Lone Survivor: The Director's Cut

1. AgamePlayed

   May 1, 2017

   10

   The best Indie survival horror I've ever played, it reminds me so much of Silent Hill but offers an original storyline, one of the mostThe best Indie survival horror I've ever played, it reminds me so much of Silent Hill but offers an original storyline, one of the most polished and atmospheric game soundtracks across all platforms, and multiple game endings with many secret items and story branches. The theme of strength in times of adversity is one that most can relate to, and the depth of plot and characterisation coupled with very polished music and sfx make the game a joy to immerse yourself in, and to return to multiple times.… Expand

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2. Kaniya

   Sep 24, 2013

   10

   I bought this game once it was available in store today. I played the PC version and I should say this is a much better game. Lone Survivor isI bought this game once it was available in store today. I played the PC version and I should say this is a much better game. Lone Survivor is one of the best survival horror indie games I have ever seen. It starts mysteriously in a very nightmarish world filled with a really moody atmosphere and step by step it will tell you the story. I will not spoil anything about the story.
   Lone Survivor is pretty much about surviving. In the game world you have to explore and while you explore you have to be careful to take enough food and sleep. You have to keep your sanity stable as well by consuming pills. the game really relies on resource management and as you go through the game the more depth will be added to the overall survival mechanism. Since the items are important therefore exploring in the game is very rewarding as well.
   However, exploring will not be that easy. It is all about the choices that you will make based on your items. you can go ahead and kill all the monsters you can chose to accomplish you goal by stealth rather than fighting with enemies. depend on which action you chose all the items you have found will come in handy, depend on the item the consequences will be varied. you can stunt enemies, blind them, burn them or kill them with your shotgun and so on. There is a really crazy variety of items that you can use and since you will treat everything as a scare source therefore the gameplay will not be repetitive throughout the game.
   Other than these sort of challenges which you will face through the adventure in the game, also for exploring you will be required to look for maps, there are various puzzles to solve as well which all together adds more variety to the core gameplay.
   The game world is truly beautiful. Mostly it reminds me of the silent hill series but it has its own art style. even though it is pixelated but as the matter of the fact this kind of graphics adds a better level of the atmosphere to the overall presentation. Sound effects, dialogues and so on are quiet quality work.
   I recommend this game to every survival horror lover. … Expand

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4. hooper-316

   Mar 8, 2014

   9

   Imagine Resident Evil done on a commodore or spectrum and it would probably look and play like Lone Survivor. It's a brilliant game and theImagine Resident Evil done on a commodore or spectrum and it would probably look and play like Lone Survivor. It's a brilliant game and the music and sound effects make it extremely creepy to play in a dimly lit room. Download this beauty and enjoy some old fashioned frights.… Expand

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5. dkao12

   Dec 11, 2013

   9

   Lone Survivor, this game is really awesome. For a 2D pixel horror game, it did a good job it making it heart pounding in a lot of instances,Lone Survivor, this game is really awesome. For a 2D pixel horror game, it did a good job it making it heart pounding in a lot of instances, Here is my honest review of the game. You don't have to agree with me, there is a bit nitpicking but nothing that lowers the score too much. (0.5 at best). Hope you like it.
   
   Gameplay The controls were tight and responsive. The only downside was the lack of options to change your key bindings to your liking. Some of the buttons were a bit to spread out or too close to each other. Otherwise, the controls did its job well it was fluid. The game was challenging and trying to get a good ending was not a easy task. I liked how it only stuck to the pistol and not give you a stronger gun. It made you have the edge but can be vulnerable of being overwhelmed. It's all about survival rather than fighting, it's about avoiding as much conflict as possible and gather your resources. It was taking care of your main character rather than making him your Rambo. My gripe was that the lack of hiding spots in certain areas of the game. I also did not liked how very linear it was. OKAY I KNOW THIS IS WAS A STORY DRIVEN GAME, but they could have added side quests to it. More insight on the place he is tormented in(This will affect the Lasting Appeal though not the gameplay). 9/10
   
   Music the music in this game was really good, it was eerie at times but also has catchy tune. Don't believe me? Listening to the Director or the Party BGM. The sound nailed the atmosphere, those weird squishy noises, and the sound those things makes. The sounds design did a fantastic job in setting the atmosphere. 9/10
   
   Graphics Its 2D pixel, I do not why I find these kinds of graphics to be fascinating. I love how smooth the animation was and the grey tone through the game. the only nitpicking would be the colour palette could have been a bit better but this isn't a real problem at all. 9/10
   
   Lasting Appeal Sadly It is the weakest part of the game. The game was substantially long (sorry I don't remember how long it took me to beat it, but I guess at least 24 hours or less when I was trying to scavenge everything and do everything in one playthrough). There is no replayability, though this was a linear experience which I had not much problem with, for example I loved Dead space 1 & 2. I just wished I had more things to do other than the main storyline. The only reason to come back is to collect all the pages and get the other endings. -7/10… Expand

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6. Sebas236

   Sep 4, 2014

   8

   Graphics: 9 Gameplay: 8 Fun: 8.5 Controls: 9 Ease to Learn: 7.5 Story:8.5 Length: 7 Re-play: 8.5 Audio: 10 Bugs/Glitches: none JKFISJFSGJGSLKGJSLKFGJR

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7. Puma_Jam25

   Sep 20, 2022

   8

   Interesante juego, lo jugué luego de 5 años de haberlo obtenido. A la falta de un nuevo Silent Hill, creo que esto está a la altura. Un juegoInteresante juego, lo jugué luego de 5 años de haberlo obtenido. A la falta de un nuevo Silent Hill, creo que esto está a la altura. Un juego corto, un 2D survival horror, que tiene una historia interesante, buscar llaves y objetos como todo juego del género. Lo recomiendo totalmente.… Expand

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8. drlowdon

   May 6, 2020

   6

   Lone Survivor is a 2d survival horror title that follows a nameless protagonist as they try to escape a monster infected town. Never quiteLone Survivor is a 2d survival horror title that follows a nameless protagonist as they try to escape a monster infected town. Never quite making it clear exactly what is going on the game creates an increasingly disturbing atmosphere (headphones and a darkened room are a must) despite its simple graphics, something that many recent bigger budget so called horror games have completely failed to do.
   
   Much of the actual game is spent trying to avoid monsters and find your way around obstacles such as locked doors and, much like the older Resident Evil or Silent Hill titles, there is a fair amount of (often frustrating) backtracking in order to use found items on previously impassable sections. Like all good survival horrors ammo for your pistol is hard to come by, and so items such as flares and decaying meat must be used to help distract the monsters allowing you to sneak past them. In all honesty there is little variety to the gameplay but the constant fear of being alone and vulnerable means this isn’t as much of an issue as it might otherwise have been.
   
   At about four hours in length its not a long game, and there isn’t much reason to replay it, but at the budget price it’s available for it Lone Survivor is worth giving a go.… Expand

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