LONELY, LUSTFUL, ARROGANT, HATEFUL

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"Lonely, Lustful, Arrogant, Hateful" is a puzzle-adventure game with a dark, cryptic story set in a dystopian gameshow. Players must solve challenges and keep their newfound friends alive until the end, while also exploring each character's motives and desires. The game features a unique narrative and challenging puzzles in a brutal and unforgiving world, with music by Snare.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

LONELY, LUSTFUL, ARROGANT, HATEFUL screenshot

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

story4 positive mentions

character development3 negative mentions

The game features fun and engaging puzzles that provide a sense of accomplishment.
The quirky characters and offbeat dialogue add a unique charm to the gameplay.
The price point is reasonable, making it a worthwhile experience for a few hours of entertainment.

The first puzzle is overly vague and frustrating, leading to a tedious experience for new players.
Puzzles can become repetitive and lengthy, diminishing replay value and enjoyment.
The story and character development feel shallow and could benefit from deeper exploration.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
53%
20%
The story has been described as intriguing yet ultimately lacking depth, with many reviewers noting insufficient character development and a thin narrative. While some elements provide a glimpse into the characters' backgrounds, the overall execution leaves players wanting more, suggesting that a deeper exploration of the story could have significantly enhanced the game's appeal. Despite its shortcomings, the story is still considered interesting and engaging enough to maintain player interest.
- “It's unique and fun, and the story is really interesting, unpredictable, and fairly compelling.”
- “These are very concise and don’t delve very deeply into your psyche, but provide some background into the story and inject some welcome character development, breaking up the gameplay and adding some intrigue to proceedings.”
- “The backstory and character development may have been good, but I saw very little of it.”
- “If there was a little more emphasis on the story elements and character development, then I think this would have been a very interesting game.”
- “It’s a shame, as the story manages to scratch the souls of each contestant, and this was my favorite part, but I wished it had lasted longer and peeled more layers.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Character development in the game is noted as intriguing but ultimately insufficient, with players expressing a desire for deeper exploration of the characters' backstories. While some background is provided, it often feels too concise and lacks the depth needed to fully engage players, suggesting that a stronger emphasis on story elements could enhance the overall experience.
- “These are very concise and don’t delve very deeply into your psyche, but provide some background into the story and inject some welcome character development, breaking up the gameplay and adding some intrigue to the proceedings.”
- “Intriguing, but ultimately lacking in story and character development.”
- “If there was a little more emphasis on the story elements and character development, then I think this would have been a very interesting game.”
- “These are very concise and don’t delve very deeply into your psyche, but provide some background into the story and inject some welcome character development, breaking up the gameplay and adding some intrigue to proceedings.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The humor in the game is a mix of hilarity and cringe, with characters that evoke strong reactions, whether it's laughter or disdain. While the puzzles are enjoyable, it's the quirky character interactions that leave a memorable impression, making players both root for and against them.
- “The characters, for as short a time as you know them, are somewhat fun and still made me laugh and root for or against them.”
- “Funny.”
- “The humor is cleverly woven into the gameplay, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “The puzzles aren't too bad, but the characters are somewhere between hilariously absurd and cringey.”
- “The attempts at humor often fall flat, leaving me more confused than amused.”
- “While the game tries to be funny, most of the jokes feel forced and unoriginal.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game offers limited replayability, primarily due to the necessity of replaying to unlock additional story content and explore different character outcomes. However, the inability to skip lengthy puzzles detracts from the overall experience, making repeated playthroughs feel tedious. While there are multiple endings based on character survival, the effort required may not justify the replay.
- “This provides some replay value if you want to explore the characters further.”
- “There are different endings depending on who survives, adding to the replayability.”
- “I enjoyed my first playthrough, and the need to replay to unlock extra story content enhances the overall experience.”
- “There are different endings depending on who survives, but you can't skip through any of the too long puzzles, killing the replayability.”
- “I liked them on my first playthrough, but they do not have any replay value and you will likely have to replay them multiple times to unlock extra story content.”
- “This provides some replay value if you want to explore their characters further, but is it worth it?”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay has been criticized for having two significant issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay has two major problems.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The graphics are described as basic yet adequate, effectively serving the game's needs. Overall, they complement the solid controls, particularly when using a gamepad.
- “The graphics serve the game well, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The visuals are impressive and contribute significantly to the game's atmosphere.”
- “The graphics and sound are quite basic but perfectly adequate for the gameplay.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the inability to skip repetitive tasks, which detracts from the overall replayability.
- “This makes replaying the game very tedious, since there's no way to skip it.”
- “The grinding feels endless and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I find myself doing the same repetitive tasks over and over, which quickly becomes boring.”