Homeland: Lay to Rest

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Homeland: Lay to Rest is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Nuclear Lunch and was released on June 23, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Homeland: Lay to Rest is a short third person action-adventure game about a monk disciple who fights corrupted guardians with a chakram--a thrown, homing, circular blade--to redeem their overrun childhood home. Journey through the remains of The Disciple's lost underground home and relive painful and joyful memories alike as you fight to purge the source of the corruption. Thrilling Combat: Fi…

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gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Engaging and psychologically intense storyline with well-developed characters and moral choices.
Beautiful visual design and atmospheric music that enhance the overall experience.
Fun and simple gameplay mechanics that allow players to feel like real detectives.

The game suffers from bugs that can hinder progress and affect gameplay.
Some players may find the game too easy and wish for more difficulty options.
The game is relatively short, leaving players wanting more content.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with users appreciating the cartoony art style and beautiful environments. However, some players noted performance issues when settings were maxed out, indicating that while the visuals are appealing, they may not be optimized for all systems. Overall, the game strikes a balance between modern graphics and engaging design, though it may not be a graphical showcase.
- “I really like this cartoony graphic style.”
- “Art style was very cool too.”
- “Beautiful art style and environment.”
- “The game comes pre-set with all its graphics notched one under max. I ticked them all up and started, and despite not being a graphical showcase, it played fairly poorly (sub 60).”
- “The game comes pre-set with all its graphics notched one under max. I ticked them all up and started, and despite not being a graphical showcase, it played fairly poorly (sub 60).”
- “Fast game with modern-day graphics, but it feels like it moves from location A to B to C and so on.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a mix of enjoyable ranged weapon mechanics and a visually appealing environment, but is marred by unresponsive controls, clunky physics, and poor combat mechanics. While some players appreciate the simple mechanics and the nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic RPGs, many recommend watching gameplay videos instead of playing due to the frustrating experience.
- “The game is fully satisfying with a controller for nerve-beating boomerang bouncing gameplay.”
- “Fun ranged weapon with a good lock-on mechanic and slow-motion in the air.”
- “Simple mechanics with a beautiful environment.”
- “Unresponsive controls, clunky physics, awful combat mechanics.”
- “If you're interested in this game, I would recommend watching some gameplay videos (if there are any) instead of playing it.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a charming and concise narrative that complements its platforming gameplay, offering a delightful experience despite its brevity.
- “A cute, little platformer with a short but sweet story.”
- “A nice short story.”
- “The story feels rushed and lacks depth, leaving many plot points unresolved.”
- “I found the narrative to be predictable and uninspired, failing to engage me.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional, making it hard to care about their journey.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report encountering several minor visual glitches, including issues like holes in the environment, which affect the overall stability of the game.
- “There's also plenty of minor visual glitches, like holes in the environment.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced several instances of lag that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its enjoyable and appealing quality, likened to the rich and often overlooked flavors of salsa, suggesting a depth and complexity that enhances the overall experience.
- “The sound and music are really nice.”
- “If you know anything about salsa as you do music, mediums are a delicious but undervalued class of flavor.”

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Homeland: Lay to Rest is a action adventure game.

Homeland: Lay to Rest is available on PC and Windows.

Homeland: Lay to Rest was released on June 23, 2020.

Homeland: Lay to Rest was developed by Nuclear Lunch.

Homeland: Lay to Rest has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Homeland: Lay to Rest is a single player game.

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