Agoraphobia
- September 30, 2020
- Tainted Games
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Two month have passed, since i went to live with my aunt Margaret. The days are passing by, like a lazy fog, always gray and the same. My aunts mansion has a lot of space, but is as empty and vast, as it is big and old, i think i will never feel at home here. I can not even remember, when i smiled the last time..."
Reviews
- The game has a strong atmosphere and some decent jump scares that can create an unsettling experience.
- For its low price, the game offers a fair amount of playtime and easy achievements, making it a decent value.
- Some players found the game to be a refreshing experience, with interesting ideas and a compelling mystery to unravel.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and clunky interactions, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Puzzles are often cryptic and lack clear hints, making progression feel random and confusing.
- Many players noted that the game feels like a poor imitation of other titles, particularly 'Locked Up', with similar visuals and scares.
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its strong, creepy ambiance and effective scares, enhanced by atmospheric music. However, some players found that the overall experience was marred by frustrating puzzles and event triggers, detracting from the immersive environment.
“The scares are top notch, and the atmosphere was great :)”
“This game started off great, and had some very creepy atmosphere.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game received mixed reviews; while some players found it atmospheric and enhancing to the overall experience, others criticized it as lacking quality and failing to contribute positively to the game's immersion or narrative.
“The guide made the experience far better, as I got to enjoy the music and the experience without the frustrations of randomly clicking and zooming on everything until the game progressed.”
“Atmospheric music”
“The game really didn't have any redeeming features, including poor music and sound design.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story revolves around awakening in an empty house, prompting players to investigate the details of the environment to uncover the narrative of the previous inhabitants. However, some users feel the story lacks depth and fails to engage, with criticisms highlighting a lack of redeeming features and overall scare factor.
“The story begins with you waking up, expecting your family to greet you, but the house is empty.”
“The story - you awake, you expect your family to greet you, but the house is empty.”
“Interrogate every detail of a seemingly normal house to discover the story of the people who lived there.”
“The game really didn't have redeeming features; no good music or sound design, no good story, and honestly was not even that scary.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a walking simulator with basic puzzle and item search elements, offering a familiar experience for fans of the genre. While it provides good value for its low price, with easy achievements and a decent atmosphere, players have noted frustrations with poorly designed puzzles and event triggers that can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, it can still serve as a fun way to pass a few hours.
“For 99 cents, you really can't go wrong. The game worked right out of the box, it had some interesting ideas, and as an achievement hunter, those easy achievements left me feeling great. I got 2 hours of playtime for 99 cents, which puts it on one of the better cash-to-gameplay lists. If you want a fun game to kill a few hours, this might be it. I'd fully recommend this game if for nothing more than the experience.”
“This game started off great and had a very creepy atmosphere with some good jump scares. The initial gameplay experience was engaging and immersive.”
“Gameplay is a walking simulator with some random puzzle/item search content. If you've played one walking simulator, you've played them all.”
“This game started off great and had a very creepy atmosphere with some good jumpscares. However, the puzzles were poorly designed, and trying to trigger the events was a nightmare, consisting of me running around the map for 10 minutes looking for something or trying to understand gameplay footage to figure out what I was missing.”
“The game had some interesting ideas, but the gameplay was limited and felt repetitive. If you're looking for a fun game to kill a few hours, this might be it, but don't expect much depth.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by players who find it amusingly incompetent, leading to laughter rather than fear, as evidenced by a review from a trusted curator who unexpectedly enjoyed it. This blend of unintentional comedy and absurdity resonates with users, making it a memorable experience.
“It's humorous to me that my good friend and curator, deadeguard98, someone whose opinions on the horror genre I take at face value, gave this title a positive review.”
“The game made me change my pants, not from pooping myself silly, but from laughing too much at how incompetent these devs are.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as decent but unremarkable, with repetitive visuals and a lack of variety in design that fails to enhance the overall experience.
“The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
“The visual design is breathtaking, making every scene a work of art.”
“The attention to detail in the graphics enhances the overall experience.”
“The corridors are the same, the scares are similar, and the visuals aren't any different either.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the game's loading process is plagued by bugs, indicating significant stability issues.
“Loading the game was buggy.”
“The game frequently crashes, making it unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and instability during gameplay.”
