Desolatium

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In this graphic point-and-click adventure, you get to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a friend through the eyes of 4 different characters, each with their own characteristics. Uncover the mystery as you’re led toward a dark path filled with Lovecraftian myths and creatures. Are the ‘old ones’ they read about truly real? Be careful what you ask for, because the answer might lead you to …

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

Reviews

12%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

The game features a unique and atmospheric art style that many players found enjoyable.
It incorporates Lovecraftian themes and lore, appealing to fans of the genre.
The 3D scenes and real-life locations provide an interesting visual experience.

The voice acting is often criticized as being poor and inconsistent, detracting from the overall experience.
The gameplay is described as confusing and lacking in meaningful puzzles, often feeling more like a hidden object game.
Navigation is problematic, with players frequently getting lost due to a lack of clear maps or indicators.

story
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The game's story heavily draws from Lovecraftian themes, featuring numerous references to his works, but many players feel it lacks a cohesive narrative, often prioritizing lore over storytelling. The plot is presented in fragmented pieces through different characters, which can lead to disinterest unless players are particularly invested in the extensive notes and lore. Overall, while the atmosphere is rich in horror references, the storytelling itself is seen as weak and disjointed.
- “The gameplay is a point-and-click game similar to late 90s and early 2000s mystery adventure games, but the story is nearly 1:1 lifted from Lovecraft.”
- “The story is served in small fragments, with three characters that change from fragment to fragment.”
- “The game is full of references to Lovecraft's fiction and other horror, but sometimes it feels like they put more effort into that than telling a good story.”
- “The gameplay is a point-and-click game similar to late 90s, early 2000s mystery adventure games, but the story is nearly 1:1 lifted from Lovecraft.”
- “The story is almost non-existent and presented in pieces.”
- “Not much story that you lose interest unless you're into reading so many notes that just give you little bits of Lovecraftian lore.”
graphics
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The game's graphics have received mixed reviews, with many praising the neat aesthetic and photo-realistic visuals, particularly the art style of the avatars during dialogues. However, some users feel that character models could be improved and that the visuals are the only standout feature in an otherwise lacking experience. Overall, the art style is appreciated, but there are calls for better execution in character design.
- “I was on board until I kept repeatedly getting stuck, as the game had a fairly neat aesthetic and 'photo realistic' graphics.”
- “I liked the art style.”
- “The best thing in the whole game is the art style of avatars which we see during dialogues - they bear a hint of madness.”
- “Instead of using whatever program that was used, they should've hired some graphics people to make the character models look better.”
- “Unfortunately, the visuals seem to be the only worthwhile thing about this game.”
- “[b]+ visuals[/b]: the locations are 360-degree photographs with additional art over it.”
gameplay
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The gameplay features point-and-click puzzle solving, which some users found engaging, while others criticized it as being poor overall.
- “The point-and-click puzzle-solving gameplay is engaging and adds depth to the experience.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are intuitive and keep you immersed in the story.”
- “I love how the gameplay encourages exploration and creative problem-solving.”
- “The gameplay was awful.”
- “Also, the point-and-click puzzle-solving gameplay carried it quite far too.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its immersive atmosphere, enhancing the overall adventure experience.
- “This game creates a truly immersive atmosphere that pulls you into its world.”
- “The atmospheric design is stunning, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
- “I was captivated by the hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers throughout the game.”
music
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered mediocre, described as not particularly engaging or memorable, with a monotonous and sluggish quality that neither enhances nor detracts significantly from the overall experience.