Lumenile: Found Footage
- January 4, 2024
- thedevvdude
Get on Steam"Explore liminal spaces in 'Lumenile: Found Footage,' where dimly lit hallways and abandoned locales offer atmospheric immersion. Solve intriguing puzzles and prepare for unexpected encounters as you traverse this mysterious realm. Meticulously designed audio and visual elements enhance the eerie ambiance, making every step a thrilling discovery."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a visually appealing aesthetic, with good graphics and a creepy atmosphere that enhances the experience.
- Players appreciate the lack of entities chasing them, allowing for a more exploration-focused gameplay style.
- The developer has shown responsiveness to feedback, improving aspects like walking speed and sensitivity.
- The game is criticized for being too short, with some players feeling it lacks sufficient content and challenges.
- Technical issues such as frame rate stutters and freezing have been reported, affecting the overall gameplay experience.
- Many players found the movement mechanics to be slow and limiting, which detracted from the enjoyment of exploration.
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their effective contribution to the game's creepy atmosphere, featuring a nostalgic VHS tape aesthetic with dust particles and curvature. Players appreciate the high-quality visuals, particularly in the abandoned mall level, noting that the graphics are impressive for a Unity game. Overall, the visuals enhance the immersive experience and control responsiveness.
“I loved the aesthetic of the abandoned mall level; it had very similar vibes to the Kane Pixels abandoned mall video.”
“Graphics look really good for a Unity game!”
“The visuals add to the ambiance because the image on your screen appears to be from an ancient VHS tape or video recorder, with a small curvature and dust particles on it.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The character models are poorly designed and look like they belong in a last-gen title.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay is criticized for its lack of engaging exploration, focusing instead on repetitive code-hunting in monotonous environments. While the mechanics, visuals, and atmosphere are well-executed, the overall experience lacks tension and excitement due to the blandness of the locations.
“I don't have any problem with the game mechanics, the visuals, or the atmosphere - these are all fine and creepy.”
“Locations are bland, gameplay is more about code-hunting than exploration, and there is exactly as much spookiness and tension here as you'd expect to find in traversing largely identical brightly lit rooms with nothing but your thoughts and the protagonist's loudly beeping equipment to keep you company.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its cool and genuinely creepy environment, contributing to an immersive experience that enhances the overall gameplay. Reviewers find the visuals and ambiance effectively create a haunting mood that complements the mechanics.
“The environment and atmosphere are really cool and genuinely felt creepy.”
“I don't have any problem with the game mechanics, the visuals, or the atmosphere - these are all fine and creepy.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
“Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere fails to evoke any real sense of tension or fear.”
“The environments are dull and lifeless, making it hard to feel engaged with the game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players noting that it effectively elicited laughter and added to their enjoyment.
“Didn't mind though, it made me laugh.”
“The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch!”
“I found myself chuckling at the clever jokes and witty dialogue throughout the game.”
