Lust from Beyond (2021)

In my opinion, Lust from Beyond: M Edition is a pointless version of the original title that robs players of the core theme of lust and cuts out part of the content. If the sight of a bare female breast is that much of a deal-breaker for you, you’re better off playing the censored mode of the base game or choosing another horror title in a similar vein—there are plenty of them on the market. The M Edition was intended to appeal to a wider audience, but you’d be much better off playing the classic Lust from Beyond. We can thus view the “M” rating as a futile attempt to please players who, however, certainly have no shortage of other options to choose from in the gaming world.

Lust from Beyond: M Edition dives deep into the twisted realm between terror and pleasure. It may not be the most challenging journey the shock of exploring this dangerous landscape leaves a significant impression. You'll have to endure some comedic voice acting and stale combat but uncovering the secrets within Lust from Beyond: M Edition is well worth the journey.

Lust from Beyond is one of those few games that can eventually gain cult status thanks to an interesting story ideas and shocking themes, even for a modern player.

But looking past those things, and into the vale reveals a game bucking trends and showcasing what's truly capable in our medium. A bigger budget, more player-agency and a more expansive world are all that's holding this back from being groundbreaking. And a lot of learnings will be taken from this latest outing.

Lust From Beyond is definitely not for the faint of heart or for the weak stomached but it is an interesting dive into the realms of the occult and insanity that can appear especially when dealing with the likes of H.P. Lovecraft, H.R. Giger and Zdzisław Beksiński. Interesting puzzles, crazier environments and even more psychotic cultists and monsters trying to hunt you down, there’s a hell of an adventure to be had if you’ve got the stomach, and the age, for it.