Played this Halloween night on the Steam Deck. Initial impressions weren't great, as I was a bit iffy on its slow start in the mall and felt like the camera was weirdly bad for a fixed camera tank control styled game. But as soon as the horror elements began it was very well done.

The killer's presence is very felt in this small, cramped house. The low poly look and many different video filters add a lot to the game's style. And its got enough unique moments to stand out from the games it's inspired from. The voice acting is very goofy with dated audio quality, as per the style the devs were clearly going for. Once the action starts the game maintains a very tense and uncomfortable feel to the very end.

The game is very short. It's like a bite sized version of classic Resident Evil gameplay at its best. Definitely doesn't overstay its welcome, though some may find it too short for its 12$ price tag, and it doesn't seem to go on sale very often. Its 1-2 hour length fits the movie-like pacing the story beats go for. I was definitely left satisfied with it as a quick and memorable horror experience to play on Halloween night after Trick or Treat hours.

Oh and for anyone put off by tank controls, there is an option to play the whole game in first person if you'd prefer.

Reviewed on Nov 01, 2023


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