# htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary

> Puzzle action game guiding a girl through ruins with light and shadow fireflies. (iPhone/iPad app by Nippon Ichi Software, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/htolniq-the-firefly-diary/id1499042636 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/384894313)
- Category: Games
- Price: $15.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 1.3 GB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2020-04-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/htolniq-the-firefly-diary/id1499042636/reviews.md

## What is htoL#NiQ?

A puzzle action game where you guide a girl to escape from the ruins

◆Story
At the bottom of an old ruin, the girl who lost her memory [Mion] wakes up.
Guide Mion through the darkness with two fireflies, solve the contraptions and mysteries of the ruins, avoid the dreaded monsters and traps, and escape from the ruins.

◆System
Fireflies guide Mion and illuminate the world of light.
Shadow Firefly] that illuminates the world of shadows and destroys obstacles and contraptions.
Use the power of the two fireflies to switch between worlds of light and shadow and lead Mion out of the ruins.
Inside the ruins are traps that could reap Mion's life, puzzle-like contraptions, and unidentifiable monsters.

◆Recommended devices
Devices with iOS12.0 or higher (recommended: 2GB of RAM or higher) (iPhone7 or later)

(c)2013-2020 Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.

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## Key features

- Puzzle solving
- Light and shadow mechanics
- Monster and trap avoidance
- Story-driven gameplay
- Ruins exploration

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/htolniq-the-firefly-diary/id1499042636/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Beautiful Game

*2020-04-09, version 1.0*

Thank you for making this beautiful game available to purchase on the App Store. Thanks also for making the application available in English. If at all possible could you please also update the Yomawari games with an English Translation. Please keep up the great work and bring more of your titles to the App Store like A Rose in the Twilight and The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince.

## Frequently asked questions about htoL#NiQ

### What is the gameplay like in htoL NiQ: The Firefly Diary?

The game is a puzzle-action title where you guide a girl named Mion through ruins. You use two fireflies, one for light and one for shadow, to solve contraptions, avoid monsters, and escape.

### What devices does htoL NiQ: The Firefly Diary support?

The game is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, requiring iOS 12.0 or higher. Devices with 2GB of RAM or more are recommended, specifically iPhone 7 or later.

### How much does htoL NiQ: The Firefly Diary cost?

htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary is a paid application, priced at $15.99.

### Is htoL NiQ: The Firefly Diary suitable for all ages?

No, the game has an age rating of 17+, indicating mature themes or content.

### When was htoL NiQ: The Firefly Diary last updated?

The game was last updated on April 14, 2020, with version 1.0.07.

### Does htoL NiQ: The Firefly Diary have ads?

The provided data does not indicate the presence of advertisements in htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary.

### Can I play htoL NiQ: The Firefly Diary offline?

The game's description focuses on its single-player puzzle and story elements, suggesting it can be played offline. Specific offline play confirmation is not provided.

### What is the user sentiment for htoL NiQ: The Firefly Diary?

The app has a rating of 4.0 stars from 3 ratings, suggesting generally positive user reception based on the limited reviews available.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.07 — 2020-04-14

Fixed an issue with the game screen layout.

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