50 Floors: The Paranormal Investigators Prologue
- May 31, 2024
- Arsonist Studio
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamJOIN OUR DISCORD Roadmap About the GameADD TO YOUR WISHLIST NOW After a conversation with President of Underwood Corporation, you must urgently go to the studio for the shooting of a new episode of the Paranormal Investigators TV show. Unfortunately, the elevator is broken and you need to go through 50 floors on the stairs, but there are 3 simple rules: 1. If there is no anomaly, go down to …
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Reviews
- The game is fun and engaging, providing a unique challenge with its anomaly-spotting mechanics.
- It has a creepy atmosphere that effectively builds tension, making it enjoyable for fans of horror games.
- The game is free to play, which adds to its appeal and allows players to experience it without any financial commitment.
- The game suffers from frustrating bugs that can lead to game-breaking situations, such as being reset to earlier floors unexpectedly.
- Many players find the difficulty level unbalanced, with even the easiest settings proving to be quite challenging.
- The repetitive nature of the gameplay, combined with a lack of clear guidance on spotting anomalies, can lead to boredom and confusion.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its confusing mechanics and poor execution, despite a promising concept. Players find it challenging to identify key elements due to the presence of seemingly normal activities in the game environment, leading to frustration. While the graphics received praise, the overall gameplay experience is marred by these issues.
“Gameplay 9/10”
“The graphics are fine though, big plus for that but the game's mechanics are too confusing.”
“Full gameplay: https://youtu.”
“The gameplay - or what it should have been - involves a number of hearts (lives) that you consume while exploring each floor of the building. If you don't notice something 'unusual,' you can easily waste time. The unusual elements are not obvious at all; there are people working in the building, talking on the phone, etc., on different floors, which I took as normal since it's a corporate office building. This leads to a frustrating experience. It's a good idea and concept, but the execution is very poor.”
“The game's mechanics are too confusing, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“While the graphics are fine and a big plus, the gameplay itself leaves much to be desired.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics received mixed feedback; while some players appreciated the visuals, noting them as a strong point, others found issues such as blurriness and distracting effects that detracted from their experience. Additionally, technical problems like camera effects and performance on older hardware were highlighted as potential drawbacks.
“Visuals 9/10”
“The graphics are fine though, big plus for that but the game's mechanics are too confusing.”
“Now, I don't know if this is a Linux thing or what, but the game starts at good graphics right?”
“The bad visuals and the constant buzzing make me nauseous as well.”
“I change the graphics and boom, I can see, but it's really blurry now. Whenever I change back to good, it just closes.”
“The graphics are fine, though; big plus for that, but the game's mechanics are too confusing.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is perceived as minimal, with some players noting a lack of conclusion or cliffhanger, suggesting that it could benefit from a more developed narrative. While a few acknowledge that there is a story present, overall feedback indicates that it may not be sufficiently engaging or fleshed out.
“Yes, there is a story here.”
“No ending, no story conclusion or cliffhanger for the full game.”
“There's very little story from what I can tell, and the games don't play the same at all.”
“Could have a little more of a story, but it's possible I haven't played enough.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as eerie and immersive, effectively creating a sense of unease that captivates players. The combination of haunting elements and unexpected musical choices, like Katy Perry, enhances the overall experience, drawing players deeper into its enigmatic world.
“You'll have the time of your life, especially with some Katy Perry playing in the background, creating the perfect atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere was legitimately eerie and effectively evoked a sense of unease.”
“The atmosphere was such that, despite the simplicity of the journey, I was drawn ever deeper into its enigmatic embrace.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers a fun experience but is noted for its limited replayability, with players suggesting that the addition of online features could enhance its longevity.
“Fun little game, not massively replayable, but it's a cool experience.”
“It doesn't have very high replay value, and I think adding online features to this game would be a huge plus.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs that affect gameplay, such as problematic object interactions and graphical glitches like faulty reflections and lighting. Players have reported performance problems, including instances where they fall through the map, necessitating game restarts. Overall, these issues detract from the overall experience and raise concerns about the game's reliability.
“This game has bugs that make you question if they are anomalies. I once went to the top of the map and needed to restart the game because I dropped into the void and nothing happened. The reflections and lighting are buggy, and it runs poorly with horrible interactions with objects. You don't have a crosshair, and sometimes it looks like an object is in the middle of the screen but you can't interact with it, while other objects that are clearly not centered can still be interacted with.”
“The stability of this game is a major issue. Frequent crashes and glitches make it nearly unplayable at times. I often find myself having to restart the game due to these problems, which disrupts the overall experience.”
“I encountered numerous stability issues while playing. The game freezes unexpectedly, and I have lost progress because of it. It's frustrating to deal with such a lack of polish in a game that has potential.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its over-the-top elements, such as absurd scenarios like a giant chair, which elicit genuine laughter and surprise from players.
“I love laughing at the over-the-top things that change, like the giant chair! I walked back and thought, 'Should that be there? Nah, lol!'”
“The humor in this game is absolutely delightful, with witty dialogue and absurd situations that keep me chuckling.”
“Every time I encounter a silly character or a ridiculous scenario, I can't help but burst out laughing!”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is free to play and serves as an advertisement for the main title, "Paranormal Investigators," which may influence players' perceptions of its monetization strategy.
“It's a free game and an advertisement for the main game, Paranormal Investigators.”
“The monetization feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“I feel like I'm constantly being pushed to buy in-game items just to keep up with other players.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has notable bugs and performance issues that need to be resolved, but it remains a worthwhile experience for those interested in 'exit 8' style games.
“There are definitely some bugs to iron out and some performance issues to address, but if you are interested in starting to play some 'Exit 8' style games, then you should definitely try this one out.”
“There are definitely some bugs to iron out and performance issues to address.”
“The optimization is lacking, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.”
“I encountered frequent frame drops and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
