Lamp Chronicle

62%
Game Brain Score Based on 58 reviews
  • music
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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"Lamp Chronicle" is a 2D pixel art MMORPG where players explore a vast world, collect and train creatures called "Lampkins," and battle against enemies in real-time combat. The game offers a variety of quests, dungeons, and PvP modes, with a focus on cooperative gameplay. Players can customize their characters, join guilds, and embark on epic adventures in this nostalgic, retro-style game.

  • PC
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
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62%
Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews
music8 positive mentions
gameplay6 negative mentions
  • The game features stunning artwork and beautiful graphics that create an immersive atmosphere.
  • The music is well-composed and enhances the overall experience of the game.
  • There is a lot of potential for the game, with interesting mechanics and exploration elements.
  • The game appears to be abandonware, with no updates or support since early 2022.
  • Controls are extremely buggy and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating.
  • The combat mechanics are poorly designed, leading to cheap hits and a lack of strategy.
  • music18 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and suitability, enhancing the overall atmosphere with a beautiful and haunting soundtrack that complements the visuals and gameplay. Reviewers highlight its ability to create a zen-like experience while also providing an exhilarating backdrop during gameplay, making it a joy to listen to throughout the experience. Overall, the music is described as fitting seamlessly into the game world, contributing significantly to its immersive qualities.

    • “It has great art, a lot of very nicely drawn enemies with different patterns, a pretty decent soundtrack that blends really well with the environment.”
    • “I want to love this game so badly - gorgeous visuals, beautiful, haunting soundtrack, and solid RPG mechanics.”
    • “The music is a joy to listen to.”
    • “Incredible ambience, from the real-time water reflection to the dripping of water or the light hum of the background music.”
    • “Love the music; so far, nothing big standing out, just it feels like it belongs to this world.”
  • gameplay16 mentions

    The gameplay is criticized for being boring and clunky, with flawed battle mechanics that hinder enjoyment. Players find the combat system frustrating due to arbitrary damage from enemies, ineffective dodge mechanics, and a lack of mobility, which forces a cautious and tedious playstyle. While the game features appealing visuals and a charming companion mechanic, these elements are overshadowed by the overall sluggish and unengaging gameplay experience.

    • “It's quick to understand the game mechanics.”
    • “I want to love this game so badly - gorgeous visuals, beautiful, haunting soundtrack, and solid RPG mechanics.”
    • “Slimes will occasionally spawn smaller slimes upon death, but these smaller slimes will be obfuscated by the loot the bigger slime dropped, resulting in getting hit often and slowing down gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is boring; the only thing in this game that is somewhat 'good' is the idea of a companion, a little dog (first of many it seems), but the poor thing can't jump or stay beside you while you are running. It falls off the edges and respawns randomly in any part of the screen.”
    • “The cheap hits from off-screen, the annoying and clunky weapon mechanics, and the fact that you take arbitrary damage when you touch enemies (hard to see at times when a slime spawns more slimes, or you drop onto an enemy, or enemies stack and you kill one but the other is hidden behind the death animations of the first) all kill the momentum of this game.”
    • “Also, the dodge mechanic doesn't work (do you even have i-frames?) and there is no block - are you meant to essentially tank hits with such a small lifebar and a distinct lack of combat mobility?”
  • graphics16 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and artistic style, with many reviewers highlighting the gorgeous visuals and well-crafted world. The art style is described as whimsical and lovely, contributing to an immersive experience, although some players feel that the controls detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a standout feature, showcasing a significant amount of care and creativity.

    • “The graphics are fantastic.”
    • “I want to love this game so badly - gorgeous visuals, beautiful, haunting soundtrack, and solid RPG mechanics.”
    • “Gorgeous artwork, lots of love went into the art of this game, well done!”
    • “You have really low health (you start with 4 hp) and all enemies deal 1 dmg minimum, meaning you can die quickly if you are not careful enough (which gives off a different vibe than the whimsical art style).”
  • story10 mentions

    The story in the game starts off promising but quickly loses momentum, leaving players feeling disconnected from the world and unsure of their objectives. While the initial setup is engaging, the lack of quests, memorable NPCs, and meaningful dialogue results in a narrative that feels underdeveloped and unimportant as the game progresses. Overall, the storytelling aspect is considered lackluster and fails to enhance the gameplay experience.

    • “The beginning of the game gives a nice story and builds up to more coming; however, the story in the rest of the game is almost absent, and it's basically impossible to know what to do next.”
    • “The story is meh.”
    • “The story seems to be coming along well, but I'd like it to feel a little more important to the world, which can be a difficult balance to achieve in metroidvania games.”
    • “The game looks wonderful and doesn't hold your hand with tutorials and storyline.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Users report significant issues with stability, particularly highlighting extremely buggy controls that hinder gameplay.

    • “Especially the extremely buggy controls.”
    • “Especially the extremely buggy controls.”
  • character development2 mentions

    The reviews highlight that character development is intricately tied to both the character design and the visually rich painted backgrounds, suggesting a strong emphasis on visual storytelling that enhances the depth and personality of the characters.

  • grinding2 mentions

    Players express frustration that the dodge roll, a fundamental gameplay mechanic, is locked behind a grinding currency system rather than being available from the start, which can hinder the overall experience.

    • “The dodge roll is locked behind grinding currency instead of being given as a core tool.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting that the music complements the gameplay exceptionally well, enhancing their overall enjoyment.

    • “The music fits the game perfectly, creating an atmosphere that I like very much.”
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