10mg: Sealed Estate
- October 14, 2020
- Salman Shurie (Salman_Shh)
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Get on itch.io StoreA psychological horror game in which you are locked inside by a creature ready to hunt you down, whilst you figure out how to escape from the estate you have been locked inside. Who lived here? Who are the voices haunting your every step?
Reviews
- The game features a striking visual style and an unnerving atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
- It effectively combines mini-games with top-down exploration, creating a unique and engaging gameplay experience.
- The sound design and soundtrack contribute significantly to the tension and immersion, making it a great short horror game.
- There is a lack of options and no way to quit the game easily, which can be frustrating.
- Some gameplay mechanics, like hitbox sizes, feel awkward and could be improved for a smoother experience.
- The game may overstay its welcome for some players, leading to fatigue during gameplay.
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for effectively creating a creepy and immersive experience, making it an enjoyable short horror game. Its combination of style and atmospheric elements enhances the overall gameplay, particularly in its puzzle-solving aspects.
“This is a great short game with a lot of atmosphere and style!”
“A very nice atmospheric puzzle game.”
“The atmosphere works just right despite how it presents itself, so it's a nice little horror game to play if you want to feel creeped out.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a minimalistic and clean style reminiscent of "Ape Out," enhancing its unique atmosphere. While the plot follows a typical creepypasta theme, the visuals and sound design contribute to a novel and engaging experience, making it particularly suitable for Halloween.
“The larger top-down exploration game has a graphical style similar to 'Ape Out': minimal, clean, and spartan.”
“The plot is basically a textbook creepypasta game plot, but the visuals, sound design, and interactions are really novel and interesting, making it a perfect game for Halloween.”
“The graphics are incredibly outdated and lack any real detail, making the game feel bland and uninviting.”
“The character models are poorly designed and look like they belong in a game from a decade ago.”
“The environments are dull and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is conveyed through notes and televisions, a familiar method in the genre, but it suits the game's brief ten-minute playtime. While the plot follows a typical creepypasta narrative, the unique visuals, sound design, and interactions enhance the overall experience, making it an ideal choice for Halloween.
“The story is told through notes and televisions, which is hardly a new approach in this type of game, but remember this is a game designed to be played and completed in around ten minutes.”
“The plot is basically a textbook creepypasta game plot, but the visuals, sound design, and interactions are really novel and interesting, making it a perfect game for Halloween.”
“The story is told through notes and televisions, which is hardly a new approach in this type of game. However, it's important to remember that this is a game designed to be played and completed in around ten minutes.”
“The plot is basically a textbook creepypasta game plot. While the visuals, sound design, and interactions are really novel and interesting, the story itself feels uninspired.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music features a haunting blend of choral elements and ominous industrial sounds, creating an atmosphere that straddles the line between melodic and unsettling, evoking a sense of impending dread.
“The soundtrack consists of choral hauntings and ominous industrial tones which could almost be interpreted as music or the intense humming of evil.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a unique blend of Wario Ware-style mini-games and top-down exploration combined with action puzzle elements, creating an engaging and varied experience.
“The blend of fast-paced mini-games and exploration keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
“I love how the gameplay seamlessly combines different genres, making each level feel unique and exciting.”
“The gameplay is a curious mix of WarioWare-style scenes intersecting with top-down exploration and action puzzles.”
“The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the levels.”
“The pacing of the gameplay is inconsistent, leading to moments of boredom followed by overwhelming chaos.”
