Summary
Lorelei and the Laser Eyesis set to be released for PS5 and PS4 on December 3. One of the most well-received games of this year,Lorelei and the Laser Eyesfirst launched on May 16 for PC and Switch platforms.
Developed by award-winning indie studio Simogo,Lorelei and the Laser Eyesgarnered very positive reviews when it debuted some months ago. Since then, the puzzle game has emerged as one of the best-rated games of 2024, having an average score of 87 on OpenCritic. Thanks to its favorable reception, theAnnapurna Interactive-published title was also recently nominatedin the Best Independent Game category for The Game Awards 2024 event. Lucky for the PlayStation players, they will soon get to see for themselves what the buzz aroundLorelei and the Laser Eyesis all about.
Annapurna Interactive confirmed the launch date forLorelei and the Laser Eyes’s PlayStation portwith a new trailer. The minute-long clip showcases glimpses of its outlandish gameplay and some highlights of the critical acclaim it has received so far. Joining the lineup of PS5 and PS4 games on December 3, the surreal puzzle title is scheduled to land on Sony’s console nearly seven months after its initial release. Notably, its arrival on PlayStation also comes nine days before it goes head-to-head with other indie games, such asAnimal WellandBalatro, at The Game Awards on December 12.
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Fans React to the PlayStation Port Announcement
The news ofLorelei and the Laser Eyescoming to PlayStation consoles has been met with a good response from fans on social media. Potential new players on Twitter expressed their interest in playing the game, saying it looks “intriguing” and “stunning.” At the same time, some fans also took the opportunity to request theSayonara Wild Heartscreatorto bringLorelei and the Laser Eyesto Xbox as well. On the other hand, there were also calls from fans for a physical edition of Simogo’s monochromatic art style game.
For Annapurna Interactive, the PS5/PS4 release ofLorelei and the Laser Eyesrounds up what has turned out to be a testing year for its gaming business. In September, the entire team overseeing thegames division under parent Annapurna Pictures mass-resignedafter negotiations to spin off as an independent firm fell through. While Annapurna Pictures has assured partner studios that agreements related to ongoing projects will be honored, only time will tell how this incident will affect games, such asMixtape, that are slated to be released under Annapurna’s banner in 2025.
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
WHERE TO PLAY
Do you remember the maze?A woman, summoned by an eccentric man to participate in a project in an old hotel somewhere in central Europe, becomes embroiled in a game of illusions, increasingly dangerous and surreal.Now you are invited to fall into the same rabbit hole, in a non-linear mystery with an immense amount of handcrafted puzzles, constantly presenting you with new riddles to solve, each leading you closer to deciphering the enigma of Lorelei and the Laser Eyes.
