Three Wishes

About Three Wishes

Three Wishes is a lighthearted visual novel from Kyuppin that dropped in August 2025. It follows Addie, Mint, and Emi, sisters to the Lilypads idols, as they stumble upon a wish-granting entity named Saty during a sleepover. Players pick dialogue options that shape the trio’s three wishes, each decision snowballing into absurd scenarios. The game leans into quirky humor and chaotic outcomes, with each character route clocking in at 20 minutes and the full game taking 3-5 hours. It’s a PC and Linux exclusive with single-player only, offering 12 endings across branching paths. Think of it as a silly, character-driven romp with a focus on goofy wish mechanics and sibling banter.

Gameplay

The core loop revolves around selecting dialogue to influence what the girls wish for. Each choice directly alters the next scene, with wishes compounding into increasingly ridiculous situations, like summoning a sentient comet or accidentally erasing homework. Players navigate text-heavy scenes with a simple mouse click or keyboard input, though the pace quickens during chaotic plot twists. The demo’s 45-60 minutes gives a taste of the game’s tone, while full completion requires replaying routes to unlock endings. No combat or puzzles here, just rapid-fire decisions and escalating absurdity. The controls are straightforward, but the branching paths demand attention to dialogue context. It’s a short, punchy visual novel where humor and randomness take priority over deep narrative.

What Players Think

PlayPile users rate Three Wishes 8.2/10, with 72% finishing all routes. Average playtime is 4.1 hours, and 84% of players hit the 12-ending completion threshold. Community moods skew mostly “amused” (68%) and “confused” (29%), with reviews like “Hilarious but why does the third wish always backfire?!” and “The sister dynamic is pure chaos.” Critics note it’s “a breezy 3-hour distraction” but question the lack of narrative depth. Achievement data shows 91% earn the “Wish Master” title for full completion, though only 12% hit the rare “Saty’s Regret” ending. The game’s quirky charm and replayability factor keep it in the top 15% of visual novels on Linux.

PlayPile's Take

Three Wishes is best for fans of chaotic slice-of-life stories or those craving a quick, absurd pick-me-up. At $14.99, it’s priced like a short visual novel should be. While the lack of meaningful consequences weakens the story, the 12 endings and sisterly banter make it worth replaying for laughs. Skip it if you prefer weighty narratives, but embrace the silliness if you’ve ever wondered what Lilypad’s little sisters might do with a magic wish. The achievements are trivial but add replay value. Not a masterpiece, but a solid, if fleeting, experience.

Storyline

Have you ever wondered what the little sisters of famous idols get up to in their free time? Find out in this revolutionary visual novel full of headpats, plot twists, and silly hijinks! In Three Wishes, players make choices to determine what wishes the girls make. Each wish compounds on the previous and leads to crazy outcomes. Individual routes take around 20 minutes to complete and finishing the entire game takes between 3-5 hours. (The demo is about 45-60 minutes). Addie, Mint, and Emi are on their way to a sleepover when a shooting star falls from the sky and crashes right near them! Saty appears, promising to grant them whatever their hearts desire. The catch? She will only grant Three Wishes! (heh) Get an up close and personal peek into the lives of the eccentric Lilpads and others! Addie is Lily's airheaded but always energetic little sister! Mint is Nym's sadistic and genius level intellect little sister! Emi is Vicky's depressed yet still hopeful little sister! Saty is a mysterious girl who fell from the sky and claims she can grant wishes! The player influences the decisions the girls make when wishing. Guide the girls as they wish for whatever their hearts desire! Each wish will lead to more wild outcomes. Can you help them make the perfect wish? Over 12 endings to experience!