Lair of Torment
- October 18, 2023
- Admia
"Lair of Torment" is a dark, atmospheric metroidvania game where players explore a mysterious lair filled with traps, puzzles, and dangerous creatures. As you progress, you'll gain new abilities to access previously unreachable areas and uncover the lair's dark secrets. With challenging gameplay and a haunting soundtrack, "Lair of Torment" offers a thrilling adventure for fans of the genre.
Reviews
- The game features interesting puzzles that provide a good challenge.
- It has effective jump scares and a strong atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
- The graphics and overall presentation are well done, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience.
- The game is very short, with a playtime of around 30 to 45 minutes.
- Some puzzles are overly difficult, leading players to rely on walkthroughs.
- There are occasional glitches, such as disappearing floors and confusing mechanics with invisible walls.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the gameplay engaging and thrilling, particularly enjoying the jump scares and overall story. Many feel that the price is reasonable for the amount of content, with reviews noting around 30 to 40 minutes of gameplay.
“This was actually pretty scary, and I loved the jumpscares and gameplay overall, as well as the story.”
“$1.8 USD for a good 30 minutes of gameplay.”
“In the end, just 4 dollars is a good price for 40 minutes of gameplay, but sad conclusion.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received for its engaging and scary elements, with effective jump scares enhancing the gameplay experience. However, some players feel it lacks originality and deviates from its initial description, making it less impactful for those familiar with the horror genre.
“This was actually pretty scary, and I loved the jump scares and gameplay overall, as well as the story.”
“I completed the game in 0.4 hours, got all achievements, and enjoyed the story.”
“It's okay, but if you play plenty of horror games, there's not much here you haven't already seen, and the story is off compared to the description.”
“0.4 hours, got all achievements, did the story.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive horror elements, effectively creating a tense and frightening experience akin to a horror-themed escape room. Players appreciate the strong sense of dread and the impactful jump scares, although some express frustration with repetitive elements that can detract from the overall experience.
“Enjoyed it, very atmospheric, like doing a horror-themed escape room with jump scares.”
“Very atmospheric and scary, but the jump scares got me when I went through the same hallway for the tenth time without any changes.”
“Really awesome horror game with some fantastic scares and a great horror atmosphere.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional impact of the game to be profound, with one reviewer noting that even its brief duration left them feeling deeply affected, likening the experience to a soul-stirring encounter.
“I've played a lot of horror games already, but this one, man... even if it's only about 30 minutes long, it made me feel like my soul left my body.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been called into question due to bugs, particularly with achievements like "Let There Be Light," which did not trigger for some players during their initial playthroughs.
“The 'Let There Be Light' achievement seems to be a bit buggy, as it didn't trigger for me on my first playthrough.”
“I experienced frequent crashes during gameplay, which made it hard to enjoy the experience.”
“The game often freezes during loading screens, forcing me to restart my console.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their quality, contributing to an immersive experience, while the sound is considered average. Additionally, the visuals enhance the effectiveness of jump scares in the game.
“The graphics are stunning, creating a visually immersive experience that truly enhances gameplay.”
“The attention to detail in the graphics is remarkable, making every environment feel alive and engaging.”
“The vibrant colors and smooth animations contribute to a captivating visual experience that keeps you hooked.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music effectively heightens the sense of urgency and tension, particularly during puzzle-solving moments, creating a palpable feeling of panic when players struggle to progress.
“I feel the weight of the panic as the music picks up when you don't solve puzzles fast enough.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, enhancing every moment of gameplay.”
“Each track is uniquely crafted, making the music an integral part of the storytelling experience.”
“The music becomes overwhelming and stressful when you're struggling with puzzles.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, often feeling out of place and distracting.”