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Rank 24 out of 29 Summarized in this category Rankings based on: • Pros-to-cons ratio • Number of reviews • Category average

Unknown

LORT

Name: LORT
Brand: Unknown

around $22

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78 Pros

68%
9 reviews (1h 35m)

37 Cons

Embark on an adventure of staggering ambition with Unknown LORT, a genre-blending indie experience that redefines replayability. In this app-driven campaign, you'll create and customize your own party of heroes, assigning any class to any character to make them truly yours. The companion app acts as your dungeon master, generating a brand-new map w...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

62%

34 vs 21

Gameplay

80%

16 vs 4

Story & Narrative

63%

5 vs 3

Content & Value

73%

16 vs 6

Graphics & Visuals

100%

1 vs 0

Sound & Music

Reviewer verdict

Across 9 YouTube reviews, the Unknown LORT earns a Summa score of 3.7/5, ranking #24 among Indie Games. Reviewers most often praise its gameplay, graphics & visuals, story & narrative, while the most common criticisms concern gameplay, graphics & visuals.

Reviewers praise LORT for its ambitious, strategic gameplay systems, with many (34 mentions) highlighting the card-based test system, deck-building options, threat mechanics, and varied tactical options like building and deploying siege equipment. Multiple reviewers (16 mentions) also compliment the visuals and art direction, calling out strong miniature/art work, striking scenes, and a distinct noir or stylish look in places. The campaign and narrative elements earn frequent praise (16 mentions) for meaningful choices, immersive scenarios, and a well-crafted story tone that shifts effectively, while smaller but repeated notes applaud replayability via a map-generating app and flexible character customization. Overall the consensus is that LORT delivers deep, often rewarding strategic decisions, evocative presentation, and a campaign that makes choices matter.

Criticisms focus chiefly on gameplay repetitiveness and balance, with many reviewers (21 mentions) finding monster variety thin, item rewards stingy, and some campaign and encounter designs feeling aimless or too constrained by balance-driven limits. Several reviewers note mechanical frustrations such as respawning hunts, limited respec options, awkward or slow movement/combat nuances, and unclear expectations around manually building siege equipment. Visual and component complaints (6 mentions) target specific card art and production issues in the Wildwood Tarot comparisons, while a few reviewers express that the story or sequel efforts can feel generic or fail to recapture a prior magic. In sum, reviewers appreciate depth but warn of repetitive foes, sparse loot, and some clunky design choices.

Analysis based on 9 YouTube reviews (1h 35m of video) with 78 pros and 37 cons extracted.

Pros (78)

Gameplay (34)

Building trebuchets first in sieges is effective due to their high health and damage. ▶ 5 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Bannerlord @ 2:35
The game is incredibly ambitious with a campaign of twelve scenarios and an app that acts as the dungeon master and lets you create and name your party. ▶ Lord of The Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth Review @ 0:25
Players can select characters, equip items, and explore points of interest with a story that gives leads, creating an immersive adventure feel. ▶ Lord of The Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth Review @ 1:25
The game distinguishes between fear damage and damage, adding depth to the damage system. ▶ Lord of The Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth Review @ 2:21
The threat track adds tension and urgency, encouraging players to act quickly. ▶ Lord of The Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth Review @ 4:39
The campaign structure means players must live with their choices and losses, adding weight to decisions. ▶ Lord of The Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth Review @ 5:57
The game replaces dice with a card-based test system, allowing players to know deck composition and make strategic decisions. ▶ Lord of The Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth Review @ 7:08
Cards have abilities that can be prepared and activated, adding strategic depth to gameplay. ▶ Lord of The Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth Review @ 7:54
Each class has an extra deck of cards purchasable with experience points, allowing minor deck-building and skill customization. ▶ Lord of The Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth Review @ 9:09
The game is exhilarating, fast, clever, and rewarding, with a compelling theme and frequent action moments. ▶ Lord of The Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth Review @ 9:46
Wonders on the campaign map provide bonuses, such as Mount Argas giving armies +20 campaign line of sight and +5% movement range. ▶ 6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Total War: Attila @ 0:49
Mount Tamaban provides a public order booster (+2 faction-wide) and an additional 5% range for archers. ▶ 6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Total War: Attila @ 0:58
Stonehenge increases research rate for civic developments and reduces public order penalty due to other religions by 20. ▶ 6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Total War: Attila @ 1:09
Archers and hurdlers get a significant buff on barricades, potentially increasing kills by two to three times compared to firing from walls. ▶ 6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Total War: Attila @ 3:15
Damage penalty on battle map works both ways and can be used strategically by attacking with flaming shots to damage enemy settlements. ▶ 6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Total War: Attila @ 4:20
Manually building siege equipment allows for strategic deployment and can make sieges much easier. ▶ 5 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Bannerlord @ 1:25
Deploying trebuchets all at once can destroy enemy siege equipment faster. ▶ 5 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Bannerlord @ 2:57
You can reset your own and companions' perks by visiting the tournament master, allowing for skill customization. ▶ 5 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Bannerlord @ 4:00
Breaking people out of jail can boost relations or be used strategically to remove faction leaders. ▶ 5 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Bannerlord @ 5:24
Recruiting nobles from enemy factions can instantly transfer their provinces to your kingdom, gaining land and recruits without battle. ▶ 5 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Bannerlord @ 6:54
Companions can compete in tournaments alongside you, increasing chances of winning valuable prizes. ▶ 5 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Bannerlord @ 7:53
Swift dash skill unlocks a lot of movement options. ▶ 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Hollow Knight: Silkson @ 0:09
Two faster movement methods than running: jump cancel dash and dash-air dash combo. ▶ 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Hollow Knight: Silkson @ 0:21
Attack cancels increase offense and defense, allowing escape and cool combat moves. ▶ 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Hollow Knight: Silkson @ 0:58
Dive attack is angled at 45°, offering a new combat mechanic. ▶ 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Hollow Knight: Silkson @ 1:34
Healing can be done in midair, allowing safer healing by avoiding ground attacks. ▶ 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Hollow Knight: Silkson @ 2:26
Collecting crests changes combat style and charms, enhancing gameplay variety. ▶ 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Hollow Knight: Silkson @ 2:51
Wanderer's Crest restores old pogo attack style for players who prefer it. ▶ 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Hollow Knight: Silkson @ 3:39
Booby trapped bench can be disarmed to shorten boss runback time. ▶ 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Hollow Knight: Silkson @ 4:06
Rosaries are important currency; quitting to menu after death preserves them. ▶ 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Hollow Knight: Silkson @ 4:29
Silk eaters can retrieve dropped rosaries after death. ▶ 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Hollow Knight: Silkson @ 5:01
Towns have shops, fast travel, and quest boards; shops restock and quests update. ▶ 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Hollow Knight: Silkson @ 5:39
Fractured Mask charm allows taking one extra hit when on one mask, helpful for difficulty. ▶ 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Hollow Knight: Silkson @ 6:28
The Sabotur is an open world game with a mix of walking, driving, fighting, and gunplay, offering familiar but enjoyable gameplay. ▶ Underrated Xbox 360 Games @ 1:58

Graphics & Visuals (16)

The game is an updated, mechanically vigorous version of a beloved game with excellent miniatures and artwork. ▶ Lord of The Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth Review @ 9:49
The action sequences in the movies are still considered very difficult to create and visually impressive even today. ▶ what is special about The Lord of the Rings? @ 4:09
The movies were shot in New Zealand, utilizing the natural mountainous locations effectively to enhance the visual appeal. ▶ what is special about The Lord of the Rings? @ 4:53
The use of practical effects and post-production techniques like forced perspective to create characters like Gollum was highly innovative and impressive. ▶ what is special about The Lord of the Rings? @ 6:14
The action sequences remain relevant and impactful even today. ▶ what is special about The Lord of the Rings? @ 9:51
The later editions have beautiful artwork and design, making the series visually appealing on bookshelves. ▶ ‘Pawn of Prophecy: Book 1 of 5 of The Belgariad Series’ by D @ 12:16
The book includes grayscale pictures of each card for easy reference. ▶ WildWood Tarot Review @ 2:54
Removing the white borders improves the deck's appearance, making it moderately attractive. ▶ WildWood Tarot Review @ 5:20
Some cards have cool sky and color elements, like the sky on certain cards. ▶ WildWood Tarot Review @ 5:28
Very cool detail on the Forsaken model, fitting well into either a dog older army or horrid army ▶ Unboxing and Review of Forge World: The Nazgûl of Dol Guldur @ 1:19
The Trident spear weapon looks very mean and formidable ▶ Unboxing and Review of Forge World: The Nazgûl of Dol Guldur @ 1:44
The two Abyssal lights miniatures are very cool as a pair and are favorites ▶ Unboxing and Review of Forge World: The Nazgûl of Dol Guldur @ 2:57
Fantastic armor with layering of different textures ▶ Unboxing and Review of Forge World: The Nazgûl of Dol Guldur @ 3:05
Wonderful helmets, especially the bird skull helmet which looks really cool ▶ Unboxing and Review of Forge World: The Nazgûl of Dol Guldur @ 3:11
The game has a unique noir style with black and white visuals that create a seedy mood and a special atmosphere. ▶ Underrated Xbox 360 Games @ 1:40
The art style is fun and stylish, making the game worth checking out for fans of open world and stylish games. ▶ Underrated Xbox 360 Games @ 2:44

Story & Narrative (16)

The Lord of the Rings received 13 Oscar nominations for the first part, winning 4, 6 nominations for the second part winning 2, and 11 nominations for the third part winning all 11, setting a record for most Oscars won by a single movie. ▶ what is special about The Lord of the Rings? @ 1:31
The third part of The Lord of the Rings won a clean sweep of Oscars in all categories it was nominated for, including Best Picture. ▶ what is special about The Lord of the Rings? @ 1:44
The movies have a special place in cinematic history and are praised for their magic touch by director Peter Jackson. ▶ what is special about The Lord of the Rings? @ 8:50
The story explores themes like greed, friendship, and the journey of a character becoming a king, adding depth to the narrative. ▶ what is special about The Lord of the Rings? @ 9:29
The setting is warm, cozy, and nostalgic, creating a feeling of being protected in a self-contained community on a farm. ▶ ‘Pawn of Prophecy: Book 1 of 5 of The Belgariad Series’ by D @ 1:54
The characters, especially Aunt Pol and the storyteller Mr. Wolf, are well-drawn, warm, and evoke emotional connection. ▶ ‘Pawn of Prophecy: Book 1 of 5 of The Belgariad Series’ by D @ 2:37
Themes of identity, belonging, family, friendship, and loyalty are explored deeply and meaningfully. ▶ ‘Pawn of Prophecy: Book 1 of 5 of The Belgariad Series’ by D @ 4:30
The coming-of-age story is beautifully done, realistically portraying the protagonist's growth over several years. ▶ ‘Pawn of Prophecy: Book 1 of 5 of The Belgariad Series’ by D @ 5:39
Fantasy elements are introduced gradually and believably, enhancing the story without overwhelming it. ▶ ‘Pawn of Prophecy: Book 1 of 5 of The Belgariad Series’ by D @ 6:32
The quality of writing is superb, consistent, and flows well, making it an easy but not simplistic read. ▶ ‘Pawn of Prophecy: Book 1 of 5 of The Belgariad Series’ by D @ 7:08
The tone shifts effectively from light and cozy to darker and more sinister as the plot progresses. ▶ ‘Pawn of Prophecy: Book 1 of 5 of The Belgariad Series’ by D @ 8:13
Characters are believable, not caricatured, and the reviewer genuinely cares about them. ▶ ‘Pawn of Prophecy: Book 1 of 5 of The Belgariad Series’ by D @ 8:42
The book has similarities to Lord of the Rings but remains a distinct and good story in its own right. ▶ ‘Pawn of Prophecy: Book 1 of 5 of The Belgariad Series’ by D @ 9:39
The author’s compassion and care for the characters and story craftsmanship is evident throughout. ▶ ‘Pawn of Prophecy: Book 1 of 5 of The Belgariad Series’ by D @ 11:06
Exhausting NPC dialogue can reveal secrets. ▶ 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Hollow Knight: Silkson @ 6:19
The game features a neat perk system and a fun and unique story that keeps players engaged. ▶ Underrated Xbox 360 Games @ 2:25

Content & Value (5)

Despite the long runtimes, the total budget was only $281 million, which is relatively low for blockbuster movies of similar scale. ▶ what is special about The Lord of the Rings? @ 3:45
The deck comes with a pretty sturdy and exhaustive 160-page book that includes card meanings, history, and sample spreads. ▶ WildWood Tarot Review @ 2:06
The book provides good background information and is useful even for intuitive readers. ▶ WildWood Tarot Review @ 2:13
The deck is pretty cheap, around $12, making it an affordable option. ▶ WildWood Tarot Review @ 5:08
Overall, the deck can provide good readings and is liked by the reviewer, though not as exciting as others. ▶ WildWood Tarot Review @ 5:39

Replayability (2)

The app generates a brand new map and different encounters each adventure, taking into account party size and characters, making it replayable forever. ▶ Lord of The Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth Review @ 0:49
Multiplayer coordination enhances fun, with players helping each other prepare cards, share inspiration tokens, and coordinate actions. ▶ Lord of The Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth Review @ 9:28

Originality & Innovation (2)

The game has similarities to Mansions of Madness 2nd edition, using familiar Fantasy Flight Games mechanisms. ▶ Lord of The Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth Review @ 1:09
The Wildwood Tarot has an unusual aspect where the court cards are animals, which is kind of cute. ▶ WildWood Tarot Review @ 1:28

Controls & User Interface (1)

Character customization is flexible, allowing players to assign any class to any character, making the character truly theirs. ▶ Lord of The Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth Review @ 6:14

Performance & Stability (1)

The trilogy was released over three consecutive years with each movie having a runtime of about 3 hours, showing impressive planning and execution. ▶ what is special about The Lord of the Rings? @ 2:48

Sound & Music (1)

The sound design and battle scenes build-up create a very immersive and intense experience for the audience. ▶ what is special about The Lord of the Rings? @ 7:59

Cons (37)

Gameplay (21)

Monster variety feels lacking, with monsters mostly differing only in size and minor stats, making encounters feel repetitive. ▶ Lord of The Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth Review @ 10:16
Monsters become artificial obstacles with no character, making combat feel like a distraction. ▶ Lord of The Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth Review @ 11:45
The game is stingy with items, often giving at most one new item per adventure, reducing excitement. ▶ Lord of The Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth Review @ 13:14
The campaign structure limits item acquisition to maintain balance, but this reduces exploration rewards. ▶ Lord of The Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth Review @ 13:39
The journey-style adventures feel abstract and sometimes aimless, with players wandering until they find the right encounter. ▶ Lord of The Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth Review @ 14:29
The novelty wears off quickly, with the card game mechanism becoming central and other elements falling off. ▶ Lord of The Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth Review @ 15:02
Compared to other games, it is less crunchy than Imperial Assault and less memorable than Mansions of Madness. ▶ Lord of The Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth Review @ 16:47
Most wonders have little impact on the campaign in a broader sense. ▶ 6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Total War: Attila @ 0:41
Hunts respawn every turn after being killed, making them a persistent and difficult enemy. ▶ 6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Total War: Attila @ 1:31
Climate change causes fertility to drop by -1 per chapter, leading to poor food output and making wheat farms a poor investment. ▶ 6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Total War: Attila @ 2:26
Penalty debuffs on units when your settlement is damaged reduce morale, melee attack, and melee defense, causing poor defense performance. ▶ 6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Total War: Attila @ 3:49
Killing Attila requires killing him three times; routing or assassinating him before the third time does not stop endless hordes from spawning. ▶ 6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Total War: Attila @ 4:31
You can't completely reset focus points or attribute points spent while leveling up, limiting full respec options. ▶ 5 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Bannerlord @ 5:13
The method to kill faction leaders in prison has been patched, requiring indirect methods to remove them. ▶ 5 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Bannerlord @ 6:22
Beefing up companions for tournaments means you will eventually face tough opponents, making it harder to win personally. ▶ 5 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Bannerlord @ 9:13
Dash is fast but could be faster. ▶ 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Hollow Knight: Silkson @ 0:18
New angled dive attack is weird and requires adapting muscle memory. ▶ 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Hollow Knight: Silkson @ 1:39
Spotting the needle tip during dive attack is hard when flipping in air. ▶ 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Hollow Knight: Silkson @ 1:58
Beast Crest pogo attack is disliked and requires attacking enemies to regain health. ▶ 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Hollow Knight: Silkson @ 4:16
If you die before reclaiming rosaries, they are lost forever. ▶ 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Hollow Knight: Silkson @ 4:34
Silk eaters that retrieve rosaries are rare. ▶ 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Hollow Knight: Silkson @ 5:07

Graphics & Visuals (6)

The scenes in the Wildwood Tarot are less cool and less vibrant compared to the DruidCraft Tarot. ▶ WildWood Tarot Review @ 0:44
The Wildwood Tarot cards are smaller and have less lamination than the DruidCraft cards, resulting in lower card quality. ▶ WildWood Tarot Review @ 1:10
The court cards being animals instead of people is odd and not appealing to the reviewer. ▶ WildWood Tarot Review @ 3:28
The white borders on the cards are considered really ugly. ▶ WildWood Tarot Review @ 5:19
The colors in the Wildwood Tarot are more solemn and washed out, lacking the vibrancy and pop of the DruidCraft Tarot. ▶ WildWood Tarot Review @ 4:49
Overall, the Wildwood Tarot does not pop as well and is less exciting than the DruidCraft Tarot. ▶ WildWood Tarot Review @ 5:45

Story & Narrative (4)

The story feels generic fantasy rather than authentic Lord of the Rings, lacking memorable moments. ▶ Lord of The Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth Review @ 12:00
The sequel attempts to replicate the magic of the original trilogy but fails to capture the same special essence. ▶ what is special about The Lord of the Rings? @ 9:00
The reviewer did not finish the book previously and could not remember why, indicating possible pacing or engagement issues for some readers. ▶ ‘Pawn of Prophecy: Book 1 of 5 of The Belgariad Series’ by D @ 1:15
Pronunciations of names are difficult and inconsistent, which might confuse readers. ▶ ‘Pawn of Prophecy: Book 1 of 5 of The Belgariad Series’ by D @ 3:22

Content & Value (3)

The price point of 90 pounds feels high given the limited engagement of some adventures. ▶ Lord of The Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth Review @ 15:44
Some people might be intimidated by the long runtimes of the movies, which can be around 3 to 4 hours each. ▶ what is special about The Lord of the Rings? @ 3:16
The Sabotur received mixed reviews and little fanfare upon release, indicating it was overlooked and not widely praised. ▶ Underrated Xbox 360 Games @ 1:07

Controls & User Interface (1)

The game does not inform or hint that siege equipment must be manually built, which can confuse players. ▶ 5 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Bannerlord @ 1:45

Performance & Stability (1)

The detail werkz crest is partially bent but can be fixed with heating ▶ Unboxing and Review of Forge World: The Nazgûl of Dol Guldur @ 2:38

Originality & Innovation (1)

The gameplay is familiar and similar to Ubisoft games like Assassin's Creed, which might not appeal to those seeking originality. ▶ Underrated Xbox 360 Games @ 2:11

Review sources

Lord of The Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth Review 14 pros, 9 cons
7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Hollow Knight: Silksong 13 pros, 6 cons
WildWood Tarot Review 8 pros, 6 cons
what is special about The Lord of the Rings? 11 pros, 2 cons
‘Pawn of Prophecy: Book 1 of 5 of The Belgariad Series’ by David Eddings: Fantasy Book Review. 11 pros, 2 cons
5 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Bannerlord 7 pros, 4 cons
6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing Total War: Attila 5 pros, 5 cons
Unboxing and Review of Forge World: The Nazgûl of Dol Guldur 3 5 pros, 1 cons
Underrated Xbox 360 Games 4 pros, 2 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Unknown LORT worth buying?

Based on 9 independent YouTube reviews, the Unknown LORT scores 3.7/5 with 78 positive and 37 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #24 in the Indie Games category.

What do reviewers like most about the Unknown LORT?

The most praised aspects are gameplay, graphics & visuals, story & narrative — Gameplay (34 mentions), Graphics & Visuals (16 mentions), Story & Narrative (16 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the Unknown LORT?

Reviewers most frequently criticize gameplay, graphics & visuals — Gameplay (21 mentions), Graphics & Visuals (6 mentions).

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