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LONER

39%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
47% User Score Based on 34 reviews

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"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.

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47%
Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews
story3 negative mentions
  • 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.
  • At its low price point, some players found it to be a fun, albeit short, experience with potential for different endings.
  • The game suffers from poor grammar, numerous bugs, and a lack of substance, making it feel unfinished.
  • There are concerns about the developer's unethical practices, including asset flipping and review manipulation.
  • The gameplay is minimal and often feels more like a visual novel than a traditional RPG, with many players finding it boring.
  • story
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 endings 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 poor storytelling and language issues. Despite these criticisms, some players found the story sweet and engaging, particularly noting its two different endings.

    • “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.”
    • “Politely put, a game with barely any substance, horrendous English, and completely incomprehensible story-telling.”
    • “In general, Loner is a story about a student named Alina, who sincerely believes and dreams of proving to everyone that aliens exist.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 being visually appealing but ultimately lacking in substantial gameplay mechanics.

    • “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.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 overall gameplay being lacking.

    • “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 really bereft of actual gameplay.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is noted for being delightful, enhancing the overall experience despite the lack of engaging gameplay. However, some users criticize it for relying on default RPG Maker tracks, which contributes to a sense of monotony during gameplay.

    • “Most boring 20 minutes ever, default RPG Maker music included.”
    • “The graphics and music are a delight in a game really bereft of actual gameplay.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized due to the presence of suspicious reviews, which appear to be generated by accounts that consistently promote asset flips and scams shortly after the game's launch on Steam. These reviews are predominantly in broken English or Russian, raising concerns about their authenticity and the game's overall integrity in the marketplace.

    • “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, with prices that are far too high for the content offered.”
    • “It seems like the game is designed to push players towards microtransactions rather than providing a fair experience.”
    • “The constant barrage of ads and prompts to spend money really detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”

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