Delusions of a Lost Soul

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Delusions of a Lost Soul is a single player puzzle game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by FathomQuest Games and was released on August 30, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

Return to Lansinet castle to free your partner’s trapped soul. Solve puzzles, avoid traps, and unravel the many paranormal mysteries that await you.

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story5 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features immersive puzzles and a captivating atmosphere, enhanced by beautiful pixel art and unsettling music.
The story, while not groundbreaking, is intriguing and well-presented, keeping players engaged throughout the short playtime.
It's a promising debut from a solo developer, showcasing creativity and heart, making it a worthwhile experience at its price point.

The game is quite short, lasting only about an hour, which may leave some players wanting more content.
Puzzles are generally too easy and lack originality, offering little challenge to players.
The story and characters feel underdeveloped, with some reviews noting a bland narrative that doesn't go anywhere interesting.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is a mixed bag; while some players found it bland and lacking depth, others praised its mysterious and atmospheric qualities, enhanced by engaging pixel art and unsettling music. The narrative, though not particularly original, is well-presented and effectively builds intrigue through brief notes and dialogue. Overall, it serves as a compelling backdrop that complements the gameplay, despite some critiques regarding its originality and depth.
- “Delusions of a Lost Soul is an excellent, spooky game with fantastic pixel art, a mysterious story, intriguing puzzles, and unsettling music.”
- “Each piece of dialogue and scattered note, in combination with the enchanting pixel art, builds up a woven world filled with a story of mystery, fear, and anticipation.”
- “The story keeps pushing you forward, the music keeps you on edge, and the environments keep you suspicious and paranoid.”
- “The story was bland and never went anywhere interesting.”
- “There are a few notes lying around which you can read that give a bit of back story or add some intrigue to proceedings, but they’re very brief and a little shallow.”
- “The story was the highlight, and although not feeling particularly original, it was well presented and mysterious.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and impressive storyline, especially considering the game's short duration of just over an hour. Players find it to be a satisfying experience that delivers a lot within its compact format.
- “Great game, amazing storyline and gameplay for the size.”
- “Click the video above to see some of the gameplay mechanics and hear my thoughts on the game.”
- “Though the gameplay is a little over an hour, this mini masterpiece will leave you well satisfied with the amount you put into it.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its intriguing story, stunning pixel graphics, and immersive sound design, creating a captivating experience. While the puzzles may not provide a significant challenge, players are encouraged to appreciate the overall ambiance and creativity of the game. However, it is noted that the experience is relatively short.
- “The game looks and sounds great, with its wonderful use of pixel graphics and atmospheric sounds.”
- “Interesting, atmospheric, and creative but relatively short experience.”
- “A short, intriguing, and atmospheric game.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features stunning pixel graphics that evoke nostalgia and are complemented by atmospheric sound design, creating an immersive experience. While the visuals and audio are praised, the puzzle elements may not provide a significant challenge, encouraging players to focus on the story and ambiance instead.
- “The game looks and sounds great, with its wonderful use of pixel graphics and atmospheric sounds.”
- “You surely were first struck by the beautiful pixel graphics and thought about your childhood days of sitting in front of your tube TV playing your favorite games.”
- “Puzzle elements won’t challenge however, so don’t expect to be tested, but just enjoy the story and the atmospheric graphics, sound, and ambience.”
- “Most of the time when people see a pixel graphics game priced under $5 with those tags, they just keep scrolling past because they don’t think it’ll be worth their time, that it won’t be any good, and that it will be a waste of money.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Delusions of a Lost Soul" is described as unsettling and effective, enhancing the game's spooky atmosphere and keeping players on edge as they navigate its mysterious story and intriguing puzzles.
- “Delusions of a Lost Soul is an excellent, spooky game with fantastic pixel art, a mysterious story, intriguing puzzles, and unsettling music.”
- “The story keeps pushing you forward, the music keeps you on edge, and the environments keep you suspicious and paranoid.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous over time.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, often feeling out of place and distracting.”
- “The audio quality of the music is subpar, with some tracks sounding muffled and poorly mixed.”