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Lazarus A.D. 2222

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93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

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Lazarus A.D. 2222 is a single player action game. It was developed by FM Simple Games Studio and was released on December 20, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

Check out other games About the GameMagnus-verse game series (Tetralogy) I. Magnus Failure II. Magnus Imago III. Magnus Positive Phototaxis IV. Lazarus A.D. 2222 Lazarus A.D 2222 is a hand-drawn dystopian cyberpunk visual novel ! Immerse yourself in a dystopian world where humanity, as a result of its actions, has brought the planet to the brink of contamination. You live in a city built abo…

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story4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Unique and intriguing cyberpunk visual novel with hand-drawn art and psychedelic visuals, complemented by well-integrated visual effects and atmospheric music.
  • Engaging storyline that ties together the Magnus series, offering a meaningful conclusion especially for players familiar with previous games.
  • Mini-games and puzzle elements add variety and are smoothly incorporated into the narrative, enhancing overall gameplay.
  • Some awkward writing and poor English translations with occasionally confusing or incoherent dialogue.
  • Lack of features common in visual novels, such as skipping previously read text and multiple save slots, reducing user convenience.
  • The game is very short, which leaves players wanting more, and may be difficult to fully appreciate without playing the prior series entries.
  • story
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game is engaging and intertwined with previous series entries, making it more meaningful for returning players. Set in a futuristic world, it features an interesting plot but can feel rushed and occasionally confusing to newcomers. Overall, it offers a decent, intriguing narrative that complements the gameplay well.

    • “2222 is a hand-drawn visual novel experience featuring an interesting story, often psychedelic visuals, and relatively humorous moments.”
    • “This game offers a more directly relatable story while also tying in much of the previous games in the series.”
    • “Although the game has a standalone story, players who have experienced the previous parts will appreciate the depth much more.”
    • “Since the story takes place in a futuristic setting, it is sometimes hard to figure out what the characters are talking about.”
    • “I felt like the story started and concluded a bit too fast; we go from their seemingly routine mission to a concept of transcendence in like 25 minutes, and on top of that the twist only really works if you played previous games.”
    • “I felt like the story started and concluded a bit too fast; we go from their seemingly routine mission to a concept of transcendence in like 25 minutes, and on top of that the twist only really works if you played previous games.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics feature a distinctive, dark, and hand-drawn art style that effectively complements the apocalyptic and bizarre setting, creating a unique and evocative atmosphere. Visuals are often psychedelic with creative use of lighting and effects, adding charm despite occasional randomness and minor polish needed. Overall, the artwork stands out as a compelling and inventive aspect of the game.

    • “2222 combines puzzles with dark visuals, which, in keeping with the scenario, creates an apocalyptic atmosphere.”
    • “The artwork is a really interesting style and it's complemented with the extra visual effects very well.”
    • “I thought the game had a bit of a unique presentation as far as visual novels go. Granted, the art style feels a bit random at times, but I think it has some charm with all of the strange illustrations. I like how you use light, putting shades on the faces.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay primarily involves visual novel-style text with decision-making that influences the story, complemented by two minigames—a hacking simulation and a rock-paper-scissors fighting mechanic. While the narrative-driven gameplay appeals to visual novel fans, occasional unclear goals can affect clarity. Overall, the minigames add an enjoyable twist to the experience.

    • “As a fan of visual novels, it was very enjoyable and the minigames added a nice little twist to the gameplay.”
    • “Occasional gameplay with unclear goals.”
    • “Gameplay consists of visual novel styled text and choices that affect the way the story goes forward, as well as two minigames: a hacking minigame and a fighting rock-paper-scissors type minigame.”
    • “The gameplay involves clicking through text, making decisions, and solving mini-games.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features atmospheric background music paired with dark, apocalyptic visuals, effectively creating a gloomy and immersive atmosphere that complements the puzzle gameplay.

    • “2222 combines puzzles with dark visuals, which, in keeping with the scenario, creates an apocalyptic atmosphere.”
    • “The music choice was good, and the game had a nice gloomy atmosphere.”
    • “Atmospheric background music.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music is praised for its atmospheric and gloomy background, effectively enhancing the game's mood and overall experience.

    • “Atmospheric background music.”
    • “The music choice was good; the game had a nice gloomy atmosphere.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is intriguing but unsettling, featuring memorable and eerie designs. While the game provokes thought and ambiguity, some players feel it lacks deeper or more explicit character exploration, wishing for additional development moments.

  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization offers a suitable price/performance ratio, delivering good performance relative to its cost.

    • “+ Suitable price/performance ratio”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in 2222 is described as relatively funny, complementing the game's interesting story and psychedelic hand-drawn visuals.

    • “2222 is a hand-drawn experience of a visual novel game where the story is interesting, the visuals are often psychedelic, and the humor is relatively funny.”
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Lazarus A.D. 2222 is a action game.

Lazarus A.D. 2222 is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

Lazarus A.D. 2222 was released on December 20, 2023.

Lazarus A.D. 2222 was developed by FM Simple Games Studio.

Lazarus A.D. 2222 has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Lazarus A.D. 2222 is a single player game.

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