13 Candles

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13 Candles is a single player action game. It was developed by 13 Candles Studio and was released on December 13, 2022. It received negative reviews from players.

13 Candles is an atmospheric horror game where you play as Sara, 13 year old girl who wakes up in an abandoned hospital. Find your way to the light switch and wake up from your nightmare.

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Single-Player

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19%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept and atmosphere that could appeal to horror fans.
Some players appreciated the spooky sound design and the idea of the ghost character.
It's a free game, making it accessible for those who want to try it without financial commitment.

The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with many players finding it boring and frustrating.
There are significant technical issues, including glitches, poor AI, and difficulty in item interaction.
The voice acting and character dialogue are overly repetitive and detract from the immersion of the horror experience.

atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Overall, the atmosphere of the game is generally appreciated for its good music and artistic elements, contributing to a nice ambiance. However, some players feel that the experience could be enhanced by reducing character dialogue frequency and adjusting the pacing of visual effects, as certain elements like flashing lights detract from the intended atmosphere.
- “Good music, not a tune I can take away and hum but very atmospheric.”
- “Nice atmosphere!”
- “Liked the atmosphere and art mostly.”
- “My last point of critique is that I think the quickest win would be to add way more atmosphere and spooks to the experience. Please, please turn down the frequency of the character speaking to themselves.”
- “I liked the atmosphere and art mostly.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay features a flying mechanic, but overall it is criticized for being lackluster, as players primarily run around and interact with objects without engaging or enjoyable elements. While the mechanics function adequately, the experience is deemed unfun due to the minimal gameplay variety.
- “The flying mechanic is really cool!”
- “The gameplay is nil: you run around the rooms, open lockers and desk drawers.”
- “Technically it works (well, almost), but it's not fun at all because of the absent gameplay.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers suggest that the game requires additional testing and playthroughs by external players to identify and address significant glitches, indicating that stability is not yet optimal.
- “Some more testing and a few playthroughs by non-team members might help identify the biggest glitches. Fixing those would make the game as ready as it should be.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I encountered several bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience, which really detracted from the overall enjoyment.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some users finding them initially eye-catching but ultimately disappointing, while others feel they are acceptable yet in need of minor improvements.
- “The graphics look okay, but they could be improved by a minor amount.”
- “It was enough for literally 10 minutes of play; the disgusting graphics are eye-catching.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story is generally considered good, providing a clear sense of direction, but it suffers from execution issues, including poor game design and an overemphasis on certain elements like heavy breathing. While some find the narrative a bit clichéd, it still offers a solid foundation that could have been enhanced with better gameplay mechanics.
- “The story is a little on the nose, but at least it gives you some sense of where the story is taking place.”
- “The story was good, but the game was poorly made. If only they had worked on it more, I think this would've been a solid game.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its atmospheric quality, effectively enhancing the overall experience, though it may not feature memorable melodies that players can easily hum. The menu music, in particular, is noted for its spooky ambiance.
- “Good music, not a tune I can take away and hum, but very atmospheric.”
- “Game menu music is super spooky.”