Varney Lake

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  1. SalvorIndies
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Taking place in the same world as Mothmen 1966, Varney Lake brings us another awesome story, which is a delight to read because of how well written it is, accompanied by a visually stunning pixel art, which causes one to stop and admire it several times. Although I completed it in about 2 hours, a large amount of content remained to be seen, making it more replayable than its predecessor.Taking place in the same world as Mothmen 1966, Varney Lake brings us another awesome story, which is a delight to read because of how well written it is, accompanied by a visually stunning pixel art, which causes one to stop and admire it several times. Although I completed it in about 2 hours, a large amount of content remained to be seen, making it more replayable than its predecessor.
    Visual novels are not to the taste of all gamers, and these pixel-pulp are a rather peculiar content, luckily both Mothmen 1966 and Varney Lake have free demos so if you are not sure, I invite you to try them.    … Expand

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75

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  1. GameGrin
    Aug 21, 2023
    75
    Varney Lake is an interesting coming-of-age story with a supernatural twist. The characters were all fun and the interactions between the children were great. If you have a couple of hours to spare, check this pixel pulp story out and learn what happened in the summer of 1954.
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  2. Digitally Downloaded
    Aug 10, 2023
    80
    Varney Lake was, at its heart, exactly what I expected it to be: a mystery story, a horror story, and a coming-of-age story all rolled into one neat package. There’s even some surprises in there. Playing Mothmen 1966 first was definitely useful for referencing characters, but it’s not absolutely necessary to play it first. The developer did a wonderful job at creating an immersive experience while confined to the visual standard it set for itself. I’m eagerly awaiting the final title in the series: Bahnsen Knights is about a cult. I’m also awaiting further news on the recently-announced Pixel Pulp physical edition for Nintendo Switch, which I will definitely be adding to my collection.
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  3. GamesHub
    Apr 28, 2023
    80
    Minimalism breeds great impact in this adventure, with a sparse narrative approach allowing the game’s inner mystery to grow deeply as the corners of its story darken. Its lack of interactivity renders players largely as passive observers of an unfolding tale, but this powerlessness arguably strengthens Varney Lake. As summer dies, you can only watch in horror as each story beat unfurls.
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