The Last Days of Lazarus
June 22, 2022
THE DISTURBING STORY OF A BROKEN FAMILY Set in a post-soviet Eastern Europe, Last Days of Lazarus tells the story of a troubled man, long estranged, returning to his childhood home after his mother’s death to spend some time with his sister Lyudmila. But as the country around him seems …
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"Although it&s;s occasionally irritating to play, Last Days of Lazarus remains gripping thanks to its jaw-dropping variety of disturbing situations."
Read original review"Last Days of Lazarus sets itself apart with lasting religious themes and compelling interior spaces. Unfortunately some tedious item-hunting and unappealing walks outside prevent this first-person adventure from rising above."
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62.0
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68.0
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65.0
"Last Days of Lazarus is a fun indie (almost) horror game with a lot to puzzle over. The game is well designed, taking much inspiration from the developer&s;s Romanian roots. The voice acting does leave much to be desired but …"
Read original review"Last Days of Lazarus is a first-person adventure game with a strong narrative, rich visuals, and supernatural elements. It is heavily inspired by post-communist Romania’s troubled history, eerie locations, religious beliefs, and strange superstitions. As the story unravels, you’ll meet …"
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85.0
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65.0
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90.0
"Last Days of Lazarus is a bizarre but wonderful story that is captivating and creepy. However, the action is held back by bugs and a short story. What&s;s more, the heavy reliance on religious images may be off-putting."
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30.0
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60.0
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85.0
"Short, simple, and rough around the edges, Last Days of Lazarus is redeemed by a strange and surprisingly engaging narrative."
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60.0
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45.0
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70.0
"Last Days of Lazarus tries to mix interesting elements, but makes mistakes in connecting them. You will find fresh ideas here, but their execution lags significantly behind. As a result, it&s;s just a very mediocre indie horror."
Read original review"Overall, there’s nothing particularly impressive about Last Days of Lazarus. Its story is perhaps the main reason to play it: it lacks real impact, but it’s so corny and unhinged that you can’t help but get drawn into it. Outside …"
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70.0
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50.0
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80.0
"The battle of good and evil will be Lazarus&s;s final challenge."
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45.0
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60.0
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80.0
"Last Days of Lazarus represents a bittersweet debut for Darkania Works, showcasing their ability to craft an intriguing plot and well-oiled gameplay concepts. However, the flip side is the game&s;s thin interactive structure, with major complications (for the player) stemming …"
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