Acanthoceras

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Acanthoceras is a single player survival platformer game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Am.Hyde and was released on July 21, 2022. It received negative reviews from players.

________ "Welcome back old friend... To come back here every night, did you miss us so much ? Oh there is no need to answer... You'd better start running don't you think ?" ________ >_CONCEPT : Acanthoceras is a fast-paced Horror/Parkour mixup where your only option is to repeat a cycle of fear, search, and run, in the hope of escaping the nightmares chasing you.The game is technically a spin-off …

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33%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

story1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Enjoyable horror atmosphere with good audiovisual style adding tension.
Interesting environment and map design with a solid foundation for parkour gameplay.
Simple and rewarding controls once the initial learning curve is overcome.

Numerous technical issues including lag, unresponsive and inconsistent parkour controls, and lack of polish.
Unclear or minimal storyline with poor presentation, making it confusing or unenjoyable for some players.
Lack of basic features like save system, controller support, graphics customization, and problematic respawn points causing frustration.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are decent given the small studio and low budget, featuring satisfactory level design. However, the lack of resolution options and limited graphics settings restrict user customization.
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “The level design and graphics are decent.”
- “The graphics are decent considering the small studio with a low budget.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is criticized for being repetitive with few unique mechanics and feels clunky, indicating it requires additional polish for a smoother experience.
- “Repetitive sequences with few unique mechanics.”
- “Clunky gameplay that needs more polish.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story is generally seen as bland and unremarkable, offering little that stands out. However, some players found it adequate enough to try despite not being particularly engaging.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game successfully creates a strong horror atmosphere that effectively immerses players in a tense and unsettling environment.
- “The horror atmosphere is incredibly immersive and chilling.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant optimization problems, resulting in major performance and control issues that impact the overall experience.
- “All in all, massive performance and control issues.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect is criticized for resembling typical asset flip or cash grab scams, leading to concerns about the game's quality and value despite a lack of direct evidence.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is poor, characterized by frequent bugs, clunky performance, and a lack of polish typical of asset flips.