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Lurk in the Dark : Prologue

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

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Quick resume

A town flourished with woodworking and mining, "Babel's Hill Top". A Ruggles family who contributed greatly to the development of this town several centuries ago. The tragedy that happened at the residence of them. In this residence where blood and hatred are ingrained, their nightmare begins.

Global score

89/100

Genres

Action, Free To Play, Indie

Pros

  • Strong horror atmosphere and sound design
  • Engaging puzzles and story
  • Free to play
  • Well-done voice acting (especially japanese)
  • Effective jump scares

Cons

  • Short length as a prologue
  • Lack of save points
  • Some translation and voice acting mismatches
  • Slow pacing at times
  • Uncertainty about full game continuation

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players explore and solve puzzles with some freedom, but progression is sometimes slow and guided."

  • Competence
    3

    "Includes puzzles and investigation elements that require some skill and thought, though not very difficult."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No evidence of competitive elements or player comparison; focused on solo experience."

  • Continuation
    1

    "Players express desire to continue with full game and replay for achievements, though prologue is short."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative gameplay mentioned."

  • Creativity
    -2

    "Limited creativity expressed; players follow set puzzles and story with minimal modification or creation."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No indication of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and solo play only."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game to experience horror and psychological themes, escaping reality through immersive atmosphere."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, no obligation or pressure noted."

  • Experimenting
    2

    "Some exploration and puzzle solving encourages trying new things, but overall gameplay is guided."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Players explore a haunted mansion environment with hidden items and lore to discover."

  • Expression
    -5

    "No customization or avatar personalization; players use default presentation."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "Strong psychological horror and supernatural themes create an imaginative fictional experience."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community aspects; purely individual gameplay."

  • Growth
    2

    "Players learn puzzles and story elements, gaining knowledge and skills during play."

  • Health
    -5

    "No physical activity or health-related features; sedentary gameplay."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; slow pacing but not background play."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No close social interactions or emotional sharing with others."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management roles; solo experience."

  • Progression
    3

    "Players collect items, solve puzzles, and unlock achievements indicating progression."

  • Relaxation
    1

    "Atmosphere creates tension and suspense with moments of flow, but overall a horror experience."

  • Sensation
    4

    "Strong sensory stimulation through sound design, visuals, and jump scares."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems present."

  • Story
    4

    "Narrative immersion with voice acting, lore, and unfolding plot elements."

  • Strategy
    2

    "Puzzle solving and investigation require some mental challenge and reasoning."

  • Thrill
    5

    "Game delivers suspense, jump scares, and horror thrills effectively."

  • Value
    5

    "Highly praised as a free game with good quality and enjoyable experience."

  • Violence
    1

    "Some implied combat elements and first aid kit, but violence is minimal and not central."

  • Survival
    2

    "Some elements of avoiding threats and managing progression, though no direct life-or-death mechanics."

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