ALPEN GHOUL: Prologue

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ALPEN GHOUL: Prologue is a single player survival action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by BrocBois and was released on March 20, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Lost, confused, alone, and hunted. You need to reach the top but a relentless creature bears down on you, and all you have to protect yourself are your wits and skill. You’ll need to try different approaches, honing your strategy as you play—but be careful, mastery of this game leads to discovery, and some things are better left unfound. Don't find it. Don't let it find you. It's trying to con…

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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 impressive graphics that effectively create a creepy mountain ambiance.
Despite being a free prologue, it offers a surprising amount of content, including hidden secrets and multiple endings, making it engaging for players.

The game can be frustratingly difficult, with AI that seems overly aware of the player's location, making escape nearly impossible.
The unclear objectives and confusing map layout can lead to a disorienting experience for players trying to progress.
Many players feel that the game is more of an advertisement than a complete product, leading to disappointment regarding its overall value.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
37%
27%
The gameplay is centered around a unique sliding mechanic that enhances the thrill of chases and allows for speedrunning elements, although it can be counterproductive to the goal of reaching the summit. Players appreciate the smooth controls and the engaging environment filled with secrets, despite some finding the AI frustrating. Overall, the experience is described as fun and exciting, with a mix of horror and exploration.
- “The main mechanic of the game is sliding, which makes the chase way more intense.”
- “It's a short, thrilling experience that uses a unique mechanic that was clearly made with care.”
- “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 it sounds repetitive, is actually pretty fun once you get the hang of the controls.”
- “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.”
- “The mechanics of the game are easy to understand.”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for being misleading, as it primarily serves as an advertisement rather than a full game. Users express frustration over the presence of ads masquerading as games, arguing that this practice detracts from genuine developers and misleads gamers. Overall, the monetization strategy is seen as harmful and unworthy of players' 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%
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29%
Overall, the graphics are generally praised for their polish and atmospheric quality, effectively conveying a sense of fear and immersion. While some users find the visuals satisfactory for an indie game, others note that certain gameplay mechanics can detract from the experience. The combination of strong aesthetics and sound design enhances the game's setting, particularly the nighttime mountain environment.
- “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.”
- “Graphics are okay, but just too difficult for my taste.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 scary. Players appreciate the dynamic interaction between the music and gameplay, where different tracks can influence the behavior of in-game characters. 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 turn against you if you pick the wrong ones.”
- “The music can be your friend if you choose the right tracks, but it can also turn against you if you pick the wrong ones.”
- “I would appreciate 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 captivating graphics and engaging environment, noting that it stands out in a genre often filled with uninspired jump scares. Overall, the game is described as atmospheric, addicting, and effectively unforgiving.
- “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 during gameplay.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally find the humor in the game to be effective and entertaining, often highlighting specific moments that elicited strong laughter. However, some comments suggest that humor can sometimes feel tangential to the main content.
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 expressed frustration with the AI behavior, indicating that while the technical performance is solid, the gameplay experience could be improved.
- “The gameplay is smooth, and I've found no performance issues, but the AI is really annoying for me in this state.”