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LIRE

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64%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

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About LIRE

LIRE is a single player survival puzzle game with horror, anime and erotic themes. It was developed by ZheroIsland and was released on March 24, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

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".

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95%Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews
atmosphere5 positive mentions
graphics2 negative mentions
  • The game has a very atmospheric and creepy horror style that delivers genuine scares and an intense mood.
  • The character design, especially of the protagonist Eve, and some ghost designs are appealing and well-made.
  • The game features fun puzzles and exploration combined with diary entries that add to the story and atmosphere.
  • The game currently feels unfinished and unpolished, with short gameplay duration and some bugs/glitches present.
  • Some gameplay mechanics such as stamina recharge and save systems are frustrating or overly forgiving, reducing tension.
  • There are minor spelling and language errors, awkward inventory interactions, and occasional graphical inconsistencies.

  • story

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The story is currently simple but promising, centered around a girl searching for her cat in a creepy mansion. Players appreciate the atmospheric, mild survival horror tone and are eager for future developments as the narrative and characters become more fleshed out.

    • “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).”
    • “The stage where the story takes place is atmospheric and scary, and the diary in the game is also terrifying.”
    • “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.”
    • “I hope we get to see the rest of the story someday.”

  • atmosphere

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    63% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its intense, spooky, and fear-inducing style, comparable to classic RPG Maker horror titles. Ambient sounds and the inclusion of a diary enhance the immersive and tense environment, making the experience both atmospheric and engaging for players.

    • “If you enjoy puzzle games with a nice spooky atmosphere, then this is a great pick to add to your collection.”
    • “The atmosphere is amazing, and the game can get intense in a matter of seconds.”
    • “While it's made on a completely different engine, Lire is able to capture the same fear-inducing atmosphere as the RPG Maker horror games.”

  • gameplay

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 75% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay offers engaging opportunities through the variety of ghost types, enhancing strategic interactions, while the exploration elements evoke a familiar Resident Evil atmosphere.

    • “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
    0% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The graphics are somewhat unpolished and clunky, with visuals that feel inconsistent for a game running on Unreal Engine 4. Notably, the anime-style character design of Eve clashes with the environment's art style, creating a mismatched aesthetic.

    • “The game is a bit unpolished and clunky, with visuals that are surprising given that it's running on Unreal Engine 4.”
    • “Eve looks a bit out of place in the environments; her anime art style and that of the levels don't match well.”

  • character development

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users praise the character design, especially for Eve and some ghost characters, highlighting the detailed and well-crafted visuals. The strong character artistry contributes positively to the overall immersive experience.

    • “The character design for Eve is absolutely beautiful, as well as a few of the ghost designs!”
    • “The character design and game design/detail is also great, and though I have gotten the crap scared out of myself a few times, I am really enjoying it!”

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Grinding in this game is time-consuming and often requires additional resources, such as a second live, to progress efficiently.

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game experiences occasional minor glitches, but these do not hinder playability, and the developer is actively addressing them through updates. Overall, stability is solid with ongoing improvements.

  • music

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is praised for its eerie and creepy atmosphere, which enhances the overall experience while remaining fantastic and well-crafted.

    • “The music is creepy, but still fantastic.”
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Play Times

3h Median play time
3h Average play time
3-3h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs
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LIRE is a survival puzzle game with horror, anime and erotic themes. Common tags for LIRE include demons, indie, female protagonist, third person, story rich and others.

LIRE is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing LIRE.

LIRE was released on March 24, 2021.

LIRE was developed by ZheroIsland.

LIRE has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked LIRE for its atmosphere but disliked it for its story.

LIRE is a single player game.

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