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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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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
story4 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions

  • Lazarus A.D. 2222 features a unique art style and engaging visuals that enhance the cyberpunk atmosphere.
  • The game offers an interesting story with a rewarding twist for players familiar with the previous titles in the Magnus series.
  • Puzzles are well-integrated into the gameplay, providing enjoyable challenges that complement the narrative.
  • The game lacks options such as the ability to skip previously viewed text and save in multiple slots, which can hinder the experience.
  • Some players may find the story difficult to follow without prior knowledge of the earlier games in the series.
  • The game is relatively short, with some players wishing for more content and character development.
  • story
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is engaging and features a unique blend of humor and psychedelic visuals, appealing particularly to fans of the series who will appreciate its connections to previous installments. While the narrative is interesting and integrates gameplay elements well, some players feel it progresses too quickly and may be challenging to follow for newcomers due to its futuristic setting. Overall, it offers a decent experience, though it could benefit from more depth in writing and character development.

    • “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.”
    • “This one gives you a more directly relatable story while also tying in so much of the previous games.”
    • “The plot revolves around a group of three men who need to go down below to fix something.”
    • “Although the game has a standalone story, I'm sure people who have previously played the series will appreciate it much more.”
    • “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 of the game are characterized by a unique and dark hand-drawn style that effectively creates an apocalyptic atmosphere, complemented by psychedelic visuals and interesting artwork. While the art is evocative and charming, some users feel it could benefit from additional polish and coherence. Overall, the visuals are praised for their creativity and ability to enhance the storytelling experience.

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

    The gameplay features a visual novel format with text-based choices that influence the story's progression, complemented by two engaging minigames: a hacking challenge and a rock-paper-scissors style fighting game. Players appreciate the enjoyable blend of narrative and interactive elements, enhancing the overall experience.

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

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a compelling blend of atmospheric background music and dark visuals, effectively creating a gloomy, apocalyptic setting that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the music choice, noting it contributes significantly to the game's immersive ambiance.

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

    The music in the game is praised for its atmospheric quality, effectively enhancing the gloomy ambiance with a well-chosen soundtrack that complements the overall experience.

    • “The atmospheric background music enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The music choice was excellent, contributing to a nice, gloomy atmosphere.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is intriguing, with unique designs that leave a lasting impression, though some players feel it lacks depth. While the narrative provokes thought and raises numerous questions, there is a desire for more substantial character exploration to enhance the overall experience.

    • “The character designs were interesting to say the least, and I believe I will have nightmares of that one character with lots of eyes.”
    • “The game gives you a lot to think about and probably asks more questions than it answers. I understand that maybe that is the point, and perhaps I am not meant to take everything literally, but I thought we could have another section in the middle with a bit more character development.”
    • “The game gives you a lot to think about and probably asks more questions than it answers. I understand that this may be the point, but I thought we could have another section in the middle with a bit more character development.”
    • “Character development feels rushed and superficial, leaving me wanting more depth and connection to the characters.”
    • “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful character arcs; it felt like the characters were just placeholders rather than fully realized individuals.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers note that the game offers a suitable price/performance ratio, indicating that it runs efficiently and delivers good value for the investment. Overall, players appreciate the optimization in relation to the game's cost.

    • “The game offers a suitable price/performance ratio, making it accessible without compromising quality.”
    • “I appreciate the optimization that allows for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
    • “The developers have done a fantastic job optimizing the game, ensuring it runs efficiently across various platforms.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in 2222 is described as relatively funny, complementing the game's interesting story and psychedelic visuals, contributing to an engaging hand-drawn visual novel experience.

    • “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 quite funny.”
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