- Publisher: Whitethorn Digital
- Release Date: Sep 1, 2021
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Switch, Xbox One
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Sep 12, 2021Lake's curious proposal is surprisingly entertaining, although it ends up being repetitive. The worst part is the numerous bugs that affect the experience.
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Aug 31, 2021Lake is a wonderfully chill adventure. The sense of place is great, the characters we meet are all interesting and entertaining, and I found it to be a great way to unwind after a long day – the way it should be. Well worth checking out, and an adventure I’ll come back to time again.
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Sep 17, 2021Lake is an impressive cosy experience that condenses the best of rural life into a small package of contentment and melancholy. Fantastic voice acting, writing, and an overall positive message help elevate it past just another title available on the market. Graphical and performance issues are present, but they aren't bad enough to stop me recommending this indie adventure to anybody feeling a little lost, or searching for a peaceful and relaxing game to unwind with.
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Oct 8, 2021Lake is a comforting game that lives and dies based on how well a player will connect with its very specific setting and vibe. It worked for me, and I hope it works for many others.
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Sep 15, 2021Lake will appeal to those who like their games chilled and their pop with an alternative country twang. There’s little more to do than deliver packages, hang out with locals and admire the scenery, but when the setting is a town as beautiful and scenic as Providence Oaks, that’s more than enough. A few minor bugs aside, Lake is a great way to spend 5 or so hours. It’s even better if you simply want to unwind and go for a drive. If you do give it a chance, you’ll find that by the end of it you’ve made your mark on the town. There are certainly worse places to call home, after all.
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Sep 4, 2021What Lake was for me was not a peaceful, slow-paced reflection on what matters most in life. Instead, it was an anxious and difficult exercise in letting go of things that don’t bring me joy, even if they might hold other values. And it was a reflection on queer experience and the radicalness of choosing what’s genuinely best for yourself despite others’ expectations. However, while some moments of my time playing was difficult, it was because of how I saw my own ongoing experience through Merrideth’s eyes. And if a game can make me do that through expertly crafted gameplay, a perfect soundtrack, and captivating characters and relationships alone, you can certainly color me.
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Sep 13, 2021A gentle adventure, imbued with a sense of place and purpose. [Eurogamer Recommended]
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 9 out of 29
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Mixed: 16 out of 29
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Negative: 4 out of 29
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Jan 4, 2022
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May 27, 2022