墙之恐惧: The Walls Still Stand
- August 11, 2024
- Starpixel Studios
Get on Steam"墙之恐惧: The Walls Still Stand" is an atmospheric indie horror walking simulator set in the labyrinthine depths of the old Kowloon Walled City. As the protagonist, you navigate your daily routine, revealing the city's sinister underbelly and uncovering its haunting secrets. With immersive 3D spatial sound and six multiple endings, your choices shape the outcome of your journey in this meticulously crafted world.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features impressive graphics and sound design that effectively create an eerie atmosphere.
- There are multiple endings to discover, which adds replay value and encourages exploration.
- The setting of Kowloon Walled City is well-executed, enhancing the game's immersive experience.
- The gameplay loop is repetitive, with limited interactions and tasks that can become boring quickly.
- The blinking mechanic is distracting and may cause discomfort for some players, detracting from the overall experience.
- Many players found the lack of clear direction and guidance on how to achieve different endings frustrating.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a lack of clear explanations for certain mechanics, leading to confusion and reliance on external resources for understanding. While the game offers a unique experience and effective ambiance, the gameplay loop is criticized for being short and simplistic, with specific mechanics like the blinking feature deemed unnecessary and detracting from the overall experience. Overall, players see potential but suggest significant improvements to enhance clarity and enjoyment.
“Very well done ambience and environment, gameplay is simple yet very scary.”
“With a few tweaks, such as reconsidering the blinking mechanic, this game could reach even greater heights.”
“I would definitely like to see another scare or jump added in before the reveal of the ending to emphasize the gameplay rather than display the aftermath immediately upon interaction.”
“Gameplay itself is essentially non-existent, and my single playthrough, even taking my time, was over in 15 minutes.”
“The mechanic doesn’t seem to have a clear purpose or contribute significantly to the horror experience, and its removal could streamline the gameplay and make the overall experience more enjoyable.”
“When you walk up or down stairs, you bounce...? I don't know who made that mechanic, but I don't bounce up and down stairs like a maniac when walking.”
- atmosphere19 mentions
- 79 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its haunting and immersive qualities, enhanced by strong sound design and environmental details that create a sense of unease. Players appreciate the game's ability to evoke tension without relying heavily on jump scares, making it a compelling experience for fans of atmospheric horror. However, some users noted issues with game stability that detracted from their overall experience.
“The atmosphere in this game is awesome.”
“Excellent atmosphere and environment design, creates a claustrophobic feeling that not many other games currently provide.”
“The game definitely nails the atmosphere; I kept expecting things to jump out at me any second.”
“I really like the eerie ambience and atmosphere this game has set while you're exploring the streets.”
“It succeeds in delivering a haunting atmosphere, supported by solid graphics and a variety of endings that will keep horror fans engaged.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and ability to create an immersive and eerie atmosphere, enhancing the overall horror experience. While some users noted minor graphical errors and a limited play area, the visuals effectively contribute to the game's tension and engagement. Sound design complements the graphics well, although some specific sound effects could use improvement.
“The environments and graphics are top-notch and perfectly spooky.”
“The game excels in creating a tense and immersive environment, drawing players into its eerie world with well-executed visuals and sound design.”
“It succeeds in delivering a haunting atmosphere, supported by solid graphics and a variety of endings that will keep horror fans engaged.”
“I could tell the game expected me to play a specific way, and when I didn't play in that way I ended up missing a few clues or jumpscares, and there are a few graphical errors.”
“Graphics is good, I got the chills trying to go through the game.”
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being underdeveloped and lacking depth, with players noting that it can be completed quickly without a clear plot. While some elements, like newspaper articles and neighbor interactions, add a layer of world-building, many feel that the narrative fails to drive the experience, which is essential for a good horror game. Despite its replayability due to multiple endings, the overall consensus is that the story needs significant improvement to enhance the gameplay experience.
“The tension, clarity of story, and variety of endings make this quite replayable and worth the $4-6 asking cost.”
“Tell a story through the interactions with the neighbors.”
“You did a good job with the world building and the story of the neighborhood was really good as well.”
“Though I wish the story was more fleshed out, overall, it's not a long game; you can beat it three times in the span of 30 minutes.”
“Not sure about the plot or if there even is one.”
“There is absolutely no story being driven here... which is the foundation of a good horror game.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its atmospheric quality, effectively enhancing the sense of tension and unpredictability. However, some users noted that it can occasionally overpower other sound effects, and there is a lack of options to adjust the audio settings. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the immersive experience, though some improvements in balance and customization would be appreciated.
“The sounds and music were very atmospheric!”
“I love the subtlety of the atmospheric music and the feeling of being ever so slightly on edge and you don't know what to expect.”
“I noticed with the way the music shifted or the sudden sounds that a jump scare was happening, or things were happening around me but there was no direction on where to look and when.”
“I wish there were a few more settings; the music sometimes can overpower the other sound effects and there's no option to change it.”
“The game's atmosphere, the music, the characters, and the location are great.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability due to its intriguing narrative structure, featuring six different endings that encourage players to explore various choices and paths. The combination of tension, clear storytelling, and diverse outcomes makes it a worthwhile experience for its price.
“The game's narrative structure is intriguing, offering six different endings that add replay value and encourage players to explore the various choices and paths available.”
“The tension, clarity of story, and variety of endings make this quite replayable and worth the $4-6 asking cost.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with players frequently experiencing freezes and getting stuck, particularly around day 5, which prevents them from reaching the ending. Despite its strong atmosphere, these technical problems hinder overall gameplay progression.
“I can't even get an ending... I've gotten stuck, the game freezes on day 5, and somehow I break the game on every run. While the atmosphere for this horror game is really good, the game won't let me progress to the end.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it impossible to enjoy the experience. I've lost hours of progress due to these stability issues.”
“Every time I try to play, I encounter bugs that cause the game to freeze or crash. It's incredibly frustrating and ruins the overall experience.”
