Laraan

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"Laraan is a single-player Science Fiction Platformer game that uses a minimalist low poly style to convey a breathtaking story of inter-dimensional travel. Experienced best with a controller, the game's fluid cinematic storytelling, complete with a splendid movie soundtrack, realistic sound effects, and digitized sound, makes players feel like they're on a movie soundstage."

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

47%

Audience ScoreBased on 127 reviews

music16 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features a visually pleasing low-poly aesthetic with good color choices and smooth polygons.
The soundtrack is enjoyable and adds to the atmosphere of the game.
The game has a generous autosave feature that prevents frustration from repeated deaths.

The camera controls are poorly implemented, often causing disorientation and making platforming difficult.
The controls are unresponsive and clunky, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game lacks clear objectives and coherent storytelling, leaving players confused about their goals.

music
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
43%
9%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its ability to enhance the atmosphere and fit the various environments. While some describe it as decent and long enough to avoid repetitiveness, others note that it can be a bit loud or scratchy at times. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's aesthetic, making it a notable aspect of the experience.
- “The music walks you in a mystic and colorful world.”
- “Amazing colors, soundtrack, and details.”
- “Great soundtrack and a strange world.”
- “It was not the best soundtrack I have heard for an exploration game, but it sufficed enough so that I never felt bored when running around.”
- “This is an exceptional time when music used in the game was bad (actually, it was used badly).”
- “Strangely scratchy music.”
story
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
74%
10%
The story in the game is often described as weak and poorly executed, with many players feeling it lacks depth and clarity. While some appreciate the ambition behind the narrative, they note that it struggles to convey its themes effectively, often relying on visual elements rather than a cohesive plot. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a significant flaw, detracting from the overall experience and leaving players confused about the game's intentions.
- “Laraan is a platforming game where you play as a man named Zoah and you're on a quest for God to collect the eight golden stones to restore peace to the world after it had been corrupted.”
- “The game also strikes an interesting tone between shifting environments from feeling relaxing and open to close and menacing, which reflect its story of the afterlife well.”
- “If you are interested in old school 3D graphics, sci-fi synth music, and an interesting slow-paced story, go for it.”
- “All in all, not a bad game for only having 2 developers, but the controls are too frustrating and the story is too shallow for a thumbs-up.”
- “The only story element is explained in the beginning, and the gameplay strays completely off the path of how the introduction leads you to believe.”
- “I'm not quite sure what story they were trying to tell; yes, the exploration is there and there are some hints of narrative, but it is poorly executed and left me wondering what the game is actually about.”
graphics
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
45%
10%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalist, low-poly aesthetic that some players find appealing, while others criticize it for being simplistic and difficult to navigate. Many reviews highlight the abstract style as a double-edged sword; it can enhance the atmosphere but also complicates gameplay by obscuring important details like platform edges. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some appreciating the visuals and music, while others feel that the graphics detract from the overall experience due to their lack of clarity and precision.
- “Incredible low-poly graphics and music!”
- “Laraan is a 3D platformer with a minimalist polygon aesthetic.”
- “The abstract graphic style and music got me somehow.”
- “The way the graphics are, it's very hard to judge distance, and it has some precision platforming.”
- “The worst thing is that due to these simple graphics, it's sometimes very hard to tell that there is a hole in front of you.”
- “If some users might love this kind of 'abstract' graphic style, for me it was one of the reasons I didn't like this game; the second reason, bad controls.”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
72%
12%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its simplistic mechanics and abstract style, while others criticize it for being clunky, buggy, and frustratingly difficult. Many users noted issues with controls, camera sensitivity, and hitbox accuracy, leading to a generally disappointing experience despite some enjoyable elements. Overall, while the game offers a unique aesthetic and interesting story, its gameplay often detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “The gameplay of Laraan is very simple platforming, consisting mostly of running ahead and jumping between cliffsides while avoiding falling to your 'death' (you are just warped back to a checkpoint) or running into various traps (ceilings that collapse and kill you, or blades that spring from walls...). The game's graphical style is all very abstract and minimalistic, which is part of the reason I was drawn to it.”
- “It takes some time to get used to the controls, but after that, it is very easy to understand the basic mechanics.”
- “It is a good game, the story is interesting and you want to explore the world. The game mechanics are simple and you get used to them quickly; the camera is a bit difficult to control, but throughout the game, you adapt perfectly.”
- “Utter garbage, terrible and boring gameplay.”
- “The only story element is explained in the beginning and the gameplay strays completely off the path of how the introduction leads you to believe.”
- “I don't know where to start, the awful camera, the hitboxes, the clunky movement with both keyboard and mouse that I could have programmed better with my hands tied, the only game mechanic (jumping) is so badly designed, the momentum is laughable.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
15%
14%
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its minimalist and beautiful graphics, complemented by nice sound design, creating an engaging exploration experience. However, many players feel that poor controls and distracting elements, such as scrolling text and camera issues, detract significantly from the overall atmosphere, leading to a mixed reception. While some appreciate the atmospheric elements, the gameplay mechanics often undermine the intended immersive experience.
- “The pros about this game is that the atmosphere looks nice.”
- “Minimalist and beautiful graphics, yes, if you like this sort of thing, and it has nice sound and atmosphere.”
- “Some of the levels are kinda challenging but the atmosphere is done very well!”
- “Next you get to the gameplay, and the atmosphere is broken with ugly controls (the mouse is hypersensitive by default, yet laggy) and poor character animation (referring to the movement, not the 'model').”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the game exhibits several stability issues, including bugs, glitches, and poor object collision, which can detract from the experience. Despite these problems, some players still find the gameplay enjoyable and visually appealing.
- “Can also be a bit buggy.”
- “Despite obvious glitches, lags, bugs, graphical issues, questionable design choices, poor level construction, tedious storytelling, clunky animations, bad controls, and dated style, this is a positive review.”
- “Faulty object collision and other glitches.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky and absurd elements, such as hover bikes that explode under comical circumstances, paired with engaging art and an unexpected setting that enhances the overall entertainment value.
- “Maybe my real motivation is just to find more sweet hover bikes that explode when rocks look at them funny.”
- “Great art combined with an unexpected environment, so funny and entertaining.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the emotional impact of the game's realistic sound design, which enhances immersion and creates a palpable sense of danger and urgency. The combination of character-specific sounds and environmental audio contributes to a feeling of authenticity, making players feel deeply connected to the game's world and its challenges.
- “The sounds were realistic and matched up with the character, like footsteps, and there were environmental sounds that made me feel like the world around me was real.”
- “You will swear you're getting killed when it looks like nothing is touching you; either that or it will seem a pattern will speed up just as you make your dash under a smashing wall.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The review highlights significant flaws such as glitches, poor design, and tedious storytelling, yet still manages to convey a positive overall impression, suggesting that the grinding aspect may be tolerable or even enjoyable despite these issues.

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