Lone Survivor: The Director's Cut

This game is everything a survival horror should be. It's immersive and terrifying in a way that will seem familiar to fans of Silent Hill 2, but without being cheap and ripoff-y. The gameplay is simple, but intense. Being relatively helpless, tension runs high as you attempt to sneak past the monsters. Despite all this, my greatest praise comes from the nameless main character. The plot is mostly him trying to escape from the zombie-overridden apartment complex, but his mental condition and internal states are fascinating. Unlike so many game protagonists, he shows human emotions like loneliness and fear. Experiencing his struggle to live is a draining and cathartic experience. The multiple endings are ambiguous, but I think they represent some of the most beautiful game endings I've ever seen. Exactly what happens in each and what they mean are open to interpretation, but to see him let go and his struggle end is very bittersweet. Buy this game. Play it. Love it. Let's raise the bar for gaming with purchases like this.

This game may not be scary but it is fun to play. It has multiple endings and you can play the game either trying to sneak past enemies or shoot them and the way you play will affect the ending you get. It also has a silent hill feel to it so if you like silent hill then you'll enjoy this.

I don't tend to enjoy games much these days. This is one of the true gems i've come across over the years and i have no doubt that it will keep me entertained for a long time. the controls aren't exactly the best but it makes for a more claustrophobic experience. sure, there are some nonsensical parts to the game but you really get the feel of being the last sane person in a world of death. during my time playing this game i have gone in guns blazing and i've spent time figuring out how to use stealth to my advantage. i sincerely hope that Jasper makes more games because i need more of this level of artistry

This isn't a bad game. It's basically a 2D Silent Hill game, meaning that if you liked Silent Hill, you'll feel right at home here. But if you've played the Silent Hill games (specifically 1, 2, or 3) you pretty much know the plot and story, so don't expect any big surprises. At the end of the day though, the main problem I had with this game is that it isn't scary. I read so many reviews where people talked about how scary it is and how it gave them nightmares, so I was really excited. But at no point did I ever feel scared (and I scare EXTREMELY easily). It has a very creepy atmosphere and I felt on edge a lot, but I never actually felt scared. If you want a creepy survival horror game and are nostalgic for the old Silent Hill games, pick this up. It's short but it's pretty good and not expensive. If you want a game that will scare you...I'd keep looking