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Absolution

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53%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
66% User Score Based on 32 reviews

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Absolution is a single player role playing game with horror and thriller themes. It was developed by Andrea Lim and was released on March 14, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Absolution is a first-person visual novel. In the eerie depths of this psychological thriller, face THE JUDGE and a twisted tale of grief, guilt and murder.  Confront your sins. Reflect on your morals. Liars will be punished. Immersive Horror Experience: Come immerse yourself in an experience that blends eerie visuals with haunting soundscapes as an unnerving story unveils before you. …

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66%Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
replayability1 negative mentions
  • The game offers a compelling and creepy atmosphere with well-crafted visuals and sound design that immerse the player.
  • The storyline is emotional and intriguing, revealing dark truths and moral dilemmas that encourage reflection.
  • Good voice acting and creative use of text effects enhance the unsettling psychological horror experience.
  • The gameplay is very short and repetitive with little player interactivity or meaningful choices affecting the outcome.
  • Some players find the story confusing, vague, or poorly explained, leaving them feeling lost or unsatisfied.
  • Technical issues such as UI scaling problems, frequent freezes on launch, and lack of customization options detract from the experience.

  • story

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    21% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    The story is intriguing and emotionally crafted, with a clear character arc that unfolds gradually, though some players found it confusing or felt it lacked clarity. Themes of purgatory and afterlife are hinted at, encouraging reflection and potential replay to grasp the full narrative impact. Overall, the story effectively complements the atmosphere, despite limited player interactivity or direct influence on outcomes.

    • “The story is intriguing and even though it is not explicitly clear, it does make me wonder more about the characters and the themes that the developer has created even after the game has ended.”
    • “The character’s storyline unravels as you progress, with some emotional voice acting moments, especially when the little girl is speaking to her mum.”
    • “While the story is straightforward, you can feel the craft that went into the atmosphere and how the story is delivered to you.”
    • “Maybe the story or the message flew right over my head.”
    • “I just felt very lost throughout my gameplay here although the character’s storyline, which unraveled as you progressed, was pretty clear and some of the voice acting when the little girl was speaking to her mum was pretty emotional.”
    • “I was a bit confused as to whether any of my decisions had impact on the story, possibly warranting a second playthrough.”

  • atmosphere

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its creepy, intense, and immersive qualities that effectively convey dread and mystery, contributing significantly to the overall experience. However, some reviewers note issues with pacing and distracting elements like the constant static effect, which slightly detracts from the atmosphere but could be improved with better customization options. Overall, the atmosphere shows strong potential despite minor flaws.

    • “While the story is simple, you can feel the craft put into the atmosphere and how the story is delivered to you.”
    • “I thought the atmosphere and tone were well executed and made me feel dread with each choice I made.”
    • “The atmosphere, stylistic choices, and the concept of a game within a game hosted by a mysterious entity all give this game massive potential.”

  • emotional

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is marked by a clear and unfolding character storyline that evokes genuine feelings, particularly through impactful voice acting and well-crafted atmosphere. Players experience moments of emotional depth, including a sense of dread tied to their choices, enhancing the overall immersive experience.

    • “The character's storyline unraveled clearly as you progressed, and some of the voice acting, especially when the little girl was speaking to her mum, was very emotional.”
    • “The game was emotional at key points of the story.”
    • “The atmosphere and tone were well executed, making me feel dread with each choice I made.”

  • gameplay

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is straightforward but could benefit from clearer guidance, as some players felt lost during progression. However, the unfolding character storyline and emotional voice acting add depth to the experience.

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game offers limited replayability, with little incentive for players to revisit it after the initial playthrough.

    • “Doesn't really encourage replayability”

  • graphics

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users generally appreciated the graphics, praising the visuals for their quality and contribution to the story, though some wished for more interactive elements that impact the gameplay.

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Absolution is a role playing game with horror and thriller themes. Common tags for Absolution include turn-based, first-person, indie, linear, psychological and others.

Absolution is available on PC and Windows.

Absolution was released on March 14, 2025.

Absolution was developed by Andrea Lim.

Absolution has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Absolution for its atmosphere but disliked it for its story.

Absolution is a single player game.

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