Renard's Skin Care Routine

About Renard's Skin Care Routine

Renard's Skin Care Routine is a brief visual novel that leans into lighthearted absurdity. Developed by AccurateFox Games and released December 14, 2025, it follows Renard, a fox living in Ivisia, who forgets April Fools' Day is approaching. The game blends mundane skincare rituals with chaotic prank planning across five days. Played out in PC and Mac single-player mode, it’s a character-driven narrative where choices shape Renard’s interactions and preparations. The story prioritizes humor over depth, offering a quirky, bite-sized experience with minimal combat or action. Think of it as a cozy simulation wrapped in a surreal April Fools’ premise, ideal for players seeking a low-effort narrative diversion.

Gameplay

The game alternates between skincare routine planning and prank execution. Each day begins with selecting products from Renard’s inventory, cleansers, toners, moisturizers, while balancing time to craft pranks. Dialogue choices influence relationships with neighbors and friends, affecting prank success. The skincare segment involves matching product effects to Renard’s skin type, with outcomes impacting mood and story progression. Pranks range from harmless jokes to slapstick chaos, each requiring resource management and timing. The controls are keyboard/mouse only, with a simple click-to-advance mechanic. Sessions average 45 minutes to an hour, though replaying for alternate endings adds structure. The core loop mixes decision-based storytelling with a rudimentary resource system, avoiding complex mechanics.

What Players Think

PlayPile readers rate the game 4.1/5, with 92% of players completing the main story in 3 hours 45 minutes. Community moods skew "amused" (78%) and "relieved" (63%), citing the game’s self-aware humor and lack of pressure. Critics praise the absurdity but note pacing issues in later acts. The 45 achievements (70% completion rate) reward exploration, though few push beyond the base story. At $14.99, it’s seen as a risk-free purchase, though 15% of reviews call it “overpriced for its length.” Most agree the charm lies in the skincare/prank juxtaposition, with 82% recommending it for fans of niche visual novels. One review calls it “the equivalent of a TikTok skincare hack but with more chaos.”

PlayPile's Take

Renard’s Skin Care Routine is a short, niche pick for fans of experimental visual novels. The $14.99 price tag aligns with its 3.75-hour runtime, and the 45 achievements add minor replay value. While the story lacks weight, the quirky tone and absurd scenarios keep it engaging. It’s best suited for players who enjoy low-stakes narratives with a dash of humor. Don’t expect deep character development or lasting impact. For under $15 it’s a harmless experiment in tonal contrast, but skip it if you prefer substance over style.

Storyline

There are five days until April Fools Day, a fact which Renard, a fox living in the outskirts of Ivisia, somehow managed to forget. Upon realising this, they have to plan and prepare, both for their pranks and that of their friends, but not before doing their morning skin care routine.