Stranded At Sea | LAZARET | Indie Horror Game

New PC Gameplay. Full Game Walkthrough. A ship that mysteriously disappeared 4 years ago has just sent out a distress signal...
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A rescue team is called out to investigate a distress signal coming from a ship identified as the MTS Endurance - a ship known to have disappeared 4 years ago on a voyage across the Atlantic. The rescue operation goes awry, and you are left stranded and alone on the derelict ship. Searching below deck you find no sign of life. The crew appears to have just vanished; replaced with eerie stone statues, but perhaps you're not as alone as you first thought. Explore the derelict ship to uncover what happened 4 years ago and what fate befell the crew.
Lazaret is a first-person horror game with light puzzle elements and an emphasis on atmosphere. You play as a lone member of a rescue crew who must complete puzzles and explore the derelict ship while trying to avoid meeting the same fate as the missing crew. Danger lurks around every corner - you must run or hide to stay alive as you learn more about the ship and what caused its mysterious disappearance 4 years ago.
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[@CJUGames]

I hope you enjoy this one over the weekend :D

[@shadowjudge921]

I think I will. I'm having a depressing week, i need something to see me through the weekend. Also, 2 things. 1: Comments on your Silent Hill: The Short Message playthrough are disabled. 2: Please play Syberia: The World Before

[@UnicornWater777]

I love you and I love the games you play 💞🎉❤😊

[@Skirmishh]

I immensely enjoyed it! Thank you! Hope you have a good weekend yourself!

[@mikewade777]

An enjoyable game, but the tech being more than a century apart was a little weird.

[@philistiajamesisADHD]

A few things I wished we saw, 1. When the statues grabbed you and you see what happened to them. 2. The statues could physically hurt and you needed to hide from them too. 3. At the end of the game, your character starts coughing, the pilot asks what's wrong and your character says "I'm just having trouble breathing". The last seen being your character in a government lab as one of the statues.

[@vampirascoffin870]

" if you want to disappear for four years the links is down below " 😂😂😂

[@adamwrobel6485]

I would love to disappear for 4 years .

[@coyotekakakaway4788]

If only it was that easy! 😂

[@ZelosDomingo]

Sounds threatening... 😀

[@Tsukoblue]

Is it A Link to the Past?

[@Tina.Di.Napoli]

​@@Tsukoblueit's a links awakening

[@DNAlien51]

“I got rid of the flares?! Wh- What was his name? John? John, you’re an idiot.” 😆😆😆

[@agathoklesmartinios8414]

I feel where the game is a real let down is in terms of the backstory. We got this stuff about professor Haynes trying to find his father and having brought some sort of artefact on board. Then all the crazy stuff started happening. But we never got a conclusion about that. No info on what the fog is and where is comes from, nothing about what causes those corpse-spider things, no info about the weird large tentacles we saw briefly at some point... And no info on either the big guy monster stalking you and the corpse ghost person who was helping you. I would have liked some more answers... especially regarding Haynes and the artefact he brought with him. The only thing we really got any amount of info on is what the statues were...

[@anniemcguire2359]

Thank you! I just commented that something ended up getting lost, that the game is missing something but I'm not sure what, and you nailed it. Yes, dangling threads. So what was the artifact? Where is Hayes Pere and where is Hayes Fils?

[@SRowntree]

It seems like the dev had a lot of inspiration (there's some Amnesia in there, some Dead Space, and more) but didn't really tie any of it together

[@maniacalvortex815]

yeah! And what about the door with the crescent moon and the sun? You spend a fair amount of time getting them to open the door and you not even get a look at whats behind!!

[@KooLCat34]

Yes! My exact thoughts

[@DrakeBarrow]

Agreed on the backstory thing. This whole game is basically 'random spooky stuff happening without rhyme or reason'. I don't need a fully backstory of every monster type combined with their favorite lunch and dream vacation, but an overall explanation as to _why_ everything is happening is acceptable.

[@jamescunningham8092]

“We might as well save” What have you done with Chris?!

[@nurhaslihashim1162]

Let’s gooo!!!!

[@gothclown9013]

especially considering there was no real threat in this game as opposed to something like RE4 lol

[@anniemcguire2359]

No kidding! Blew me away when he started saving all the time, like what happened to Risk-Taker-Chris? It's his faith, his mantra, his joi de vivre. Oh dear; what's that Brit version of 911? 119? 191? Okay, I'm totally lost again.

[@chavamara]

@@anniemcguire2359 999, I think.

[@chavamara]

Yeah, it was jarring when he started doing that all the time.

[@skylx0812]

The true horror began at the very begining when the guy slid down the wet rope with his bare hands. 😬

[@TheTiredTortoise]

Real

[@clubkitten]

That ending was so sudden. Why are there hallucinations of the helper? What about the tentacle creature? I love the atmosphere, sound effects, and interactivity. Needed more story!

[@kinosaga21]

I don't know what it is about the sound of a ship bending and bowing that unevens me to no end. The sound design is AMAZING

[@SloppyPowerFart5000]

YES, I also felt this when I played Subnautica for the first time. Going into that massive ship, half submerged in the ocean was the scariest part of the game for me lol I have megalophobia so those sounds make the ship feel alive or like its dying and that it could fall apart and sink at any moment.

[@St-Daems]

"Stay there, I'M DOING MY LAUNDRY!" 😂😂😂 that's the best

[@moneypie7473]

2hrs!? Let me just…get cozy and settled here

[@MK_90X]

CJU & The Barnacle Boys 😂 sounds like a jazz band

[@Tina.Di.Napoli]

Yep, always wanted to disappear for 4 years 😂 I love these intros, you're so funny Chris 😆

[@jpsuper]

Not always the best games, but always the best gamer playing.

[@joscreen3252]

2:40h????? My god, we're spoiled today!!

[@conq1273]

It's nice to be spoiled once in a while no?

[@dottyj6062]

Very true ​@@conq1273

[@gagaplex]

You don't bring a flashlight, you slide down that rope with your bare hands, no tools to break doors or locks down or to move rubble, you throw away a bunch of perfectly good flares (your only light source at the time)... yeah, the protagonist doesn't seem too competent.

[@Zothiqueness]

I liked watching the video, I feel like the game was a great concept, maybe too rushed, I don't know. The ending was very unsatisfying and the puzzles just felt like adding extra words on your essay to reach a word count. It looked and sounded amazing, the story was amazing, I just wish they'd put more care into the execution of it.

[@melissatheminx4710]

Ghost ships are always a great concept, and I did really enjoy this game. Yes, it could have been easilly 30 minutes shorter, there was too much backtracking, and the lack of conclusion to the story line was a massive hole in the game. In its favour it used sound really well, and did the feeling of claustrophobia really well too, with the restricted narrow spaces, lighting and it was very atmospheric. I think if these Devs worked a bit on storylines that actually have a plot and a conclusion, then they would take their games to the next level. All in all, I really enjoyed this. Thanks so much for playing this one through, Chris. You paced it beautifully, as always. x

[@audiceee]

Omg, the part where you have to squeeze through the shelves gave me such anxiety and I immediately recalled "LITTLE PIGGY" Outlast flashbacks lol

[@giggitygooquag]

Feels like the dev should rename the game to "John the Repairman". Had more repair elements than horror lol.

[@Laura_Parenti]

Or Ship Engineer Simulator. Too much of a fetch quest sours the experience.

[@fredd3233]

A perfectly decent game, that I think you reviewed perfectly in your conclusion, Chris. My main gripe with it is its length : I'll be honest, I started to get bored around the half of the video (so I watched the game in 2 sittings, first half yesterday, second half today) because of the constant back-and-forth due to the multiple problem solving, with the lack of consequences from the enemies getting problematic after a while (as Chris said, no health bar). I feel some of those problems could have been solved if the game was maybe 2 hours-ish, it would have tightened everything. But as I said, a very decent game, and even more so because it was made by 2 people !

[@andrekusumayadi4820]

I think the whistling part is not pointless. Wherever the enemy is, when it whistles back, it will at least not attack or move closer to you. The whistle is not only intended as a sign for you to be alert (because not all of the statues intend to do harm), but it is also to make the enemy feel alert too and not attack you at close range because it is assumed that you know where they are. You will notice this when after you whistle and find some "barnacle boys", they don't immediately move, but if you don't whistle like in the last few minutes of the video, they are more active in approaching and attacking you.

[@mrshathegreat7174]

resident evil's architect is making ships now

[@samdelsignore104]

Or it's the same ship from Monstrum. Just years later.

[@NobalGaming]

Just some games for your radar! :D Rotten Flesh (By the same person that made VOIDNESS) Forgotten Hills Tales Forgotten Hills The Third Axis Incubus - A Ghost-Hunters Tale (By the same person that made Lost Crown) Awesome stuff as always Chris 👍

[@cboyles84]

"That way looks like cancer." 😆

[@jeffreyoldham55]

Solid game. It began to feel a bit like an escape-the-ship Easter egg hunt but it looked and sounded great, and I was engaged throughout the entire experience.

[@animalcrossingenjoyer]

I’ve just had a really bad night and I was so so so glad to see this video pop up when I finally came back home. You’re my biggest comfort KZbinr and I appreciate all the work you put into recording and publishing these videos on such a regular basis. Thank you very much.

[@anniemcguire2359]

Bravo Chris! Your acting when reading on behalf of the protagonist keeps getting better and better; just when I think you've reached the top, you go one better. Thanks for this one, though I did get a wee bit tired of needing to go find yet one more thing, then another thing, and another... plus, you know, something is missing. Like the original purpose of boarding the ship kinda' trickled off, not saving anyone or anything, or just something. Dunno.

[@Fat_Princesss]

rappel down the rope without gloves, ouchie

[@robert-asdf]

Chris: "See ya! ..I'm actually never gonna see you again, am I..?" Me: 😐 *slowly smh*

[@NekoAiray]

Yes! I´ve rewatched you demo playthrough a few times and now I can rest up for the weekend while watching you play the full game!

[@priestessinred]

The way I was so upset that I couldn't watch this the second it came out 😂 I have, for the longest time, thought whistles are extremely creepy in the dark because I was terrified someone or something would whistle back. So this game played so much on that fear and I actually LOVED it

[@PantheraMorag]

How in the world did the film maker strap that chunky videocamera to himself in such a way he could freely use both hands

[@samlo_xo]

“If you want to disappear for four years…” 😂😂😂

[@Nan20244]

2 hours? I have just got my annual vacation, so yes...

[@samdelsignore104]

Main character sliding down that rope barehanded. NO!!!!! 😖

[@LaciiJ]

I'm always ecstatic when my favourite youtuber uploads, especially when it's a long video like this. I agree with your end game comments, and those of others. Also there were so many "Outlast" events in this game. The big enemy throws you like Chris Walker does, the squeezing sideways through the gap, the floor collapsing and losing your flashlight (camcorder), the statues basically being like the patients at Mount Massive (not knowing who will attack you and who doesn't care), landing on the pile of bodies, the big enemy breaking through the wall just like Chris Walker does. I could go on and on, but anyway I think the setting, visuals and sound design was great and original, I just wish the story had been more fleshed out and there had been less back and forward and more danger. Great video nonetheless!

[@skylx0812]

Maritime Maintenence Man a scrapped song idea by Gordon Lightfoot. 🚢 It does remind a little of the X-Files episode Død Kalm guest starring John Savage. Think I mentioned that in the demo. I suppose its obvious what became of the son's search for his father. Like the Twilight Zone episode The Elevator based on a Ray Bradbury story where the two boys discover what became of their mad scientist dad just a tad bit too late (there was a spider in that tale also).

[@trickery2268]

You know what this reminds me of, just a little bit? Dead Space, funnily enough. A rescue call to an empty ship where one man has to frantically put everything back together again if only so he can get the hell out. And to its credit, Lazaret REALLY nails down the atmosphere. Its scares are well timed, the sound design is phenomenal, and there are plenty of moments where you're left so tense. However, as you noted, the dangers aren't really... serious? Which is a shame, because I really liked the idea of whistling out dangers all the way from the demo! However, it kind of becomes very clear that they're only for scares (or maybe one hit kills for things not scripted? you never stumbled into that, chris, so who knows), since you never see anything like, say, health kits to recover from an attack. The "boss" monsters never really have a chance to heavily pursue you, either, for intense chase sequences or the like. The game does VERY good at making you tense and nervous, but it's all for show, it feels like. I think with a bit more *danger*, then the lack of story completion wouldn't feel so notable. It'd feel more satisfying, getting out of dangerous situations, and the boss creatures would feel like more of a threat. But because there's no threat to distract you, the story lacking is more apparent. Still, this is really rather good in its strengths! I think if the dev can nail down the actual danger of threats in a horror game, it'd be great, since they've already got the atmosphere, sound design, scares, and puzzles sorted out. So they're really close!

[@LainiWeiz]

I agree there was a bit too much back and forth and most of the enemies seemed kinda pointless when all that happened was a cutscene and you carry on. I did think the game did jumpscares really well though, those can often just be annoying imo. Definitely seem neat ideas here and that flare section was great.

[@LuisaM-]

lmao, the joy into CJU's voice when he said "if you want to dissapear for 4 years, the link..." 😂😭 best intros from the whole platform, hello.

[@Wesker113A]

I absolutely love how you play a full fledged game and even give a short review from your pov at the end and I like that a lot. Great video CJU. 💜

[@RunyaEithelNar]

Almost 3 hour video? Prepare your drinks and snacks boys, we are here for a treat!

[@purriouscat]

This video is rescue kitten approved. His favorite part was the flares. He says they were very fun to chase on the screen.

[@isaiasjuarez9041]

"Aegon Games" makers of "Astray", "Infectis" and "The Door In The Basement"!!!! Let's goo CJU!!!!

[@stevebrummett8539]

Excellent! Was waiting for this one!

[@user-cy6jw7dx7o]

Work week behind, couple beers and this video = best friday

[@calocagathia3335]

I hope the devs take your insight to heart, I couldn't agree more. The atmosphere was great but the whistling fell flat.

[@ArmorDoge]

Dude, over two hours? Man, it’s gonna be a sweet, sweet night. I suddenly don’t feel bad anymore.

[@Captain_Ford]

Chris, I just want to say that I appreciate your style. You're very collected, patient, and contemplative, as if my friend waa showing me a game they liked, which actually lets the game speak for itself on its quality. ON THAT NOTE! I definitely agree that the lack of a threat makes it feel less scary and more like you're doing busy work, and the lack of a proper story to follow makes it hard to justify doing that work. Which is a damn shame, because the quality in the environment is exceptional! I was hooked at the beginning because I wanted to know what happened on this ship, where it had been, who is Haynes, did he have something to do with this, what's up with the spiders? We got some answers, but... not enough, in my opinion. I do wanna say, credit to the developers for messing with the tension using the games mechanics. When a game teaches you to run, you're expected to start using it... and nothing happened. With that cutscene to pick up the key, I fully expected the statue behind you to pull something... and nothing happened. Ironically, the lack of anything happening at first did a great job of putting me on edge, because you EXPECT that. Hundreds of games have trained you to expect that, and this game "Gotcha!" I just wish they threw in a threat to catch you off guard again down the road.

[@gagaplex]

I guess they leave it open for a sequel. We haven't seen any of the three artifacts, the ship is just vanishing again for a while. Perhaps the protagonist comes back in a few years to solve the mystery? Regarding the game: There is too much backtracking and the fact that none of the monsters are an actual threat, diminishes the feeling of dread after a while. They would've needed to change things up more, keep you guessing and surprised, instead of the repeated but consequence-free animations. Also, I thought it was interesting that the game features a lot of old-school adventure puzzles, which isn't something you'd expect in this setting. That part isn't bad, just a bit odd.

[@shayoko6]

odd antagonist grabs you just to throw you. if his goal is to kill you, he is very inefficient. how does he dump all those bodies in that area though? you had to go through a lot to get that door open! i'm amazed the ship still has power after 4 years, and all the light sources haven't died. it is like games that have ancient caves and temples which as far as we know. no one has been to for a VERY long time. and still...you find lite torches and such which suggest otherwise. hmm, yeah this was a pretty game which...did some thing really well...but as a whole felt lacking. quite jarring we didn't get any resolution to this.

[@jpsuper]

Chris, thank you for playing these games. I could not play these games myself, watching you play gives me the creeps from time to time. Thank you.

[@urshy7453]

Yes! Been waiting for this game to finally be released! Mannequins that whistle back, absolutely not Bravo devs, what a brilliant game. Thank you for treating us with a 2.5hr video playing Lazaret Chris. You are appreciated

[@jemmageorge2084]

Disappointing night out made better by coming home to find a new vid from Chris ❤❤❤ your content always brightens my day

[@rooksnow]

Basically outlast but combine the vibes of the setting with BioShock imo. Not a problem since the setting was cool, they could've done a LOT more with the enemies as they weren't too scary or felt like a threat.

[@michellelozano1842]

Thanks for this weekend video... I was wondering about this game just last week, it was good but like Chris said without the enemy threat of death, or being hurt at least, it took some of the tension away. It was still a good video with excellent commentary 😉, thanks for the entertainment Chris ♥️

[@kilroy9055]

Scariest part is fast-roping bare handed

[@staticintheatmosphere]

Ah shit look a flashlight!! -Cjugames

[@BaeAmore]

The shower scene got me so good, literally yelp out loud. I turned to look if anyone in my family came running, and there was no one.... wonder if that means in a serious situation, they wouldn't come? Or they are just too used to me watching scary movies/tv shows/games... I haven't yelped from anything in a good year or two though. Not sitting in my room anyway!

[@BaeAmore]

2:03:50 approx. I swear he did the look test on that "mannequin"-esc fungus infested corpse.

[@reit915]

Okay. Missing for four years and every light on deck is still working. Also John didn’t have on gloves when he slid down that rope. Nitpicky stuff, but still. I loved the demo. I’m sure it’s gonna be spooky and fun still.

[@Tamiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

I love these „if you want to…the link is down below“ 😂

[@hotmintchoco]

a 2 over hour playthrough. craxyyyy thank you for this i will enjoy it all!

[@Mr_Saxon]

Man, this had so much potential at the beginning and it never really achieved that potential. Genuinely disappointed because of how good this could have been.

[@smitty928]

Always look forward to your videos CJU. Have a great weekend everyone.

[@melissa3401]

So glad you posted this! I won't be able to watch it in one go though.

[@melliethemortician]

YAY I just watched someone else play this and was hoping you'd play it especially after the demo it has improved so much. !! It reminds me of the movie Ghost Ship but with creepy mannequins and and whistling.

[@chrissykay7091]

All these fetch and FedEx “tasks” made me feel like I was playing WoW again.

[@deidreott3860]

I loved watching you play and super duper loved the long video!! For the long videos I always want to watch it right away! Thanks man

[@ceciliajarres9879]

Yay! Been waiting for this since the demo. What a treat for my Saturday 🤘🔥 Thanks for playing the game CJU

[@ErinJeanette]

If you wanna disappear for four years the link is down below is my favorite opening lmao. These are my favorite story prompts, a ship or crew has gone missing under mysterious circumstances and you're the recon. I love that, it's so eerie.

[@ShadowzGSD]

this is a mammoth one, i think i need a flask of coffee and a few packs of biccies ready for this.

[@AlexOlinkiewicz]

I was wondering if you might be playing this game, nice that its a really long playthrough.

[@TylerHoltgaming]

Hey Alex, I love your work, do you have any indie horror game projects you're working on? If so I look forward to it

[@2am_cinderella]

Just made myself a small charcuterie board to watch a movie, well i'll watch you instead ❤️❤️ a long CJU video is perfect, I really like the theme too. I remember the demo was fun

[@esclave29]

This is goals tbh. Go girl.

[@ukraine_supporter_777]

Finally this game released

[@Ren2285]

The whistling is super creepy for some reason.

[@love4twin]

Who else felt Outlast with the beginning with the big guy and the random videotape? Just me?

[@annak8109]

I was looking forward to this one!! Thank you Chris!!!

[@Quinlana83]

That was really fun! Only the ending was too abrupt. Thank you for playing, CJU!

[@db3536]

Good video I like the longer ones. Ship engineer simulator 2024

[@KsThe20]

I love these longer walkthroughts!

[@Scriptor13]

All I can say is "good googly moogly!" 😂 I enjoyed CJU's playthrough, but the game didn't deliver the scares that the demo left me anticipating. It, undeniably, looked great and sounded better. However, the storyline didn't hold together. As I'd commented on the demo, the name of the game and the name of the ship were perfect setups for a cohesive and gruesome backstory/creepy horror game. Instead, the devs made a puzzle game and populated it with a bunch of disparate and ineffectual antagonists--calcified crew members, the guy from Pirates of the Caribbean, spiders from The Thing, and something with tentacles--that made no sense as a whole. Great concept, lackluster execution, imo. Thanks so much, Chris, for playing it in one go. Have a great weekend!

[@AmberFrmThVault]

Finally! So excited to see the full game! This demo was so intriguing. Thanks as always!

[@veram1803]

Thank you very much for the long video, you're the best! ❤

[@WheresThaHate]

i like that you can tell how ready cju is about the game by the longer "Hello"

[@claudiagalasso5530]

What a treat, thanks Chris! 😊👍🏼

[@PaintedTurtle001]

Very glad you played this! 👍

[@argostabernackie8720]

The whistles getting an answer was what scared me the most.

[@dottyj6062]

Thanks btw! We look forward to your games every day!! ❤🎉

[@BASSOSOVIETICO1987]

That was so looong today. I was so tired after work today and that cancerous corridor made me asleep. Second time when watching your videos Chris :)

[@Rogers1000]

Ah it's finally out been looking forwards to this one Chris!

[@playersgame323]

Man you gotta know what's fantastic and what's not .This is a winner winner. 🔥🔥👍👍

[@johnpaulnatividad]

this could be a really amazing game but it felt like they lost their motivation to fully complete it and just released it, there are good mechanics that wasnt really used, theres really no threat as well, the ending is also such a letdown

[@codyretherford-speer5170]

1:42:50 That reminds me of the mini bank thing from Resident Evil 2 remake where you have to get the spare keys for the weapon lockers.

[@DenWell-SeedsOfChaos]

This game is totally giving me Monstrum vibes. That was a fun game you played 8 years ago or so?

[@eddinelson]

I love your long videos!

[@amca68]

Sweet. Enjoyed the playthrough.

[@FlyingWithTheWind]

Thx for spoiling us as usual Chris~☆

[@Howard0Chris]

Lol I love how he forgot that if he was close to one and whistled, they wouldn't whistle back

[@Tanya_Offscript]

Yeeeees! Been looking forward to this one!!

[@leonbarry5403]

Nice one Chris ❤

[@cozybee]

There was a hull here. It's gone now.