplay takes place on a continent ruled by the aforementioned Empire.

Ship

Our command center is a ship belonging to Lily, aboard which we move around the game world. It is equipped with streaming technology, allowing us to control the consciousness and emotions of the masses. Thanks to it, we gain allies over time and can manipulate the battlefield.

Turn-based skirmishes and enemy recruitment

Turn-based skirmishes with enemies are the salt of the gameplay here. After winning a battle, we can decide whether we want to get rid of the enemy commander or drag him to our side. The former provides Scarlet with a boost in stats and skills, while the latter solution increases the size of our army. Due to the fact that we start the game almost completely alone, the ability to recruit enemies comes in handy especially at the beginning of the game.

Relationships with NPCs

The game doesn't end there, as in between battles we can get to know our allies better. Some of them are equipped with unique stories, and we gain access to them as their trust in Scarlet grows. Relationships with allies are worth nurturing also because this way we unlock powerful combined skills. There is no shortage of romance opportunities here either.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

Developer: OneorEight / Alliance Arts (PC)

Publisher: Alliance Arts

Age restrictions: 12+

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Features

System Requirements

System Requirements for The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-9400, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Windows 10/11 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily Video Game.

86%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (1,181)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Engaging Characters and Story: The characters, especially the protagonists Scarlet and Lily, are well-developed and entertaining. The story combines humor and yuri elements, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
  • Visual and Audio Presentation: The game's art style, character designs, and soundtrack received high praise for their quality and appeal.
  • Unique Mechanics: The combination of turn-based strategy with RPG elements and the capture mechanic adds depth to gameplay, allowing for varied strategies and tactics.
  • Accessibility: The game features a generous autosave system, making it forgiving for players who may struggle with its difficulty. It is also described as beginner-friendly.
  • Replayability: Multiple endings and character bond systems encourage players to explore different routes and interactions.

The main cons of the game

  • Difficulty and Grinding: Many users found the game to be overly difficult, particularly in later chapters, where enemies can be significantly stronger. This leads to a grind-heavy experience, especially for underleveled characters.
  • Repetitive Gameplay: Some users mentioned that the combat can become tedious, primarily due to the need to grind for experience and the limitations of the three-turn combat system.
  • Performance Issues: There are reports of lag and crashes, particularly during cutscenes, which detracted from the overall experience.
  • Limited Character Development: While the main characters are well-developed, some side characters feel underutilized, and the bond system may not impact the narrative as much as players hoped.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • New Game Plus (NG+): Players expressed a desire for a NG+ mode that would allow them to carry over character stats and experience for subsequent playthroughs, making it easier to explore different endings.
  • Improved Leveling System: Users suggested that experience points should be awarded for participation in battles, not just for killing enemies, to help underleveled characters catch up.
  • Combat Speed Options: A request for a middle-ground combat speed (between 1x and 4x) to make battles feel less drawn out while still allowing for strategic planning.
  • Expanded World and Content: Some players felt the game was short and would have benefited from additional maps, characters, or a more extensive storyline.

Summary

  • Overall, "The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily" is generally well-received for its engaging characters and unique gameplay, but it faces criticism for its difficulty, grinding nature, and some performance issues.

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