LONER
- April 3, 2021
- LTZinc
Get on Steam"Loner" is a 2D quest game set in an open world where players assume the role of Aline, a student determined to prove the existence of aliens. The game features mini-quests, small puzzles, and conversations with various characters to help uncover clues. As players progress, they will assemble a slot ball and potentially find evidence of extraterrestrial life, resulting in unforgettable adventures.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a sweet story about a girl named Alina who dreams of proving the existence of aliens.
- It has been translated into several languages, making it accessible to a wider audience.
- The graphics and music are visually appealing, providing a pleasant aesthetic experience.
- The game suffers from poor grammar, numerous bugs, and a lack of substance, making it feel unfinished.
- There are issues with the game's forced Russian language setting, which complicates the initial experience for non-Russian speakers.
- The gameplay is minimal and lacks depth, often feeling more like a visual novel than a traditional RPG.
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story features a central character, Alina, who is on a quest to prove the existence of aliens, but it suffers from abrupt pacing and a lack of depth. While there are additional quests that provide some plot expansion, the overall narrative is described as lacking substance and coherence, with mixed reviews on its execution and storytelling quality. Some players appreciate the sweet elements of the story and the presence of multiple endings, but many find the storytelling to be poorly delivered.
“A sweet story with a girl starring who fought for her place in the world.”
“An interesting story with two different endings.”
“There's a combat system, but it's not fleshed out; there's the start of a story, but it ends abruptly.”
“In general, Loner is a story about a student named Alina, who sincerely believes and dreams of proving to everyone that aliens exist.”
“Politely put, a game with barely any substance, horrendous English, and completely incomprehensible story-telling.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay primarily involves exploring locations and interacting with NPCs to complete main story quests, along with some additional quests that offer minor plot expansion. However, many users feel that the game lacks depth, describing it as visually appealing but ultimately lacking in substantial gameplay mechanics.
“The gameplay boils down to running around the locations and interacting with the NPCs to complete the main story quests. There are also additional quests that expand the plot at least a little.”
“Click the video above to see some of the gameplay mechanics and hear my thoughts on the game.”
“The gameplay boils down to running around the locations and interacting with the NPCs to complete the main story quests; there are also additional quests that expand the plot at least a little.”
“The graphics and music are a delight in a game really bereft of actual gameplay.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics in this RPG Maker game are criticized for their low quality, particularly in fullscreen mode, lacking full HD support and customization options, which may disappoint modern PC gamers. However, some users find the graphics and music enjoyable, despite the game's overall lack of engaging gameplay.
“As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
“The graphics and music are a delight in a game that is really bereft of actual gameplay.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted as enjoyable and a highlight, despite the overall lack of engaging gameplay; however, some users find it repetitive, particularly criticizing the use of default RPG Maker tracks.
“The graphics and music are a delight in a game that is really bereft of actual gameplay.”
“Most boring 20 minutes ever, with default RPG Maker music included.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized due to the presence of suspicious reviews, which appear to be generated by accounts that promote direct purchases while simultaneously writing fake reviews for low-quality asset flips and scams. This raises concerns about the authenticity of user feedback and the game's overall integrity in the marketplace.
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, with prices set unreasonably high for in-game items that should be accessible to all players.”
“It seems like the game was designed primarily to push microtransactions rather than provide a balanced experience for players.”
“The constant barrage of ads and prompts to spend money disrupts the gameplay and makes it feel more like a cash grab than a genuine gaming experience.”
