The Unholy Mysteries of GRAY DAWN and LAST DAYS OF LAZARUS (Review)

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2017's Gray Dawn and 2022's Last Days of Lazarus may be five years apart and from technically two different companies, but they share quite a lot of the same DNA from primary developer George Remus (Poiana) formerly of Interactive Stone and now Darkania Works (with assistance of Catalin Marcu of Grimtalin for Lazarus). They're both visually striking religious horror experiences drawing on rich Romanian culture and folklore, including beautiful iconography, mysticism, and alchemy. While their daring, sometimes stomach churning stories go astray sometimes, their value as interactive experiences can't be underestimated. These are some of the most unique walking simulators you'll ever play. Find out why!

0:00 Introduction
1:16 - Creator George Remus
2:11 - Gray Dawn's Story
6:47 - Gray Dawn Presentation
8:17 - Gray Dawn Gameplay
9:37 - Gray Dawn Conclusion
10:14 - Last Days of Lazarus Introduction/Historical Inspiration
12:34 - Last Days of Lazarus Story
13:52 - Last Days of Lazarus Gameplay
15:22 - Last Days of Lazarus Level Design
15:59 - Last Days of Lazarus Narrative Criticisms
17:08 - Lazarus Spoilers (also spoilers for Bioshock Infinite)
18:59 - Last Days of Lazarus Narrative Criticisms Continued...
23:44 - Wrap Up - Are these games worth playing and why?

https://store.steampowered.com/app/747360/Gray_Dawn/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1359920/Last_Days_of_Lazarus/

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Romania Since 1989: Politics, Economics, and Society by Sabrina P. Ramet

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