ALPEN GHOUL: Prologue

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Don't find it. Don't let it find you. It's trying to control you. You have been warned.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

monetization10 negative mentions

The sliding mechanic adds a unique and fun element to the gameplay, enhancing the chase experience.
The game features a well-crafted atmosphere with good graphics that effectively create a creepy mountain ambiance.
As a free game, it offers a surprisingly deep experience with hidden secrets and multiple endings to discover.

The game is misleadingly presented as a full game when it is essentially an advertisement for an unreleased product.
The AI of the monster can be frustratingly overpowered, making it difficult to escape or strategize effectively.
The gameplay can feel repetitive and confusing due to unclear objectives and a circular map design.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
36%
27%
The gameplay is centered around a well-crafted sliding mechanic that enhances the intensity of chases and allows for speedrunning elements, making it a thrilling experience. While the mechanics are easy to grasp and the environment offers multiple routes and secrets to explore, some players find the sliding counterproductive to the game's summit goal. Overall, the gameplay is smooth and engaging, despite some frustrations with AI behavior.
- “The main mechanic of the game is sliding, which makes the chase way more intense.”
- “What's neat is that it can be played like a speedrunning game since the sliding mechanic works so well.”
- “The monster is cool (and relentless), the sliding mechanics are fun and the large multi-route environment is filled with fun secrets to discover.”
- “The gameplay, although sounds repetitive, is actually pretty fun once you get the hang of the controls.”
- “It's a short, thrilling experience that uses a unique mechanic that was clearly made with care.”
- “This being a free prologue already had me excited to play this, but then diving into the gameplay more and learning there are multiple tapes to collect and secrets to be found, made me even more excited to play.”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized for being misleading, as it primarily serves as an advertisement rather than a full game. Reviewers express frustration over the practice of publishing demos and ads as separate titles, arguing that it detracts from genuine developers and misleads gamers seeking quality content. Overall, this approach is seen as harmful and unworthy of gamers' time and resources.
- “We must instead review this for what it is... an advertisement.”
- “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
- “It's impossible for me to recommend this incorrectly published advertising spam to gamers; you deserve better than adverts.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
Overall, the graphics are generally praised for their polish and atmospheric quality, effectively conveying a sense of fear and immersion, particularly in a nighttime mountain setting. While some players find the graphics satisfactory for an indie title, others note that certain gameplay mechanics can detract from the experience. The soundtrack also complements the visuals, enhancing the overall ambiance of the game.
- “The graphics and atmosphere are on point.”
- “It's actually scary, has a banger soundtrack, good graphics, and a cool monster.”
- “The graphics and sound are fantastic as well.”
- “The graphics are okay for an indie game, but the colors and aesthetics really give you the feeling that you are on a mountain at night, which I really love.”
- “The graphics are okay for an indie game, but the colors and aesthetics really give you the feeling that you are on a mountain at night, which I really love.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with some tracks being described as both engaging and frightening. Players appreciate the dynamic interaction between the music and gameplay, where certain tracks can influence the behavior of in-game monsters. However, there are suggestions for improvement, such as adding a volume slider for better audio control.
- “The soundtrack is also amazing.”
- “It's actually scary, has a banger soundtrack, good graphics, and a cool monster.”
- “Who sometimes is your friend if you pop in the right music, and sometimes goes full ninja mode on you if you use other music.”
- “The music can be your friend if you choose the right tracks, but it can also become a nuisance if you pick the wrong ones.”
- “The music can be your friend if you choose the right tracks, but it can also become a nuisance if you pick the wrong ones.”
- “There should be a slider to adjust the music volume up and down.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of "Alpen Ghoul: Prologue" is highly praised for its tense and immersive qualities, evoking classic survival horror vibes. Reviewers highlight its addictive and unforgiving nature, setting it apart from typical jump-scare games, and commend its engaging graphics that enhance the overall experience.
- “Very tense and lots of fun, classic survival horror feels with great atmosphere to boot.”
- “Atmospheric, addicting and unforgiving in all the best ways; 'Alpen Ghoul: Prologue' stands out in an ocean of lazy jump-scare-factory slogs.”
- “This is a really cool, atmospheric and interesting game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its exceptional stability, with users reporting almost no issues or glitches encountered during gameplay.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally find the humor in the game to be highly entertaining, often highlighting specific moments that elicited strong laughter, though some comments may stray off-topic.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game is well-optimized with smooth gameplay and no significant performance issues reported. However, some players have noted that the AI can be frustrating, indicating room for improvement in that area.
- “The gameplay is smooth, and I've found no performance issues, but the AI is really annoying for me in this state.”