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Analog - Skin off is a single player action game. It was developed by Adouson and was released on July 7, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Analog - Skin Off is a first-person horror game blending analog horror with nostalgic 90's VHS-style visuals. You play as a teenager spending summer at your uncle’s house, where a mysterious message on the TV disrupts your plans. To survive, you must follow the eerie instructions within a chilling, immersive atmosphere.

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Audience ScoreBased on 168 reviews

atmosphere16 positive mentions

The game creates a genuinely creepy atmosphere with effective sound design and visuals.
It's a short, free experience that delivers solid scares and tension, making it a great choice for a quick horror session.
The incorporation of analog horror elements and nostalgic references, like the Popeye episodes, adds a unique charm to the gameplay.

The game is quite short, leaving players wanting more content and depth.
Some players found the gameplay to be linear and predictable, relying on familiar horror tropes.
There are no options for adjusting settings like audio or sensitivity, which can detract from the overall experience.

atmosphere
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its unsettling yet beautiful qualities, effectively combining eerie graphics and sound effects to create a tense and immersive horror experience. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to evoke discomfort and fear through its analog horror elements, with many noting that it successfully builds anticipation and tension without relying heavily on jump scares. Overall, the atmosphere is described as creepy, engaging, and memorable, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The eerie atmosphere is amplified by well-executed sounds that keep you on edge.”
- “I found this game to be atmospheric and eerie, and because I'm over-imaginative and easily frightened, it scared me both in anticipation of something happening, and when it did.”
- “The atmosphere is unsettling and, somehow, still beautiful.”
- “Analog horror, nowadays, is what best captures that essence of fear that doesn’t rely on sudden shocks, but on discomfort, on sickly atmospheres, on details that stick in your head.”
- “Strange broadcasts on the TV and unsettling atmosphere.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many players appreciating the atmospheric aesthetic and overall quality, often rating it around 8/10. While some feel the graphics may not appeal to everyone, they effectively contribute to the game's immersive experience. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, enhancing the gameplay despite the game's short length.
- “The graphics are good, the sound design is great, and it's just overall a good game.”
- “This was great and the atmosphere and graphics are just amazing; I would literally pay money to play this.”
- “The graphics were dope and really fit the time the game was set in.”
- “The graphics may not be for everyone.”
- “The music, sound, and graphics are fixed.”
- “Creepy aesthetic, takes about 30 minutes to complete.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is well-executed and engaging, effectively blending analog horror with a home invasion theme that resonates with players' fears. Reviewers appreciate the nostalgic 90s vibes and the intriguing plot, suggesting it serves as a strong introduction to a larger narrative universe. While the gameplay has some pacing issues, the overall storytelling is considered a highlight, with many expressing interest in potential sequels and additional interactive elements.
- “The story is explained well and followed through.”
- “The plot is intriguing, the 90s vibes are very nostalgic, and there is an eerie feeling throughout the game.”
- “I would be interested in sequel stories, but I'd like more things to do, even if they don't relate to the main story.”
- “Feels like an introduction to a larger world and a bigger story.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for effectively capturing the essence of analog horror, featuring well-executed jumpscares and an engaging story. Players appreciate the unique mechanics, such as the "towel mechanic," and many find the experience immersive enough to replay multiple times, rating it positively overall.
- “It has everything a great horror game should have: good jumpscares, a compelling story, and most of all, excellent gameplay.”
- “The way it captured the essence of analog horror through the TV broadcast was spot on; I’ll admit, I was genuinely hesitant to check the rooms during gameplay—it got under my skin that well.”
- “I love the look and the gameplay.”
- “I love playing the same horror game over and over again with the same gameplay and the same scares.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its effective use, others find it monotonous and not fitting for a spooky atmosphere. Additionally, there are concerns about certain sound effects, which may detract from the overall experience.
- “The music is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
- “Great use of music, but some of the item sound effects may need some reworking.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
- “It's hard to figure out what to do; the character models look awful, and I wouldn't call it spooky. Just being dark with monotonous music isn't good enough.”
- “The music, sound, and graphics are fixed.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's performance is generally good with appealing graphics; however, it may not be fully optimized, as some players have reported excessive fan noise from their computers during gameplay.
- “Performance is pretty good and the graphics look nice.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky and absurd instructions, reminiscent of contemporary silly anecdotes, which many players find amusing rather than frightening.
- “I find the instructions on TV rather funny, reminding me of the current craze for silly stories like 'if your dead aunt knocks on the door, don't look her in the eye, fart twice, and then ask for a cake.' That's more funny than scary.”