Lorena and the Land of Ruins

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In "Lorena and the Land of Ruins," a third-person 3D platform shooter, players join Lorena, an adventurer on a mission to save her sister. Together with the eccentric scientist Xeera, they explore a fantasy world of ruins, from sunken boats to underground cities, battling enemies and overcoming obstacles with an arsenal of guns, explosives, and martial arts. The game offers a variety of stages designed to test players' skills and uncover ancient secrets.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

62%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a cute and engaging storyline with a beautiful yet heart-breaking premise, making it emotionally impactful.
Gameplay is easy to learn and offers multiple difficulty settings, allowing for a casual experience or a greater challenge.
The game has a charming aesthetic with customization options for the main character, and the combat system is fun and fast-paced.

The game is quite short, with the main story taking around 3 hours to complete, leaving players wanting more depth and content.
There are technical issues such as frame rate problems and bugs that can detract from the overall experience.
Some gameplay mechanics, like the added recoil, have been criticized for being annoying rather than enhancing the challenge.

story
13 mentions
23 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as beautiful yet heart-breaking, with charming character interactions and a well-crafted backstory that adds depth. However, players note that the main story is relatively short, taking around three hours to complete, and some plot points remain unresolved. Overall, the narrative is appreciated for its emotional impact and engaging elements, earning a high rating from players.
- “The storyline is beautiful but also heart-breaking.”
- “However, there's a lot of lightheartedness in the story as well, and Lorena's bonds with the characters she meets, such as Zeera and the guild master, are super charming.”
- “I personally beat the main story in ~3 hours, which is unfortunate because I would've liked to see the story and lore more fleshed out.”
- “Also, some plot points never got resolved.”
- “This is a cute little short game that has a deep hidden backstory if you know where to look.”
gameplay
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is accessible and easy to learn, featuring multiple difficulty modes, including a challenging "insane mode." While the gunplay is satisfactory and the reincarnation mechanic prevents progress loss, the overall experience is somewhat short and may strain high-end systems at 4K resolution. Overall, it has been rated 9/10 for its engaging mechanics.
- “Gameplay is on the simple side, but there are multiple difficulty modes for a higher challenge (including insane mode: one hit to die mode).”
- “The gunplay is fine, and the bosses aren't anything major, plus there is a reincarnation mechanic that keeps you from losing progress in the fight.”
- “Gameplay is on the simple side, but there are multiple difficulty modes for a higher challenge, including an insane mode where one hit can lead to death.”
- “The gunplay is fine, but the bosses aren't anything major. Additionally, there is a reincarnation mechanic that prevents you from losing progress in the fight.”
- “The gameplay and game mechanics are easy to learn.”
graphics
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with users appreciating the backgrounds and overall visuals, rating them a solid 7/10. However, some players feel that the aesthetic may not appeal to everyone, particularly those new to the shooter genre.
- “The graphics are stunning, with great backgrounds and visuals that truly enhance the gaming experience.”
- “I've been trying to broaden my horizons and get into more shooter games recently, but many of them just didn't appeal to me aesthetically.”
- “Lately, I've been trying to broaden my horizons and get into more shooter games after my enjoyment of Slayers X, but a lot of them aesthetically just did not appeal to me.”
music
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's music is characterized by a beautiful yet melancholic soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere and deepens the emotional impact of the lore. While it effectively complements the non-combat scenarios, some users noted the absence of an official soundtrack release. Overall, the music received a rating of 7/10.
- “The whole game sort of has this melancholy feeling to it, with the game's premise and the beautiful yet sad soundtrack in most non-combat situations. This feeling only builds up the further you look into the game's lore.”
- “There is no original soundtrack available.”
- “The game lacks a memorable soundtrack.”
- “The music in the game is forgettable and uninspired.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a beautiful yet heart-wrenching storyline, where players uncover the tragic consequences of humanity's war against the "daemon" through poignant notes and recordings, revealing a profound sense of loss and sacrifice.
- “The storyline is beautiful but also heart-breaking.”
- “The heart-breaking part is that the player will find out by reading the notes and recordings left by the old humanity that their war against the 'daemon' has cost them everything in the end.”
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players find that achievements enhance the game's replayability, although some consider them to be a bit tedious. However, there are issues with the functionality of the four rarest achievements, which may detract from the overall experience.
- “The variety of achievements adds significant replayability, even if some can be challenging; however, the four rarest ones seem to be broken.”
- “The game offers multiple paths and choices, making each playthrough feel fresh and encouraging you to explore different strategies.”
- “With its dynamic events and random elements, every session feels unique, providing endless opportunities for replayability.”
- “Achievements add quite a bit of replayability, even if they can be a bit frustrating; however, the four rarest ones seem to just not work.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making it feel repetitive on subsequent playthroughs.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay, as the side content feels uninspired.”