The Land Of Lamia
- July 31, 2015
- Eddy Games
Get on Steam"The Land of Lamia" is a puzzle-adventure game where you, as eight-year-old Thomas, explore a mysterious world with your six-year-old sister Lily. Your bedroom has been transported to this strange land, filled with odd plants, stone creatures, and an unsettling fog. Using a unique control system, you'll navigate through various levels, each with a new picture and description from the book of Lamia. Solve puzzles, uncover the eerie presence observing you, and learn about your true purpose in this enchanting and suspenseful game.
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Reviews
- The game features a unique mechanic of controlling two characters simultaneously, which adds an interesting challenge to the gameplay.
- The visuals and art style are well-designed, creating an intriguing and whimsical atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- The puzzles are engaging and can be satisfying to solve, providing a sense of accomplishment despite the game's challenges.
- The controls are frustrating and difficult to master, often leading to a tedious gameplay experience.
- Camera angles can be awkward and hinder gameplay, making it hard to navigate the characters effectively.
- The game feels incomplete, with a lack of a cohesive story and limited content, leaving players wanting more.
- story21 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as disjointed and lacking depth, with many players feeling confused by its execution despite its reliance on a storybook framework. While some reviewers appreciate the potential for a compelling narrative and find the premise intriguing, others criticize the short length and insufficient plot development, suggesting that the story needs to be more tightly woven and substantial. Overall, the story shows promise but currently leaves much to be desired.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The developer has only completed the beginning of the story, which takes about an hour to play through, but it already has the makings of a great game.”
“The story is still being developed but the premise is awesome.”
“The game does not have much of a plot hook.”
“But as a story... it is lacking very, very much.”
“It relies on a storybook, but it has no tangible story as of yet that makes me feel anything except confusion.”
- gameplay19 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a unique mechanic of controlling two siblings simultaneously, which can be both intriguing and frustrating for players. While the game features a limited number of chapters and puzzles, the controls and camera angles often detract from the experience, leading to a mix of enjoyment and irritation. Overall, the game offers a charming aesthetic and thoughtful design, but the challenging mechanics may require patience to fully appreciate.
“The developer has done an amazing job with the well thought out layout of each chapter and not to mention the mechanics.”
“The mechanics may not be brand new to the gaming world but the way they have been implemented into the game is fantastic.”
“Overall: 9/10 - this game is definitely recommendable as it is a kind of all new experience, the two characters always walking together like siblings should are hard to control, but if you get used to it, it is a great gameplay element.”
“There are only three chapters with gameplay (a maze, matching game, and jumping puzzle) which take approximately one hour.”
“The only mechanic is moving two siblings around at the same time with the same movement keys.”
“There's no audio to speak of, the visuals are boring, and I found the game's mechanic of controlling two characters while one is constantly outpacing the other more frustrating than fun.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the unique art style and atmospheric visuals that create an intriguing world. However, some players find certain character designs and animations lacking, particularly during cut scenes, and express frustration with the overall gameplay experience despite the appealing visuals. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, they do not compensate for other gameplay shortcomings for some users.
“The artwork is fantastic and it is different from other indie games, which is awesome and very unique.”
“The visuals are very nice and create an intriguing and whimsical world.”
“Graphics: 9/10 - this game is cute; some parts are a little off (for example, Lily carrying the book in the intro), but the rest of the graphics are very nice.”
“I really don't mind the simple graphics if a game is atmospheric and entertaining in some way. Sadly, this way it was just boring and frustrating.”
“There's no audio to speak of, the visuals are boring, and I found the game's mechanic of controlling two characters while one is constantly outpacing the other more frustrating than fun.”
“Sinister art style”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with some users noting it as a standout feature. However, there are mixed feelings about the overall sound design, as a lack of variety can lead to a diminished sense of immersion. Overall, the music is well-crafted and contributes positively to the gaming experience.
“Sound/music: 10/10 - there is nothing to say about, it fits really great.”
“Also, with so little sound/music, there is no atmosphere to the game.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The music is very well made and adds to the atmosphere.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere receives mixed reviews; while some players find it pretty and fantastic, enhanced by well-made music, others criticize the lack of sound and engaging elements, leading to a boring and frustrating experience.
“The atmosphere is pretty and interesting.”
“The atmosphere of the game is fantastic.”
“The music is very well made and adds to the atmosphere.”
“Also, with so little sound and music, there is no atmosphere to the game.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, citing low content and poor execution that contribute to a challenging and monotonous progression experience. The difficulty is compounded by the game's mechanics, which often lead to players straying off the intended path.
“Not only was this game hard to play (even by my standards), it was also extremely tedious from the very beginning.”
“In any case, this game suffers from low content, poor execution, and tedious progression.”
“This is really tedious considering that you are trying to manipulate them down a narrow and twisting path, and one continuously moves off the path.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized due to poor controls and problematic camera perspectives, which can obscure character visibility and lead to characters getting stuck. Additionally, the buggy camera angles contribute to a frustrating gameplay experience, despite the simplicity of the puzzles.
“The controls are terrible, and at times you can't even see where the characters are that you're trying to navigate due to a weird camera perspective that you can't control. Even when you can see them, they sometimes get stuck on nothing, which seems buggy.”
“The camera angles are buggy, making navigation frustrating.”
