Lust for Darkness

So I was really on the fence about this game. The x rated aspect didn't really appeal to me but I was looking for a chill weird and unique world to get immersed in and explore but the mixed reviews did make me hesitate.
I then saw that this game is very short and its follow up game 'Lust from Beyond' had very positive reviews. I then found out the M edition of Lust from Beyond had a demo. I played the demo and decided to give this game a go as I did find the demo very intriguing.
I enjoyed this game. It wasn't amazing but was a very unique and weird world that I found quite chill and fun to explore in. I then played the two free prequel games to 'Lust from Beyond' followed by 'Lust from Beyond'. I had a really great time with this game series and I think it's worth playing this game just to get onto the sequel.
While it is an X rated sort of game, it's more of a theme and a narrative rather than a game being X rated just to get you hot and bothered. So if you're looking for a porn game to do that, that's not really what this game is.
This game is mostly a walking simulator with puzzles. The setting is unique and interesting and is mixed between a manor full of cultists and a surreal world of gods based on lust and pleasure that these cultists worship. With a bit of horror survival mixed in.
Overall I'm glad I got into this series of games and would recommend.

Lust for Darkness is an erotic exploration game with stealth elements.
You invade a Victorian mansion filled with enemies, but as you go along you also enter a magic realm.
This is a low budget game and it shows in all elements, but the overall package is well done. The voice acting is also well done.
There are some really good ideas in the game, as well as some annoyances. Given this goes regularly on sale it is definitely worth a look - beware there is a lot of nudity and sexual acts though.

If you buy this due to explicit content, don't. Sex sells always, but here vulgarity and hedonism are very intelligently censured, terribly short - 4 hours, with additional story elements, which do add some value to the otherwise underwhelming story, starts well but with steady pace gets bland. You will not be dragged deep into this story, just around the edges of something - idea, vision of thoughts, and when you collect the side story pieces - you get a picture, but still uninteresting one... for me at least. For soft at heart people, this may prove to be very scandalous and unsettling experience.
I recommend it only, because I love that steam opened up to explicit content and I hate limitations on someones creativity and desires, and there are developers who decide to dig in that themes.

Lust for Darkness dives headfirst into a realm where eroticism meets horror, blending psychological thrills with sensual experiences. This game isn’t just about the jump scares; it’s a steamy journey into a twisted world that plays on desires and fears, offering a unique take on the survival horror genre.
Gameplay: 7.5/10
Set in a surreal landscape, players explore a mansion that’s as beautiful as it is unsettling. The mechanics blend traditional exploration with puzzles, creating an atmosphere that keeps you on your toes. While the controls can feel a bit clunky at times, the tension of uncovering secrets keeps the adrenaline pumping. Navigating through the dark corridors can lead to some tantalizing encounters—just be prepared for a few unexpected surprises that might make your heart race in more ways than one!
Visuals and Sound: 8/10
Visually, Lust for Darkness is striking. The art direction merges elegance with a haunting aesthetic, showcasing stunning environments that feel both inviting and foreboding. The character designs are evocative, capturing the sensuality that runs throughout the game. The soundtrack adds to the experience, with atmospheric sounds that heighten the tension and draw you deeper into the narrative.
Story and Themes: 8.5/10
The story revolves around a man searching for his missing wife, leading him into a world filled with both desire and dread. The plot intertwines themes of lust, obsession, and the darkness that lies within us all. As you delve deeper, the narrative raises questions about the nature of desire and the lengths we’ll go to satisfy it. The writing is provocative, with moments that will make you blush and reflect on the duality of pleasure and pain.
Final Thoughts: 8/10
Lust for Darkness is a bold exploration of the intersection between desire and horror. It challenges players to confront their own fears while indulging in the seductive elements of its world. While the gameplay has its rough edges, the captivating visuals and intriguing story make it a worthwhile experience for those willing to embrace its naughtier side.
If you’re looking for a game that combines steamy encounters with spine-chilling thrills, Lust for Darkness might just be your guilty pleasure. Dive into its depths, but remember: what lurks in the shadows may be as enticing as it is terrifying!

Get it on sale. I only recommend because there's a seed of an interesting idea here and I want the studio to make some money so it can actually fully flesh out a story within this universe the way it really should be made. Perhaps with a bigger budget and and more courage to take this where it needed to go and show more of what it was probably afraid to show this could be a truly fascinating experience.
Don't get me wrong, It pushes the envelop slightly, but I wish it pushed it so much further. I would have loved to see more of the other side of the story instead of this rushed rescue mission that we get. Higher quality models as well.
Installing Lust from Beyond, we'll see how they improved since this one.

---{ Graphics }---
☐ You forget what reality is
☑ Beautiful
☐ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS
---{ Gameplay }---
☐ Very good
☑ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't
---{ Audio }---
☐ Eargasm
☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf
---{ Audience }---
☐ Kids
☐ Teens
☑ Adults
☐ Grandma
---{ PC Requirements }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☑ Decent
☐ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer
---{ Game Size }---
☐ Floppy Disk
☐ Old Fashioned
☑ Workable
☐ Big
☐ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data
---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☐ Easy
☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☑ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls
---{ Grind }---
☑ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☐ Isn't necessary to progress
☐ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding
---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☐ Some lore
☐ Average
☐ Good
☑ Lovely
☐ It'll replace your life
---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☐ Short
☐ Average
☑ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond
---{ Price }---
☐ It's free!
☑ Worth the price
☐ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money
---{ Bugs }---
☑ Never heard of
☐ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs
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A very short, but simple game. There are definite moments of suspense and puzzles, and the atmosphere was well developed. I enjoyed the ending on the game, which wasn't exactly super unexpected after everything that had happened. Some parts got confusing, but overall it was good and reminiscent of older games of similar genre, or even more recent ones like Lucifer.