Latent Experience

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Latent Experience is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Latent Technology and was released on December 26, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Latent Experience offers an immersive glimpse into the future of gaming with fully physical worlds driven by real-time neural networks controlling character muscles. Explore interactive environments where characters and objects respond dynamically to your presence. Enjoy a relaxing, detail-rich experience focused on discovery rather than fast-paced gameplay.

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Single-Player

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game showcases innovative Generative Physics Animation technology, providing a glimpse into the future of character movement and interaction.
The auto push-up mechanic when characters fall adds a satisfying touch, enhancing the immersion of the experience.
Despite being a tech demo, the visuals and atmosphere are engaging, with moments that evoke a strong sense of realism and weight in the environment.

The game suffers from significant lag and awkward controls, making the movement feel clunky and frustrating.
As a tech demo, it lacks depth, objectives, and a cohesive gameplay experience, leaving players wanting more substance.
Many players feel that the physics and mechanics are not revolutionary, drawing comparisons to older technologies that have been around for years.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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34%
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The gameplay is described as simple yet engaging, with innovative mechanics that enhance the experience beyond traditional puzzles. While some players find it fun for a short time, others appreciate the attention to detail and the immersive world, despite occasional moments of confusion with the puzzles. Overall, the gameplay encourages players to slow down and explore, though it may not satisfy those seeking more action-oriented experiences.
- “The gameplay is simple yet engaging, encouraging you to slow down and take in every detail.”
- “Innovative gameplay: the game utilizes unique mechanics that go beyond traditional puzzles.”
- “The puzzles and mechanics are well-designed, though a couple of moments might leave you scratching your head longer than you’d like.”
- “For example, if you fall, the game automatically has the character push themselves back up, and these little touches make the world feel alive, even if the gameplay is minimal.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The graphics are described as immersive and beautifully understated, featuring a moody color palette that enhances the game's introspective tone. While some users find the visuals to be cool but not particularly standout, the atmospheric and eerie design, combined with dynamic physics-based movement, contributes to a compelling and unsettling experience.
- “The visuals are understated but beautiful, with a moody color palette that perfectly complements the game’s introspective tone.”
- “Atmospheric and eerie: the visuals and sound design create a truly immersive and unsettling atmosphere.”
- “Graphics felt immersive.”
- “It's cool for what it is, but nothing stands out in terms of graphics or scenario. Check it out if dynamic physics-based movement is your thing.”
- “The visuals and sound design create a truly immersive and unsettling atmosphere.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's story is polarizing; some players find it lacking a traditional narrative, while others appreciate its unique and well-crafted storytelling that encourages personal interpretation and features unexpected twists.
- “The story is incredibly well-written and full of unexpected twists and turns.”
- “There is no story.”
- “This is a game that wants you to interpret its meaning rather than spoon-feed you a story.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization model is free, which users appreciate, but there is criticism regarding the overhyped portrayal of its revolutionary features.
- “The monetization system feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “While the game is free to play, the constant push for in-game purchases is frustrating.”
- “The ads and microtransactions are so intrusive that they ruin the immersion.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is considered highly replayable due to its multiple endings and hidden secrets, which incentivize players to explore and engage in repeated playthroughs.
- “Highly replayable: the multiple endings and hidden secrets encourage exploration and repeated playthroughs.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the diverse choices and outcomes available.”
- “The game offers a variety of paths and strategies, making it enjoyable to revisit.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive and unsettling qualities, with users highlighting the effective combination of visuals and sound design that creates a deeply atmospheric and eerie experience.
- “What truly shines is the atmosphere.”
- “The visuals and sound design create a truly immersive and unsettling atmosphere.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game's movement mechanics, but many express frustration with lag issues that detract from the overall experience.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's soundtrack is highly praised for its haunting and evocative qualities, leaving a lasting impression on players even after they finish playing.
- “The soundtrack deserves a special mention—it’s haunting, evocative, and lingers with you long after you’ve stopped playing.”