Lady Umbrella

About

Lady Umbrella is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Zulo Interactive and was released on October 17, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Lady Umbrella is a 3D action-adventure shooter where you play as special agent Francesca De Angelis, betrayed and framed while infiltrating Italy’s last mafia. Armed with a versatile shotgun umbrella that functions as a shield and gadget hub, you must clear your name by battling enemies and navigating puzzles. Experience intense combat, clever traversal, and a gripping tale of espionage and betrayal.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

story3 negative mentions

The game features a fun and creative concept with unique mechanics, such as using an umbrella equipped with various gadgets for combat and traversal.
The graphics have a retro style that many players find enjoyable, and the protagonist's voice acting is well-received.
Despite its flaws, the game offers a decent level design and engaging gameplay that can be fun for a free title.

The game is plagued by numerous technical issues, including bugs that can prevent progress and poor optimization that affects performance.
There is a lack of proper key binding options for keyboard and mouse users, making it difficult to play without a controller.
The voice acting and overall audio quality are subpar, with some players finding it unprofessional and distracting.

story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game's story is conveyed through a straightforward "freeze frame" introduction and is narrated by the protagonist, but it lacks innovation and depth. While some players find the premise intriguing, others report inconsistencies that detract from the overall experience.
- “Throughout the game, the protagonist herself, with her own voice, will carry the story forward.”
- “Story seems interesting but when I started playing, weird things happened.”
- “The plot is simple and is told through a short initial 'freeze frame' introduction.”
- “The plot and gameplay aren't innovative.”
- “Okay story or inciting incident.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs and glitches, particularly with audio. Reviewers describe it as poorly optimized and broken, indicating a need for substantial fixes before they would consider returning to play.
- “In January 2026, it's a buggy, broken, poorly put together, and poorly explained title.”
- “Not optimized at all and has buggy audio.”
- “If these kinds of bugs and glitches are fixed, I'll gladly come back to try and play it again.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Users appreciate the music in the game, noting that it enhances the experience; however, there is a technical issue where turning off the music does not affect the menu music.
- “I like the music.”
- “Turning off the music does not disable it in the menu.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, making it feel disjointed.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The graphics feature a retro style that many find enjoyable, though some users feel that they require further refinement. Overall, the visuals have garnered positive attention, particularly from those who have seen trailers, despite limited hands-on experience.
- “The graphic style is a bit retro in my opinion, but very enjoyable.”
- “Even though it definitely needs a bit more work, the graphics look nice from the trailer.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and look lifeless.”
- “The environments are bland and lack detail, making the game feel uninviting.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Gameplay is characterized by minor bugs and lag, with a lackluster enemy AI and no innovative elements. While the plot and levels are described as decent, the overall experience is limited, clocking in at just one hour.
- “I would like to point out some small bugs in loading and during gameplay, and the enemy AI is not exactly brilliant.”
- “The plot and gameplay aren't innovative.”
- “Decent plot, decent levels, decent animations, somewhat laggy, 1 hour of gameplay.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance on mid-range laptops, with users noting that the high fidelity does not justify the rough gameplay experience. Additionally, available settings options fail to enhance performance, reinforcing concerns about Unreal Engine's optimization.
- “Performance on my mid-range laptop is just rough in a way that doesn't make sense for the fidelity that this game is pumping out.”
- “Not beating the poor Unreal optimization allegations.”
- “Settings options don't help improve performance either.”