Lens Life
- August 10, 2020
- Zenox
"Lens Life" is a game where you play as a landlord who has installed surveillance cameras in your tenants' apartment, secretly observing the sisters living there. One day, the sisters encounter an emergency, forcing you to decide how to respond. This game explores themes of voyeurism and morality, testing your choices in a delicate situation.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful artwork and character design, which many players found captivating.
- It offers multiple endings and achievements, providing some replay value despite its short length.
- The game has an interesting voyeuristic concept that some players appreciated, making it a unique experience.
- The game is very short, with many players completing it in under an hour, leading to feelings of it being more of a teaser than a full game.
- The English translation is poor, causing confusion and detracting from the overall experience.
- Gameplay is limited, often reduced to finding items in static images, which some players found unengaging.
- story21 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally described as compelling but notably short, with some players appreciating its emotional depth and unexpected twists, while others criticize its brevity and lack of meaningful gameplay. Although it features multiple endings and decent visuals, many reviewers feel that the narrative could benefit from further development and player interaction to enhance replay value. Overall, the story is seen as a mixed bag, offering a decent experience for its price but leaving players wanting more.
“Has a good story and the music is really captivating at the end.”
“The story did not go where I thought it was going to go, but I did enjoy it.”
“All in all quite sentimental stuff - up to a violent narrative twist near the end, when the voyeur (in fear of getting caught himself) may get involved with their storyline.”
“Short story, short game and not really much to do, exactly what I expected from a 3 euro game.”
“It is way too short, the translation is really bad, there is almost no gameplay and the story doesn't make sense.”
“Otherwise, not recommended if you are looking for long-term gameplay as the story is extremely short.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beautiful artwork and appealing character design, which effectively draw players in. However, some users noted issues with partial censorship and inconsistent English text that detracted from the overall experience. While the visuals are considered decent, the game's short length may leave some players wanting more.
“The artwork is what drew me into this game and kept me playing.”
“Along with the visuals and sounds, the character design was very to my liking.”
“Artwork is nice (although partially censored).”
“You may not like the art style, but it's the closest game to 'happy manager' you can get on Steam, or anywhere else for that matter.”
“Despite my lack of time playing, I gotta say this artwork makes the one-handed mode very easy!”
“Compelling storyline with multiple endings, decent visuals, and of course the obligatory 'anime tiddy'.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it interesting yet lacking depth, as it primarily involves searching for outlines in static images. While the graphics and story are generally considered acceptable, many reviewers note that the gameplay mechanics need improvement and the overall experience is too short for those seeking long-term engagement.
“Good game, but the gameplay mechanics need to be improved.”
“Story is fine, graphics are good, gameplay is okay, but the whole game is a bit short.”
“The gameplay focuses on searching for outlines in static pictures.”
“It is way too short, the translation is really bad, there is almost no gameplay, and the story doesn't make sense.”
“Otherwise, not recommended if you are looking for long-term gameplay, as the story is extremely short.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is praised for its solid design, which enhances the overall visual and auditory experience. Additionally, it effectively incorporates elements of voyeurism, adding depth to the characters.
“Along with the visuals and sounds, the character design was very much to my liking.”
“The character design is solid and one of the few games that handles character development exceptionally well.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, as most content can be accessed in a single playthrough, with the exception of multiple endings. While the branching storylines provide some incentive to revisit the game, the primary motivation for replaying hinges on factors beyond just collecting items.
“It also has very little replay value as all but the endings are obtainable on the first pass.”
“This will add considerable replay value at minimal investment, but only works if there's a reason beyond the item hunt to return to the story—thus the branching story.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for being captivating, particularly towards the end, enhancing the overall storytelling experience.
“The music is really captivating and enhances the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, making every moment memorable.”
“Each track is beautifully composed, adding depth and emotion to the gameplay.”