Lempo
- September 7, 2023
- One Trick Entertainment
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamLempo is a single-player Horror Adventure game, inspired by Finnish mythology, where you play as Paul, a man lost in a dark, dense forest after work. Use a lighter and flashlight to navigate the eerie environment, discover clues and uncover the stories of those trapped in Metsänpeitto before. With only 3 hours of gameplay, quickly explore the forest and escape before its malevolent force consumes you.
PC
Playstation 5
Windows
PlayStation
Reviews
- Lempo features a beautifully crafted atmosphere that immerses players in a tense and eerie environment, enhanced by excellent sound design and visuals.
- The game offers a unique and engaging story, filled with challenging puzzles that provide a satisfying sense of accomplishment when solved.
- Players appreciate the lack of hand-holding, which encourages exploration and discovery, making the experience feel rewarding despite the potential for getting lost.
- The game can be frustratingly difficult, with some puzzles being overly obscure, leading players to seek external help or guides to progress.
- Many players find themselves lost for extended periods, which can detract from the overall enjoyment and immersion of the game.
- The navigation tools, such as the map and compass, are criticized for being confusing and not user-friendly, making it hard to orient oneself in the game world.
- atmosphere20 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, effectively blending horror elements with Finnish mythology to create a tense and unpredictable experience. While some players noted that the sense of mystery can diminish over extended playtime, the overall ambiance remains captivating, supported by strong sound design and visuals. Many reviewers highlight the game's ability to evoke chills and maintain a gripping psychological tension throughout.
“It manages to maintain its creepy atmosphere, its unpredictability, and the feeling of being lost throughout its whole playtime, which is impressive for a game that will take most people over 10 hours to finish.”
“Lempo has a fantastic eerie atmosphere that gave me chills on many occasions.”
“An unconventional adventure with an otherworldly atmosphere reinforced by thoughtful sound design and carefully crafted visuals.”
“The atmosphere of the woods is mysterious and sometimes eerie, but I would say it wears off after hours wandering about lost.”
“Horror and tension are created by maintaining a creepy atmosphere throughout the game, flavored with a touch of Finnish mythology and a few good sudden scares.”
“The atmosphere of the game is very tense and anxious, and you never know what's going to happen.”
- story13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as unique, immersive, and engaging, drawing players into a fascinating narrative rooted in Finnish mythology. While some find the plot bizarre and challenging to navigate, the overall atmosphere and visuals enhance the experience, keeping players enthralled and eager to uncover the unfolding mystery. However, there are concerns about the game's difficulty in guiding players through the story, suggesting the need for better hints or adjustments to the main progression.
“It had an incredibly unique story in which I was completely immersed.”
“The Finnish mythology-based story is fascinating and the beautiful visuals really tie it all together into a great, challenging experience.”
“But the best thing about Lempo, in my opinion, is the gripping story.”
“The story is quite bizarre and mysterious, but that's not why I play these games.”
“Making the experience of 'walking through a dangerous forest filled with monsters' more of a casual stroll where deliberate story-related interactions cause a monster to appear and harass you for a couple of moments.”
“I don't really need to understand what's going on in a story, as long as I feel like I'm embarking on something magical.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this horror game is praised for its immersive atmosphere and captivating mechanics, which maintain engagement throughout the experience. Players appreciate the precise and responsive controls, enhancing the overall enjoyment and blending well with the game's graphics and storyline.
“The story, gameplay, and atmosphere overall is amazing and creepy.”
“Lempo has enthralled me from the start with its captivating game world, breathtaking graphics, and sweeping gameplay.”
“The controls are precise and responsive, which makes the gameplay experience even more enjoyable.”
“Most horror games lose their immersion after a few hours when you start to understand the mechanics.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their stunning quality and ability to create a captivating and immersive environment. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals that enhance the Finnish mythology-based story, contributing to a diverse and engaging gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are described as breathtaking and thoughtfully designed, elevating the game's atmosphere.
“The Finnish mythology-based story is fascinating, and the beautiful visuals really tie it all together into a great, challenging experience.”
“Lempo has enthralled me from the start with its captivating game world, breathtaking graphics, and sweeping gameplay.”
“The graphics are stunning, and the environment is so vivid and diverse that you never get bored.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its eerie atmosphere and effective pacing, contributing to the overall sound design and voice acting quality. However, some players found the musical notation challenging to interpret, which could hinder their engagement with certain musical elements.
“Overall, the music, voice acting, and sound design in general were great as well.”
“The music is eerie and well-paced.”
“An example was where a musical instrument and sheet were put before you to play.”
“I have 0 understanding of musical theory and did not know how to interpret the musical notations; whether to play the string from the line at the top of the note or the circle at the bottom a few strings down.”
“I have 0 understanding of musical theory and did not know how to interpret the musical notations; whether to play the string from the line at the top of the note or the circle at the bottom a few strings down.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to frustrating platforming challenges, although they still appreciate other elements of the game.
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, only to feel like I made no progress.”
“The grind is so monotonous that it takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
