Alice's Lullaby

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In the much anticipated follow up to Albino Lullaby; Alice's Lullaby, players are plunged into a haunting narrative that challenges their perception of reality. Explore in first person as your world revolves around the desperate mission to rescue young Alice from the grasp of the enigmatic Grandchild Cult, a group whose madness has led them to construct a device capable of turning back time.…

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game successfully captures the ambiance, humor, and dialogue of the first installment, making it a worthy sequel.
The visuals are haunting and eerie, complemented by powerful music and voice acting that enhance the overall experience.
Despite some bugs and inconsistencies, the game offers a unique narrative and world-building that keeps players engaged and eager for more.

The game suffers from audio mixing issues, making it difficult to hear dialogue over the music at times.
Some gameplay elements are unclear, leading to confusion about how to progress in certain areas.
There are several bugs and janky animations that detract from the overall polish, leaving the game feeling unfinished in some aspects.

story
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The story is intriguing and features character development that reflects changes over time, though it can be confusing due to occasional narrative jumps and unresolved plot points. While it lacks the atmosphere of the first game and may overwhelm players with excessive reading material, it remains engaging and leaves players eager for a continuation. Overall, the narrative is described as interesting but somewhat basic in execution.
- “If you know the story from the first chapter, it empowers (and mildly confuses) the experience with seeing the different changes in characters.”
- “It has an interesting story, though the gameplay is a bit basic.”
- “Very atmospheric, very bizarre/trippy with the story of Alice, the grandchildren, and grandmother, and even more development of the role of the walklings.”
- “There's just a few visual jumps, audio clips that occasionally double up...and the story jumps random directions at times.”
- “Happy with what I played and hope it doesn't take another near decade to finish off the story (if there is more, as it seems there are multiple plot points being left fairly unresolved at the end).”
- “Maybe there were too many letters you could read; you start ignoring them at a certain point and you miss the story.”
music
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music and voice acting in the game are generally praised for their power and charm, contributing to an eerie yet affectionate atmosphere. However, several users noted issues with audio mixing, where dialogue can be drowned out by music, leading to inconsistencies in volume levels. Overall, while the sound design is well-received, the mixing problems detract from the experience.
- “The music and voice acting is still powerful and the visuals are still eerie in a loving way.”
- “The ramblings of these little freaks is truly music to my ears, and the voice work was quite lovely.”
- “This music slaps, so kudos, lads!!”
- “As for the mixing issues, there were some parts where you can barely hear the dialogue over the music, and adjusting the sound settings doesn't affect it.”
- “My only gripe is the audio mixing for the music and characters can be inconsistent, one or the other being quieter or much louder.”
- “The music and sound design (aside from some mixing) was really good and I found myself often thinking 'hey???”
graphics
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as surreal and phantasmagorical, creating an eerie yet beautiful atmosphere that enhances the game's psychedelic experience. The unique art style, reminiscent of Borderlands, contributes to a visually striking and unsettling environment that captivates players. Overall, the visuals effectively complement the powerful music and voice acting, immersing players in a bizarre and intriguing world.
- “The music and voice acting are still powerful, and the visuals are eerie in a loving way.”
- “Some questions are answered, further questions are raised, all wrapped in surreal nightmare and phantasmagorical visuals.”
- “This is a sick society, and the art style is something I have never quite seen before. The superb score works wonders to convey just how strange, beautiful, lurid, and queasy it all is.”
- “The art style is one I have never quite seen anything similar to, and the superb score works wonders to sell just how strange, beautiful, lurid, and queasy it all is.”
- “It's a really psychedelic experience; otherwise, it's good, but it gives you Borderlands vibes in terms of graphics.”
- “The visuals are still eerie in a loving way.”
gameplay
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is considered basic and flawed, with issues like troublesome sound mixing and a need for tuning in certain elements. However, the game's unique narrative presentation may compensate for these shortcomings, making it worth experiencing despite the rough edges.
- “Overall though, if you want a mesmerizing narrative presented in a manner you truly won't find anywhere else, then look no further.”
- “It has an interesting story, though the gameplay is a bit basic.”
- “Unfortunately, at the time of writing, the game is undoubtedly flawed - sound mixing is troublesome and certain gameplay elements cry out for tuning.”
- “Overall though, if you want a mesmerizing narrative presented in a manner you truly won't find anywhere else, then look no further - just maybe try and put gameplay aside and mind the rough edges for now.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is noted to be less bizarre and trippy compared to its predecessor, yet it still maintains a strong sense of immersion through its storytelling and character development. While some feel it lacks the unique ambiance of the first game, others appreciate the atmospheric elements tied to the narrative involving Alice and her family.
- “Very atmospheric, very bizarre and trippy with the story of Alice, the grandchildren, and grandmother, and even more development of the role of the walklings.”
- “Not quite as weird as the first game, and doesn't have the same atmosphere, but the overall story is fine.”
humor
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game successfully blends modern updates with the classic ambiance and humor of its predecessors, maintaining the charm and wit of the original dialogue while appealing to contemporary audiences.
- “This game, despite being released in 2024, manages to update it while simultaneously perfectly capturing the first game's ambiance, humor, and dialogue.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Overall, while the game exhibits some bugs and awkward animations, these issues are generally considered forgivable given the small development team's accomplishments.
- “Though mildly buggy and littered with janky animations, it is by and large excusable considering the small team and what they've achieved overall.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to progress.”
- “I experienced several game-breaking bugs that forced me to restart my progress.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its strong emotional impact, particularly as a psychological horror experience, though some users note flaws in specific flashback sequences that detract from the overall emotional engagement.
- “This game is peak and very emotional as a psychological horror game, although it has some flaws, mostly in the first flashback with Alice and the part after that.”