Apparition
man this is a great scary game
October 31 2020 UPDATE: It has been officially 2 full years since this game has come out on October 31 2018 and we have not have a single update but a date that telling us on Feb 26 2019 that the full release date of Apparition is in July of 2019 that never came true. No gravity games what is the hold up on this game beside dealing with Covid-19? I want to know because this game is not worth buying for 10 or 5 dollars for this if u only get one night in this game.
– Real player with 30.4 hrs in game
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My previous review was glowing because it was in Early Access still and I expected a lot of the rough edges to be worked through. They brought the game to 80% and then walked away from it though. It has received no updates and will not be receiving any updates again. The idea is principally very sound but it plays like a demo more than a full game. The menus are very bad, you have to fail a lot to learn the rules, there are glitches that let monsters catch you through solid surfaces, the customizations are awful, and I was forgiving of those before when they were clearly still actively working on it on the assumption it was just a work in progress it but they’ve abandoned this project now. It’s not horrible as games go but you get what you get at this point and the end result feels like part of one level of what should have been a full game. Every time you escape the site with some paranormal evidence it adds to your running experience total which is used to buy more advanced gear so you’re effectively grinding one site with the exact same items in the same locations every time. Jump scares are the bulk of its offering.
– Real player with 22.6 hrs in game
Black Chapter
I did like this game quite a bit. 7/10 if I had to put a number on it. 8/10 if it were longer. The game does a fair job of making you like most of the characters at least a bit. The story is interesting enough, and does a good job keeping you guessing as to what is going on in the big picture. I think the only real flaw I can think of is more of a game design pet peeve. The ending you get is largely, if not entirely dependent on your final decision. I like it a lot more when choices throughout the game determine the ending, rather that the final scene being the game changing moment for the whole story. Still though, it’s a good game, creepy enough, fun to play, good story. Would recommend.
– Real player with 8.0 hrs in game
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Really fun game,clever puzzles without being frustrating or way too easy (looking at you skyrim) a whodunit kind of plot with Phoenix Wright/Danganroppa style interludes in between puzzle sections,did scare me quite a few times and the overwall plot of what happened in the monastery in the past and how it relates to what is happening now i really enjoyed.
Its Fairly short ate around 2:30ish hours depending on how well you do with the puzzles but its well made,no boring padding and barely any backtracking trough previous areas,maps feel cleverly designed with its connection to previously visited areas trough new entrances,it is a simple game but a very well made one,highly recommend
– Real player with 8.0 hrs in game
Hotel Sowls
It’s a game of mystery, unique, and subtle! A little melancholy and mysterious, waiting for simple manipulation and challenges designed to make things easier. The heterogeneous graphics that match the dreamy music that flows out give a strange yet indulgent feeling.If you like reversed stories, personality characters, or you like to look around every corner, I recommend this game!
– Real player with 11.3 hrs in game
Gorgeous game. The first thing to catch your eye should be the price tag, I bought this with ramen money. After that, the art is next. The characters are cute, but they really stand out because of the fantastic still art that makes up the rest of the world. The character’s dialogue and the general vibe of the game is just absolutely charming. There’s something about the goofy lines, sometimes surreal art, and altogether lovely music that pulls you in - I spent a whole night getting to all the endings, and there’s still a ton of achievements for me to get. This game is worth much more than 4 dollars; if you’re looking for a quality little adventure, do what I did, scrounge up some spare change and buy this.
– Real player with 9.7 hrs in game
Letter Vetter
I’ve never played anything like this before! It has so many different parts to the puzzle and leaves you on your own more than I expected which I think is actually really satisfying and engaging to work through. Being both stimulating and calming I feel I can play it any time of the day and similarly it would appeal to all ages. It’s handmade artwork and graphics makes the fantasy land of Pipshire come alive. Finally, it has all the thrill and immersion of a whodunnit combined with the calm that life can lack - I would definitely recommend this game.
– Real player with 10.4 hrs in game
A really enjoyable game. Nice relaxing atmosphere. Can be played at your own pace, alone or with friends. Could easily be made into a tabletop/dinner party game. You can see my more in depth review here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uImL-d6eKH8
– Real player with 10.0 hrs in game
Murder…
Did you enjoy the Jindosh riddle in Dishonored 2? Then this little logic grid puzzle game is for you. It offers exactly what it promises and has an infinite replay value since every case is randomly generated. The option to mod everything from the graphics to the clues is a neat feature - freshening up the visuals a bit actually does wonders after playing for some hours.
The only thing I miss is a greater variety of clues and difficulty levels, as the majority up until the very last one tends to be a bit on the easy side. Not that it’s a big issue. The game still offers good fun for a good price. Recommended!
– Real player with 30.1 hrs in game
Do you enjoy Einstein riddle? Then go ahead and buy this. Dont expect anything shiny or colorfoul. All you get is riddle after riddle so ready your excel table or pen and paper.
Why do I recommend? This game is candid, its perfectly clear what you get.
– Real player with 19.6 hrs in game
Puzzle Chambers
math and I don’t get along, so as much as I love puzzle games, I try to avoid ones with too many numbers, though there are a few exceptions (nonograms, hexcells and its spinoffs, etc.). puzzle chambers actually plays a bit like crosscells, as in you get a bunch of numbers and operators and you have to make sure everything adds up on the board. or in the room in this case, because it’s not just a puzzle game, it’s also a story about some people who wake up and can’t remember anything, but they have to solve puzzles to escape. as they point out at the beginning, it’s kinda like saw or the cube.
– Real player with 21.8 hrs in game
Nice Puzzle game with a quirky background that’s revealed bit by bit.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2301630418
As you can see, good window and sound options, as well as plenty options to remove stuff that lets you wait.
I don’t really know what penalty you get when you fail while not using unlimited solutions, I tried and could just continue to guess. Maybe you might want to have free solutions later on for tough stuff, but I want to solve them myself anyway. :)
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2301670357
– Real player with 21.3 hrs in game
Damn Dolls
bought this game specifically so I could laugh at it, it has that sort of charm that you get from movies like The Room (or anything made by Neil Breen.) WAY too graphically demanding, however, and there’s tons of problems with enemy AI and lighting, but it’s laughably playable. Overall solid work.
– Real player with 1.8 hrs in game
I don’t like when I have to restart a game and do everything again and again but make sure I remember every detail…HOWEVER…this game in particular has an art form to it in which I appreciate. There is a certain hype element and excitement from getting a bit further every game play and mastering the completion of the game. It’s spooky, it’s odd, it’s interesting, it’s fun…I like it!
Youtube Game Play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCP41TQXZjU
– Real player with 1.0 hrs in game
Dead Secret Circle
Yes! Absolutely, this is an excellent detective story with paranormal elements.
But wait a moment - did you play the first game?
If you’re reading this but haven’t yet played Dead Secret [, stop reading now and go check out the original game first. Dead Secret Circle is a direct sequel and flooded with spoilers. The solution to the first mystery is recapped out loud during the protagonist’s opening monologue! Don’t ruin a brilliant story by looking at the sequel too early.](, [b]stop reading now[/b] and go check out the original game first. [i]Dead Secret Circle[/i] is a direct sequel and flooded with spoilers. The solution to the first mystery is recapped out loud during the protagonist’s opening monologue! Don’t ruin a brilliant story by looking at the sequel too early. [url]My review of the first game [link]. (tl;dr: it’s great.)
[/link][/url]) My review of the first game . (tl;dr: it’s great.)
– Real player with 10.9 hrs in game
Dead Secret Circle is the sequel to just Dead Secret, a first person horror/thriller adventure made primarily for VR, but also playable with mouse and keyboard. Like before, I played this one without VR. This time, the game has full free movement, though you can tell it’s designed for VR by how slow and gliding the movement is.
You again assume the role of reporter Patricia, who is on the edge of a breakdown after her previous adventure, investigating a series of murders surrounding a dilapidated apartment building. There are people around to interview, and again many documents to find in order to find out the killer’s identity.
– Real player with 9.4 hrs in game
Draugen
I always wanted to visit Norway. Well, maybe not always, but for a long time, and Draugen finally allowed me to do just that. Kinda.
NOTE: I deliberately avoided ALL imaginable SPOILERS about the story, characters and title origins - so enjoy your bulletproof ride through this hand-crafted insanity.
Yes, the Norwegian setting, and ‘Fjord Noir mystery’ fancy description quickly picked up and sparked my curiosity and I closely followed this game to launch and played it shortly after the release date. Over a year later I’ve revisited it and played one more time - to complete my achievements' hunt and to add my 2 cents to the review score.
– Real player with 15.6 hrs in game
How to learn Norwegian in few hours
Draugen is a walking sim, in other words a narrative game with lots of walking around and exploring the beautiful surroundings while trying to uncover the secrets.
I enjoyed the story, I loved the fact it’s kind of based on Norwegian folklore.
You arrive at a small village to look for your sister. The town seems completely empty and you along with your friend Lissie start looking around for people and clues where the people are gone. Can’t say more because it’s hard without spoilers.
– Real player with 8.0 hrs in game
ESCAPE Room: Reality
I actually quite enjoyed the game.
It’s an RPG maker game (yes, i know. No shit sherlock) and it was developed by an indie developer… Additionally I am a big fan of puzzle games and such stuff which caused me to try this game.
I had no problems solving the puzzles in the early game. Some puzzles are innovative and interesting. Not every puzzle is though (i speak to you: Lights Puzzle), but most of them are. Every game has some weak puzzles. Every puzzle can be figured out logically which makes it fun to progress and proceed through the rooms. The game also has different paths you can take and different endings you can get. Saving, loading and such stuff is no problem, you can do that anytime before important choices.
– Real player with 31.5 hrs in game
Enjoyed the game very much. Not usually fond of puzzle games but I did try the real escape rooms before and really enjoyed that.
The story is interesting, especially after about halfway through. There are 2 different routes and after doing all the endings my favorite has to be the Escaped route and makes me think there will be more coming. Am I right?
The puzzles are mostly ok. There are hints that help you, and also a guide when you’re stuck so it’s really good since you will never be stuck.
– Real player with 19.9 hrs in game