Let Me Out
- August 8, 2024
- 4Happy Studio
Get on Steam"Let Me Out" is a mystery puzzle game set in 1960s Indonesia, where you play as Alvin, a 10-year-old indigo child. Escaping an ancient village filled with demons and uncovering the secrets behind its curse is your mission, with the help of your late sister's spirit and your pet spider. Brew potions to exorcise demons and navigate through the challenges of the game, while diving into Indonesia's rich mythological heritage.
Reviews
- The game features a unique story with elements of Indonesian culture and history, making it a refreshing experience.
- The graphics and sound design are praised for their quality, contributing to an immersive atmosphere.
- The game is considered a good value for its price, providing enjoyable gameplay for casual players.
- Controls are often described as clunky and awkward, making movement and interaction frustrating.
- There are several technical issues, including bugs that affect gameplay and a lack of manual save options.
- The horror elements are criticized for not being sufficiently impactful, with some players feeling the game lacks a true sense of fear.
- story13 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's story has received high praise for its engaging plot, filled with twists and surprises, leading players to become deeply immersed. While some players appreciate the simplicity and quality of the narrative, there are suggestions for improvements, such as adding voice acting for the main character to enhance character interactions. Overall, the story is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“Really good game, for an indie game, great story.”
“Game ini storynya ku kasih 10/10, storynya luar biasa bagus!”
“Aku mainkan ini sampai tenggelam di dalam storynya dalam 1x live stream sampe tamat, karena segitu penasarannya sm storynya, story penuh plot twist dan surprise!”
“The game is quite good, the story is simple, the puzzles are medium, but I think the only downside is during the conversations, where the main character, Alvin, should have a voice actor, so the interactions between characters would feel more engaging.”
“I played this until I was completely immersed in the story during a single live stream until I finished it, because I was so curious about the story, which is full of plot twists and surprises.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay has received high praise, with ratings around 9.5 to 9.8/10, highlighting its smooth performance and engaging third-person perspective. However, some users noted minor technical issues, such as bugs and NPC movement glitches, which slightly detracted from the experience. Additionally, while certain mechanics like the examine feature were appreciated, others, such as the spider mechanic, require further refinement.
“Overall, I rate this game 9.8/10. It's just shy of a perfect 10 due to some minor technical bugs in the gameplay, like having difficulty pressing 'F' in one scene and NPCs occasionally getting stuck, but that's not a big issue at all.”
“The graphics are 10/10, and the third-person view makes the gameplay incredibly enjoyable. The surrounding theme is beautifully crafted, stunning, and very detailed!”
“The sound and music are 10/10; the calming music enhances the experience. The gameplay is rated 9.5/10 and feels very smooth with maximum settings. There are no lags, stuttering, or interruptions; the game runs seamlessly from start to finish!”
“Gameplay: 6.5/10”
“The spider mechanic needs some fine tuning because it's glitchy.”
“There are some technical bugs in the gameplay, such as difficulty pressing 'F' in one scene and NPCs occasionally getting stuck, which makes it less smooth.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- -14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally well-received, described as nice and visually appealing, with a score of 7/10. However, players have reported issues such as graphical glitches, flickering, and janky movement, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the art style and storyline are praised, contributing to a positive impression overall.
“The graphics are nice, and I love the story. This game is from Indonesia, so cool!”
“Graphics and storyline seem excellent.”
“Art/graphics: 7/10”
“There are a decent amount of graphical glitches that pop in and out.”
“The graphics are a bit janky, with some flickering and weird bugs.”
“There are some graphic glitches that may frustrate players, including flickering and other visual issues.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marked by several graphical glitches, including flickering and occasional issues when switching characters, which can disrupt gameplay. Users have noted a janky experience, compounded by excessive mouse sensitivity, which may detract from overall enjoyment.
“As of starting, there are a decent amount of graphical glitches that pop in and out.”
“Switching the spider glitches out sometimes, and you have to fiddle with it to get it to work properly.”
“Cons: a bit janky, too much sensitivity on the mouse, some people will hate the lack of an objective, and some graphic glitches like flickering or weird bugs.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with one reviewer giving it a perfect score of 10/10 for its calming quality, though they suggested it could benefit from more emotional depth. Another reviewer rated the music/soundtrack at 7/10, indicating a more mixed response. Overall, while the music enhances the gameplay experience, there is room for improvement in emotional engagement.
“The music is incredibly calming, and while it could benefit from a bit more emotion and intensity, it really enhances the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack is smooth and complements the gameplay perfectly, creating an immersive atmosphere from start to finish.”
“The sound design is top-notch, contributing significantly to the game's overall feel and enjoyment.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is highly praised for its optimization, receiving a 9.5/10 for gameplay, which is described as extremely smooth with no lag or stuttering, even on maximum settings. Additionally, the sound and music are rated 10/10, contributing to an overall immersive experience.
“The optimization is terrible; I experience constant frame drops and stuttering, making it nearly unplayable.”
“Despite the game's potential, the optimization issues ruin the experience, with frequent crashes and long loading times.”
“The game runs poorly even on high-end hardware, which is disappointing given the graphics and gameplay.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly due to the cumbersome user interface for the backpack, which complicates navigation and detracts from the overall experience.
“The UI for the backpack needs some work; with the current control scheme, it gets tedious trying to navigate through it.”
“Grinding feels like a never-ending chore, and it takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged, as it often feels like I'm just going through the motions.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its dark and immersive horror elements, complemented by intriguing puzzles, although some users find the character designs to be somewhat cartoonish.
“It's a fantastic horror game with intriguing puzzles and a dark atmosphere, even if the characters are a bit cartoony.”
