Luto Reviews
Broken Bird Games' debut is a twisting, experimental horror game that goes places you won't see coming.
A new example of Spanish creativity in horror games. It brings some great ideas to the table and executes them successfully within an original and engaging setting. It only falters in some unbalanced puzzles and, perhaps, in becoming too "iconoclastic" in the final stretch.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
In every other respect, Luto appears and feels like just another game among the multitude of indie horror titles, albeit with aspirations of aesthetic depth.
Review in Russian | Read full review
The genre may not be for everyone, but if narrative adventures are your thing or horror appeals to you, you can't miss Mourning. It's simply brilliant.
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For an independent studio's debut game, Luto strongly delivers on Broken Bird Games' ethos of delivering deep narrative experiences that reflect both their passion for video games but also great stories.
In a genre saturated with surface-level scares, Luto stands apart. It is a landmark psychological horror experience that is unafraid to be abstract, emotionally ambitious, and structurally inventive. For those willing to engage with its rhythm, its difficulty, and its solemnity, Luto offers one of the most hauntingly profound journeys in modern horror gaming. It is more than a spiritual successor to the horror classics it evokes. It is their evolution.
With its intriguing narrative that keeps you on your toes and some genuinely creative puzzles, Luto is a first-person psychological horror game like no other. It has an important message, but its dark subject matter means that it perhaps isn't suitable for those sensitive to themes of depression and suicide.
A short, yet fantastic horror game. A masterclass in storytelling and atmosphere.
Luto is a first-person horror game you won't forget anytime soon. For its debut title, Broken Bird Games takes a theme as natural as death to create a truly terrifying experience that plays with the player's mind in very clever ways.
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Having played a demo of Luto years ago, I expected the full game to be terrifying. However, the final product surprised me with a non-scary twist I didn't anticipate. Despite this, it remains an enjoyable experience and could serve as a good entry-level horror game for newcomers to the genre, offering some jumpscares and unsettling environments.
Now in its final form, Luto emerges as a compelling psychological horror. While clearly inspired by P.T., it carves out a distinct identity thanks to its deeply unsettling atmosphere. Rather than relying on cheap jumpscares, Luto builds tension through psychological discomfort, supported by a strong narrative, maze-like level design, and masterful spatial audio. Despite its simple gameplay, it delivers a haunting experience that proves psychological horror still has the power to surprise and resonate.
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"A Journey into the Depths of Sadness" Luto is not just a horror game; it's a powerful psychological experience that deals with themes of sadness and anxiety in an unconventional artistic and narrative way. It combines a realistic visual style with exquisite audio to create a suffocating and contemplative atmosphere. Despite the simple gameplay, the depth of the symbolic messages and surreal acting make it an unforgettable experience for fans of quiet, experimental psychological horror. However, it's definitely not for everyone, especially those who prefer straightforward suspense or clear narrative.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
While it has specific merits—like a solid setting and well-paced puzzles—the game fails to transform these qualities into something truly memorable or frightening.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
While Luto is a beautiful game with experimental visuals and storytelling, holding an impactful message on the emptiness of grief, its pacing issues, inconsistent tone and lack of actual horror kill off the momentum set at the beginning of the game.
Luto is a gripping and refreshingly bold take on psychological horror, blending clever environmental puzzles with a narrative that’s as unpredictable as it is emotionally resonant. Its looping design, oppressive atmosphere, and unsettling narration come together to create a game that constantly keeps you questioning what’s real and what isn’t, and whilst it is a relatively short experience, it’s one that’s packed with moments that feel both inventive and deeply haunting. For fans of horror that values atmosphere and ingenuity over cheap scares, Luto is a must-play, though be warned: it’s an experience that will linger in your mind long after you’ve escaped its twisting corridors.
Luto is a masterclass in psychological horror atmosphe—rerefined, personal, and haunting. It lingers not through terror, but through tension. However, immersion falters at times due to rough edges like placeholder text, untranslated lines, and puzzles that verge on the inscrutable. It's a powerful experience, just shy of perfection.
As the debut title from an emerging studio born in the heart of Spain, Luto marks a very promising start. Despite limited resources, the team managed to deliver one of the most refined psychological horror experiences, built on innovative ideas. While the core gameplay is simple, the journey through the abandoned house is mysterious and eerily strange, constantly fueling your curiosity to keep moving forward. For fans of psychological horror, this is an experience well worth playing.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Luto is a short but powerful experience that combines atmospheric storytelling, an oppressive atmosphere, and a deeply personal emotional charge. It's not a typical horror game, but rather a story about grief and silence. It may not be for everyone, but if you connect with its plot, it will stay with you long after you finish it.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Luto joins the ranks of divisive, artistically ambitious games—echoing the style of Hideo Kojima—with its metaphor-laden, psychological journey that, despite some visual flaws, lingers deeply and emotionally long after its surreal tale of isolation and acceptance ends.
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At first, I wasn’t expecting a lot from Luto. I had (wrongfully) assumed it would have been just yet another P.T. clone doing nothing more than satiating our thirst for anything vaguely resembling what Silent Hills “could have been”. Thankfully, my expectations were subverted. This is a wholly unique experience that managed to pull me intro its (very weird) world. It’s not the most terrifying or challenging of horror games, but it was a great slow burn, one I can easily recommend to horror fans out there.