A Lonely Cabin Trip

59%
Game Brain Score Based on 58 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • humor
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"A Lonely Cabin Trip" is a first-person psychological horror walking simulator set on a mysterious island. Explore immersive graphics and encounter strange events while uncovering a mystery, with an inventory system that can affect the outcome. Can you solve the mystery or will you run away?

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  • Windows
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Reviews

59%
Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews
story8 positive mentions
gameplay4 negative mentions
  • The game offers some replayability with three different endings, making it a decent short experience for the price.
  • It is a fun small game that can be enjoyed as a light horror experience, especially for newcomers to the genre.
  • The game runs smoothly without bugs and has a good atmosphere, with some jump scares that can catch players off guard.
  • The story is poorly developed, relying on exposition during the ending screen rather than through gameplay, and contains numerous grammatical errors.
  • The stamina mechanic feels unnecessary and tedious, detracting from the overall experience and making gameplay frustrating.
  • The game is very short, with gameplay lasting around 20-30 minutes, and lacks a significant active threat or engaging content.
  • story28 mentions

    The story is generally criticized for being weak and poorly developed, relying heavily on exposition during the ending rather than integrating it into gameplay. Many reviewers found the narrative confusing and lacking depth, with significant grammatical issues detracting from the experience. While some appreciated the short, cozy horror elements, they felt the potential for a more immersive and detailed story was largely unfulfilled.

    • “It was a fun walking game with a small story!”
    • “For the price, I would say it is worth it to tell this little story.”
    • “Nothing mind-blowing here, but a cozy and unsettling story unfolds.”
    • “The story is weak, dumping exposition on you during the ending screen rather than developing it naturally through gameplay.”
    • “The writing is awful, the story makes no sense whatsoever; it's almost like they had an ending in mind and forgot to write the rest.”
    • “I didn't understand what the character did besides 'murder' someone a year ago in the story.”
  • gameplay12 mentions

    The gameplay is criticized for its weak story development, relying on exposition during the ending rather than integrating it into the experience. Reviewers also find the stamina mechanic to be unnecessary and tedious, detracting from the overall enjoyment and making the gameplay feel burdensome. Additionally, the short duration and lack of replayability further diminish its appeal.

    • “The story is weak, dumping exposition on you during the ending screen rather than developing it naturally through gameplay.”
    • “The pointless stamina mechanic killed it for me... just too annoying for no reason other than to hear dreadful wheezing and walking slow over big terrains.”
    • “There is a stamina mechanic for no reason except to be tedious (and he does the same out of breath sound every time).”
  • humor6 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as a blend of silliness and spooky elements, providing moments of laughter amidst the horror. Players appreciate the comedic aspects of the story, particularly the absurdity of certain plot points, such as the reveal of the killer through a giant mirror. Overall, the game offers a lighthearted take on the horror genre, primarily relying on jump scares for its fright factor.

    • “Perfect if you like a bit of silliness with your horror games, made me laugh a few times.”
    • “The story is just funny, the dude literally shows you a giant ornate mirror on the boat at the end to show that you're the killer (which it basically straight up says at the start?) any horror in the game is jump scares.”
    • “Yeah, it's okay, kinda spooky instances; it's very funny you can just mess around with the other boat.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game features some replayability due to its three different endings, appealing to players who enjoy exploring multiple outcomes. However, the overall gameplay is relatively short, lasting less than an hour, which limits its replay value for some users.

    • “It's less than an hour of gameplay, and not much replayability.”
    • “Offers some replayability with 3 different endings available to you if you like that sort of thing.”
    • “It's less than an hour of gameplay, and not much replayability.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    The game's optimization is inconsistent, with some users noting that it doesn't excessively strain the CPU like many other budget horror titles. However, there are no significant bugs reported, indicating a generally stable experience despite the performance variability.

    • “First, it's not frying my CPU like so many other budget unoptimized horror games, and secondly, I didn't encounter any bugs.”
    • “Performance was all over the place.”
    • “Performance was all over the place.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, criticizing the stamina mechanic as unnecessary and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Just tedious and not really fun.”
    • “There is a stamina mechanic for no reason except to be tedious (and he does the same out-of-breath sound every time).”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with users noting that the graphics contribute positively to the experience. The effective use of jumpscares enhances the overall ambiance, making it engaging and occasionally surprising.

    • “The graphics were good, the atmosphere was nicely done, and the jumpscares did catch me off guard.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics are well-received, contributing to a strong atmosphere that enhances the overall experience, with effective jumpscares that surprise players.

    • “The graphics were impressive, creating a beautifully immersive atmosphere that enhanced the overall experience.”
    • “The visuals were stunning, with a well-crafted atmosphere that made the jumpscares even more effective.”
    • “The graphics were top-notch, contributing to a captivating atmosphere that kept me on the edge of my seat.”
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