Alice
- April 14, 2022
- 838s Maniacs
Get on Steam"Alice" is a survival horror game set in a Japanese construction site, where you must escape while avoiding the urban legend of "Alice," a ghostly mistress. Armed with only a camera, you'll encounter supernatural occurrences as you make your way home late at night. The full version offers increased volume, a save function, and UI adjustments for a smoother gameplay experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game creates a spooky and well-crafted atmosphere that effectively builds tension and fear.
- Challenging gameplay with effective jump scares that can genuinely frighten players.
- Fans of indie Japanese horror games may find this title enjoyable, especially if they appreciate the chase mechanics.
- Lack of clear guidance and poor translation of objectives can lead to confusion and frustration.
- The game suffers from performance issues and is not well-optimized for modern systems.
- Controls can be frustrating, particularly the door opening mechanic, which works inconsistently.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay involves navigating from point A to point B while avoiding a lurking monster in a maze-like setting. However, players have noted that the controls can be frustrating, particularly with the door opening mechanic.
“The gameplay is simple: you have to go from point A to point B, avoiding the monster that lurks in the maze-like environment.”
“The controls are also frustrating at times, especially the door opening mechanic.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its immersive world and compelling atmosphere, which effectively enhances the overall experience, complemented by effective jumpscares that contribute to the tension.
“The best thing about the game is the world and atmosphere it creates.”
“It has a great atmosphere and some pretty good jumpscares.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Many users report that the game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and low performance even on capable hardware setups like the RTX 3060 Ti and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X. This suggests that the game may not be well-optimized for modern systems.
“The game doesn’t seem to be optimized well for modern systems.”
“Despite having a decent hardware setup (RTX 3060 Ti with an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X), I experienced frequent frame drops and low performance.”
“The game is poorly optimized, leading to stuttering and lag even on high-end systems.”
“I had to lower all the graphics settings to get a playable frame rate, which is disappointing for a game that looks this good.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story and setting of the game are engaging enough to warrant a recommendation, particularly when on sale, though players should be prepared to overlook certain flaws.
“Overall, I would recommend this game on sale if you are interested in the story and the setting, and if you are willing to overlook some of its flaws.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving me feeling disconnected from their journeys.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or emotional impact.”
