LIRE

About

Reveal the story behind the haunted mansion while looking for Sebastian. LIRE is a survival horror video game inspired by old horror RPG maker games "IB" and "The Witch's House".

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

atmosphere4 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game features a captivating atmosphere and engaging story, reminiscent of classic RPGMaker horror games.
Players appreciate the jump scares and the overall horror experience, finding it genuinely scary and enjoyable.
The developer shows promise and dedication, with plans for future updates and improvements, which has players excited for more content.

The game currently suffers from pacing issues, with long travel times and a frustrating death mechanic that returns players to the main menu.
There are several bugs and clunky mechanics, particularly with the inventory system and interactions, which can disrupt gameplay.
The game is relatively short, with only a few hours of content available at this stage, leaving players wanting more.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The story in Lire is described as a promising yet simple survival horror narrative centered around a girl searching for her cat in a creepy mansion. Players appreciate the atmospheric setting and the potential for deeper character development and plot progression as the game evolves, expressing eagerness to see how the story unfolds.
- “I've enjoyed the story so far and look forward to seeing where it goes.”
- “Lire (pronounced liʁɛ) is a quite promising mild survival horror, ghost story game about a girl ready to break into a creepy mansion just to find her cat (the routine for cat owners, of course).”
- “Knowing that there is more of the game to come is great, though, as I want to carry on to find out more about the story.”
- “It's a simple story to start with, but the RPG Maker horror games I played started off with simple stories as well.”
- “Lire teases such moments and hopefully will feature them in the future, once the ideas, story, and characters get more fleshed out.”
- “Knowing that there is more of the game to come is great though, as I want to carry on to find out more about the story.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its spooky and intense qualities, reminiscent of classic RPG Maker horror games. The inclusion of a diary enhances the eerie ambiance, contributing to a sense of dread and immersion. Overall, players find the setting to be both atmospheric and engaging, with potential for even greater impact through additional ambient sounds.
- “The atmosphere is amazing, and the game can get intense in a matter of seconds.”
- “While it's made on a completely different engine, the game is able to capture the same fear-inducing atmosphere as RPG Maker horror games.”
- “The diary added in the game is a nice touch, adding to the atmosphere and the game length.”
- “While it's made on a completely different engine, Lire is able to capture the same fear-inducing atmosphere as RPG Maker horror games.”
- “With a few more ambient sounds in some places, the atmosphere could quickly become overwhelming and tense.”
- “I haven't gotten too far in it, but I love the atmosphere.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay is noted for its interesting opportunities presented by the various types of ghosts, which enhance exploration and evoke a Resident Evil vibe.
- “The different types of ghosts can make for some interesting gameplay opportunities when combined, and the exploration already captures some of that Resident Evil vibe.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics of the game are considered unpolished and clunky, with a surprising lack of cohesion given its use of Unreal Engine 4. The character design, particularly Eve's anime art style, feels out of place within the game's environments, leading to a disjointed visual experience.
- “The game is a bit unpolished and clunky; the visuals are surprisingly underwhelming considering it's running on Unreal Engine 4.”
- “Eve looks a bit out of place in the environments; her anime art style doesn't match well with the levels.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is highlighted through the beautiful design of characters like Eve and the ghosts, contributing to an immersive experience. The game's attention to detail enhances the overall enjoyment, even amidst moments of fear.
- “The character design for Eve is absolutely beautiful, as well as a few of the ghost designs!”
- “The character design and game detail is also great, and though I have gotten scared a few times, I am really enjoying it!”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, while there are some glitches reported, they do not significantly impact gameplay, and the developer is actively addressing these issues through updates and bug fixes.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to progress.”
- “I experienced multiple bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- “The stability issues are so severe that I often have to restart the game.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is characterized as both creepy and fantastic, effectively enhancing the game's atmosphere.
- “The music is creepy, but still fantastic.”