Absolute Fear -AOONI- / 最恐 -青鬼-

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Absolute Fear -AOONI- is a first-person horror stealth action game where players search for their older sister in a mysterious mansion filled with supernatural beings called AOONI. With 18 levels, various items, and multiple endings, the game offers a thrilling and immersive experience as players evade the AOONI and solve the mansion's mysteries. The authentic stealth actions and atmospheric setting create an overwhelming presence that will keep players on the edge of their seats.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Absolute Fear -AOONI- / 最恐 -青鬼- screenshot

55%

Audience ScoreBased on 98 reviews

story6 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game features a variety of puzzles and challenges that keep gameplay interesting and engaging.
The respawn checkpoints are well-implemented, making the game less frustrating than typical stealth games.
Fans of the Ao Oni franchise may find enjoyment in the reinterpretation and the new gameplay mechanics.

The game suffers from poor translation, annoying sound effects, and frustrating puzzle design that can feel tedious.
Many players feel it lacks the eerie atmosphere and tension of the original Ao Oni, making it less engaging.
The AI of the Oni is often described as more of an annoying obstacle than a real threat, diminishing the horror experience.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it intriguing and deep, particularly appreciating the sci-fi elements revealed through environmental notes. However, others feel the narrative is not engaging enough and criticize the requirement to complete the game flawlessly to unlock the full plot, arguing that all players should have access to the story without needing to overcome challenging gameplay. Overall, while the story has its merits, it may not resonate with everyone.
- “It has a good and intriguing story, fun gameplay, it doesn't feel tedious, and it maintains its fear factor especially when you're going for those no-death runs.”
- “But I was immensely fascinated by the incredibly creepy sci-fi story of that legendary horror game, so I immediately embraced the idea of playing this 3D remake, this time on my own!”
- “And most of all I appreciated the story, a surprisingly deep sci-fi novel that primarily unfolds through notes scattered across the environment.”
- “The story is kinda alright but not super interesting or engaging at all.”
- “Now, speaking about the story, here is the only thing I literally hated about this game.”
- “Paying customers should be rewarded with the complete story of the game without having necessarily to beat a hardcore challenge that normally should serve the sole purpose of unlocking achievements.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as fun and engaging, with an intriguing story that keeps players invested, particularly during no-death runs that maintain a sense of fear. However, some users feel the game has a low-quality, freeware vibe reminiscent of subpar titles from 2013, yet they still find enjoyment in the overall experience.
- “It has a good and intriguing story, fun gameplay, it doesn't feel tedious, and it maintains its fear factor especially when you're going for those no death runs.”
- “Even though I recognize this game is very lacking, I still find the gameplay fun.”
- “This game has the quality of a freeware game you'd play in 2013 (and not a good one like Ao Oni, more like the crappy cheap scare 3D maze ones). Even though I recognize this game is very lacking, I still find the gameplay fun.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is criticized for its excessive CPU and GPU usage, especially given its low-performance requirements, leading to a framerate that appears locked at 30fps despite claims of higher performance. While it runs smoothly at times, the discrepancy between reported and actual framerate remains a significant concern for players.
- “The game runs smoothly for the most part.”
- “It uses an obscene amount of CPU and GPU for what should, for all intents and purposes, be a very low-performance requirement game. The framerate is seemingly locked to 30fps at all times (even with the performance mode FPS lock disabled), despite the game claiming that it’s running at a much higher framerate (in my case, 144fps).”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally considered solid, standing out positively amidst criticisms of other aspects such as puzzles, AI, and sound. Overall, while the visuals are not the main focus of the reviews, they are noted as a redeeming quality.
- “Tldr; bad puzzles, bad AI, bad visuals, bad sound, bad everything.”
- “Graphically, it is solid as well.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is described as captivating and engaging, leading to a desire for repeated playthroughs. However, it is noted that it lacks the eerie tension of the original, as the constant presence of the oni diminishes the suspense of unexpected encounters.
- “If you trust me, my opinion is that this is a very good reinterpretation, and I'll surely replay it again and again because I have absolutely been captivated by its fascinating atmosphere.”
- “The game lacks the eerie atmosphere of the original, and the tension of knowing the oni could pop out at any moment does not exist as the oni is present at all times patrolling the level, and you hear him coming long before you see him.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have noted that while the game is generally free of bugs, the breathing sound can become irritating over time, and there is a sentiment of nostalgia for the original chase music, which is missed in the current version.
- “The breathing sound gets annoying at some point, and I really miss the original chase music.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be engaging rather than tedious, as it is complemented by an intriguing story and enjoyable gameplay. The challenge of achieving no death runs adds to the excitement and maintains a sense of fear, enhancing the overall experience.
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as a quick cash grab, yet players still find it enjoyable despite this criticism.
- “But seriously, for a quick cash grab, this is a pretty good game.”