Alice's Lullaby

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"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.

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Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game beautifully expands upon the world of Albino Lullaby, maintaining its unique atmosphere and creepy visuals.
The writing, music, and voice acting are powerful, enhancing the psychological horror experience and keeping players engaged.
Despite some bugs and minor issues, the game is a solid continuation of the first installment, with intriguing lore and world-building.

The game suffers from audio mixing issues, making it difficult to hear dialogue over music and causing accessibility concerns.
Gameplay can be confusing at times, with unclear progression paths and minimal options for customization, such as mouse sensitivity.
Some players experienced bugs on specific platforms, like the Steam Deck, and found the overall performance lacking compared to the first game.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has garnered mixed reactions, with some players appreciating its interesting and atmospheric elements, particularly the character development and bizarre themes. However, others feel disconnected due to unresolved plot points and a lack of engagement after a long gap since the first game. Overall, while the narrative has its merits, it suffers from pacing issues and an overload of written content that can detract from the experience.
- “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.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and voice acting in the game are generally praised for their power and quality, with many finding the soundtrack enjoyable and engaging. However, there are notable issues with audio mixing, where dialogue can be drowned out by music, leading to an inconsistent listening experience. Overall, while the sound design is well-received, the mixing problems detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “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
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are described as uniquely creepy and phantasmagorical, creating a surreal and psychedelic experience that is both beautiful and unsettling. The art style is noted for its originality, evoking a sense of strangeness reminiscent of the Borderlands series, while the powerful music and voice acting enhance the eerie atmosphere. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's nightmarish and immersive quality.
- “The music and voice acting is still powerful and the visuals are still eerie in a loving way.”
- “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.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is described as both engaging and bizarre, effectively keeping players on edge throughout the experience. While it may not reach the same level of weirdness as its predecessor, it still offers a trippy narrative involving Alice and her family, along with deeper exploration of the walklings. Overall, the atmosphere is noted for its strong impact on the storytelling.
- “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, 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.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is considered basic and flawed, with issues such as troublesome sound mixing and elements that need tuning. However, the game's captivating narrative and unique presentation may compensate for these shortcomings, suggesting players might overlook the gameplay to appreciate the story.
- “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.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game successfully blends modern updates with the original's charm, effectively preserving its humor and dialogue, which resonates well with fans of the earlier titles.
- “This game, despite being released in 2024, manages to update it while simultaneously perfectly capturing the first game's ambiance, humor, and dialogue.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits mild bugs and janky animations, but these issues are generally considered forgivable given the accomplishments of the small development team.
- “The game is plagued by frequent crashes and performance issues that make it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience, making it frustrating to progress.”
- “The stability of the game is a major concern, as it often freezes and requires a restart to continue.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its emotional depth, particularly as a psychological horror experience, though some players note flaws in specific flashback sequences that detract from the overall impact.
- “This game is peak and very emotional as a psychological horror game, although it has some flaws (mostly the first flashback with Alice and the part after that).”