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L.S.D.: Prologue to Lasting Spiritual Derangement

2021

Should you play it?

L.S.D. is a first person experience set during a hallucinogen trip.In the prologue of this dream-like, surreal experience, you will explore mysterious open worlds, find weapons and fight against dangerous enemies.Will you be able to break the loop and get back to reality?

What works
  • Unique psychedelic and surreal atmosphere
  • Detailed and explorable environments
  • Interesting narrative and symbolism
  • Free to play demo
  • Engaging music and visuals
Things to keep in mind
  • Combat mechanics criticized as frustrating
  • Bugs and glitches affecting gameplay
  • Short demo length
  • Some players find gameplay monotonous
  • Lack of clear direction or objectives

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Mint's Hints

  • Cowboy Life Simulator: Prologue

  • Wrongworld

  • Bear Simulator

  • Pale Abyss - Prototype

  • Psychopomp GOLD

  • Space Trash Scavenger

  • The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED]

  • Red Matter 2
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Mint's Hints

  • Bear Simulator

  • Pale Abyss - Prototype
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L.S.D.: Prologue to Lasting Spiritual Derangement: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

Why this game works

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