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Lapso: NIMBO

86%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
monetization, grinding
86% User Score Based on 80 reviews

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Kali Müller knew Rockrose like the back of her hand, she used to camp by the lake with her partner Illai and it was common to see her walking each of the trails. The last time she was seen was on the path leading to the lighthouse, where she used to sit and draw the unique figures of the shrines, fascinated by the local stories about miracles, strange symbols and unexplained medical recoveries. D…

Lapso: NIMBO screenshot
Lapso: NIMBO screenshot

86%
Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews
story6 positive mentions
monetization7 negative mentions

  • The game features stunning graphics and immersive audio, creating a beautiful and atmospheric experience.
  • The prologue offers intriguing puzzles and a mysterious storyline that captivates players, leaving them eager for the full game.
  • Despite being a short demo, it showcases great potential and is well-executed for a two-person indie development team.
  • The game feels more like a tech demo than a complete experience, with limited content and vague storytelling.
  • There are technical issues, such as slow door animations and a lack of clear guidance, which can lead to frustration.
  • The absence of replayability and achievements, along with the potential for motion sickness, detracts from the overall enjoyment.
  • story
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is generally viewed as underdeveloped, primarily serving as a prologue with limited depth and clarity. Players find the narrative conveyed through environmental storytelling and scattered notes, but many feel it lacks emotional engagement and voice acting, making it difficult to connect with the characters or plot. While the intriguing premise and beautiful visuals capture interest, the overall execution leaves much to be desired, with many players hoping for a more substantial narrative in the full game.

    • “The storytelling happens only through letters and things you find, and I really think that it's a big part of feeling truly immersed.”
    • “The story takes place in Rockrose about the mystery of some lights that haunt the place.”
    • “While this prologue is definitely a bit of a teaser when it comes to story, it very much piqued my interest and made me want to know more about this world.”
    • “There's the basic concept of a story, but since this is a prologue, the story is just a few shallow bits and pieces.”
    • “I know this is a demo; however, there was very little to no information for the story.”
    • “The development of the plot appears to be linear, because sometimes it teleports us from one place to another in the shape of the branches of a tree.”
  • graphics
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their stunning detail and immersive quality. The visuals are described as beautiful and impressive, contributing significantly to the overall atmosphere and experience of the game. While the graphics are a highlight, some reviews note a lack of narrative depth, suggesting that the visuals may overshadow the storyline.

    • “The graphics are absolutely stunning, and the audio is top-notch.”
    • “The graphics were very detailed and it felt very good to run and jump; it seemed very bug-free right from the beginning.”
    • “It's a short exploration puzzle game with incredible visuals, stunning audio, and an immersive ambience.”
    • “The graphics were very detailed, but they felt outdated and lacked the polish expected from a modern game.”
    • “The aesthetics of the game play on a harmonious combination of chiaroscuro, but the execution falls flat and feels unrefined.”
    • “While the storytelling is engaging, the graphics do not match the quality of the narrative and detract from the overall experience.”
  • atmosphere
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its deep immersion and mysterious exploration, with many reviewers highlighting its beautiful graphics and effective sound design. Players feel a strong sense of intrigue and excitement, drawing comparisons to classic titles like Myst and Obduction. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as stunning, unique, and a key element that enhances the puzzle-solving experience.

    • “Deeply atmospheric and immersive, this prelude shows great promise for what should hopefully become an exceptional game.”
    • “Great atmosphere as well, and you do feel as though you're dealing with some alien intelligence that you can't quite understand.”
    • “The game is very beautiful and photorealistic, the atmosphere is stunning.”
    • “The atmosphere is pretty wild.”
    • “Despite being a short game, it offers a promising atmosphere of mystery throughout.”
  • monetization
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of this game has been criticized for being misleading, as it presents a demo or advertisement as a full game, which detracts from legitimate developers and misuses marketing space on platforms like Steam. This approach is seen as a cash grab and plagiarism, undermining the integrity of the gaming community and harming the visibility of actual games. Overall, the monetization practices are viewed negatively, with users expressing frustration over the lack of transparency and respect for original creators.

    • “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
    • “This advertisement is taking up marketing space and visibility that would be better made available to a developer that's done the right thing and created a full game.”
    • “Often developers may choose to incorrectly publish demo/advertisements as separate games as a cheap way to bypass paying Valve for marketing presence on the Steam front page, which may seem clever to them, but it's harmful behavior and it's not good for gamers.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report a stable experience with no significant glitches, although some have encountered issues after remapping keys, suggesting that this feature may lead to instability.

    • “I personally experienced no glitches at all.”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or interruptions.”
    • “I've played for hours without encountering any stability issues.”
    • “I met some strange glitches after I remapped the keys, so I do not recommend doing any remapping.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, with some even suggesting it feels confusing and overly repetitive, even for a walking simulator.

    • “The game is tedious and boring.”
    • “While I'm not the target audience at all, I feel like this is confusing and tedious even by walking sim standards.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features simple and accessible mechanics, complemented by captivating visuals that enhance the experience. Players engage in exploration of caves, enjoy stunning scenery, and tackle various puzzles throughout the game.

    • “With simple and accessible game mechanics, as well as a visual design that captures our attention at all times.”
    • “The gameplay has you exploring caves, gazing at the breathtaking scenery, and solving a couple of puzzles.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users indicate that the game lacks replayability due to the absence of achievements that contribute to player profiles and the lack of trading cards, which diminishes the incentive to revisit the game.

    • “The achievements don't count on your profile, there's no trading cards, and no replayability.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players have noted that the game's "surround sound" audio design effectively creates an immersive emotional experience, evoking feelings of tension and unease even in the absence of a clear antagonist. This heightened sense of being followed contributes to moments of fear and anxiety, enhancing the overall emotional impact of the game.

    • “The 'surround sound' style of the audio made me feel like I was being followed, even though there is no antagonist. I encountered a couple of instances that truly gave me chills.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is characterized by a minimalist-ambient style that complements the dark, earthy visuals, creating an intriguing and atmospheric experience for players.

    • “The combination of modest phosphorescence, minimalist ambient music, and the dark colors of earthly nature creates an interesting and promising game experience.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is hindered by vague character motivations and a lack of emotional depth, which detracts from player immersion. Additionally, the tracking of documents and secrets is poorly implemented, leading to missed achievements and requiring multiple playthroughs to fully understand the game's content.

    • “There are some optimization problems; the story is too vague and impersonal. The main character finds themselves in a completely paranormal situation but shows no signs of surprise, shock, fear, or any other emotion. Some character sounds and/or dialogue would really help here. Additionally, there's a lack of tracking for documents and secrets. I went through it twice and still missed one achievement that required knowledge of certain important items, which were not indicated as secrets. I found them all but on separate playthroughs, so I didn't get the achievement.”
    • “The optimization in this game is lacking. The performance issues make it difficult to enjoy the experience fully. Frame drops and long loading times detract from the overall immersion.”
    • “I encountered several optimization issues that affected gameplay. The game frequently stutters, and the graphics settings don't seem to make a difference in performance. It's frustrating when a game has potential but is held back by technical problems.”

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