LONN

67%
Game Brain Score Based on 151 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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"LONN is a single-player action game with a spectacular story, showcasing phenomenal graphics and atmospheric gameplay. As bounty hunter Lonn, players uncover a sinister cult and must save the city using first-person shooter, stealth, melee combat, and telekinesis. Immerse yourself in additional game modes, including Bounty Hunter Adventures, Parkour challenges, Arena battles, and Replay mode. Note: LONN requires advanced VR experience and understanding of VR gameplay principles."

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

67%
Audience ScoreBased on 151 reviews
story17 positive mentions
optimization8 negative mentions
  • The game features a stunning cyberpunk aesthetic with impressive graphics and immersive environments.
  • The climbing and parkour mechanics are enjoyable and provide a sense of physicality, making exploration fun.
  • Despite its flaws, the game offers a decent story and engaging gameplay that can be enjoyable for players who appreciate physics-based interactions.
  • The controls and combat mechanics are often clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • There are numerous performance issues, including frame drops and bugs that can disrupt immersion and gameplay.
  • The AI is poorly designed, making enemy encounters less challenging and engaging than expected.
  • story78 mentions

    The game's story is generally described as average, with some players finding it thin yet interesting, while others feel it serves primarily as a backdrop for gameplay. Many reviews note that the pacing can be inconsistent, and the narrative may benefit from further development, especially since some players encountered abrupt endings or unresolved plot points. Overall, while the story is not groundbreaking, it provides a decent framework for the game's action and exploration elements, making it enjoyable for those seeking a narrative-driven experience in VR.

    • “The campaign mode immerses you in a captivating narrative-driven experience, offering an engaging storyline that will keep you glued to your headset.”
    • “I haven't completed the story yet, but I am quite far in and find it's extremely well-produced, especially after the updates that were added.”
    • “The story is intriguing and very well voice acted.”
    • “The story is average fare and an accessory to connect the levels.”
    • “Even just the plot itself could benefit from a rewrite.”
    • “There is some jank, and some of the puzzles and story feel a bit drawn out (not complicated, just lengthy).”
  • graphics49 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant cyberpunk aesthetic and overall visual design, particularly for an indie title. While some players noted that the graphics can be stunning and atmospheric, others experienced performance issues, such as frame rate drops and subpar texture quality. Overall, the visuals are considered above average, but optimization and consistency in quality remain areas for improvement.

    • “The graphics and art design look great, especially for such a small team, and the voice acting is solid as well.”
    • “The cyberpunk-inspired visuals look great, and the music/sound effects add to the experience.”
    • “The visuals are breathtaking; it's like cyberpunk in VR.”
    • “However, visuals cannot save a game from the many problems this game has.”
    • “Even when I max out all the graphics settings, it still looks low quality compared to the gameplay in the trailer (I do have a pretty beefy PC and Half-Life: Alyx was just fine on it, FYI).”
    • “Not the best graphics and is pretty buggy, but it's really the only VR cyberpunk game.”
  • gameplay46 mentions

    The gameplay of this VR title presents a mix of innovative mechanics and frustrating execution, with many players noting the potential for improvement in combat and climbing systems. While the physics-based interactions and parkour elements are appreciated, they often feel janky and underdeveloped, leading to a less satisfying experience overall. Despite its aesthetic appeal and engaging story, the game struggles with optimization and control issues, leaving players hopeful for future updates to enhance the gameplay.

    • “Step into the futuristic cyberpunk world like never before with Lonn, a virtual reality game that delivers a lovely inspiring adventure combining cutting-edge futuristic technology with immersive gameplay.”
    • “Lonn pushes the boundaries of what can be achieved in VR, offering players a range of incredible options that truly enhance the gameplay experience.”
    • “The gameplay is actually pretty fun, with some amount of parkour and combat.”
    • “The worst is the vaulting mechanic.”
    • “I wanted to love this game - I really like the aesthetic, voice acting, and most of the gameplay mechanics - but there are three major problems that made me refund: 1) the combat mechanics are terrible - some of the worst melee combat I’ve experienced in VR.”
    • “But the gameplay is god awful, the physics are some of the worst; simply trying to punch an enemy is like swinging at thin air.”
  • optimization26 mentions

    Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, including stuttering and framerate drops, even on high-end hardware. While some users noted improvements after patches and found performance to be generally smooth at times, others reported persistent problems that detracted from the gameplay experience. There is a consensus that the game requires further optimization to enhance stability and performance across various levels.

    • “Great atmosphere, the climbing and grabbing are miles better than similar games, performance is phenomenal and the melee was better than I thought it would be based on videos.”
    • “Campaign is great so far, graphics are pretty decent, performance is great, and it's fun.”
    • “Ok, so after a few hours of playthrough and checking out the visuals, the game and story is solid so far but during play I've encountered a few stutters and spikes during gameplay. A little more optimization should keep it steady and as I stated I'm only a few hours in, gameplay has a little jank, nothing too major. The physics are nice and work well during gameplay, I'm loving what I've played so far, just please drop an update. The game is solid, let's go indie devs!”
    • “A couple of missions really killed my framerate at minimum detail on a 4080... so optimization is so-so.”
    • “This game desperately needs some optimization.”
    • “I feel like the game is just not optimized correctly somehow.”
  • atmosphere18 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and detailed environments, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment of the experience. Players appreciate the gritty, believable artistic style and the captivating cyberpunk elements, which enhance the sense of immersion. While some technical aspects may fall short, the strong atmosphere and engaging audio design make it a standout feature of the game.

    • “The artistic atmosphere is gritty and believable, and anytime you look up at the skyline or out of a window, you get a stunning view into the future.”
    • “It's the atmosphere that makes this game feel good.”
    • “The world and atmosphere are wonderful and very immersive!”
    • “While it does not deliver the same level of graphic fidelity, the game oozes atmosphere.”
    • “Having a bunch of detailed items/environments adds much to the immersion and overall feeling of atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere is enormous and detailed.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the atmosphere and shifting effectively during combat scenarios. While some users appreciate the audio design and its contribution to the cyberpunk aesthetic, there are mentions of certain sound effects lacking depth in interactions. Overall, the music adds a positive layer to the gaming experience.

    • “The music is great!”
    • “The cyberpunk-inspired visuals look great, and the music/sound effects add to the experience.”
    • “I like the music and atmosphere, but some sounds are lacking with physics objects/interactions.”
    • “The music is just kind of there, but I appreciate that it shifts immediately when combat engages.”
    • “Its after hours or controlled by a gang; you hear music coming from room vents, and there are voices coming from them. Dogs will be barking from behind apartments.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game's stability is notably poor, with frequent glitches causing screen shaking and discomfort for players. Additionally, climbing mechanics often result in players getting stuck in textures, leading to various bugs that can disrupt gameplay. Overall, the game suffers from significant stability issues despite being a unique VR cyberpunk experience.

    • “Every time I try to play this game, it glitches out and shakes the screen to the point that my head actually hurts.”
    • “Not the best graphics and it's pretty buggy, but it's really the only VR cyberpunk game.”
    • “Climbing gets you stuck in the textures, leading to interesting glitches sometimes, including throwing a character back or glitching your hands.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization strategy for the game appears to rely heavily on organic promotion, such as advertising on platforms like Reddit, rather than a substantial advertising budget. This suggests a focus on grassroots marketing to attract players.

    • “This game is a testimony that posting an advertisement on Reddit can be enough to reel in another customer.”
    • “Maybe they just don't have an advertising budget or something like that.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Users note that while the tactile feedback on controllers enhances emotional engagement, the large boundaries around objects can detract from the immersive experience, creating a disconnect between the player's actions and the virtual environment.

  • replayability2 mentions

    The game offers decent replayability through additional modes like area and parkour, which, while not as polished as the main campaign, provide extra content that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the developers' commitment to adding new content post-launch, contributing to the game's longevity.

    • “In addition to the campaign, there are also area modes and parkour modes for additional replayable content. I really appreciate this addition as it adds value to the game.”
    • “These aren't as polished as the campaign, but they offer a bit more replayability, and I appreciate the devs continuing to add content after launch.”
    • “In addition to the campaign, there are also area mode and parkour modes for additional replayable content. I appreciate the effort to add value, but my review will be focused on the campaign.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is consistently entertaining and showcases great ideas, despite some minor issues.

    • “Still funny and great ideas even with all its little problems.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of hand-to-hand combat to be tedious and unengaging, leading to a frustrating experience.

    • “This makes hand-to-hand combat extremely tedious.”
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Play time

9hMedian play time
7hAverage play time
2-11hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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