Last Days of Lazarus - Prologue
- December 24, 2021
- Darkania Works
Get on SteamPlay the first two and a half chapters from Last Days of Lazarus! Last Days of Lazarus - Prologue is a narrative driven adventure game, played in first person, where you explore mysterious locations, interact with other characters, find documents to piece together what happened in the story, pick up and use various items to solve light puzzles and progress. The Prologue gives you a chance to expl…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features stunning visuals and a well-thought-out atmosphere that captivates players.
- The story is intriguing, combining elements of mystery, horror, and political themes, leaving players eager for the full release.
- Gameplay is enjoyable with responsive controls, and the demo ends on a compelling cliffhanger that piques interest.
- The sound design is criticized for being poor, with issues like the main character's excessive whispering and lack of immersion.
- Technical problems such as forced head bobbing, shaky camera effects, and frame rate drops detract from the overall experience.
- Some players found the gameplay confusing and felt lost due to unclear objectives and locked doors.
- story14 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it intriguing and well-constructed, particularly praising its blend of mystery, horror, and political themes. While some express concerns about its execution, particularly in the full game, the prologue has left a positive impression, generating excitement for the narrative's continuation. Overall, the storytelling is noted as a strong aspect, contributing to the game's compelling atmosphere.
“I enjoyed my time with it, and am intrigued about the story buildup and how all these separate pieces fit together with the entire narrative.”
“Weird but compelling story of mystery, religious paranoia, family drama, politics, and obviously horror.”
“This game is visually majestic with a very interesting story.”
“The problem with the story is that it is very lame, but the gameplay is nice.”
“I hope the story will be changed in the full game.”
“The graphics, storyline, scare factor, and way this is built are exceptional.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics are visually appealing and showcase a stunning technical achievement, though they don't offer much innovation given their Unreal Engine 4 foundation. However, players have reported significant frame rate drops during intense scenes, even on high-end hardware. Overall, the imagery is described as reminiscent of antique stained glass, contributing to the game's exceptional atmosphere.
“Stunning technical achievement, visuals are amazing!”
“The graphics, storyline, scare factor, and way this is built is exceptional.”
“The graphics and imagery remind me of looking through an antique stained glass window in an ancient but well-kept cathedral.”
“There were also some major frame rate drops during sections where explosions were taking place, no matter what graphic settings, with an RTX 2080 and i9 processor.”
“The graphics and imagery remind me of looking through an antique stained glass window on an ancient but well-kept cathedral.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is well-received, with many users praising its quality and execution, despite some criticism of the story being weak. The combination of engaging gameplay and effective storytelling is noted as a strong point.
“Gameplay and storytelling are on point.”
“The gameplay is nice, even if the story is lacking.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a captivating atmosphere enhanced by a well-crafted story and effective spooky elements, creating an engaging and immersive experience for players.
“It has a really cool atmosphere, a well-thought-out story, and there's definitely some spooks!”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're part of the world.”
“Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
