Serial Experiments Lain

released on Nov 26, 1998

An adventure game where you follow the cybernetic journeys of a girl named Lain.


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what the fuck did i just "play"

This is actually my first exposure to the series, although I started the anime right after finishing this. To call this a game is a stretch, it's not even really a visual novel. It's more of an interactive audiobook / cd rom.

The manner of progression was very abstract and I kinda gave up on beating it until recently. That said, I greatly enjoyed the narrative this game was presenting and felt really smart for piecing it all together. It disturbed and intrigued me and I just love the overall feel of it too.

What the actual fuck???
A very interesting informational "game" taking another path of the Serial Experiments Lain canon. I cannot give any more words than wtf because this series of info is just insane. Wish i can give it more justice via words then legit hour long video essays on this game. Tomfoolery. Fucking Eldritch Blast your brain.

it's almost tough to call this a game, but oh boy does it hit you in the face

let's all love lain

This is not a game. This is a pain simulator.

casuals will never appreciate a masterpiece like this

best enjoyed after watching the serial experiments lain anime. very weird and confusing progression but it actually works super well for this game. story, the main point, is very depressing... :(