Lust from Beyond: M Edition

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Lust from Beyond: M Edition is a single player survival action adventure game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Movie Games Lunarium and was released on February 10, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Lust from Beyond" is a single-player Horror Action game with an awesome story, beautiful visuals, and excellent music, but it has issues with grinding, optimization, bugs, and is also quite vulgar. The game invites you to explore a Victorian mansion and join a cult worshipping an otherworldly erotic deity, all inspired by the works of Lovecraft, Giger, and Beksiński. Despite its flaws, the game is very atmospheric and offers a unique, wholesome story.

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story34 positive mentions

gameplay6 negative mentions

The game features a captivating horror storyline that combines elements of erotism, occultism, and Lovecraftian themes, creating a unique and immersive experience.
Visually stunning graphics and atmospheric design enhance the overall experience, making the world of Lusst'ghaa both beautiful and horrifying.
The gameplay includes interesting puzzles and exploration, with a gripping narrative that keeps players engaged throughout the experience.

The M Edition is heavily censored, removing much of the explicit content that was integral to the original game's themes, leading to a less impactful experience.
Gameplay mechanics are often clunky, with issues such as enemies detecting players through walls and frustrating combat mechanics that detract from the overall enjoyment.
Long loading times and a lack of chapter selection or manual save options can lead to a tedious experience, especially when replaying sections to achieve different endings.

story
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
48%
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and atmospheric, particularly appreciating its horror elements and Lovecraftian themes. However, many criticized the dialogue and character development as weak, with some describing the plot as predictable or dragging at times. Overall, while the story has its highlights and intriguing moments, it often struggles with pacing and depth, leaving some players feeling underwhelmed.
- “I absolutely loved the story and the visuals.”
- “The story and storytelling is really the strong suit here.”
- “I enjoyed playing this game far more than I thought I would, with clever puzzles, interesting morally ambiguous characters, and a story with plenty of twists and turns.”
- “The story is not engaging to the point that I feel I'm wasting my time.”
- “There's a lot of lore, but most of it is boring and pointless to the story.”
- “The story may get better later on, but frankly wasn't that interesting up to the start of chapter 5.”
graphics
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
29%
10%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality and atmospheric design, with many reviewers noting the impressive visuals and eerie environments that enhance the horror experience. While some mention technical issues like optimization and frame rate drops, the overall aesthetic, influenced by surreal and grotesque elements, is well-received, contributing to a captivating narrative. Despite the removal of explicit content, the visuals maintain a disturbing and immersive quality that resonates with players.
- “The graphics are astonishingly beautiful at some parts, there were some frame rate issues (but that might've just been me).”
- “Design and graphics are incredible, considering that it is, after all, a Unity game.”
- “The visuals are fantastic, even on lower settings.”
- “As many other people have said, the game is terribly optimized, with a buttery smooth 30 fps at medium graphics (my computer isn't the best but isn't terrible).”
- “The graphics are alright at higher settings, but as I said, terribly optimized; at lower settings, they could have come out a decade ago.”
- “While the erotic elements are censored or removed, the M edition doesn’t lose the grotesque and nightmarish visuals that define the Lust from Beyond experience.”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
64%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its mechanics as clunky and unpolished, leading to a frustrating experience. While some appreciate the variety compared to its prequel and find certain elements enjoyable, others feel that the core gameplay is simplistic and often contradictory to the story. Overall, the game struggles with execution, leaving players wanting more depth and refinement.
- “Gameplay-wise, it's Outlast/Amnesia/Scorn.”
- “Mechanically, it's all around solid, and I'm glad it's polished upon release.”
- “Yes, the game is very good; the story, the surroundings, the characters, and the gameplay itself.”
- “I had to stop because ultimately the mechanics of this game are horrendous.”
- “The actual gameplay consists of the same two 'puzzles'.”
- “Personally, I thought the gameplay wasn't fun (unpolished, janky, and simple) and, even though I liked the unsettling vibe, the story was decent but not good enough to make up for its shortcomings.”
atmosphere
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
41%
14%
The atmosphere of "Lust from Beyond: M Edition" is consistently praised for its eerie, psychological horror elements and captivating art design, effectively maintaining tension without relying on explicit content. While some players note that the scares can be overly reliant on jumpscares, the overall ambiance is described as chilling and immersive, enhanced by good graphics and sound design. The game successfully combines Lovecraftian and surreal influences, creating a unique and unsettling experience that appeals to those who appreciate narrative-driven horror.
- “I was captivated by the game's creepy atmosphere, interesting art direction, and excellent locations.”
- “The story and atmosphere is what made the game playable for me, but even then it's nothing special.”
- “The horror atmosphere, influenced by surreal, organic designs, is enough to provoke fear without relying on graphic content.”
- “The atmosphere is frightfully chilling and preternatural throughout the entirety of the game and had me on the edge of my seat for more than half of my playthrough.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
Overall, the game's optimization is inconsistent, with some users reporting smooth performance and no bugs, while others experience significant frame rate drops and performance issues, particularly on higher settings and specific platforms like the Steam Deck and Linux. The RTX 3070 Ti also struggles under certain conditions, indicating that optimization could be improved for a more stable experience across various hardware configurations.
- “Performance is great, no bugs and the game plays smoothly.”
- “The game has some performance issues on the deck related to the shadows, and anything set higher than low would significantly impact performance, dropping the frame rate to 20fps.”
- “The voice performances just took off; the best cast I’ve seen in ages, whereas usually only one or two would shine.”
- “The game has some performance issues on the deck related to the shadows, and anything set higher than low would hit the performance so badly that it would tank the frame rate to 20fps.”
- “It's also very poorly optimized, and the GPU is going crazy (RTX 3070 Ti).”
- “The performance was really bad on high settings, but this might be because I play on Linux with Proton.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and repetitive, with slow boss fights and inconvenient checkpoints that force them to redo monotonous tasks. The lengthy missions, filled with unnecessary dialogue and cutscenes, contribute to a frustrating experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment. Many reviewers express disappointment, feeling that the game overstays its welcome without offering meaningful challenges.
- “The bosses are slow and tedious to kill, not challenging, like most of this game.”
- “It reloads at inconvenient spots, without healing you, and makes you redo tedious, repetitive tasks.”
- “The game is too long for its own good; especially since you have to do a lot of tedious tasks, also there is just too much dialogue in it.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance immersion, with many users noting its excellent quality and contribution to the overall atmosphere. It complements the fast-paced action and is considered a standout feature alongside the graphics and sound design. Overall, the soundtrack is described as relaxing yet engaging, adding depth to the gaming experience.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The fast-paced action scenes look great while the game design and soundtrack are excellent, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in its atmosphere.”
- “Nice graphics, great music, and audio.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted to be hit-or-miss, with some players finding it amusing, particularly praising the voice acting, especially from a standout performer who effectively delivered comedic moments. However, there are also frustrations expressed about the timing of humor, with some players feeling it comes too late in the experience to fully appreciate.
- “It's funny that it's called 'Mature Edition'.”
- “It's hilarious that it happened to me at the 3-hour mark, where it's too late to refund.”
- “The voice acting is great, especially Jonathan, who matched the character's mannerisms and delivered some good humor.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, while some users noted minor glitches and bugs, a significant game-breaking issue occurs after chapter 4, where the game crashes upon loading the next level, severely impacting stability.
- “I could look past the minor glitches and bugs if it weren't for a game-breaking bug where, after chapter 4, the game loads the next level to 100% and then crashes.”
- “The frequent crashes make it impossible to enjoy the game; I lost hours of progress due to stability issues.”
- “I encountered multiple bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience, including one that caused the game to freeze during critical moments.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the game's replayability is high, with many players appreciating the variety of choices and outcomes that encourage multiple playthroughs. Additionally, the presence of unlockable content and different character paths adds to the incentive to revisit the game. However, some users noted that certain elements may feel repetitive after several runs.
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- “After finishing the main storyline, I found no compelling reason to explore the game further.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game evokes strong emotional responses by exploring deep themes such as curiosity, addiction, and emotional suffering within a Lovecraftian horror context. Players feel a compelling connection to the narrative, which delves into the complexities of human desires and psychological struggles.
- “At heart, it’s a Lovecraftian horror touching upon themes like curiosity, physicality, and lust.”
- “I would have joined this cult in a heartbeat as it unpacked matters of addiction, emotional disorders, and suffering.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for its reliance on low-quality, intrusive advertisements, likening it to late-night infomercials.

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Lust from Beyond: M Edition is a survival action adventure game with horror and mystery themes.

Lust from Beyond: M Edition is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows and others.

Lust from Beyond: M Edition was released on February 10, 2022.

Lust from Beyond: M Edition was developed by Movie Games Lunarium.

Lust from Beyond: M Edition has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Lust from Beyond: M Edition is a single player game.

Similar games include Lust from Beyond, Lust for Darkness, The Beast Inside, The Alien Cube, Call of Cthulhu and others.

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