A Simple, Sinister Premise
Lure is a bite-sized horror game that wastes no time pulling you into its eerie storyline. The premise is straightforward: you play as a desperate individual lured (pun intended) into fishing at a forbidden Shinto shrine by an unsettling old man who promises payment. What follows is a brief experience that blends fishing mechanics with regret because you fished at the forbidden shrine.
Developer: Blue Moon Games
Publisher: Blue Moon Games
Release Date: April 8, 2022
Platform: PC (Steam)
Minimalist Horror That Leaves an Impression
At just four minutes long, Lure doesn’t have time for elaborate storytelling or deep gameplay mechanics. Instead, it relies on atmosphere and a slow build-up of unease. The abandoned shrine, the murky lake, and the faceless stranger all contribute to a sense of wrongness that lingers.
Final Verdict:
Pros:
✔️ The game has steam achievements
✔️ The game is free
Cons:
❌ Extremely brief runtime
Game score: 4/10
Horror score: 1/10
“A short but free horror experience.”
Available free on Steam.
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