Lamentations

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Lamentations is a single player and multiplayer survival role playing shooter game with a horror theme. It was developed by Yooper Game Studios LLC and was released on February 21, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Lamentations is a horror shooter featuring single-player, co-op, and PvP modes where you explore a mysterious, multi-level complex known as "the backrooms." Equipped with customizable loadouts, players face terrifying creatures, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth behind missing civilians. Survive the darkness, restore the elevator, and escape together or alone.

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game has a solid foundation with an eerie atmosphere, decent gunplay, and good lighting, making it enjoyable to play with friends.
It offers a fun and challenging experience with various difficulty levels, encouraging teamwork and strategic gameplay.
The graphics have seen improvements, and the game rewards players with currency to unlock weapon skins, enhancing the overall experience.

The game suffers from performance issues, bugs, and a lack of content, with only a few unique enemies and a short playtime.
Finding key switches to progress can be frustrating, leading to aimless searching and detracting from the overall enjoyment.
The game feels incomplete for a full release, lacking essential features like inventory management and a tutorial, which can leave players confused.

stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is generally criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, performance issues, and poor AI and hitbox mechanics. While some players find value in the experience despite these flaws, the overall impression is that the game feels unfinished and janky.
- “You can still play it, but parts will be buggy and performance is also a mess.”
- “Additionally, a full release with only 2 levels, buggy AI, and poor hitboxes doesn't seem right either.”
- “The game is buggy and janky.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Overall, the game's graphics have received positive feedback, with many praising their beauty and improvements since the demo. However, some users suggest the need for better graphics options to accommodate different computer capabilities. While the visuals are generally considered impressive, there is room for further enhancements and customization.
- “After playing the demo, it seems the game has seen some great improvements graphics-wise with their launch.”
- “The graphics are unbelievably gorgeous, like a haunting painting come to life!”
- “Graphics are nice.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “The visual quality is disappointing; it looks like a game from a decade ago.”
- “There are not enough graphics options available, which limits the experience for players with different hardware capabilities.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is notably poor, with users reporting significant bugs and performance issues that can lead to a frustrating experience, including nausea. Overall, it is considered unoptimized and lacking in smooth gameplay.
- “You can still play it, but parts will be buggy and performance is also a mess.”
- “The game is unoptimized and nausea-inducing.”
- “Very poor performance.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its eerie and tension-filled environment, enhanced by effective lighting that contributes to moments of genuine fright. Players appreciate the thick sense of suspense that permeates the experience, making it a standout feature of the horror extraction genre.
- “It has an eerie atmosphere, the gunplay isn't too bad, and the lighting is good.”
- “A pretty good horror extraction game, the atmosphere was actually tense and made me jump a couple of times.”
- “The atmosphere is so thick with tension, you could cut it with a giant, cheesy pizza slicer—and it would still be amazing!”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The story is praised for its masterful blend of horror, mystery, and emotional depth, creating a compelling narrative that resonates with players. Reviewers express enthusiasm for the engaging and impactful storytelling, likening it to a perfect mix of their favorite elements.
- “It's like Yooper Games Studio reached straight into my brain, scooped out all the best elements of horror, mystery, and heart-wrenching storytelling, and just smashed them together into one delicious gaming sundae!”
- “And don't even get me started on the story… wowza!”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is criticized for its limited replayability and insufficient content, making it less appealing for players seeking to revisit the experience.
- “The game is severely lacking in replayability and content.”
- “Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of diverse gameplay options makes it feel repetitive after the first playthrough.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as a blend of emotional highs and lows, effectively eliciting laughter alongside other strong feelings, creating a uniquely engaging experience.
- “It's an emotional rollercoaster that had me laughing, crying, and gasping all at the same time—my neighbors must think I'm bananas!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever writing and hilarious character interactions that kept me entertained throughout.”
- “I found myself chuckling at the witty dialogue and absurd situations; it's a refreshing take on comedy in gaming.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy is perceived as exploitative, with many users feeling that it prioritizes profit over player experience, leading to a sentiment that the game is a cash grab.
- “It feels like a cash grab.”
- “The monetization system is overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I can't enjoy the game without being constantly bombarded by ads and in-game purchases.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players praise the game for its masterful blend of horror, mystery, and poignant storytelling, creating a deeply emotional experience that evokes a wide range of feelings, from laughter to tears. The game's ability to engage players on such a profound level has left a lasting impact, making it a standout in emotional storytelling within the gaming medium.
- “It’s like Yooper Games Studio reached straight into my brain, scooped out all the best elements of horror, mystery, and heart-wrenching storytelling, and just smashed them together into one delicious gaming sundae!”
- “It’s an emotional rollercoaster that had me laughing, crying, and gasping all at the same time—my neighbors must think I'm bananas!”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised as spectacular, described as a glorious soundtrack that evokes a hauntingly captivating atmosphere, reminiscent of nightmarish themes in a positive light.
- “Then there’s the music—spectacular!!”
- “It’s basically the glorious soundtrack of my nightmares (in the best way possible, of course!).”