Lagoon Lounge: The Poisonous Fountain
- July 5, 2018
- KAIJYU-09
Get on Steam"Lagoon Lounge: The Poisonous Fountain" is a first-person shooter game set in a vibrant, tropical resort. Players must navigate through the resort, battle against genetically engineered kaijus, and uncover the truth behind the poisonous fountain. With a variety of weapons and upgrades, players must use strategy and skill to survive and save the lagoon.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features funny dialogue and good character designs, making for an enjoyable experience.
- The story is simple yet immersive, with heartwarming character interactions.
- The remastered visuals and soundtrack enhance the overall experience, appealing to fans of furry visual novels.
- The game is very short, with a playtime of around 2-4 hours, which may not justify its price.
- Player choices are limited and do not significantly impact the story, leading to a linear experience.
- Some scenes may be uncomfortable for players due to themes of non-consensual acts, although they can be avoided with the right choices.
- story63 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by engaging dialogue, well-designed characters, and a simple yet immersive narrative, though it suffers from a lack of meaningful player choices that impact the outcome. While many players appreciate the charm and quality of the storytelling, some find the overall experience short and not entirely worth the price, especially given the limited branching paths. Overall, the story is enjoyable and appealing, particularly for those interested in its themes, but it may not satisfy everyone due to its linearity and brevity.
“Funny dialogue, good character designs/interactions, and a simple yet immersive story.”
“Character development and storyline are great.”
“Such great storytelling and amazing artwork!”
“Despite the presence of any real choices, they don't significantly impact the story, leading to a lack of meaningful consequences.”
“The bad thing about the story is the lack of real choices to change the outcome.”
“A bit disappointing; the characterization and storyline were not very well written or engaging.”
- music14 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and peacefulness, enhancing the overall experience with a calm and fitting soundtrack. While some players note that the music is enjoyable but not particularly groundbreaking, others appreciate the nostalgic elements and the addition of new tracks in the remastered edition. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, making it a highlight for many players.
“I really love this game; the graphics are beautiful and the soundtrack is so peaceful. Highly recommended!”
“I like the designs of most of the characters and all of the backdrops, and the music is exceedingly pleasant both in and out of the game.”
“It felt nostalgic to hear some of the music; the new ones are really great too, and it brings a smile to my face to see the characters again in HD.”
“From my understanding, this is a remastered edition, but having never played the original, I have heard there isn't much of a difference other than some music and sound effects added here and there.”
“Music is never annoying, but nothing special.”
“There's not a lot of differences, other than the upgrade in visuals, engine, sound additions of music, and the addition of the character Arashi.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many users praising the beautiful artwork and significant visual upgrades from the original version. The remaster features enhanced visuals, sound improvements, and additional content, contributing to an overall appealing aesthetic experience. While the game is noted for its storytelling, the graphics, particularly in the context of its adult content, are highlighted as a standout feature.
“Lagoon Lounge, originally released as Himitsuri no Lagoon in 2012 and officially translated into English in 2014, has been remade with upgraded visuals, sound enhancements, and the addition of a character named Arashi.”
“I really love this game; the graphics are beautiful and the soundtrack is so peaceful. Highly recommended!”
“Compared with the original from the Lagoon trilogy, this remake edition displays decent improvements in graphics and contains some timely plot burnishing, which could almost, in my opinion, make for a de novo experience.”
“There's not a lot of differences, other than the upgrade in visuals, engine, sound additions of music, and the addition of the character Arashi.”
“This game is somewhat of a remaster of that game with upgrades in the visuals, engine, additional sounds, and a few scenes changed for the Steam release.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be heartwarming and impactful, with touching character relationships that resonate long after the experience. Despite its brevity, the narrative evokes strong feelings, leaving a lasting emotional impression.
“I embarked on a blind playthrough, and my overall experience was heartwarming, even though it was relatively short.”
“The characters and their relationships with each other were all very sweet and touching.”
“It pulls at my heartstrings even stronger and makes me super emotional for weeks.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is praised for its engaging dialogue and well-designed interactions, contributing to a simple yet immersive story. Reviewers highlight the strong connection between character growth and the overall narrative, enhancing the gaming experience.
“The character development and storyline are exceptional.”
“The funny dialogue, along with the good character designs and interactions, creates a simple yet immersive story.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its funny dialogue and engaging character interactions, contributing to a sweet and immersive story. Overall, players find the humor to be a standout feature that enhances their enjoyment.
“Funny dialogue, good character designs and interactions, and a simple yet immersive story.”
“I love the game; it's so sweet and funny.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users highlight that games like Nekojishi and the upcoming Extracurricular Activities offer significantly more varied content and meaningful choices, enhancing their replayability compared to other titles. The free nature of Nekojishi and the affordability of Extracurricular Activities further contribute to their appeal for multiple playthroughs.
“I loved games such as Nekojishi and the yet-to-be-released Extracurricular Activities, but they offer more varied and better content for a better price. Nekojishi is free, and Extracurricular Activities costs less and has a ton of content, with meaningful choices that make it replayable multiple times.”
“The replayability in this game is fantastic! Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different choices and paths you can take.”
“I appreciate how the game encourages multiple playthroughs by offering unique storylines and character interactions that change based on your decisions.”
“I loved games such as Nekojishi and the yet-to-be-released Extracurricular Activities, but they offered more varied and better content for a much better price. Nekojishi is free, and Extracurricular Activities costs less and has a ton of content, with meaningful choices that make them more replayable than this game.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and variety in this game makes it hard to justify replaying it. Other games in the genre provide a richer experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.”
“After finishing the game, I felt no urge to play it again. The story and gameplay were too linear, and there wasn't enough incentive to explore different paths.”
