Alice's Lullaby
- October 7, 2024
- Ape Law
Get on Steam"Alice's Lullaby" is a first-person narrative-driven game, following the mission to rescue Alice from the Grandchild Cult. The cult has created a time-turning device, leading to a dark, haunting world full of mysteries. Players must navigate through time to prevent the cult's horrors from reaching the world above.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game beautifully expands upon the world of Albino Lullaby, maintaining its unique atmosphere and eerie visuals.
- The writing and voice acting are exceptional, with engaging dialogue that enhances the overall experience.
- Despite some bugs, the game is a captivating psychological horror experience that fans of the first game will likely enjoy.
- The game suffers from audio mixing issues, making it difficult to hear dialogue over music and causing inconsistent sound levels.
- Gameplay can be frustrating due to minimal options for adjusting mouse sensitivity and unclear progression in certain areas.
- Some players found the story convoluted and difficult to follow, with many questions left unanswered by the end.
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story has garnered mixed reactions, with some players feeling disconnected after a long gap since the first game, while others appreciate the character development and atmospheric elements. Although the narrative is described as interesting and bizarre, it suffers from pacing issues and unresolved plot points, leading to a sense of confusion and a lack of engagement with certain story elements. Overall, while the story has its merits, it may not resonate as strongly with all players, especially those familiar with the original.
“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.”
“I loved the first game a decade ago, but after so long I don't care anymore about the story.”
“There's just a few visual jumps, audio clips that occasionally double up...and the story jumps random directions at times.”
“Maybe there were too many letters you could read; you start ignoring them at a certain point and you miss the story.”
- music6 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.”
“The music and sound design (aside from some mixing) was really good and I found myself often thinking, 'Hey, 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???”
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as uniquely creepy and surreal, creating a phantasmagorical atmosphere that enhances the game's eerie and psychedelic experience. The art style is noted for its strangeness and beauty, reminiscent of Borderlands, while the powerful music and voice acting further amplify the unsettling visuals. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's unsettling yet captivating aesthetic.
“The art style, which I have never quite seen anything similar, is superb and works wonders to convey just how strange, beautiful, lurid, and queasy it all is.”
“Very creepy visuals that are unique to this series.”
“Some questions are answered, further questions are raised, and all of it wrapped in a surreal nightmare and phantasmagorical visuals.”
“This is a sick society and the art style, one which I have never quite seen anything similar, and superb score work wonders to sell just how strange, beautiful, lurid, and queasy it all is.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is described as engaging and suspenseful, maintaining tension throughout the game. While it may not reach the same level of strangeness as its predecessor, it offers a bizarre and trippy experience that enhances the narrative involving Alice and her family. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a strong point, contributing significantly to the game's immersive quality.
“The atmosphere kept me on edge through to the end.”
“Very atmospheric, very bizarre and trippy with the story of Alice, the grandchildren, and grandmother, along with 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.”
- gameplay3 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.”
- humor1 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.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is characterized by minor bugs and awkward animations, which many players find forgivable given the achievements of the small development team.
“Though mildly buggy and littered with janky animations, it is by and large excusable considering the small team and what they've achieved overall.”
- emotional1 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 sections, such as the first flashback with Alice.
“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.”
