Lurking Danger

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Lurking Danger is a single player and multiplayer survival shooter game with a horror theme. It was developed by Farelas and was released on March 31, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Game Overview:Step into the unsettling world of Lurking Danger, a survival horror game that will push you to the edge of sanity. You play as Elena, a young waitress at a seemingly ordinary diner. But when Emily, a regular customer, mysteriously disappears, her routine life takes a terrifying turn. Determined to find out what happened, Elena, alongside her coworker Regina, soon finds herself trapp…

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic survival horror titles like Silent Hill and Resident Evil.
The developer has shown commitment to improving the game, addressing major complaints and enhancing performance over time.
Players appreciate the character customization options and the overall fun experience despite some issues.

The game suffers from significant performance issues, including frame drops and unresponsive combat mechanics.
Graphics and atmosphere are criticized for being subpar, lacking depth and polish compared to other titles.
Many players encountered bugs that hindered gameplay, such as missing objects and clunky controls.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are criticized for their low quality, resembling early implementations with a cheap appearance. Players report significant frame drops during key gameplay moments, particularly in boss fights, which can hinder playability. The visual style evokes a mix of Resident Evil and Silent Hill aesthetics, but overall, it falls short of expectations.
- “It is reminiscent of Resident Evil but leans more towards a Silent Hill aesthetic.”
- “The graphics are cheap.”
- “Looks like the first Slender graphics implementation in most cases.”
- “Dropping frames is a major issue in certain gameplay segments, such as certain boss fights being almost unplayable even with reduced graphics settings.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some players experiencing stuttering issues during combat, though a recent update has improved performance. Despite these challenges, many appreciate the indie game's charm and express enthusiasm for its continued development.
- “The gameplay can be annoying with the stuttering during combat, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “Despite a recent update that apparently fixed some issues, the gameplay still suffers from significant stuttering.”
- “While I appreciate the effort of indie games, the gameplay mechanics need improvement to compete with AAA titles.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers feel that the atmosphere lacks the necessary grit expected from a survival horror game, suggesting that enhancements like distant blur effects could significantly improve the overall ambiance.
- “The atmosphere isn't as gritty as it should have been for a survival horror.”
- “Distant blur would have made the atmosphere 10 times better.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some players experiencing stuttering during combat and gameplay, although a recent update has improved performance slightly. However, co-op mode remains largely unplayable due to significant performance issues. Overall, while there are signs of progress, optimization still needs further attention.
- “Co-op is basically unplayable due to how bad the performance is.”
- “The game can be annoying with the stuttering during combat and gameplay, but a recent update apparently fixed some of that.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally perceived as lacking depth and can come across as cheesy at times.
- “Though it lacks a bit of depth in the story, bordering on cheesy.”