Lost Alone Ep.1 - Sorellina | Game Brain

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In Lost Alone Ep.1 - Sorellina, players explore George's haunted mind in a first-person psychological horror game. This rebuilt version features graphic improvements, new jumpscares, rooms, puzzles, and spirits. Get ready for a harrowing journey through George's nightmares, as he grapples with his traumatic past.

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

story13 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Great atmosphere with engaging puzzles and quality jump scares that enhance the horror experience.
Impressive for a first solo project, showcasing a strong narrative and intriguing story elements.
Good value for the price, providing hours of entertainment and fun, especially when played with friends.

The mental health system can lead to frustrating soft locks, especially during forced jumpscare scenes.
Frequent bugs and performance issues, including frame rate drops and game crashes, detract from the overall experience.
Lack of a save function and tedious item management can make gameplay feel tedious and frustrating.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
24%
14%
The game's story is praised for its engaging and heartfelt narrative, filled with twists and a creepy atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. While some players wish for voice acting to accompany lengthy notes, the story effectively builds tension and intrigue, making it a compelling part of the gameplay. Overall, it is described as dark and emotional, with a strong connection to the game's mechanics and puzzles, leaving players eager for the next installment.
- “Great story, great atmosphere, and there were a few really good jump scares.”
- “The story was heart-wrenching and really dark but really makes you want to keep playing to learn more.”
- “Engaging story that builds upon itself in each episode.”
- “The story is the second biggest crime that this game commits (the first one being obnoxiously loud jumpscares).”
- “The story is not for the faint-hearted.”
- “It takes a bit to get into the story, but as the first game of a trilogy, it's a build-up title.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
38%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its creepy and immersive qualities, enhanced by effective sound design and graphics that elevate it above typical horror titles. Reviewers highlight a well-balanced mix of jump scares, atmospheric tension, and engaging puzzles that contribute to a sense of dread and intrigue throughout the experience. Overall, the game's ominous and moody setting, combined with a compelling story, creates a captivating horror atmosphere.
- “Good mix of jump scares, atmospheric tension, and 'what did I just see?'.”
- “The game has been rebuilt and what an amazing job, the atmosphere settings and graphic design is spot on and surpasses that of many generic horror games.”
- “The puzzles are simple yet enjoyable and the overall atmosphere is ominous and moody.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the tension and immersion that I expected.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real sense of fear or excitement.”
- “The environments are repetitive and lifeless, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and atmospheric design, with some reviewers noting that it surpasses many typical horror titles. However, there are significant concerns regarding performance, including frame rate drops and the need to adjust settings for smoother gameplay, even on high-end hardware. Overall, while the visuals are impressive, technical issues detract from the experience.
- “Beautiful graphics.”
- “The game has been rebuilt and what an amazing job; the atmosphere settings and graphic design are spot on and surpass those of many generic horror games.”
- “I experienced huge constant frame rate drops down into the 30s no matter what graphic setting I was using with my RTX 3080 and i9 processor.”
- “Changing the graphic settings also seemed to do absolutely nothing.”
- “I had to change the graphic setting from ultra to high to make gameplay smooth, but it still looked great.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
50%
The gameplay is generally well-received, showcasing impressive mechanics for a first solo project, with effective jumpscares and engaging elements like item collecting and puzzles that encourage thoughtful play. While some users experienced performance issues requiring adjustments to graphic settings, the overall gameplay remains smooth and visually appealing.
- “For a first solo project, it does about 80% of the mechanics impressively well.”
- “Some good jumpscares, and interesting gameplay.”
- “Story, atmosphere, the different mechanics, sure some item collecting and backtracking but a couple of thinking puzzles to make you slow down and concentrate on something other than terror.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its combination of impactful jump scares and a deeply heartfelt storyline, which is both dark and compelling, driving players to continue exploring the narrative.
- “Great jump scares with an amazing heartfelt storyline.”
- “The story was heart-wrenching and really dark, but it makes you want to keep playing to learn more.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, citing issues like limited inventory space that forces them to repeatedly backtrack for items, and the constant depletion of light sources, which adds to the frustration. While the game boasts good graphics and frame rates, these mechanics detract from the overall experience.
- “It looks like it could have been a decent game; it has nice frame rate and nice graphics, but it is very tedious. Psychological horror game developers should give us a permanent torch; I hate having the 'light' keep running out on me all the time in these games.”
- “You also run out of batteries/oil way too quickly, and the inventory system is extremely limited, forcing you to tediously store items in stashes around the house and then return to gather them later.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including stuttering and bugs, which detract from the overall experience. However, players find the gameplay enjoyable enough to overlook these technical shortcomings.
- “I was hopeful at first with this series, but it quickly became clear that this is just another poorly optimized and buggy indie horror game.”
- “There are stuttering issues, but it's easy to look past that due to the gameplay being fun.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features enjoyable humor that adds to the overall experience, with players noting moments that elicited genuine laughter, such as a creepy doll. Many feel that the humor enhances the value of the game, making it a worthwhile journey for its price.
- “There is also some great humor too :) For the game price, it is absolutely worth the journey.”
- “Creepy doll made me laugh.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The music in the game has received praise for its great soundtrack; however, some users have experienced significant technical issues that prevent them from enjoying the game, such as a black screen after the opening song.
- “Great soundtrack!!!”
- “I want my money back. I really wanted to play this, but I can't when I start the game. That Italian song ends, and the game is about to start, but then it goes black and doesn't start. I waited a long time and tried to fix it, but no luck.”
- “The music is repetitive and gets annoying very quickly. It feels like there are only a few tracks that loop endlessly.”
- “The soundtrack is disappointing and lacks variety. I expected more engaging music to enhance the gameplay experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been criticized for its lack of stability, with users reporting poor optimization and numerous bugs that detract from the overall experience.
- “I was hopeful at first with this series, but it quickly became clear that this is just another poorly optimized and buggy indie horror game.”