How to Take Off Your Mask

A cute coming-of-age story about learning to be honest about your feelings to the people you care about via the narrative device of waking up one day as a catgirl.

There is basically two paths you can choose from; Human and Luccretia. The first few chapters are pretty similiar but afterwards they differ a lot. I do recommend starting with the human path. It does show that the game is a bit older but it has a lovely story. pros; - beautiful japanese voice acting (even the heroine gets voiced as well as the name if you don't change it from the suggestions) - the graphics are a bit outdated but fit the visual preferences from back then - thumbs up for the humour - several fitting soundtracks - you are able to start from every chapter without needing to save neutral; - for my personal taste the cat part was sometimes a bit too much. i'm still confused at the one time where there is some constant meowing going on. Overall i would say that path is more focused on being entertaining while the human path is more focused on romance. in the end they complement each other to get more intel about the whole plot - i personally think it's a bit weird that how her personas get treated differs that much (on the one side she gets treated like an older and on the other side treated like the younger sister. kinda the heroines fault for acting so differently a…

Found the game series originally on the app store and decided to buy the series in the bundle- so here are my thoughts on this game: Concept is easy to understand; both characters have a secret side to them that they don't show the other, and eventually they find out and get together. Simple, right? The story is fairly easy, the game gives you indications on your choice type. The artstyle is quite cute and so are the CG's for the particular routes you end up on and the voice acting also adds to how nice the game and story is. I enjoyed it for the most part- did I think the price was worth every penny? maybe? maybe not? But it's defenitally a one time kinda game you'd play for the heck of it.

short in length, but the whole trilogy is that way, and honestly i like it that way. its well paced and a cute coming of age story, and it's a great introductory vn to the series! this game holds a special place in my heart as i grew up with it, and i find it quite comforting. id def recommend if ur looking for a nice, simple, sweet, and short visual novel to relax and read!

How to Take Off Your Mask, developed and published by ROSEVERTE, is a gentle and heartfelt fantasy visual novel that combines light romance, whimsical comedy, and a sincere exploration of identity. Set in the world of Eroolia, a land divided between humans and cat-like people known as Luccretias, the story follows a young woman named Lilia who lives an ordinary life as a baker in the human city of Leezera. Her peaceful routine is suddenly upended when she awakens one morning to find that she has grown cat ears and a tail. The transformation forces her to confront a hidden part of herself and brings her face-to-face with social tensions between species, personal insecurities, and the complicated relationship she shares with her childhood friend, Ronan. The game’s simple premise quickly evolves into an endearing story about acceptance, both of oneself and of others. The narrative thrives on its duality—balancing lighthearted humor with tender emotional beats. Lilia’s discovery of her Luccretia form is initially played for laughs, with her confusion and embarrassment setting a comical tone. But beneath the humor lies a deeper question: what does it mean to truly reveal yourself? The …

This game is well-produced in terms of its art and music, so the price tag makes sense, although I admittedly got this as a gift I think. It reminds me of Magical Otoge Ciel and Tokyo Mew Mew in terms of its vibes. The story was relatively simple but there were some questions I feel were left unanswered (potentially sequel bait? not sure). The dialogue isn't perfect in some places and can come off a bit childish, but it made sense considering the ages of the main character and LI. I admit though the voice acting is very exaggerated to be childish like in a stereotypical anime and I fortunately was able to turn it off - I am sure some people love that, and I appreciated the option to toggle it off/on, so I'm not going to mark it down for that, but it's just a personal ick for me.I would probably purchase a sequel game, if they do make it.