Aberration
- January 17, 2022
- TiernanGames
Get on SteamAberration, a point & click thriller experience that will lead you down a rabbit hole of suspense, fear and misdirection. Roam through the creaking halls of an abandoned mansion, with secrets buried in the walls. Trudge through a muddied farm property and find what's hidden amongst the hay.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a nice atmosphere and engaging sound design, creating an immersive experience.
- Puzzles are unique and require some thought, making for an intriguing gameplay experience.
- The developer has shown responsiveness to feedback, fixing bugs and improving the game post-launch.
- The story is clichéd and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.
- The game is quite short and feels incomplete, with some areas appearing empty and underdeveloped.
- There are issues with visibility and resolution that can hinder gameplay, along with long loading times between scenes.
- story12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as short and minimalistic, eliciting mixed reactions from players; while some found it intriguing and enjoyable, others felt it was a weak point that detracted from the overall experience. Despite its brevity, the narrative has moments that pique curiosity, but it ultimately fails to leave a lasting impression. Overall, expectations should be managed, as the story does not stand out as particularly strong or memorable.
“A short but intriguing story.”
“I played without major problems and was able to enjoy the story and puzzles.”
“I always like the sound of rain - so that was a plus and the story had me curious so far, so I'll give the devs a chance.”
“Go in with the right expectations, as it's short and minimalistic, but it's a decent effort and while nothing in it is notably good, nothing is really bad, either, except for the story.”
“The story is where the game lost me.”
“I always like the sound of rain, so that was a plus, and the story had me curious so far, so I'll give the devs a chance.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily point-and-click, which some users find insufficient as it serves as the sole gameplay element, leading to a perception of weakness. Despite this major issue, many players still express enjoyment of the game overall.
“Gameplay: point & click”
“They work as a way to direct you through the locations, but as the only gameplay element, they are too weak.”
“This major gameplay issue aside, I rather liked the game.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with users noting it as a pleasant and engaging element, earning a solid score of 8/10. While it may not stand out as exceptional, it provides a satisfying backdrop for the puzzle experience.
“Atmosphere: 8/10”
“Nice little atmospheric puzzle game, which is neither brilliant nor disappointing in any respect.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received for their effective use of color and lighting, but they suffer from a somewhat generic appearance and sparse environments, leading to a mixed impression. Overall, they are rated around 7/10.
“Graphics are alright and make good use of color and lighting, but look a little asset-switch-y and a lot of areas seem too empty.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is rated 6/10, with users noting that while the ambient tracks fit the game's atmosphere well, they tend to be repetitive.
“Music: 6/10 (The ambient music fits well but becomes a bit repetitive.)”
“Music: 6/10 (The ambient music fits well but becomes a bit repetitive.)”
“Music: 6/10 (The ambient music fits well but becomes a bit repetitive.)”
