Achromatic

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Achromatic is a single player action game. It was developed by Raccoon Platoon Games and was released on June 13, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

Achromatic is a first-person horror puzzle game — Walk around the carnival you have been tasked with repairing and uncover the darker secrets that lie within. Solve puzzles and avoid the carnival workers as you try to escape.

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Single-Player

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48%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game features a unique aesthetic with a monochromatic color palette that transforms into color under light, creating an engaging atmosphere.
Despite its short length, the game offers some genuinely creepy moments and an interesting premise that leaves players wanting more.
It's a free game that provides a fun and immersive horror experience, making it a worthwhile play for fans of the genre.

The game suffers from significant bugs and optimization issues, leading to stuttering and frustrating gameplay experiences.
Camera movement is overly shaky, causing motion sickness for some players, and there are no options to adjust graphics settings.
The gameplay is very short, often completed in under 30 minutes, which may leave players feeling unsatisfied with the overall experience.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising its aesthetic and atmospheric qualities, particularly in outdoor settings. However, players also report significant issues such as stuttering performance, lack of graphics settings, and various bugs that detract from the overall experience. While the ambiance is appreciated, some visuals, like character designs, have been criticized for being poorly executed.
- “It has a great aesthetic approach and it is also completely free.”
- “The atmosphere is great, in both the visuals and the audio, and in the first (outdoor) section I found myself just standing around in the lighted spaces to stare at the scenery.”
- “I loved the ambiance and aesthetic.”
- “Buggy graphics, janky movement, and a crappy ending.”
- “The game's first obstacle is bugged and can be bypassed by walking around through the stands. One of the areas has a huge, non-physical object that you can walk through with very little effort, and it's just massive.”
- “Lack of graphics, and the monster in the tent looks like a floppy noodle horse.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The story received mixed reviews, with some players finding it intriguing yet underdeveloped, feeling that it ended just as it began to engage them. While the immersive atmosphere and aesthetic were praised, the narrative's brevity and confusing elements left many wanting a more fleshed-out experience. Overall, the potential for a compelling horror story was recognized, but its execution fell short for some players.
- “The story is interesting and would make for a great fleshed out horror game.”
- “Did a great job at immersing you into their world and a great story was behind it.”
- “I love the story aesthetic and graphics throughout.”
- “I felt that I got a huge chunk of story just as it was over.”
- “It hurt my head with the way the camera swings, and the plot was weird, but in a kind of lazy way.”
- “I love the story aesthetic and graphics throughout, but I will say the AI was lacking.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally considered to have stability issues, with users reporting various bugs, including graphical glitches, hitbox problems, and janky movement. Despite these flaws, many players still find it enjoyable and worth trying, especially given its unique qualities and free availability.
- “Buggy graphics, poor plot, janky movement, and a disappointing ending.”
- “It's a buggy mess with not a whole lot of redemption except it looks nice.”
- “The game is a tad buggy; hitboxes were missing in a few locations, and sometimes the monster's hitbox had no effect on my character.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with no available graphics settings and noticeable stuttering, particularly in the funhouse area. Many players report encountering bugs and janky performance that hinder progress, making it difficult to advance beyond the initial puzzles.
- “Unfortunately, there are no options for the graphics settings, and once we are inside the funhouse, the game starts stuttering.”
- “It was too bugged, too janky, and too unoptimized that I couldn't move past the first puzzle.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive visuals and audio, creating a cool and potentially scary environment. Players often find themselves captivated by the scenery, particularly in the outdoor sections, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
- “The atmosphere is great, in both the visuals and the audio, and in the first outdoor section, I found myself just standing around in the lighted spaces to stare at the scenery.”
- “The atmosphere seemed cool, and the game did seem like it would be pretty scary if you're able to play and run it well.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is criticized for its mechanics being quickly undermined by the introduction of moving enemies, leading to a disconnect between the intended design and player experience. Players also highlight a tendency to resort to hiding tactics, suggesting a lack of engaging combat options.
- “The way the game sets up its own mechanics is immediately challenged when you face your first moving enemy.”
- “The way the game sets up its own mechanics is immediately undone by the time you face your first moving enemy.”
- “My gameplay is below for anyone who wants to see my cool moves, as I hide under desks without even thinking.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by a notably amusing ending, which adds a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely delightful!”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations.”
- “The quirky characters and their funny antics kept me entertained throughout.”