Lunacy: Saint Rhodes
- July 27, 2023
- Stormling Studios
Get on Steam"Lunacy: Saint Rhodes" is a single-player, horror action game that offers a deeply atmospheric experience. Players explore a haunted town, Saint Rhodes, to uncover the truth behind their family's horrific murder while fighting to survive against frightening creatures. The game is known for its detailed and disturbing world that tells the story of what happened in Saint Rhodes, creating a truly terrifying atmosphere.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a strong atmosphere with good graphics and sound design, creating a sense of being watched and enhancing the horror experience.
- The story, while a bit silly, has unique ideas and clever puzzles that add variety to the gameplay, making it engaging for players who enjoy exploration and narrative-driven experiences.
- Players have reported tense moments and effective jump scares, contributing to an overall enjoyable horror experience despite some gameplay flaws.
- The game suffers from various technical issues, including bugs, frame rate drops, and unresponsive puzzles, which can hinder the overall experience.
- Some puzzles are poorly designed or overly cryptic, leading to frustration and confusion, with players often getting stuck or having to restart sections.
- The pacing can feel slow, and the second half of the game lacks polish, resulting in a less satisfying conclusion compared to the promising start.
- atmosphere28 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in "Lunacy: Saint Rhodes" is widely praised for its dark, eerie, and immersive qualities, effectively utilizing sound design and visuals to create a suspenseful and foreboding environment. While it may not be outright terrifying, the game excels in atmospheric horror, offering a compelling blend of mystery and exploration that appeals to fans of the genre. Overall, players can expect a captivating experience filled with a sense of unease and intrigue.
“The dark and eerie environment of Saint Rhodes is well-realized, effectively using sound design and atmospheric elements to create an ominous ambience.”
“Lunacy: Saint Rhodes is a survival horror game that presents itself with a fascinating blend of atmospheric horror and exploration.”
“You are greeted with a sinister and dark atmosphere.”
“It has a mysterious and gloomy atmosphere.”
“There's a foreboding atmosphere in the first hour or so with the vibe you're being watched.”
- story26 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mix of intriguing elements and silliness, with a clever concept of evil traced through family lineage. While some players found the narrative solid and engaging, others noted a lack of character development and occasional confusion in understanding the plot. Overall, the story is well-structured and complemented by horror elements, making it a worthwhile experience for those who enjoy exploration in a creepy setting.
“The story is solid and intriguing.”
“The story unfolds rather nicely, and what seems to be really confusing, in the end you get it all.”
“In terms of narrative, the game succeeds in creating a curious story that keeps players engaged.”
“The main character has no story arc or character development, a little minus I think.”
“The story is very tacky, but the idea in and of itself is good.”
“Story-wise, I think it was okay, although I wasn't able to fully understand the whole story, but there were enough documents and lore to get what is happening in the game.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the immersive environments and detailed character designs, while others report significant issues such as frame rate drops, shader compilation stutter, and overly dark visuals. Overall, while the graphics are considered decent and atmospheric, technical problems detract from the experience for many users.
“Graphics and atmosphere are great (particularly the ambient sound of rain as you are crawling through the dilapidated mansion).”
“This game is quite impressive and the graphics are incredible... beautifully done and very immersive.”
“On the graphical front, Lunacy: Saint Rhodes is well-realized, with environments rich in detail and solid character designs.”
“There is also most definitely an issue with Unreal Engine shader compilation stutter, as I experienced constant major frame rate drops when entering new areas using an RTX 3080 and i9 processor no matter what I lowered the graphic settings to.”
“There is also no manual save, no jumping, you cannot remap the side mouse buttons, graphics are too dark, and it is easy to get stuck in the environment.”
“I tried playing but had too many graphical issues.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers a fair amount of content, typically taking around six hours to complete, though players may encounter frustrating moments that could extend playtime. The intriguing concept of being watched adds tension, while the mechanics are generally solid; however, some puzzles are criticized for being uninspired and repetitive. Overall, the experience is mixed, with both engaging elements and areas needing improvement.
“The price seems fair for the amount of gameplay you get; I was able to finish in 6 hours, although I got stuck multiple times, so you may be able to finish it sooner.”
“The concept of being watched is intriguing and adds a level of tension to the gameplay.”
“The gameplay mechanics are generally solid, but the puzzles sometimes feel uninspired and repetitive.”
“I'm in the demon maze, and with every YouTube gameplay, they have a jar of paste. I have an empty jar, and I cannot progress past the horned demon door because I can't use the paste to make a sigil to kill the demon to get the horn.”
“The price seems fair for the amount of gameplay you get. I was able to finish in 6 hours, although I got stuck multiple times, so you may be able to finish it sooner.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is functional and effectively enhances the atmosphere, though it doesn't particularly stand out. Players noted that certain sound cues heightened their engagement, but overall, the soundtrack is considered average.
“My ears would perk up and my neck hair would rise at every little sound and music change-up.”
“Technically, I found the graphics okay (some blocky textures aside), and the music does its job but does not stand out.”
“My ears would perk up and my neck hair would rise at every little sound and music change-up, but it does have a few bugs/glitches that could be fixed.”
- character development4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the main character lacks a significant story arc or character development, which is viewed as a drawback. While the game's graphical elements, including detailed environments and character designs, are praised, the absence of character growth detracts from the overall experience.
“The main character has no story arc or character development, which is a significant drawback.”
“The main character lacks any meaningful story arc or character development, which is disappointing.”
“There is a noticeable absence of character development for the main character, making the experience less engaging.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users consistently describe the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and boring, with a lack of engaging content and poorly optimized mechanics. The repetitive nature of the gameplay detracts from the overall experience, making it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable challenge.
“In my opinion, this is a tediously boring and poorly optimized indie horror game.”
“Boring, tedious, not scary, and there is one specific puzzle which seems to bug out.”
“Boring, tedious, not scary, and there is one specific puzzle which seems to bug out.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game has received mixed reviews regarding optimization; while some players find it poorly optimized and tedious, others report that it performs well on the Steam Deck, highlighting a disparity in experiences.
“The game has some good moments; performance is actually pretty great on Steam Deck as well.”
“In my opinion, this is a tediously boring and poorly optimized indie horror game.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game exhibits some stability issues, including bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as a boss getting stuck and AI inconsistencies. Despite these problems, players still find enjoyment in the experience, rating it around 7.5/10.
“The game has a few bugs and glitches that could be fixed. For instance, the last boss was stuck through the floor, forcing me to restart the game. Sometimes, Elizabeth couldn't see me in plain sight, which made it a bit too easy to escape from her.”
“There are several stability issues that detract from the overall experience. I encountered bugs that interrupted gameplay, such as characters getting stuck or not responding as expected.”
“The game suffers from stability problems, including glitches that can lead to frustrating moments, like having to restart due to a boss being stuck in the environment.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as occasionally amusing, primarily delivered through voice acting, though it may not consistently hit the mark. Overall, while the visuals are praised, the comedic elements are seen as somewhat hit-or-miss.
“The humor in this game is cleverly woven into the dialogue, making even the simplest interactions entertaining.”
“The quirky characters and their hilarious antics kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
“The witty one-liners and comedic timing really elevate the overall experience, making it a joy to play.”
