SH4: The Room might have one of the most hilariously cringe yet creepy intro scenes of any game I’ve ever seen. Without a doubt this game’s a mixed bag quality-wise with a surreal unique personality and underdeveloped potential. It’s got many creative ideas, story elements and horror concepts that I do enjoy. Each moment in the apartment along with select worlds were captivating with its suffocating restraint and dreamlike atmosphere. The soundtrack, while not as strong as its predecessors is plentiful of great tracks, Nightmarish Waltz being my favourite.
However with every 2 steps forward there’s a step back, mostly due to the gameplay and questionable design choices. If the stories of the ghosts were included, maybe then they would be more tolerable. Also, the backtracking / escorting, the lack of bosses and those silly wheelchairs to name a few. Only one character (the villain) I found interesting, the others mostly lacking, notably Townsend. I’m on the fence on SH4.
However with every 2 steps forward there’s a step back, mostly due to the gameplay and questionable design choices. If the stories of the ghosts were included, maybe then they would be more tolerable. Also, the backtracking / escorting, the lack of bosses and those silly wheelchairs to name a few. Only one character (the villain) I found interesting, the others mostly lacking, notably Townsend. I’m on the fence on SH4.