Lobby Cam by Bryn Oh
- January 5, 2023
- Bryn Oh
An immersive short story walking simulator. Find diary pages to uncover the narrative behind a man who discovers a new channel on his TV. A melancholy story about the grey etiquette of technology.
Reviews
- The game features a beautiful and immersive world that encourages exploration and discovery.
- It offers a unique artistic experience, blending storytelling with visual art, which many players find captivating.
- The game is free to play, making it accessible for those interested in a relaxing, albeit short, experience.
- The game is poorly optimized, requiring a high-end PC to run smoothly, and lacks options for adjusting graphics settings.
- Many players find the content lacking, with a short playtime and minimal interaction, leading to a sense of disappointment.
- The controls can be clunky, and there are issues with camera glitches and motion blur that detract from the overall experience.
- story18 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story is described as a mixed experience, with some reviewers finding it intriguing and beautifully integrated into the game's visual and thematic elements, while others view it as merely a framework for exploration. Players engage in a walking simulator-like experience, collecting diary entries to piece together a narrative that touches on themes of isolation and relationships, though some criticize its execution and lack of a satisfying conclusion. Overall, the storytelling is appreciated for its artistic presentation, despite some technical shortcomings.
“The story provides scaffolding for the visual journey and optional deliberations on technology, solitude, and relationships.”
“The world is both super realistic and stylized, and the story is really intriguing.”
“It's a great story that you learn as you wander the grounds and collect pages from a scattered journal.”
“This isn't even a game, more a walking simulator looking for journal entries to put the pieces of a story together.”
“I suppose that if you don't really understand the story it is supposed to tell, it's okay.”
“Runs like shit, pretty clunky to control and lacks a proper ending but the pandemic-influenced storyline about isolation, loneliness and chance encounters was interesting enough.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising its incredible art style and natural scenery, while others criticize the dated visuals and poor optimization. Users note the lack of options for adjusting graphics settings, leading to a choppy experience marred by camera glitches. Overall, the game is seen more as an immersive artwork than a traditional game, but its technical shortcomings detract from the visual experience.
“The game features an incredible art style that is sure to leave you mesmerized.”
“I liked the graphics and the natural scenery.”
“Lobby cam by Bryn Oh is a beautiful melding of storytelling and artwork.”
“The graphics look a bit dated.”
“This is a horribly optimized walking sim that has no options for graphics settings at all.”
“There's no way to adjust the graphics quality or aspect ratio, so the entire game is an extremely choppy, headache-inducing experience.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its poor optimization, particularly in its walking simulation elements, which detract from the overall experience. Players express hope for future updates to improve performance and enhance gameplay.
“Poorly optimized walking sim with a couple of scenes and few readable pages to discover.”
“I hope future updates make it more optimized for a better experience.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music and soundtrack of the game have received positive feedback, with users highlighting their quality and contribution to the overall gaming experience. The compositions are noted for enhancing immersion and complementing the game's atmosphere effectively.
“The music in this game is absolutely captivating!”
“I love the soundtrack; it perfectly complements the gameplay.”
“The sound design really enhances the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The music feels generic and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
“I found the sound design to be underwhelming, with no memorable tracks.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, the game demonstrates solid graphics and controls, but players have reported occasional camera glitches that can disrupt the experience.
“Graphics and controls are good enough, but there are some annoying camera glitches.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced several bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is considered to be a minor aspect of the overall experience, suggesting that it may not be a focal point for players.
“Gameplay is not really that important here.”