Lamprey

About

Lamprey is a visual novel that follows Fang, a tech worker at a startup building an AI workplace tool. What starts as a promising new role quickly turns surreal when a malfunction traps her and her colleagues inside their office. Players navigate dialogue choices that shape interactions and uncover why the AI went rogue. The story leans into workplace absurdity, blending bureaucratic tension with sci-fi twists as characters grapple with their entrapment. The game stands out for its dry humor and sharp character dynamics, balancing corporate dramedy with creeping unease. Its 10-hour runtime focuses on interpersonal conflicts and ethical dilemmas around AI, with branching paths that affect how the team responds to their predicament. Early reviews highlight the writing as a strength, particularly how it uses the office setting to explore themes of control and autonomy. The minimalist art style and tight pacing keep the focus on dialogue, making it a quick but thought-provoking pick for fans of narrative-driven puzzles.