Lurk

About

Lurk is a first-person survival horror game based in medieval fantasy. Experience true fear as you run or hide from encounters with horrific monstrosities, ration supplies found in the expansive Farlands, and uncover the mystery behind the slaughter of your mercenary company.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a well-crafted atmosphere with great audio design and effective jumpscares that enhance the horror experience.
Gameplay mechanics are smooth and engaging, with a variety of enemies that contribute to the tension and excitement.
The story, while not the main focus, is intriguing and hints at potential for future content, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of exploration horror.

The game suffers from navigation issues, particularly with a malfunctioning compass that can lead to frustrating backtracking and confusion.
Some players found the gameplay repetitive and certain enemy encounters to be overly challenging or annoying.
There are unresolved bugs and a lack of updates since release, which detracts from the overall experience and polish of the game.

story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The story is engaging and adds a punchy element to the gameplay, though it is not the primary focus of the game. Players have noted some issues with mission clarity and navigation, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, the narrative is compelling enough to motivate players to continue.
- “The story itself was pretty good, but not really the main focus of the game.”
- “From what I remember, there was a mission where I had to go visit a lake or something, and my compass guided me to a giant rock wall where a lever slot was supposed to be.”
- “There are obvious issues that need to be resolved that haven't yet, like the compass directions being unclear and buggy. If you think you can get farther than me, and I was only missing that one mission because of that bug, then go ahead and give the game a shot.”
- “Horror isn't normally my genre, but this game was punchy enough with its story and gameplay that I couldn't help but want to finish it after picking it up.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Overall, the gameplay is characterized by smooth mechanics and engaging elements that keep players interested, even those who may not typically enjoy the genre. While some players found the experience satisfactory, others faced challenges that hindered their ability to complete the game.
- “The game mechanics work well, and the gameplay is smooth and interesting.”
- “Horror isn't normally my genre, but this game was engaging enough with its story and gameplay that I couldn't help but want to finish it after picking it up.”
- “The gameplay was okay for the most part, but I was unable to complete the game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game has notable stability issues, including unclear compass directions and various bugs that hinder gameplay. These unresolved problems have led to frustration among players, impacting their overall experience.
- “There are obvious issues that need to be resolved, like unclear compass directions and various bugs. If you think you can get farther than I did, considering I was only missing one mission because of that bug, then go ahead and give the game a shot.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing progress.”
- “I've encountered numerous glitches that disrupt gameplay, from character models disappearing to entire areas not loading properly.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics are praised for their impressive artwork and effective use of fogging, contributing to a visually appealing experience.
- “The fogging and artwork are exceptionally well done!”
- “The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
- “The attention to detail in the environments is breathtaking.”