Lamm

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Lamm is a single player action game. It was developed by Léo-Games and was released on February 9, 2017. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Lamm is a platformer in which you have to pick up orbs to jump. Some orbs allow you to jump once, others twice, and they can go up to five jumps in a row !

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Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

optimization3 negative mentions

Lamm features a unique jumping mechanic that adds depth to the platforming and puzzle-solving experience.
The game has a well-designed difficulty curve, providing a satisfying challenge that rewards persistence.
The minimalistic black-gray-white art style and engaging soundtrack enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.

The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
Hitboxes can feel unfairly large, leading to frustrating deaths that detract from the gameplay experience.
Some players experienced issues with controls and fullscreen mode, which can hinder the overall enjoyment.

music
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The game's soundtrack, composed by metalrenard, is praised for its quality and ability to enhance the gaming experience, providing a relaxing backdrop that complements the gameplay. While the music is not available on popular platforms like Steam or Spotify, it can be accessed for free or purchased on Bandcamp. However, some users noted that the music can feel somewhat uniform, though it effectively blends into the game's atmosphere, especially during challenging levels.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The soundtrack is very good, composed by Metalrenard, who I had never heard of before.”
- “The music nicely blends in and does not get frustrating in world 4 where you are sure to die a lot.”
- “Unfortunately, the soundtrack is not available as DLC on Steam, and it is also not on Spotify.”
- “Ah well, what to expect from a ~65MB small game folder, ~18MB being music?”
- “- The music tends to be quite uniform in nature.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a refreshing take on the 2D platforming genre, featuring a unique jump mechanic that relies on collecting colored orbs to determine the number of jumps available. Players must navigate through visually minimalistic levels filled with puzzles that require strategic orb collection and button pressing, with new mechanics introduced in the first five worlds. Overall, the game combines challenging platforming with puzzle elements, offering a blend of familiarity and originality.
- “The game mechanic is a nice fresh take on the 2D platforming genre: you can do zero, single, double, triple, or quintuple jumps depending on which power-up orb you last collected – the puzzles are based on figuring out the right sequence of collecting the orbs and pressing buttons to be able to reach the end of the level.”
- “Limbo meets 'Boy'; the game has the charm of both, but is original due to the jump mechanic: you can't jump by default and have to pick up orbs in order to perform one, a double, triple, or quintuple jump.”
- “The first 5 worlds are unique with new mechanics introduced, which include elements in the world like water, disappearing platforms, switches, and so on.”
- “The gameplay involves collecting colored orbs which give you a certain number of jumps.”
- “The first 5 worlds are unique with new mechanics introduced, such as elements in the world like water, disappearing platforms, switches, and so on.”
- “It took me some time to figure out the mechanics, especially considering how simple they are.”
graphics
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The graphics of Lamm are characterized by a striking grayscale art style reminiscent of Limbo, which many players find appealing. The unique visual presentation, combined with the game's music and challenging puzzles, creates an engaging atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- “Lamm is a tiny indie platformer heavily inspired by the Limbo art style and environment.”
- “Unique concept and art style; I personally like these aspects quite a lot.”
- “The artwork combined with the music and the increasingly difficult puzzles will have you pulling your hair out and dancing on the table at the same time.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The art style is inconsistent, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
- “The visuals are underwhelming and do not do justice to the game's potential.”
optimization
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The game features levels optimized for speedrunning, complete with a useful timer; however, it lacks leaderboards for tracking player performance.
- “The game features well-optimized levels that enhance the speedrunning experience, making it easy to track your progress with the built-in timer.”
- “I appreciate how the game is optimized for speedrunning, providing a smooth experience, although I wish there were leaderboards to compare times with others.”
- “The levels are optimized for speedrunning and include a handy timer, but unfortunately, there are no leaderboards.”
- “The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite the potential for great visuals, the optimization is lacking, causing long loading times and crashes on lower-end systems.”
story
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The story conveys a powerful moral about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance can lead to unexpected outcomes. However, some users feel that the narrative lacks depth or clarity, suggesting that the story may not be effectively communicated.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “There is absolutely no story that I could see.”
replayability
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The game offers strong replayability through its focus on improving personal best times and the presence of collectibles in each level, making it appealing for speedrun enthusiasts.
- “The game certainly has replay value if you want to try to improve on your own previous best times.”
- “Replay value: collectibles in every level, speedrun-friendly timer.”