La Villa de la Muerte

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Inspired by the story of La Llorona, La Villa de la Muerte is a looping, 1st-person horror game experience set in the late 1800s. Narratively and environmentally driven, the player tries to uncover/remember who they are and what happened to the family at this villa. The player unravels the truth by solving puzzles, completing the looped levels, and avoiding the being that lurks within that truth.D…

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Play Modes

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

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and sound design, creating a captivating atmosphere.
It's a free game that offers a short but engaging horror experience, making it accessible to a wide audience.
The looping mechanic and the ghost's design add an interesting twist to the gameplay, keeping players curious about the story.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and design flaws, making it difficult to progress and enjoy the experience.
Many assets appear to be reused or borrowed, leading to a lack of originality and immersion.
The gameplay is often confusing and lacks depth, with minimal story development and poor enemy AI.

graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
38%
23%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the visuals as beautiful and atmospheric, while others criticize them for being basic, outdated, or reliant on reused assets. Although there are moments of impressive design, issues like graphical glitches and inconsistent quality detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game showcases a blend of appealing visuals and technical shortcomings, impacting gameplay and immersion.
- “The jumpscares are fantastic and the graphics are really nice.”
- “The visuals look good, the sound design works well, and overall it has a decent atmosphere.”
- “The visuals are beautiful and it's impressive how many different versions/moods of one location the devs were able to obtain.”
- “What happened here? A bunch of really talented graphic designers and 3D modelers got together and made fantastic game assets, and then failed to make a game with them. Ah, of course, this is a basic asset flip (although the developer doesn't seem to be trying to profit from the work of others here).”
- “The game graphics look better than you might expect, but that's just because it looks like some or all of them are 'borrowed' from asset stores or wherever.”
- “The graphics are really basic and old, with lots of reused props that seem to have been taken from other projects and added.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The game's story is described as touching yet brief, with many players noting its lack of depth and emotional connection due to its short duration and obscure plot elements. While some appreciate the premise and the hints scattered throughout, others criticize it for being confusing and underdeveloped, likening it to a college project. Overall, it seems best suited for those seeking a quick, casual experience rather than a rich narrative.
- “I think the game is great; this game is short, but the story is touching and important. It's a free game, and the game developers did a good job.”
- “So I'd say it's for someone who's curious about a short ghost story and doesn't mind the feeling of amateurish design in the game, maybe even likes that.”
- “The story is more what you can make of it; there are a few things if you look around the house to follow the story loosely, but nothing much.”
- “The premise is fine, but it goes too fast to feel any real emotional connection to the story and what's happening.”
- “The plot is a little confusing; the game kind of looks like a college senior project.”
- “The story needs work, and a lot is left unexplained.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many criticizing its lack of depth, poor enemy AI, and short playtime of under an hour, making it unsuitable for those seeking a rich horror experience. However, some players appreciated the unique looping mechanic and the atmospheric elements, despite technical issues like frame rate drops and sensitivity problems. Overall, the gameplay seems to cater to a niche audience rather than seasoned horror game fans.
- “The atmosphere is phenomenal and the looping mechanic is super cool.”
- “The looping mechanic was really interesting.”
- “It's a pity it's so FPS heavy; I got around 40 down to 10 FPS throughout the gameplay and the mouse sensitivity is a bit finicky, but other than those, I enjoyed the game and I recommend it to everyone :)”
- “Games like this one are a dime a dozen. It's not scary, the gameplay is bad (garbage enemy AI and mechanics). We don't know why the main character is investigating this house; you could replace La Llorona with any other monster and it wouldn't make a difference.”
- “It's a pity it's so FPS heavy. I got around 40 down to 10 FPS throughout the gameplay, and the mouse sensitivity is a bit finicky.”
- “The game mechanics are too rough to play.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its impressive visuals and effective sound design, creating an intense and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the phenomenal ambiance and the exploration opportunities it offers, particularly appealing to fans of atmospheric horror. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature that enhances the gameplay.
- “The atmosphere is phenomenal and the looping mechanic is super cool.”
- “Great game, love the sound design and atmosphere of the environments.”
- “The game has an amazing atmosphere and lots of room to explore.”
- “The visuals look good, the sound design works well, and overall it has a decent atmosphere.”
- “Atmosphere is intense.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and softlocks that hinder game progression, indicating a lack of thorough testing. Additionally, graphical glitches contribute to an unsettling experience, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- “Not because it's hard, but because it's a buggy train wreck that can softlock you out of the game progression because they never bothered to test it.”
- “Of course, there are many graphical glitches.”
- “With the glitches and the goofy-looking ghosts, this should be a laugh, but there is something about it that puts me on edge and sends me running through the house.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its touching story, especially considering it is free, but some players feel that the pacing is too rapid, preventing a deeper emotional connection to the narrative.
- “I think the game is great. This game is short, but the story is touching. It's important that it's a free game; the game developers did a good job.”
- “The premise is fine, but it goes too fast to feel any real emotional connection to the story and what's happening.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from severe optimization issues, with players reporting extremely low frame rates, often below 20 fps, which significantly detracts from the overall experience. Many believe that improved optimization could elevate the game to a more acceptable level.
- “Literally the worst game I have ever played, lmao. But I mean, if it was optimized and you could get over 20 FPS, it would be mid.”
- “Need optimization.”