Reviewing (mostly) every game (or DLC) in my library, part 304: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆☆☆☆ (5/10) [i]Loretta [/i]pitches itself as a psychological thriller set in 1940s America, following a housewife's descent into desperation and possibly murder. With a compelling premise and striking visuals, it promises a Southern Gothic tale of betrayal and suppressed rage. But despite the intriguing setup, the game never quite delivers on its potential. What unfolds is a slow, meandering experience that leans heavily on atmosphere but struggles with narrative depth, interactivity, and engagement. 🎨[b]Pros:[/b] [list] [*] Strong visual style with moody atmosphere. The game’s painterly, hand-drawn pixel art style is its most consistent strength. Muted colors, shadowy framing, and subtly unsettling imagery create an evocative sense of place. It captures the quiet dread of rural isolation quite well, even when the rest of the experience falters. [*] Multiple endings and bra...
Loretta
$14.99
- Release Date:
- Feb 16, 2023
- Metacritic:
- 75
- Developer:
- Yakov Butuzoff
- Publisher:
- DANGEN Entertainment
- Platforms:
- Windows
Game Tags
About This Game
Loretta is a psychological thriller that makes the player an accessory to the heroine’s crimes, leading her through a self-crafted nightmare.
Loretta’s story revolves around a woman handling betrayal, her husband’s infidelity, and reclaiming her agency during the socially tumultuous 1940s. Choose dialogue, interact with objects and decide the depths to which Loretta's depravity spirals while navigating a nightmare of her own creation.
Story
Loretta is a housewife. Her husband Walter is a writer. Dragged from the glitz and glamour of New York City and thrust into a dilapidated farmhouse in the rural south, both are unsuccessful, struggling with their finances and their relationship. But when Loretta learns of her husband’s infidelity and a remarkably lucrative life insurance policy filed in his name, a grisly plan begins to take root. It is up to the player to decide how far she will follow it.Features
- Decide whether Loretta's story remains a web of deceit or crescendos into bloody murder through dialogue and discovery.
- Conceptually inspired by film noir, the art of Andrew Wyeth and Edward Hopper, as well as the works of Alfred Hitchcock, Philip Ridley, Stephen King and Vladimir Nabokov.
- Solve cryptic puzzles to dive deeper into Loretta's imperfect past and discover the levels of desperation she feels to reclaim control of her life.
- Whose side will you take in this story without heroes? Branching paths and multiple endings allow for a custom experience or opportunity for replay. Choose Loretta’s fate and explore the multiple opportunities as they present themselves to her.
Screenshots
User Reviews
Mostly Positive
4 user reviews
75%
Positive
User #656750
english
4 hrs at review
User #229194
english
3 hrs at review
This Hitchcock meets Lynch noir story is short, but it packs a big punch. I adored this, and it plays with a lot of my favorite aspects of cinema. I really hope to see more from the developer soon, because this was just *Chef Kiss*
System Requirements
Minimum
Minimum:
- OS *: Windows 10 / Windows 7
- Processor: AMD Phenom II x4 955
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti
- Storage: 1 GB available space
FAQ
How much does Loretta cost?
Loretta costs $14.99.
What are the system requirements for Loretta?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 10 / Windows 7 Processor: AMD Phenom II x4 955 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti Storage: 1 GB available space
What platforms is Loretta available on?
Loretta is available on Windows PC.
Is Loretta worth buying?
Loretta has 75% positive reviews from 4 players. Metacritic score: 75/100.
When was Loretta released?
Loretta was released on Feb 16, 2023.
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