Lone Land
- July 15, 2020
- Magitech Games
Get on Steam"Lone Land" is a first-person exploration game where players navigate through an unknown land as they try to find their way out. The game emphasizes environmental storytelling and offers a peaceful, calming experience with a focus on reflection. Players can jump, run, and use their abilities to explore and overcome obstacles in this lonely world. Wishlist Olé - Card Game on Steam while you're at it.
Reviews
- The game features a beautiful atmosphere with pleasant graphics and a relaxing soundtrack.
- It's a short and simple platformer that provides a satisfying experience for casual players.
- The low price point makes it an accessible option for those looking for a quick and enjoyable gaming session.
- The controls are imprecise and floaty, leading to frustrating jumping mechanics and inconsistent ledge grabbing.
- Finding the last few crystals can feel tedious and like a chore, especially with some being hidden in hard-to-reach places.
- The game lacks quality of life features such as a main menu, audio settings, and key rebinding options, which detracts from the overall experience.
- music8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and atmospheric, featuring pleasant ambient piano sounds that enhance the overall experience. However, some users found the music off-putting when using earphones and noted difficulties in controlling the game's sound settings. Overall, while the graphics are simple, they complement the enjoyable soundtrack.
“Pleasant graphics and relaxing soundtrack.”
“Good atmosphere and music.”
“The music is relaxing, the ambience is also nice; graphics, while simple, are pleasant to look at.”
“The music is off-putting through earphones.”
“The only way I could control the music of the game was to go into my sound settings and specifically turn off the sound to the game.”
“Go in expecting ambient piano music, a loose narrative, and floaty platforming, and you'll be happy.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as pleasant and simple, complemented by a relaxing soundtrack that enhances the overall ambiance. The art style is appreciated, with some users noting specific elements that evoke nostalgic feelings, such as comparisons to "Spirited Away." Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's atmosphere.
“The music is relaxing, the ambience is also nice; the graphics, while simple, are pleasant to look at.”
“I really like the art style, and the railway in the water, which reminds me of 'Spirited Away.'”
“Pleasant graphics and a relaxing soundtrack.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Lone Land" is described as simplistic and repetitive, primarily focusing on jumping and collecting items, which can lead to player fatigue and nausea. In contrast, "Refunct" offers a more varied experience with additional mechanics like elevators and wall jumping, making it feel more engaging despite both games sharing a similar core concept. Overall, "Lone Land" is seen as lacking depth compared to its counterpart.
“Refunct has more mechanics you need to master: elevators, tubes, wall jumping... Lone Land limits itself to jumps and trampolines (and hitting mid-air targets), making it more 'pure' in that respect.”
“Refunct has been mentioned in some other reviews, and both games are similar in that you can make platforms pop up by collecting items, but don't have much gameplay beyond the collecting and jumping.”
“I'm tired of the gameplay, and I kept getting nausea after having to jump for a long time to find crystals.”
“"Refunct" has been mentioned in some other reviews, and both games are similar in that you can make platforms pop up by collecting items, but there isn't much gameplay beyond the collecting and jumping.”
“Aaaand that's about it, gameplay-wise.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beauty and immersive quality, enhanced by evocative music and surreal elements like houses appearing unexpectedly. Players appreciate how the unique setting contributes to a deeper emotional experience, making their time in the game feel meaningful.
“Beautiful atmosphere.”
“Good atmosphere and music.”
“The atmosphere and the surreality of houses popping up made the time well spent.”
“However, the atmosphere and the surreality of houses popping up made the time well spent.”
“- Lone land creates a different atmosphere, imbued with more meaning.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback; while some players experience significant frame rate drops in busy areas, others report no performance issues at all. Additionally, there are concerns regarding camera controls and ledge grabbing mechanics.
“I had no performance problems.”
“There are a few weird things about the game, like the camera, ledge grabbing, and some performance issues. I'd go from 120 fps down to 50-60 when in the middle of the city or looking at everything.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users note that the game suffers from limited replayability due to its short length and singular level design, making it feel less engaging for multiple playthroughs.
“Finally, like Refunct, the game just feels too short with its one level and near non-existent replayability.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is considered decent, but players express disappointment over the game's limited content, noting that it only features one level with no additional content planned for the future.
“The story is decent, but it's disappointing that there's only one level and no additional content planned.”
“The narrative feels underdeveloped and lacks depth, leaving players wanting more.”
“While the premise is interesting, the execution of the story falls flat and fails to engage.”
