Lamia's Game Room
- February 15, 2016
- Digital Crafter
- 2h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"Lamia's Game Room" is a survival horror game set in a mysterious mansion. Solve puzzles and explore the mansion's dark secrets while avoiding deadly traps and supernatural beings. With retro-inspired graphics and a chilling atmosphere, it's a challenging and immersive experience for horror gaming enthusiasts.
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Reviews
- The art style is visually appealing, featuring a unique gothic aesthetic that enhances the atmosphere of the game.
- The music complements the gameplay well, creating an engaging mood that adds to the overall experience.
- The game offers a simple yet enjoyable card game experience reminiscent of Old Maid, making it a relaxing way to pass the time.
- The gameplay heavily relies on luck rather than skill, leading to a frustrating experience for players seeking strategic depth.
- The translation is poor, filled with grammatical errors and typos that detract from the storytelling and overall immersion.
- The story is underdeveloped and feels rushed, leaving players wanting more depth and resolution by the end of the game.
- story30 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it intriguing and atmospheric, while others criticize it for being rushed, poorly translated, and lacking depth. Although the narrative piques curiosity, many feel it is overshadowed by gameplay flaws and a lack of coherence, leaving players wanting more. Overall, while the art and mood are appreciated, the story's execution leaves much to be desired, with several reviewers noting significant issues that detract from the overall experience.
“The story, while not very long, continually made me more curious about what exactly was going on.”
“It set the mood very well and changed at certain parts to match the changes going on in the story.”
“The art is great, it has a creepy atmosphere, and you genuinely want to know more about the story.”
“The story is rushed, has typos, and the card game was many times based just on pure luck.”
“With the story being only barely comprehensible, the entire weight of whether to play this or not falls onto the card game, which isn't really up to it, seeming more a vehicle to stretch the story out presumably in the original language.”
“Spoiler alert, if you manage to brave through 11 short but boring matches, your big reward is a 'to be continued' screen as the game ends without even trying to explain anything about the plot it pretends to have.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting the lack of customization options and low-quality mobile graphics that resemble simple, cartoony 2D art typical of low-effort mobile apps. While some appreciate the anime-inspired visuals and character sprites, others criticize the overall graphical quality, especially in comparison to expectations for PC games. Overall, the aesthetic is seen as a highlight for those who enjoy the art style, despite the gameplay being considered dull.
“The artwork is just amazing.”
“I am recommending this game because I really like the visuals (mostly character sprites) and I kind of feel bad for the person who made this.”
“I was also enjoying the art style.”
“There's no option to change the resolution for the mobile app or customize the graphics settings.”
“The mobile app features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort mobile apps.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily based on the classic card game Old Maid, featuring a simplistic mechanic that allows players to influence each other's choices through prompts. While some players appreciate the visuals and atmosphere, many criticize the gameplay for its lack of depth, reliance on luck, and a poorly executed bluffing system, leading to a generally boring experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as overly simplistic and not engaging enough to sustain interest over time.
“I enjoyed the gameplay and goth-style art, though this game is not for everyone.”
“Simple yet complex gameplay.”
“But the gameplay was entertaining enough that it was worth spending that dollar.”
“The gameplay is basically just Old Maid, the card game, with a slight mechanic of being able to influence others' choices by way of prompts.”
“This is a nice looking game, with a decent atmosphere spoiled by an extremely bad English translation. The gameplay in between the story sections is fairly simplistic, basically being Old Maid with a very limited bluffing/tells system, which is quite crippling.”
“The gameplay is overly simplified and heavily depends on plain luck at times.”
- music7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, enhancing the overall atmosphere and complementing the gameplay effectively. Players appreciate its ability to create a relaxing yet occasionally creepy ambiance, making it enjoyable even during casual play. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's experience, despite some concerns about other gameplay elements.
“The music was very good and matched the type of game this is.”
“The art and the soundtrack are very nice, as well as the game's atmosphere.”
“Personally, I like many card games and being able to just chill and do some simple old maid while experiencing the story and listening to the music was nice.”
“Also when not actively focusing on playing the game itself and having the music playing in the background while I was busy, it dawned on me more just how creepy certain parts of the music were.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its appealing art and soundtrack, creating a creepy and engaging environment that draws players into the story. However, the experience is somewhat marred by a poor English translation and a simplistic gameplay mechanic that limits the overall immersion.
“The art and the soundtrack are very nice, as well as the game's atmosphere.”
“The art is great, it has a creepy atmosphere, and you genuinely want to know more about the story.”
“This game is interesting, has decent music and a cool atmosphere.”
“This is a nice looking game, with a decent atmosphere spoiled by an extremely bad English translation.”
“The gameplay in between the story sections is fairly simplistic, basically being old maid with a very limited bluffing/tells system, which is quite crippling.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is perceived as lacking, with some players finding it to be a disappointing blend of a simplistic card game and poorly executed narrative elements. Expectations for clever wit and engaging banter were not met, leading to a sense of missed potential in the comedic aspects.
“The 'gothic style horror mystery card game' is a funny way to describe a glorified version of Old Maid combined with a poorly written visual novel.”
“I was expecting some sort of intricate double Fanucci, with the demonic host laughing and quipping when the players messed up, building tension before each elimination.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect enjoyable initially, but it tends to become tedious over time.
“It's fun, but it does get tedious after a while.”
