Lumber Island - That Special Place
- October 1, 2015
- DeanForge
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamLumber Island - That Special Place is a horror-adventure game set on a seemingly abandoned island. The player must navigate through dense forests, desolate beaches, and eerie buildings while avoiding or confronting the island's mysterious and hostile inhabitants. The game features a variety of puzzles and challenges that must be overcome to uncover the truth behind the island's dark past.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a creepy atmosphere with solid graphics and sound design, enhancing the horror experience.
- Many players found the game to be genuinely scary with effective jump scares and an intriguing, albeit convoluted, plot.
- Despite its flaws, the game is considered a well-made indie horror title that offers a unique experience for fans of the genre.
- The gameplay mechanics are criticized for being flawed, with puzzles that often make little sense and a lack of clear objectives.
- Players expressed frustration over the game's darkness, lack of gamma settings, and the absence of a save system, leading to repetitive gameplay after dying.
- The story is described as confusing and poorly executed, with many players unable to follow the narrative or understand the clues provided.
- story32 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its depth and intrigue, while others criticize it for being convoluted and confusing. Many found the narrative vague or poorly executed, often hindered by broken English in written clues, leading to frustration and a lack of clarity. Overall, while the atmosphere and graphics are appreciated, the story's coherence and engagement leave much to be desired.
“One of the best indie horror games, deep plot, scary enough, atmospheric.”
“The story is fun and makes you constantly wonder what will happen next.”
“I will however say the ending and the story the game tries to tell is pretty interesting and I've still not entirely figured out what it all means but I probably won't play the game again to find out, which is a shame.”
“The story is a confusing mess.”
“No problem there, but the story is so convoluted and confusing that you don't actually know what's happening.”
“The game is dark and has a nice spooky atmosphere, however there was very little in the way of content to actually frighten players and frankly the story sucked.”
- atmosphere28 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for being spooky, eerie, and immersive, with effective background music and solid jump scares that enhance the horror experience. However, some players noted that despite the strong atmospheric elements, the overall content and story were lacking, which detracted from the enjoyment. Overall, the game is recognized as having a compelling atmosphere, making it a notable entry in the indie horror genre.
“The atmosphere and the background music are awesome and creepy; there are a few jumpscares that actually made me jump. The puzzles aren't too hard; in short, it was really enjoyable to play.”
“The scares are great, and the atmosphere of the game is just downright creepy.”
“Furthermore, the game features a creepy atmosphere with solid jumpscares and a twisted plot.”
“The atmosphere was solidly spooky, so I'm really disappointed that there didn't seem to be much more to this game.”
“Furthermore: creepy atmosphere with solid jumpscares and a 'twisted' plot.”
“This game really shows you horror from the awesome scary atmosphere to the headless guy with an ax.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of stealth and hiding mechanics, leading to a repetitive experience where players can easily escape threats without much challenge. While the game boasts impressive visuals and smooth mechanics, many find the overall gameplay flawed and unenjoyable.
“It is honestly just insane how good the game looks, how smooth the mechanics are, and how much detail there is.”
“Unfortunately, the gameplay and mechanics are very flawed to be an enjoyable game to play.”
“The main monster, while creepy and it did get me a few times, the hiding mechanic makes it so easy to escape it.”
“Gameplay is lackluster and repetitive.”
- music10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for creating an awesome and creepy atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience with effective jumpscares. However, many users criticized the repetitive 2-3 minute music loop, which became tiresome over time, making the rare moments of silence or change stand out as highlights. Overall, while the sound design is well-presented, the lack of variety in the music detracts from its impact.
“The atmosphere and the background music are awesome and creepy; there are a few jumpscares that actually made me jump. The puzzles aren't too hard; in short, it was really enjoyable to play.”
“To keep this short and sweet, it's very well presented, with good graphics, good sound, and music.”
“The few times there were a bit of silence or a change to the music were amazing.”
“The background music was the same 2-3 minute loop over and over again for the entire game, and it got really old fast. The few times there was a bit of silence or a change to the music were amazing.”
“The background music was the same 2-3 minute loop over and over again for the entire game, and it got really old fast. The few times there was a bit of silence or a change to the music were amazing.”
“Music gets trivial.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their quality and presentation, contributing significantly to the game's overall horror atmosphere. Users appreciate the visual elements alongside the sound and music, enhancing the immersive experience.
“The graphics, story (even though overly vague), and horror atmosphere are really nice.”
“It's very well presented, with good graphics, sound, and music.”
