Alan Sharp
- May 23, 2021
- Mystive Studios
- 2h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"Alan Sharp: Mystive Universe 2021" is a first-person puzzle-adventure game that follows the journey of Alan Sharp. Alan discovers a mysterious portal in his home leading to a parallel universe called Mystive. Players must navigate through different environments, solve intricate puzzles and unravel the secrets of Mystive while uncovering Alan's true identity.
Reviews
- Alan Sharp offers an engaging blend of horror and puzzles, with challenging puzzles that require attention to detail and exploration.
- The game features an intriguing narrative that keeps players engaged as they piece together the story, complemented by a well-crafted atmosphere and effective jump scares.
- Despite being developed by a two-person team, the game runs smoothly with minimal bugs, showcasing impressive technical execution and a strong sense of creativity.
- The game feels incomplete as it currently only has a prologue, leading to concerns about whether future chapters will be released or if the game is abandoned.
- Some puzzles are overly explained through text, which can lead to confusion, and the overuse of jump scares diminishes their impact over time.
- The game suffers from minor technical issues, such as awkward animations and inconsistent sound effects, which detract from the overall experience.
- story25 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story of "Alan Sharp" is a compelling blend of mystery and psychological horror, gradually revealed through engaging puzzles and immersive exploration. While the narrative starts strong, some players feel that the latter parts become confusing, yet the overall delivery is praised for its intriguing elements and attention to detail. Many reviewers express excitement for future chapters, highlighting the game's potential as a captivating story-driven horror experience.
“Alan Sharp is an impressive horror game with an emphasis on puzzles and a story that slowly unravels as you progress.”
“The attention to detail is amazing; in every corner, there's some item you can inspect or a letter you can read that brings the storytelling together.”
“This game has a story that will encourage you to keep playing as you go along, and each tiny step throughout the game will give you more understanding of the whole picture without confusing you.”
“Starts off like a detective game and ends up more like a psychological horror game with lots of horror story elements randomly thrown in.”
“Lots of the story near the end doesn't make any sense.”
“The attention to detail is amazing, in every corner, there's some item you can inspect or a letter you can read that brings the storytelling together.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently described as eerie and unsettling, effectively creating a tense and immersive horror experience. Players appreciate the dark environments and the incorporation of jump-scares, which contribute to a thrilling and heart-pounding atmosphere throughout the gameplay.
“The atmosphere is eerie, with plenty of unsettling environments that will keep you on edge.”
“Developers made the horror atmosphere right from the beginning and they keep your heartbeat at the top!”
“The atmosphere of the game was scary and gave off a great horror feel.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics evoke a nostalgic feel reminiscent of early 2000s horror games, effectively complementing the game's tone and style. While some players note that the visuals resemble those of a PlayStation 2 title, they still appreciate the overall quality and variety of settings that enhance the horror experience.
“The scare factors are well done, the puzzles are fun and interesting, the graphics are good, and there are just so many different settings to experience the horror.”
“Graphics are good.”
“The graphics look like a PlayStation 2 game.”
“The visuals may remind players of early 2000s horror games, but the aesthetic works for the tone and style of the game.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as entertaining despite some jankiness, with a total playtime of around two hours, including breaks. Players can engage with puzzles that add to the overall experience.
“There's about 2 hours of gameplay here (took a half-hour break which is why my playtime is longer), and if you can get past the jank, it's actually quite entertaining.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some users find it lacking, others praise it for enhancing the storytelling and overall immersive experience with effective sound effects.
“Great story, music, and sound effects put you right in the game.”
“The background music is terrible.”
“The soundtrack lacks variety and becomes repetitive quickly.”
“The music doesn't fit the game's atmosphere at all.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is both enjoyable and reflective of the developers' personality, adding a hilariously unique touch to the overall experience.
“It was enjoyable, and at the same time, showcasing the devs' personality and thoughts in the game was ridiculously hilarious!”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever writing that had me laughing out loud.”
“I love how the game blends humor with gameplay, making every moment entertaining and fun!”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is highly praised, with users describing it as pristine.
“Overall, the optimization is pristine.”
