The Lancaster Leak - Entity Exam
- February 5, 2024
- Jeremy Fischer
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Get on itch.io Store"The Lancaster Leak - Entity Exam" is the third episode in the series, featuring a leaked training protocol from the E.R.D. for agents to handle entities and survival skills. The 30-40 minute game has a linear story with minor jump scares, recommended for those who have played the previous games. This text, image, and audio-based game prepares players for a final exam through six sections, with warnings for sensitive audiences.
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Reviews
- The game features a compelling story and a creepy atmosphere that effectively utilizes jump scares.
- Entity Exam is praised for its engaging gameplay, unique mechanics, and the way it builds on the lore of the series.
- The audio design and overall presentation create an immersive experience, making it a standout entry in the Lancaster Leak series.
- Many players found the reliance on AI-generated content and cheap jump scares to detract from the overall horror experience.
- There are numerous typos and grammatical errors that disrupt immersion and detract from the game's quality.
- Some players felt that the gameplay was tedious and not as engaging as expected, particularly in the earlier games of the series.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it lacking in depth, primarily consisting of walking along paths or completing training exercises that serve more as lore delivery than engaging mechanics. However, others appreciated the smooth controls and atmosphere, noting that the game effectively incorporates jump scares and maintains a fun experience despite its simplicity. Overall, while some elements are well-executed, many feel the gameplay could benefit from more compelling interactions.
“The gameplay now takes the form of a series of training exercises for a new agent induction, which is a great way to justify a lore-dump while cleverly sneaking in the possibility of jump scares.”
“Perfectly segmented, great atmosphere and gameplay.”
“Really fun game, the mechanics were smooth and easy while still actually monitoring what you were doing.”
“Park has some cool audio towards the end of the game, but for the most part is entirely devoid of gameplay except for walking along a dirt path.”
“I also think this game would have been better as a YouTube video as the gameplay isn't really compelling in any capacity.”
“First, I was skeptical since I knew the focus would be on completing tests and not having a gameplay approach similar to previous episodes.”
- story18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its compelling narrative and integration with previous entries in the series, enhancing the overarching lore. Players appreciate the creative imagery and engaging plot, which keeps them intrigued and eager for future developments. The combination of a creepy atmosphere and effective jumpscares further enriches the storytelling experience.
“I believe this game is easily the best of the three games, and has the most compelling story.”
“The story here also adds to previous entries, and is starting to make sense.”
“I'm a really big fan of analog horror and anything scary in general, so when I saw this and found that it has more games related, I instantly loved them. There are simple games, not much to them, but the story they tell so well kept me wondering what the next test would bring.”
“The story progresses with whatever game the dev(s) want to make.”
“I'm a really big fan of analog horror and anything scary in general, so when I saw this and found that it has more games related, I instantly loved them. They're simple games, not much to them, but the story they tell so well kept me wondering what the next test would bring.”
“Furthermore, there are some story hints to add to the overarching lore of the series.”
- atmosphere16 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its creepiness and ability to deliver genuine scares, with many players noting effective jump scares and a strong sense of tension. However, some reviews mention that while the atmosphere is engaging, it can feel sparse at times, and the dated graphics detract from the overall experience. Overall, it offers a solid, atmospheric horror experience, particularly in its first installment.
“Perfectly segmented, great atmosphere and gameplay.”
“Really good atmosphere, got me some genuine scary moments.”
“So atmospheric and also this perspective can be even scarier than first person.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game evoke a nostalgic, analog horror aesthetic, featuring grainy visuals and dated character models that some players find lacking. However, this retro style contributes to a tense atmosphere that effectively enhances the overall experience, particularly for fans of old-school horror.
“This, combined with the unsettling grainy, analog visuals, came together to create a good, tense game.”
“This one seriously satisfies the analog horror itch; I love the old school computer terminal visuals and the quiet, closed-off aesthetic to the whole thing just screams 'get me the hell out of here!'.”
“This one seriously satisfies the analog horror itch; I love the old school computer terminal visuals and the quiet, closed-off aesthetic to the whole thing just screams 'get me the hell out of here!'.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be highly emotional, describing it as both thrilling and wholesome, with moments that evoke strong reactions. The experience is likened to the satisfaction of succeeding in a challenging situation, contributing to a sense of accomplishment and joy.
“Had to change my underwear a total of 4 times, 10/10 good wholesome game.”
“It also made me feel smart in the 'acing a multiple choice exam' way.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with users highlighting its ability to make family nights entertaining and filled with laughter. Overall, it is described as hilariously enjoyable.
“This game definitely makes family night hilariously awesome!”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in the first two games to be tedious and unfulfilling, suggesting that the time invested may not be justified by the rewards or enjoyment gained.
“The first two games are actually pretty tedious, and not really worth the time they take to complete.”
