Loch Ness
- December 3, 2021
- JFi Games
Get on Steam"Loch Ness" is a 1-4 player co-op horror game where you play as disgraced researchers seeking to prove the existence of the Loch Ness Monster. Navigate the lake, hunt for Nessie’s feeding ground, and use real-life hunting equipment to gather evidence. With character customization options, team up with friends or strangers to decide whether to play it safe or confront the ancient creature.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a great concept centered around the Loch Ness monster, which many players find intriguing.
- Character customization is surprisingly good and adds a fun element to the game.
- The atmosphere and sound design create a sense of dread that enhances the gameplay experience.
- The game is filled with bugs and glitches, making it nearly unplayable in its current state.
- There have been no updates or support from the developers for an extended period, leading to frustration among players.
- Controls, especially for the boat, are janky and unresponsive, causing significant gameplay issues.
- stability21 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting significant bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, such as unresponsive controls, crashes during co-op sessions, and graphical issues. While some players acknowledge the game's potential and find it somewhat playable, the overwhelming consensus is that it is currently a "buggy mess" that detracts from the overall experience, making it difficult to recommend at this stage. Many users express hope for future updates to improve stability, but caution that it may not be worth purchasing in its current state.
“This game has been a buggy mess since day one and they say they are happy with it.”
“Absolutely unplayable buggy mess that shouldn't be available for sale in the first place.”
“Everything is buggy, achievements don't work, settings don't work right.. nothing about this game is okay.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with players citing numerous bugs and janky controls that hinder basic mechanics like movement and item interaction. While some aspects, such as audio, are praised, the overall experience is marred by frustrating design choices, including an awkward camera system and cumbersome item grabbing mechanics. The game attempts to build on popular horror elements but ultimately falls short due to its unpolished execution.
“The gameplay (outside that boat) looks pretty good, especially the audio stuff.”
“It builds off the sensational Phasmophobia horror mechanics, but just a different flavor.”
“Other things that are wrong with the game is the camera/view rotation where just looking around feels incredibly janky, grabbing items should not have a 'hold E' function but rather just simply 'press E' so that you get a little faster gameplay and then some other issues.”
“Just a mess of bugs and janky controls on even the most basic mechanics that any video game needs to actually be playable.”
“Core mechanics like moving, opening a menu, or interacting with items are all unworkably glitchy.”
“Other issues with the game include the camera/view rotation, where looking around feels incredibly janky. Grabbing items should not require a 'hold E' function but rather just 'press E' for faster gameplay.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and soundtrack of the game are highly praised for their phenomenal quality, effectively enhancing the overall ambiance. Reviewers express a strong appreciation for the immersive audio experience, suggesting that it significantly contributes to the game's atmosphere.
“The soundtrack and ambience are phenomenal; I can't deny it.”
“You nailed the music and the environment; with a better Nessie model featuring more realistic movement close to the player, no model clipping, and a VR port, I'll be literally amazed!”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the story's pacing, noting that the need to restart entire missions can be time-consuming and disrupt the narrative flow.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are criticized for significant glitches, such as characters reverting to default presets, overshadowing the otherwise decent character customization options.
“Character customization is basically the only decent aspect of this game, but it means nothing when you encounter graphical glitches that make everyone appear as default preset characters.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel like it was released a decade ago.”
“I was really disappointed with the visual quality; textures are low resolution and the animations are stiff and unpolished.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is criticized as being exploitative, with users feeling that the price does not reflect the value offered, labeling it a cash grab.
“This game is not worth buying for what they are asking; it is clearly just a cash grab.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with players noting that the experience of being on the water evokes a genuine sense of dread, enhancing the overall immersion.
“This game has an amazing atmosphere, and being out on the water gives you a real sense of dread.”
