LINGERING

My review is pretty much just complain after years of butthurt after all the triggers it given me (well yes, I played this game years ago when it come out, just forgot to give it a review). The only non-spoiler advice I could give you is: if you up for the romance with no happy end then go ahead. Even more so if you have played the dev's preivous games. If you still keep reading to this point mean you ready for the spoiler. I hate the easter egg and the romance in this game, along with the game ending. If you wonder what happened then lets talk about the dev's previous game - Amplitude. Amplitude male protagonist have 3 LI - 2 female and 1 male. The game kinda imply that the male protag canon love the male LI, which that guy also have unavoidable death in the end of the game. Then in this game, you will find out what happen after that: the male protagonist married 1 of the female LI, then she died, he re-married the other female LI and she also died, which left him with 2 daughters that hint to be the reincarnate of the female protagonist of the dev 1st game (Freak-Quency) and the female antagonist of the previous game (Amplitude). Also, Amplitude's male protag now have a lover w…

I am still playing this game. [strike] I just got the worst ending ever. [/strike] [strike] It was horrifying. [/strike] [strike] I had full body chills. [/strike] Don’t worry babies, I’m going to make sure you all get the endings you deserve ( ˘ ³˘)♥ Right after I go and create each character in sims. Review: As another reviewer noted, Lingering is about mental health and features some dark themes. It has a unique storyline that the player uncovers from the perspective of 6 different characters, which was fun to see. Weeks have passed since I finished this game and I am still thinking about how insane but wonderful the story is. After years of playing visual novels, it can be hard to find something new and feel surprised anymore. Lingering has fresh ideas and is exciting. The characters seem so strong, cool and mysterious but they’re all hiding something, secrets or their true feelings. They are a strong cast with distinguished personalities. I was constantly trying to figure out what motivated them and what they desired. My favourite things are: Goldie's personality and relationships (no spoilers) and the relationship between Lock and Keyes. Big fan of the LGBT+ components an…

LINGERING is an independent horror title developed and published by Ceylon Entertainment that delivers a compact experience centered on tension, mystery, and psychological unease. Released on Steam in 2020, the game sets out to prove that effective horror does not always require extensive budgets or elaborate mechanics. Instead, it relies on atmosphere and careful pacing to draw players into a world where every shadow and distant sound feels significant. Its approach is straightforward, but there is an undeniable charm in how committed it remains to its vision from beginning to end. The game's narrative unfolds gradually, leaving much of its story open to interpretation. Players are encouraged to investigate their surroundings and uncover details through exploration rather than exposition. This design choice creates an air of uncertainty that complements the horror elements exceptionally well. Rather than overwhelming players with constant threats, LINGERING builds suspense through anticipation. Walking through dimly lit environments becomes an exercise in caution, with the game constantly suggesting that something may be waiting just out of sight. That lingering feeling of vulner…

As a long-time fan of Xero's works (first discovered them when Freak-Quency was in progress - more than a decade ago), it's been great to see their how their works have matured and become more polished with each subsequent VN. Pros: Pretty art, smooth animations, interesting story with some mature themes. The mini-games are easy enough for those who dislike them. Cons: I had some issues trying to obtain all the endings and like most VNs of a similar genre it does get repetitive at points trying to get all the achievements. There's a few easter eggs for fans of the previous VNs as well. Would highly recommend Lingering as a whole :)

Let’s not talk about how many hours I’ve played on this game. This game hit me close to home. I work in mental health and there was a lot here that really made me sit and think. And I got some romance feelings from it as well. I actually pay for Ceylon Ent. Patreon after playing and it’a been worth all of it. Not just a random studio that doesn’t care, but someone who loves their art and cares about our thoughts on the games. I can’t wait for the next project to come out.

Good Art, nice but overly used references to popular phenomenons, boring story. Played it because I liked Amplitude and a free one in the Amplitude world that was before. With this story happened, the same thing that happened with thousands others like it. Author tried to make it more dramatic and deep and over-complicated it to a point, when it lost all the charm.