Lulu's Temple

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Lulu's Temple is a single player platformer game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by agelvik and was released on April 14, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Lulu's Temple is a 2D pixel art adventure game where you play as Lulu, a young adventurer exploring an ancient temple. Solve puzzles, battle enemies, and discover secrets to uncover the truth about the temple's mysterious past. With charming retro graphics and a catchy chiptune soundtrack, Lulu's Temple offers a nostalgic and engaging experience for fans of classic action-adventure games.

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The game features a unique light and darkness mechanic that enhances both exploration and combat, making it engaging and fun.
It has charming visuals, a lovely soundtrack, and well-paced gameplay that keeps the experience fresh and enjoyable throughout its short duration.
The game is well-balanced with frequent checkpoints, allowing for a challenging yet fair experience that doesn't overstay its welcome.

Some players found the final boss to be frustrating and not in line with the mechanics learned throughout the game, detracting from the overall experience.
There are reports of various bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, leading to moments of annoyance.
The achievements can be overly grindy and frustrating, especially for players aiming for completion, which may detract from the enjoyment of the game.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its innovative use of light and darkness mechanics, which enhance both survival and combat elements while keeping the experience fresh with new mechanics introduced at a well-paced rate. Players appreciate the balance of challenge and accessibility, with well-timed checkpoints and a focus on honing skills without overstaying their welcome. Overall, the gameplay is considered fun, unique, and effectively executed.
- “Has a very fun way of using light for survival and combat, with small additions to the gameplay at almost every level - making the game feel continually fresh while you get a chance to hone the basics.”
- “It is built around a strong central mechanic and utilizes its limited toolset to its full advantage.”
- “The mechanics gradually expand as you go, and it's paced well.”
- “You aren't really utilizing any mechanics you learned along the way, since everything up to this point is more puzzle-based than combat.”
- “It doesn't waste your time, constantly introducing new mechanics around the main mechanic of the torch, exploring it for as long as it's fun and not one step further.”
- “The darkness mechanic and the constant use of light sources really sets the tone and the gameplay and works really well.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming art style and nostalgic pixel graphics reminiscent of retro systems like C64 and MSX, which evoke a sense of nostalgia while maintaining a unique aesthetic. Users appreciate the well-executed animations and sound design, although some note that the visuals may trigger graphical seizures for sensitive players. Overall, the graphics are described as cute and fitting, enhancing the game's atmosphere.
- “The sounds, graphics, and animations are well-done, cool, and appropriate.”
- “Lulu's Temple has fantastic C64-style pixel graphics that bring back good old memories or share new ones.”
- “The most remarkable part about Lulu's Temple might be how creepy the game is, despite - maybe even because of - its MSX throwback graphics.”
- “Because of the sparse colors, the game's graphics are reminiscent of an old Commodore or Spectrum.”
- “Graphics: decent”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric and engaging qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a mix of cute and ominous tones. Players appreciate the soundtrack's unique Egyptian influences and find it complements the game's aesthetic well, contributing to a nerve-wracking yet enjoyable ambiance. Overall, the music is described as good, never annoying, and effectively supports the game's themes and visuals.
- “Cute art style and lovely music!”
- “The slightly dissonant music and sound effects are properly ominous, and the monster designs are properly weird.”
- “The music and sound make everything a little nerve-wracking, and I love that!”
- “Not picking up scarab (feature) new music - never mind, player gets stuck in the light-block stage.”
- “In particular, if one starts a run spamming ESC, you can disable music in the menu.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its tension and spookiness, enhanced by visually appealing graphics and effective music. Players find it nerve-wracking, contributing to an immersive experience that heightens the overall gameplay.
- “The atmosphere is pretty atmospheric and nerve-wracking, with spooky enemies, beautiful visuals, and great music.”
- “The atmosphere was tense, making the experience even more engaging.”
- “The atmosphere was tense, but it felt more frustrating than engaging.”
- “While the game aimed for a dark and immersive atmosphere, it often fell flat and felt lifeless.”
- “The intended atmosphere was overshadowed by repetitive gameplay, making it hard to stay invested.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the emotional disconnect caused by the ghost mob's inconsistent behavior, as it can fail to follow the player even when nearby, leading to moments that disrupt immersion and emotional engagement in the game.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, with one reviewer confirming a complete and enjoyable experience without any stability issues. However, the official store page currently lists the stability status as "unknown."
- “The store page says 'unknown' at the time of this review, but Dr. Nonu can confirm that it runs great on Steam Deck and that he also played and enjoyed it completely from A to Z on the deck.”