Limerick: Cadence Mansion Review
Panic-Inducing Puppet Shooter
Some games just feel like home to a horror loving gamer. Limerick: Cadence Mansion is one of those. It’s a fantastic indie horror experience that is somehow both familiar and unique at the same time. Influences ranging from Myst to Outlast with a little bit of classic first person shooter and survival horror. It’s a bit of an everything game that knows how to lock each type of play down so they don’t spoil each other, and because of that makes a memorable experience that is easily worth the price of entry.
Limerick’s greatest strength is in its “Limerick Encounter” levels where the pressure of the haunting hunting puppet is felt while the player has to solve puzzles across a complicated maze. Remembering codes and patterns that are solutions while running away from certain doom is one of the most enjoyable experiences I’ve had in a horror title. Reaching the far side of the map and realizing you have forgotten the symbols above the door or the color pattern of lights keeps the pressure high. You’ll find yourself mumbling words out loud only to forget them because of a jump scare. The feeling of success is unmatched.
In between those delightful panic inducing segments you’ll find a rich story driven world with enjoyable combat. Balancing ammo and health is of course part of the game, and well executed.
Limerick isn’t a perfect game and the bosses could use a buff in speed and challenge, feeling a little bit like puzzles with obvious answers. But they are such a small part of Limerick’s world that they won’t prevent you from enjoying your time.
This game gets a recommendation from me, and that’s saying something considering it was Jenito’s first commercial work. Currently available on Steam and Epic Games Store, you should mark it for purchase.
Learn more about Limerick: Cadence Mansion by visiting the official website.
DEVELOPED BY:
Jenito Studios, LLC
PUBLISHED BY:
Jenito Studios, LLC
*This review was originally published in Issue #1 of Fearzine Magazine which was distributed in June 2024.
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