Lone Leader

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Lone Leader is a single player action adventure game with a violence theme. It was developed by SirGoose and was released on October 28, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

Lone Leader is a unique zombie apocalypse survival game. You're only aim in life is to survive. Explore the spine chilling open world map in a quest to survive.

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26%

Audience ScoreBased on 104 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics6 negative mentions

The game has a unique art style reminiscent of retro games, which some players find charming.
A few players mentioned that the game provided a brief escape or distraction from their daily lives.
Some users appreciated the trading cards feature, which allows for card farming.

The game is plagued by constant crashes, poor optimization, and long loading times, making it nearly unplayable.
There is a lack of content, with no clear objectives, minimal interaction, and very few enemies.
The graphics and overall design are considered subpar, with many assets being reused from a construction kit, leading to a feeling of laziness in development.

graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
31%
46%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users citing poor optimization, outdated visuals reminiscent of Super Nintendo titles, and a lack of customizable settings. While some appreciate the minimalist design, the overall consensus is that the graphics are subpar, with little to no improvement options available, leading to a frustrating experience even on high-end systems. A few users noted that the graphics are relatively decent for an indie game, but this sentiment is overshadowed by the general criticism.
- “The art style is very similar to that of games you would find on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System's 'Super FX' chip, and while you might initially see that as a drawback, the game cleverly uses minimalist design to its advantage.”
- “Graphics are relatively good for an indie game; while some assets are standard, they do not negatively impact the gameplay.”
- “Fun gameplay, medium graphics, and good sounds, but it's a shame there is no multiplayer.”
- “If you try to take it seriously as a game, you'll find no resolution or graphics tweaks, no controller tweaks... it's horribly optimized and will be sluggish even on high-end rigs.”
- “The visuals use assets straight from Game Guru and seem to be plastered about the game world in no real format.”
- “Graphic settings - low, normal, high... picking either changes nothing but brightness from pitch black to sunglasses level.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing it as abysmal and lacking depth, while others found it surprisingly fun and engaging, particularly for its low price. Visuals and sound design are often described as mediocre, and the absence of a compelling story or multiplayer options detracts from the overall experience. Despite the negative feedback, some players enjoyed moments of genuine fun and scares.
- “However, funny gameplay for the price!”
- “The gameplay is fun; some moments really scared me.”
- “Fun gameplay, medium graphics, good sounds, but a shame there is no multiplayer.”
- “The gameplay is just as abysmal as the game world.”
- “Visuals are bad, gameplay is awful, truly oof.”
- “The story is unexplained, the environment is boring, and the gameplay is just not fun.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
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The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and originality, with many reviewers noting the absence of a meaningful plot or progression. While some highlight a moral about perseverance, the overall consensus is that the narrative is minimal and uninspired, contributing to a bland gaming experience.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “I can't accurately describe a game that has no plot nor any form of progression present in a bland, vacant world.”
- “The developers didn't really add a big storyline however.”
- “Shitty graphics, no tutorial, crappy controls, bad optimizations, story that has been seen everywhere.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The music in the game is generally criticized for being basic and lacking in atmosphere, with some players finding it unremarkable and uninspiring. Many reviews highlight the absence of engaging sound elements, contributing to an overall negative impression of the audio experience.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The sounds and music are lacking and basic.”
- “Junky soundtrack and is not atmospheric.”
- “No enemies, no elements, just copy-pasted trees here and there and some other deserted houses, no music, no nothing.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, bugs, and performance issues that render it unplayable. Many players experience freezing at startup, leading to frustration and disappointment with its overall reliability.
- “Unoptimized, buggy, and unplayable.”
- “Adding to that, performance is poor and it's as bug-ridden as Fallout 76.”
- “Once you click start, the game freezes and crashes. If a game can't even get past the first loading screen, then what is it doing on Steam?”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting severe bugs, poor performance, and unplayable conditions. Many have noted that the graphics are subpar, controls are frustrating, and overall, the game feels unrefined and lacking in polish.
- “The optimization is also quite horrible, sadly.”
- “Unoptimized, buggy, and unplayable.”
- “Adding to that, performance sucks and it's as bug-ridden as Fallout 76.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players criticize the grinding aspect of the game, noting that the inclusion of Steam trading cards appears to be a superficial attempt to create the illusion of engagement, as users are forced to idle on a broken main menu to farm these cards rather than genuinely playing. This has led to concerns that recorded playtime is misleading and does not reflect actual gameplay experience.
- “Steam trading cards will never be unlocked. These seem like they were added to make it look like people are playing the game, when in reality they are just farming the cards. Also, since the game doesn't work, you can't get the trading cards without sitting on a broken 'main menu' for hours.”
- “Any playtime recorded is from farming the Steam trading cards and not actually from playing the game.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-received, with players finding it genuinely funny and a good value for the price, especially after recent improvements.
- “Funny game, worth the $1 (now it finally works).”
- “However, the gameplay is funny for the price!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a strong emotional impact, with moments that evoke deep feelings, such as tears in response to significant stakes within the game's narrative.
- “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is criticized for its lack of depth, with users noting a "junky soundtrack" that fails to enhance the overall experience.