Lake

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. PLAY
    Jun 22, 2022
    80
    This is a pleasant small-town fantasy for a cosy weekend, buoyed by some delightful writing. [Issue#15, p.87]
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  2. PlayStation Universe
    Apr 20, 2022
    80
    I loved my time in Lake and wished it lasted a bit longer. Though mail delivery doesn't sound so appealing, it was nice and relaxing to drive around a small town and take in the sights. Providence Oaks' town is full of people with big personalities that you can interact with however you want. It has some issues with pop-in issues and repetitive musical score, but it's easy to overlook these issues when the people of Providence Oaks are so delightful to talk to.
  3. Finger Guns
    Apr 20, 2022
    80
    Lake is a casual, explorative and chilled narrative driven game where you get to immerse yourself in the quaint charms of Providence Oaks. The game features simple controls, wonderful performances and likely the most relaxing game play you’ll experience all year.
  5. GameSpew
    Apr 11, 2022
    80
    Glitches aside, we enjoyed every moment of our time with Lake. This six-or-so hour adventure forces you to take things slowly; to stop and think. That’s something we all could do with more of in this hectic, stressful world. Meredith may be fictional, as may be the gorgeous Providence Oaks, but the life choices she ponders during the course of the game are something we can all relate to. If you’re anything like us, you’ll rue the credits finally rolling, wishing you could continue to deliver mail in that small, sleepy town forever.
  6. Push Square
    Apr 14, 2022
    60
    Lake is the perfect pallet cleanser after a heavier title. It's refreshing to not have to worry about an end of the world prophecy, or an out of control god hell-bent on destruction. However, it's also that simplistic nature that holds it back from a first-class stamp.

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 23
  3. Negative: 4 out of 23
  1. GameReviewerES
    Apr 9, 2022
    8
    Lake is a calm and pacifist experience that has a beautiful but limited open world whose main objective is to deliver mail in the hometown ofLake is a calm and pacifist experience that has a beautiful but limited open world whose main objective is to deliver mail in the hometown of the protagonist, making us think about the meaning of life. It also has an excellent artistic design plus a very-well decision-making system, but its mechanics fall into monotony.… Full Review »
  2. chrismcmuffin
    May 15, 2023
    9
    This game was such a delightful experience. It' not for everyone. It's not even for most people. But for those who love a chilled outThis game was such a delightful experience. It' not for everyone. It's not even for most people. But for those who love a chilled out story-driven narrative that you can do at your own pace, this games for you. You can't win or lose. You just relax, cruise along and do your thing while the story unfolds around you. It is so unique and the game itself is just absurdly beautiful. I loved every minute of it. I'm looking forward to replaying it one day.… Full Review »
  3. Acd1984
    Apr 11, 2022
    7
    Whilst this game offers beautiful scenery in a nice visual art style and has a lot going for it in regards of story and gameplay for me, I'mWhilst this game offers beautiful scenery in a nice visual art style and has a lot going for it in regards of story and gameplay for me, I'm constantly distracted by things that don't look right or work well, like why does the screen need to go black to exit/enter the truck? Driving mechanics and camera need to be worked on. Pop in is an issue especially with oncoming traffic. The town is deserted and lifeless. The game just feels lazy at points which is a shame because it really is a pleasure to play if these things are ignored… Full Review »
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