Loretta

Loretta

February 16, 2023

AdventureInteractive Story Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 5Xbox OneXbox Series X/S

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)

Daniel Waite Movies Games and Tech Feb 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

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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David James PH Games Freezer Feb 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

70.0

"A Nice-Looking, Tense Horror Title"

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Elexis Angulo Nintendojo Feb 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

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 …"

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90.0 /100

"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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Jay Krishnan Gameffine Feb 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

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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Jess Clayton-Berry GameLuster Feb 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

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."

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Feb 2023
82.0 /100

"A pretty dark but compelling story of a woman betrayed, with you helping decide how her story ends"

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Kirk Hiner Pure Nintendo Feb 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

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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Lee Mehr VGChartz Feb 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

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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Nikola Suprak Cubed3 Feb 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

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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Oliver Shellding WayTooManyGames Feb 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

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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Paulo Roberto Montanaro PSX Brasil Feb 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

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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Stelios Anagnostopoulos Enternity.gr Feb 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Loretta asks questions with references in pursuit of criticism."

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Tessa Kaur TheGamer Feb 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

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 …"

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Vladimír Rusnák SomGeek Feb 2023
65.0 /100

"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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75.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

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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