Really unique psychological horror game that uses a control scheme that reminds me of dungeon crawlers like SMT2. The design of everything from the HUD to the enemies really add to the mood of the game, everything feels off and a bit gross.
The controls are pretty restricting seemingly on purpose and I think it really adds to the tension of the game. You cant move and turn at the same time so your field of view and ability to observe your surroundings is much slower and limited, and I love it. There's some parts of the game that really take advantage of this method of movement and it really enhances what the game has to show. Game is pretty short but I think it's short runtime is a benefit since it ends just before you could start getting frustrated by some of the shortcomings.
Traversing the dungeons can be a pain since your movement speed is pretty slow and sprinting doesn't last long. There's lots of backtracking in each dungeon and there's one dungeon in particular where its easy to get lost. Another one of the dungeons is a bit of a slog due to precise movement required, and since there's no saves in dungeons you have to restart if you die. I'm fine with this since it adds tension to every combat encounter you have, but certain parts could be fairer towards the player considering you have to restart upon death.
Even if the game is a bit rough around the edges, I think this game will stick with me more than most because of how great the atmosphere is throughout the game. A highlight for me is the soundtrack, which is moody and a bit catchy, the closest I can compare it to is PSX or Dreamcast game OSTs, it's really great. I highly recommend trying this game since it has a great sense of atmosphere and uses movement in a way that enhances the horror aspect of the game. Not to mention it's FREE! No excuse to at least try it.
The controls are pretty restricting seemingly on purpose and I think it really adds to the tension of the game. You cant move and turn at the same time so your field of view and ability to observe your surroundings is much slower and limited, and I love it. There's some parts of the game that really take advantage of this method of movement and it really enhances what the game has to show. Game is pretty short but I think it's short runtime is a benefit since it ends just before you could start getting frustrated by some of the shortcomings.
Traversing the dungeons can be a pain since your movement speed is pretty slow and sprinting doesn't last long. There's lots of backtracking in each dungeon and there's one dungeon in particular where its easy to get lost. Another one of the dungeons is a bit of a slog due to precise movement required, and since there's no saves in dungeons you have to restart if you die. I'm fine with this since it adds tension to every combat encounter you have, but certain parts could be fairer towards the player considering you have to restart upon death.
Even if the game is a bit rough around the edges, I think this game will stick with me more than most because of how great the atmosphere is throughout the game. A highlight for me is the soundtrack, which is moody and a bit catchy, the closest I can compare it to is PSX or Dreamcast game OSTs, it's really great. I highly recommend trying this game since it has a great sense of atmosphere and uses movement in a way that enhances the horror aspect of the game. Not to mention it's FREE! No excuse to at least try it.