Alan Sharp

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Alan Sharp is a single player survival puzzle game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by Mystive Studios and was released on May 23, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Alan Sharp is a First Person mystery horror story-driven video game, focused on exploration, survival, puzzles and open-world investigation. Get into the shoes of Alan Sharp, a private detective in the 1970s, retired and shattered due to the murder of a beloved one. A single call by an old friend takes Alan back on his track, leading you to a small town where a boy was butchered. The parents are …

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Audience ScoreBased on 74 reviews

story24 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

Alan Sharp offers a unique blend of psychological horror and detective elements, with engaging puzzles that require attention to detail and exploration.
The game creates an eerie atmosphere with effective jump scares and an intriguing narrative that keeps players engaged as they piece together the story.
Despite being developed by a two-person team, the game runs smoothly with minimal bugs, showcasing impressive technical execution and a strong commitment to quality.

The game suffers from over-explained puzzles and some technical issues, such as awkward animations and bugs that can disrupt gameplay.
Jump scares, while initially effective, become overused, diminishing their impact and reducing the overall tension of the horror experience.
The game is currently incomplete, with only a prologue available, leading to concerns about its future development and whether additional chapters will be released.

story
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of *Alan Sharp* is a compelling blend of mystery and horror that unfolds gradually through puzzle-solving and exploration, keeping players engaged as they piece together the narrative. While the initial chapters set a strong foundation, some reviewers noted that the latter parts of the story can become confusing or poorly delivered. Overall, the game is praised for its intriguing narrative, effective scares, and immersive atmosphere, making it a recommended experience for fans of story-driven horror games.
- “As you solve puzzles and explore, bits of the story are revealed, keeping you engaged as you piece together the bigger picture.”
- “The way the devs have allowed the game to tell the story, without any big interruptions to the game, is phenomenal.”
- “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 some 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 way the devs have allowed the game to tell the story, without any big interruptions to the game is phenomenal.”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is consistently described as eerie and unsettling, effectively creating a tense and immersive horror experience. Players appreciate the combination of dark environments, challenging puzzles, and jump-scares that maintain a high level of suspense throughout. Overall, the developers successfully establish a frightening atmosphere that keeps players engaged and on edge.
- “Developers made the horror atmosphere right from the beginning and they keep your heartbeat at the top!”
- “The atmosphere is eerie, with plenty of unsettling environments that will keep you on edge.”
- “Developers made 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.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics evoke a nostalgic feel reminiscent of early 2000s horror games, which complements the game's tone and style. While some players note that the visuals resemble those of a PlayStation 2 title, they generally agree that the graphics are good and effectively enhance the overall 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 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.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features around two hours of content that can be engaging despite some noticeable jankiness. Players find the experience entertaining, particularly when navigating the puzzles presented throughout the game.
- “There's about 2 hours of gameplay here (took half hour break which is why my playtime is longer), and if you can get by the jank, it's actually quite entertaining.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some users find the background music lacking, others praise the overall sound design and effects for enhancing the immersive storytelling experience.
- “Great story, music, and sound effects put you right in the game.”
- “The background music is terrible.”
- “The background music is terrible.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated for its enjoyable and hilarious presentation, effectively reflecting the developers' personality and thoughts. Players find this blend of personal touch and comedy to be a standout feature.
- “It was enjoyable, and at the same time, showcasing the devs' personality and thoughts in the game was ridiculously hilarious!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is consistently praised as pristine, indicating a high level of performance and efficiency.
- “Overall, the optimization is pristine.”