Loretta
February 16, 2023
Loretta is a psychological thriller that makes the player an accessory to the heroine’s crimes, leading her through a self-crafted nightmare. Loretta’s story revolves around a woman handling betrayal, her husband’s infidelity, and reclaiming her agency during the socially tumultuous 1940s. Choose dialogue, interact with objects and decide the depths …
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75.4
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Critic Reviews (16)
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60.0
Gameplay
35.0
Story
80.0
"I’m not always a fan of dark and depressing media. The world is hard enough without relaxing to more of the same. Yet, Loretta tells an interesting and captivating story. Furthermore, I loved the sinister choices and the excellent story. …"
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65.0
Gameplay
55.0
Story
70.0
"A Nice-Looking, Tense Horror Title"
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90.0
Gameplay
75.0
Story
85.0
"Overall, I found that Loretta is a captivating and thought-provoking experience that explores the darker aspects of human nature. Whether you’re a fan of narrative-driven games or simply enjoy a good mystery, it’s sure to leave a lasting impression and …"
Read original review"Loretta is dark, gritty, and depressing. It’s a tale of a woman repeatedly failed and betrayed by those she should have been able to trust, her back to the wall with limited options. Depending on decisions made, Loretta is also …"
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85.0
Gameplay
90.0
Story
92.0
"Loretta is a highly engaging and expertly crafted psychological thriller that wears its inspirations on its sleeves. The snappy presentation and player agency manage to elevate the gripping story to a whole new level. The branching narrative and the replayability …"
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30.0
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25.0
Story
45.0
"Although there are flaws in Loretta&s;s gameplay and adventure mechanics, it has a compelling story, brilliant writing, gorgeous graphics, and immersive audio that will make for an enjoyable afternoon playthrough."
Read original review"A pretty dark but compelling story of a woman betrayed, with you helping decide how her story ends"
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65.0
Gameplay
78.0
Story
82.0
"Loretta is an intriguing, often chilling adventure game throwback to cinema noir and pulp fiction. Complex characters and even more complex plot layers stack for an experience that&s;s meant to be enjoyed multiple times. Its themes are not for the …"
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45.0
Gameplay
58.0
Story
68.0
"While some gameplay limitations dampen its mechanical &a; narrative potential, Loretta remains a harrowing &a; surreal ride through a twisted psyche."
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55.0
Gameplay
60.0
Story
70.0
"Loretta is certainly an ambitious title that offers a unique narrative experience without a lot of close comparisons on the Switch. The atmospheric presentation is great and the dark, unsettling story provides a compelling reason to check out Loretta even …"
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65.0
Gameplay
90.0
Story
85.0
"It’s a captivating tale, and it’s told in such a remarkable way that it does credit to its inspirations and to those it may inspire. It’s a perverse take on empowerment and justice in a world devoid of either, and …"
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55.0
Gameplay
68.0
Story
78.0
"Loretta is short, brings unjustifiable puzzles and can be dragged for those who are not fans of the narrative genre. But even in the face of all this, it is dense, mature, visually beautiful in an unconventional way and brings …"
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50.0
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50.0
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50.0
"Loretta asks questions with references in pursuit of criticism."
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65.0
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70.0
Story
75.0
"Loretta’s story is one of a woman trapped in her circumstances, desperate to escape. It’s also a story about fate, where as hard as you may try to guide Loretta away from the bad thing, events keep unfolding that force …"
Read original review"Loretta can create a gripping atmosphere and keep the players tense, but unfortunately the story is too brief and has no room to breathe."
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20.0
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20.0
Story
20.0
"A dark psychological thriller that manages to focus on the inner world of the heroine, who has set foot on the path of evil. Not perfect, but definitely worth a look."
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