Tomb of The Lost Sentry
- March 5, 2021
- spleeN
- 5h median play time
A 2D Puzzle/Platformer about escaping a cult. Pay close attention to your surroundings to spot deadly traps and solve puzzles. Face the Higher Ups to get their keys, and open new areas of the stronghold, all in the hopes of finding an exit.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful pixel art and a captivating, mysterious story with charming aesthetics and warm lofi music.
- It offers a variety of challenging puzzles and platforming mechanics that keep the gameplay engaging and rewarding.
- As a free game, it provides a solid experience with achievements, making it accessible for players looking for a fun and difficult platformer.
- The game can be excessively dark, making it difficult to see certain elements, which may detract from the experience.
- The difficulty level is extremely high, which can lead to frustration and may not appeal to all players.
- Some players felt that the story could have been developed further, as it was relatively short and left them wanting more.
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story is praised for being captivating, mysterious, and charming, effectively engaging players without overwhelming them with excessive lore. While the narrative is well-crafted and complemented by enjoyable puzzles, some users express a desire for a deeper exploration of the story elements.
“The story is captivating, mysterious, and charming.”
“It has a good story without huge dumps of lore text and features great puzzles that feel neither cheap nor contrived.”
“I would have liked to see more done with the story, though.”
“Would have liked to see more done with the story though.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a challenging platforming experience where players can expect to die frequently as part of the game mechanic. While the mechanics are relatively basic, the interactions between obstacles and these mechanics add depth and variety to the gameplay.
“You will die a lot, as a game mechanic.”
“It's a platformer with relatively basic mechanics, but with a lot of different interactions between the obstacles and those mechanics.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized as warm and comforting, with a lofi style that enhances the overall atmosphere, complementing the challenging puzzles and pixel art.
“Head-breaking puzzles, millimetric platforming, good pixel art, and nice music.”
“The lo-fi music adds to this atmosphere; it is very warm, comforting, and dark.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their beautiful theme and aesthetics, contributing to an overall visually appealing experience.
“The theme and aesthetics are beautiful.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a warm and comforting ambiance, enhanced by lofi music that introduces a dark undertone, creating a unique and immersive experience.
“The lofi music adds to the atmosphere; it is very warm, comforting, and dark.”
“The lofi music adds to this atmosphere; it is very warm, comforting, and dark.”