You probably wouldn’t expect a spa parlor to be a place of terror, would you? Well In this Indonesian horror game titled The Lingering: Last Customer, you play as Devi, an overworked woman who visits a spa late at night just to relax. But instead of chilling, Devi ends up getting pulled into a creepy supernatural experience.
Indonesian Horror
The whole vibe screams Indonesia, with dim lighting, traditional massage rooms, and the eerie silence that gets under your skin. Developed by Storytale Studios, this game throws us into a setting that feels familiar, but with some intense horror.
Right from the start, you’re hit with unsettling audio and visuals that really set the horror. The rooms are small and every corner feels suspicious, like something’s just waiting to pop out right in front of you. What used to be a relaxing place suddenly turns into somewhere you just want to escape from it ASAP.
Retro Visuals
One of the most noticeable thing about The Lingering: Last Customer is its retro visual style, just like PS1 era graphics straight from the 90s.
Not because of limitations, but because it’s a design choice that really boosts the horror feel. The grainy textures and fixed camera angles make everything feel even more uncomfortable, and it actually fits the theme perfectly. It adds to the sense of being watched. Sure, the camera system might feel weird at first, but you’ll get the hang of it quickly.
Every time Devi moves, it feels heavy and slow, like you’re carrying her emotional weight along with her. Add in the flickering lights and pitch-black shadows, and this game nails that creepy atmosphere just right.
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Simple Story, Strong Delivery
The story in The Lingering: Last Customer is actually quite simple, but it’s the way they tell it that makes it stick to you. There’s not a lot of dialogue or long unskippable cutscenes, it’s mostly told through the vibes and symbolism.
As you go on playing the game, you’ll start to realize that certain objects and rooms have hidden meanings if you pay close enough attention. It makes you keep guessing what’s really going on.
The story doesn’t really spoon-feed you answers. Sure, you’ll eventually get a reveal by the end, but it’s that slow-burn curiosity that makes the fear hit deeper. I won’t spoil it all here, just go try it yourself, it’s worth to play I promise!
Cultural Approach
What really sets The Lingering: Last Customer apart from other foreign horror games is how much it leans into its Indonesian cultures. From the spa interior that looks just like ones you’d see in Indonesia, to the way the characters dress and talk with a Sundanese flavor, it all feels very nusantara.
Even the soft gamelan music playing in the background adds to this heavy spiritual vibe. And the ghost? It’s not some grotesque, mutated monster, it’s more like a restless haunting spirit that feels tied to real-life culture and beliefs.
And the jumpscares here aren’t even that crazy. But the tension? It doesn’t go down. From the sound of slow footsteps to ghosts lurking silently, it all builds a sense of dread. This isn’t a calm kind of horror, it’s the kind that won’t allow you to let your guard down. That’s where The Lingering: Last Customer really shines.
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Packed With Tension
Lengthwise, The Lingering: Last Customer sure is a short game. Most people are able to finish it in under an hour. But don’t let that duration fool you.
The fact that it’s short just makes it more intense, because there’s no filler. Every room serves a purpose, every moment builds tension, and nothing feels wasted. The game doesn’t give you breathing room, just when you think you’re safe, something creepy happens.
If you’re someone who’s busy or just not into drawn-out horror games, this one’s perfect. The short length also makes it highly replayable! Whether you’re looking for small details you missed, or just wanna test your nerves again.
Definitely Worth a Try
This local horror game The Lingering: Last Customer proves that you don’t need a huge budget or flashy over the top effects to deliver a solid horror experience. It honestly feels like the opening chapter of a future series. We want more of this!
Despite its short runtime, the way this game handles atmosphere, storytelling, and gameplay shows how much thought went into every part of it. If you’re looking for a horror experience that’s different from the usual western gas station horror stuff, The Lingering: Last Customer is absolutely worth your time. And if this is just the beginning, then we’ve got every reason to look forward to what’s next!
Reference
The Lingering Last Customer – Steam Page
The Lingering Last Customer – Gameplay Trailer