Lost Alone Ultimate
- April 25, 2023
- Daniele Doesn't Matter
Get on Steam"Lost Alone Ultimate" is a first-person psychological horror game following George, a man with a troubled past, as he confronts his childhood traumas and six key women who have marked his life. The game aims to instill anxiety, anguish, and terror, with a focus on puzzle-solving, collecting clues, and avoiding darkness. Players will explore three distinct houses filled with unique challenges and puzzles.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a captivating story with well-placed jump scares that keep players engaged and on edge.
- The atmosphere and sound design are praised for enhancing the horror experience, making it a standout title in the indie horror genre.
- Players appreciate the simple yet enjoyable puzzles, as well as the improvements in graphics and gameplay mechanics compared to the original trilogy.
- Many players experienced frustrating bugs, particularly with the save system, which led to lost progress and game crashes.
- Some found the character models to be poorly animated and overly shiny, detracting from the overall immersion.
- There are complaints about the game being too similar to the original trilogy, with some players feeling misled by marketing that suggested significant new content.
- story42 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its depth and engaging twists, particularly in the final chapter, which keeps players on edge with thrilling moments and effective jump scares. While some players feel the narrative is similar to previous installments, others appreciate the updated puzzles and cinematics that enhance the overall experience. Overall, the story is considered captivating and satisfying, especially for fans of the original trilogy.
“An insanely deep story, especially in the last chapter when everything unfolds.”
“The story has its twists and kept me engaged; the game constantly manages to keep you on edge and expecting a jumpscare or some thrills at every part of the game.”
“Every plot thread was satisfying and kept me engaged; the cinematics were on point, and the ending almost broke me with the dialogue.”
“Story: 6/10 - felt like a chopped soap opera, but entertaining.”
“The description of the game states 'houses completely rebuilt, rewritten story, new characters' etc. while yes, they might have been updated graphically as the game does look nicer than 1, 2, and 3, and the models for the people changed, and the cut scenes slightly better, the game is exactly the same.”
“Don't go into it expecting it to be a brand-new story.”
- atmosphere18 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with many reviewers noting its ability to create a sense of tension and unease through effective sound design and ambient noises. The combination of spooky visuals, jump scares, and a well-crafted musical score contributes to an immersive experience that keeps players on edge. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, enhancing the game's enjoyment despite some frustrations in gameplay.
“The atmosphere is great; I really like all the ambient noises that make you wonder if something is creeping up behind you.”
“Atmosphere: 10/10 - you are always nervous.”
“The AI-generated pictures were spooky as hell and one of the few instances where I would be somewhat okay with them, since they looked so strange and added to the atmosphere.”
“I'm a trained musician; I appreciate the music choices for the atmosphere it creates in a game to add to the experience, and this game and developer didn't disappoint!”
- graphics16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The remastered trilogy features significantly improved graphics compared to the original games, with enhanced character models, environments, and cinematography that have been praised as some of the best in the indie horror genre. Reviewers noted that while the core gameplay remains similar, the visual upgrades and atmospheric elements contribute to a more engaging experience, earning a solid 8/10 rating for graphics. Overall, the game's artistic choices and sound design further elevate its presentation, making it stand out in a crowded market.
“The graphics, cinematography, the art selected for the maps, the music, the sound effects, and save mechanics are some of the best, most creative, and set apart I have seen in a game for a good while.”
“Currently there are so many bad games flooding Steam in the horror genre, so when one pops up with a crazy interesting story, jump scares that will ruin you, graphics that are amazing considering it's coming from an indie dev, and at a reasonable price considering how much the first three were in total, then you know what?”
“The original trilogy had kind of poor graphics and clunky enemies, but it was very atmospheric.”
“Currently, there are so many bad games flooding Steam in the horror genre, so when one pops up with graphics that are amazing considering it's coming from an indie dev, you know what?”
“There's some new puzzles, some new scares, changes in the environment, and graphically updated characters and settings.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as simple yet engaging, with improved graphics and new jump scares enhancing the experience. However, some mechanics, such as the shadow and stamina systems, are seen as frustrating, while the sanity mechanic involving candles is criticized for being ineffective due to its respawning nature. Overall, while the game offers creative elements, certain new mechanics detract from the overall flow and enjoyment.
“Really good gameplay - simple but catchy.”
“The graphics, cinematography, the art selected for the maps, the music, the sound effects, and save mechanics are some of the best, creative, and set apart I have seen in a game for a good while.”
“There are some new jump scares which were nice to actually have something unexpected.”
“I find the shadow as a game mechanic to be more annoying than anything else and opted to disable it after the first chapter.”
“The sanity mechanic of having to huddle near a candle was unfun, and later I realized the candles and matches just constantly respawn, so you theoretically can just have candles on everywhere all the time, which negates the whole purpose.”
“There are some new jump scares which were nice to actually have something unexpected, but the new mechanics and enemy in the first part were lackluster and brought the game to a halt.”
- music10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere and overall experience, with many reviewers noting its creativity and quality. Players appreciate the diverse music choices, which contribute significantly to the game's immersive environment. Additionally, the jukebox feature, while not fully understood by all, adds an engaging element to the gameplay.
“I'm a trained musician, I appreciate the music choices for the atmosphere it creates in a game to add to the experience, and this game and developer didn't disappoint!”
“I also never entered the correct songs in order at the jukebox. Not sure if you were supposed to; I was just listening to the songs but was able to pick up the item anyways.”
“The graphics, cinematography, the art selected for the maps, the music, the sound effects, and save mechanics are some of the best, most creative, and set apart I have seen in a game for a good while.”
“I'm a trained musician; I appreciate the music choices for the atmosphere it creates in a game to add to the experience, and this game and developer didn't disappoint!”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits some stability issues, with users reporting glitches and bugs primarily on desktop systems, while it performs flawlessly on the Steam Deck.
“However, there are glitches still.”
“It's a little buggy on my desktop but plays flawlessly on my Steam Deck.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by a mix of effective jump scare clips and amusing moments, providing a balance of thrills and laughs that enhances the overall experience.
“They offered up some pretty good jump scare clips, and some pretty funny moments.”
