Lamentum is a top down pixel art horror game. In this game your character explores a huge 1800’s manor and its surrounding grounds. Gameplay involves exploring, solving puzzles, and shooting / stabbing grotesque monsters. The game has a lovecraftian / gothic vibe. There are 4 endings to discover, and the game takes approximately 6 hours to complete. The limited inventory and save system is taken straight out of the retro Resident Evil franchise.
*It is highly recommended to use a controller instead of a keyboard for this game.

+ The game is atmospheric and the grotesque monsters are well designed.
+ The game has an original soundtrack and the sound design is exceptional.
+ The story is above average and captures interest.

+/- For the most part the puzzles are original and well designed, however several puzzles near the end of the game are a bit too obscure and confusing.

- The last third of the game is tedious, with too much backtracking, For me, the last hour of the game felt like a chore.
- As more of the game map opens up, it is easy to get lost and not know where to go or what to do.
- There are 4 endings, but they are all short. I would have put more emphasis on one large definitive ending.
- One of the endings is almost impossible to achieve without a guide.

The game starts off excellent, but gets tedious and fizzles out during the final act.
Overall: 7.5/10