3AM CORP: The Balbazar Resort

55%
Game Brain Score Based on 24 reviews
  • graphics
  • music
  • atmosphere
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3AM CORP is an episodic horror/psychological thriller game series by solo dev Alien Big Cat. This is the first episode, The Balbazar Resort. More episodes, with totally different scenarios, are coming soon. It's 3AM. It's time. You know something is going on at the abandoned Balbazar Resort and now it's time to prove it. Too many missing people, too many coincidences, and the cops aren't doing a …

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55%
Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
graphics7 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features impressive graphics and a unique aesthetic that creates a captivating atmosphere.
  • As a first game from the developer, it shows great potential and has received positive feedback for its sound design and pacing.
  • Despite some issues, many players found the exploration and ambiance enjoyable, making it a worthwhile experience, especially considering it's free.
  • Players encountered numerous bugs and issues, such as being unable to use the elevator or interact with certain items, which hindered gameplay.
  • The level design and objectives were often unclear, leading to frustration as players struggled to find evidence or progress.
  • The overly glossy and bright aesthetic, while unique, detracted from the realism and made it difficult to distinguish interactive elements.
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics are characterized by a vibrant and glossy aesthetic, heavily featuring pink tones that create a unique and fun atmosphere, though some players feel this detracts from realism and may impact performance on higher settings. The visuals are praised for their creativity and alignment with the game's 80s vibe, contributing to an engaging ambiance, despite some frustrations with gameplay mechanics. Overall, the colorful and shiny graphics enhance the experience, making it visually appealing and immersive.

    • “Graphics were fantastic, music and audio were great, ambiance was creepy, and my god... it was so pink!”
    • “The colors and aesthetic are so unique and fun to play in.”
    • “Fun mall game with very colorful neon ultra-realistic shiny graphics and fun levels.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game has received positive feedback, with players praising its ability to enhance the atmosphere and overall experience. Many found the soundtrack engaging and enjoyable, contributing to the game's unique vibe, despite some frustrations with gameplay mechanics. The main menu music, in particular, stood out as a highlight for its catchy and immersive quality.

    • “The music and audio were great, creating a fantastic atmosphere that kept me engaged throughout the game.”
    • “I actually had quite a lot of fun playing this little game; I thought I'd just give it a shot because I liked the music and the style.”
    • “That main menu music is something else; it had me vibing as the young ones would say.”
  • atmosphere5 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its unique and immersive qualities, blending intriguing music and a distinct visual style, despite its overwhelming pink palette. Players appreciate the focus on exploration and storytelling, noting that the liminal spaces contribute to a subtly unsettling horror experience that encourages deeper engagement with the environment.

    • “Usually with so many issues I'd delete the game, but this game was interesting enough—the atmosphere, the music, the uniqueness despite it being disgustingly pink everywhere—to make me want to keep trying.”
    • “I like that it's more based on exploration and atmosphere than fast-paced survival.”
    • “If you take the time to explore the environments and take in the atmosphere, you start to see the effort the developer has put in to build a story.”
  • story3 mentions

    The story is intentionally designed to feel surface-level, encouraging players to explore the environments for a deeper understanding. This approach to contextual storytelling enhances the overall experience, showcasing the developer's effort in crafting a rich narrative atmosphere.

    • “I can't even complain that the story felt like it barely scratched the surface because I think that's the point.”
    • “If you take the time to explore the environments and take in the atmosphere, you start to see the effort the developer has put in to build a story.”
    • “Contextual storytelling is always so rewarding in games like this.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users noting significant issues such as poor performance, frequent bugs, and confusing item placement that detracts from the overall experience. Many feel that the game has potential but requires substantial improvements to become playable and engaging.

    • “The game runs smoothly after the latest optimization updates, making for a much better experience.”
    • “I appreciate the developers' commitment to optimization; it has significantly enhanced performance.”
    • “There's real potential here, but it needs some optimization and improvements.”
    • “Bad optimization, no clue on what to do, items scattered in places that make no sense at all, cheap assets being used as items, many bugs that make the game almost unplayable. I pressed F9 to refresh every 10 minutes; nothing is scary, a bad copy of the backrooms with a homopink color and questionable design of a map.”
  • gameplay1 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized as a standard walking simulator, but the overall atmosphere and vibes enhance the experience, making it enjoyable despite its simplicity.

    • “While the gameplay is standard walking sim, the vibes are so good you won't care.”
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