Lagoon Lounge: The Poisonous Fountain

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"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.

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

Lagoon Lounge: The Poisonous Fountain screenshot

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 103 reviews

story30 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features a charming and cozy atmosphere with well-designed characters and endearing music.
The story, while simple, effectively captures the nostalgic feel of early visual novels and offers a heartwarming experience.
The adult scenes, although optional, are well-written and provide a variety of scenarios, appealing to fans of the furry genre.

The game lacks meaningful choices, as decisions primarily revolve around viewing adult content or skipping it, with no significant impact on the story.
Certain scenes may be uncomfortable for players due to themes of non-consensual acts, although these can be avoided with the right choices.
The game is relatively short, with a playtime of around 2-4 hours, leading some players to feel it does not justify its price.

story
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is generally well-received for its charm and character interactions, though it is criticized for being short and lacking meaningful player choices that affect the narrative. While the adult content is integrated into the storyline, many players feel that the limited decision-making diminishes the overall experience, making it feel more like a linear reading than an interactive game. Despite these drawbacks, the engaging characters and appealing artwork contribute to a nostalgic and enjoyable visual novel experience, particularly for fans of furry and LGBTQ+ themes.
- “Funny dialogue, good character designs/interactions, and a simple yet immersive story.”
- “Such great storytelling and amazing artwork!”
- “The story is interesting, the characters are also engaging, and I think it's worth it for people who want more games featuring furries, homosexuality, and gay sex scenes.”
- “The only decisions you make are whether to view the adult scenes or skip them—there’s no real dating or branching storylines to explore.”
- “Your decisions don't create new plot lines, new routes, or a change in any meaningful way.”
- “The bad thing about the story is the lack of real choices to change the outcome.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its endearing and peaceful qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a mix of nostalgic and new tracks. While some reviewers noted that the music is enjoyable but not particularly standout, many appreciated the calming soundtrack that complements the game's visuals and character depth. Overall, the sound design, including added music and sound effects in the remastered edition, contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack is also really nice; I wish you could buy it as a DLC, and the game allows you to listen to it.”
- “It felt nostalgic to hear some music; the new ones are really great too, and it brings a smile to my face to see the characters again in HD.”
- “Great soundtrack, a lot of music tracks, very calm and fitting.”
- “From my understanding this is a remaster 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.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many users praising the beautiful and upgraded artwork compared to the original version. The remaster features enhanced visuals and sound, contributing to an overall appealing aesthetic that complements the storytelling. However, some users note that while the graphics are impressive, the limited content may not fully justify the game's price.
- “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.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a heartwarming narrative and touching character relationships that resonate deeply with players, leaving a lasting impact. Despite its brevity, the story effectively evokes strong feelings, making it a memorable experience, with optional adult content that can be bypassed.
- “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.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its witty dialogue and engaging character interactions, contributing to a charming and immersive story. Players appreciate the blend of sweetness and humor, making the overall experience enjoyable and entertaining.
- “Funny dialogue, good character designs and interactions, and a simple yet immersive story.”
- “Sometimes the dialogues are cool and funny.”
- “I love the game; it's so sweet and funny.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a charming and cozy vibe, enhanced by a small, close-knit cast and a tranquil setting reminiscent of a secluded lagoon, which contributes to a drama-free experience.
- “I also really enjoyed the small, close-knit atmosphere of the game, the small cast, and the lack of drama—it gives off the charming, cozy vibe of a secluded lagoon.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is noted for being short and relatively simple, with a desire for more depth in relationship choices, allowing players to select specific characters to engage with rather than having to interact with all available options.
- “This game is short and quite simple in terms of gameplay.”
- “I wish there were options to choose a companion instead of having to interact with everyone.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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. Both games are praised for their value, with Nekojishi being free and Extracurricular Activities providing extensive content at a lower price.
- “I loved games such as Nekojishi and the yet-to-be-released Extracurricular Activities - 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 them 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 with its branching storylines and diverse character interactions.”
- “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.”