Loch Ness

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Loch Ness is a single player and multiplayer action game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by JFi Games and was released on December 3, 2021. It received negative reviews from players.

"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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 113 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability21 negative mentions

The game has a great concept centered around the Loch Ness monster, which many players find intriguing.
Character customization is surprisingly good, allowing for a fun and engaging experience.
The atmosphere and sound design create a sense of dread that enhances the gameplay experience.

The game is plagued with numerous bugs and glitches, making it nearly unplayable in its current state.
Boat controls are frustratingly janky, often leading to players getting stuck or unable to navigate properly.
There has been little to no support or updates from the developers, leading many to believe the game has been abandoned.

stability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting persistent bugs and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay, such as menu issues, control malfunctions, and frequent crashes. While some players find the concept promising and still enjoy the experience, the overwhelming consensus is that the game is currently a "buggy mess," making it frustrating and often unplayable. Many reviewers express hope for future improvements, acknowledging its early access status but emphasizing the need for substantial fixes.
- “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.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is plagued by numerous bugs and janky mechanics, making basic actions like rowing, menu navigation, and item interaction frustratingly unresponsive. While some aspects, such as audio, are well-received, the overall experience is marred by glitches and awkward controls, leading to a lack of enjoyment and playability. Despite its promising concept, many players find the execution disappointing and recommend caution before diving in.
- “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.”
- “Rowing the boat is more of a hassle than a mechanic; half the time the menu gets stuck on the screen, making it hard to see what you're doing. The task is so buggy that when you complete a task and open the map to set a waypoint, it prompts you to put down a waypoint despite already doing that!”
- “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.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its frustrating mission structure, as players often have to restart lengthy missions due to failures, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to create any real suspense.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are largely criticized, with users noting significant graphical glitches that detract from the experience, despite some praise for 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-res and the animations are choppy.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and soundtrack in the game are highly praised for their phenomenal quality, effectively enhancing the overall ambiance. Reviewers express a strong appreciation for the audio experience, suggesting that it significantly contributes to immersion.
- “The soundtrack and ambience are phenomenal; I can't deny it.”
- “Music, you nailed it! The environment is also fantastic.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express concerns about the game's replayability due to issues with the rowboat getting easily stuck, which hampers movement and overall enjoyment. The lack of updates over two years has left some hoping for improvements to enhance the game's playability and encourage replay.
- “But my main problem with the game is that the rowboat gets stuck quite easily on and into everything, making it impossible to move after getting stuck. I do hope that at one point, even though it has been well over 2 years since this game has been updated, it will be updated to a more playable state.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”