Lone Survivor

"Lone Survivor is a game that deserves attention and that does everything so that the player invests in it with the desire to discover all the secrets."

"There&s;s no doubt that, in a time where horror fans are crying out for titles that resemble a more considered and spooky approach, Lone Survivor sits near the top, along with the plethora of games of this ilk from the …"

"With its 2D visuals and seemingly flat environments, Lone Survivor might seem like a simplistic take on the horror genre. Ultimately however, it&s;s under the limitations of this simplicity that the game really shines, leaving just enough to the imagination …"

"I’d argue, though, that we need more games like this. I don’t think Lone Survivor can possibly be taken seriously on the levels of the works I’ve mentioned in this review. However, the fact that every design choice in the …"

"Still one of the best survival horror games of the generation and one whose thick atmosphere and surreal sojourns work surprisingly well on the PS Vita."

"A gripping narrative and an irresistible atmosphere of spine-tingling dread make Lone Survivor a compelling horror experience."

"Lone Survivor is fully part of that line of productions that has resurrected video game horror in style. Together with Amnesia and Outlast, Jasper Byrne&s;s survival game graces and rediscovers the classic rules of the genre, focusing everything on the …"

"A deep, atmospheric game, with a great audio compartment and a story to discover: Lone Survivor is simply a great title, which manages to propose an experience to remember for a long time."

"It is survival horror right down to the limited effectiveness of your pistol and the scarcity of resources and manages to be thoroughly unnerving despite its low pixel density. The storyline has you questioning everything – even your own character …"

"A more than good conversion of an excellent title can only give life to another excellent title: simple equation for one of the best realized works of the recent independent rebirth that even the console world, albeit with culpable delay, …"

"For those yet to experience this brilliant 2D horror title, we can’t recommend it enough – but there’s absolutely no reason to double dip if you’ve already got it on the PS3 or Vita. It’s still a remarkably well produced …"

"Lone Survivor is easily among the best survival horror games that I’ve ever played, a feat that’s truly remarkable when one considers the 2D perspective and visual limitations. Demonstrating that a commitment to ambience and art direction trumps technical superiority, …"

"Sometimes a game can just tell a story, be an experience. Lone Survivor gets bogged down trying to add complexity where none is necessary, and it greatly detracts from the experience of playing the game. The story becomes a sub-point …"

"Lone Survivor bears doubtless resemblance to that classic survivor horror franchise, Silent Hill. After all, Lone Survivor has creepy monsters, a mostly-empty city, a basement you don’t want to be in but must be, fleshy red membranes, and a psychological …"

"Lone Survivor&s;s indie survival horror tale finds its most powerful expression on Sony&s;s handheld."

"Lone Survivor is highly recommended to fans of survival horror."

"More importantly, the game’s best narrative trick — again borrowed from Silent Hill — is its mystery, leaving itself open to interpretation and examination. Who was the Man Who Wears A Box? The Seated Figure? The White-faced Man? Who was …"

"The fact that a game with this style of presentation works so well to make you feel uncomfortable and creep you out is a testament to how well written and designed it is. It would have been easy to put …"

"A smart, unembellished survival horror adventure which rewards patience and inspires introspection."