Let’s be honest. When you hear the word Lust in a video game title, your brain usually goes one of two places: cheesy visual novels or edgy shock jock horror. For many, the Lust from Beyond trilogy has lived in the latter category—often dismissed as "that game for people who thought Agony was too subtle."
One level takes place in a "Feast Hall" where the tables are set with human spines as cutlery, and the wine glasses are filled with a glowing red fluid that moves on its own. The lighting engine is surprisingly robust for an indie horror title, casting long, pulsating shadows that make the walls look like they are breathing. Lust from Beyond: Chambers of Pleasure is not for everyone. It is not even for most people. Lust from Beyond Chambers of Pleasure
But with the release of (a standalone expansion/DLC), developer Movie Games Lunarium has done something unexpected. They’ve stopped trying to shock you and started trying to unsettle you. Let’s be honest