ANDROMALIUS
- May 9, 2019
- Unit Zero Studio
Get on Steam"Andromalius" is a short horror game that explores the unsettling experience of moving into a new living space. As you navigate your new surroundings, you'll question whether you can trust your neighbors and if your new home is as safe as it seems when the sun goes down. The game taps into natural human fears, creating a nerve-wracking atmosphere that will keep you on edge.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a tense atmosphere with plenty of jump scares, making it an enjoyable short horror experience.
- Visually appealing with good sound design, it successfully creates a creepy environment that keeps players engaged.
- Many players found it fun and recommend it for those looking for a quick scare without the need for complex gameplay mechanics.
- The game is quite short, leading some players to feel it lacks depth and a compelling story.
- Players reported confusion regarding objectives and slow pacing, which detracted from the overall experience.
- There are complaints about the game being unoriginal, with some elements feeling derivative of other horror titles.
- story21 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being underdeveloped and lacking clear direction, with players expressing a desire for more interactive elements to enhance the narrative experience. While the atmosphere is tense and some found the ending intriguing, many felt that the minimal backstory and limited engagement with the environment detracted from the overall storytelling. Overall, it leaves players wanting a more substantial and coherent narrative.
“I didn't 100% understand the whole storyline but it had me really interested around the end.”
“Deep and creepy story.”
“It'll leave you scratching your head and wanting more of the story!”
“Also calling itself an interactive horror story, I wish there had been more ways to interact with things instead of having to walk in circles until the game decided to give you the item it was forcing you to wait for.”
“There needs to be an actual story to follow, and there isn't much story in an apartment with a completed to-do list and random objects that I couldn't pick up or use in any way.”
“Constructive feedback would be to have more things to interact with to showcase the story it was trying to tell.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many users praising the visuals and sound design as top-notch and effectively spooky. However, some note that the graphics are fairly standard for the indie horror genre and mention occasional glitches. Overall, while the visuals are appealing, they may come at the cost of slower pacing.
“The visuals and sounds are top notch.”
“Good graphics and an awesome soundtrack!”
“The sounds and visuals are great and really are spooky.”
“Graphically, it looks pretty standard for indie horror.”
“Graphically, it looks pretty standard for indie horror.”
“It does come at the cost of slow pacing, and the occasional graphical glitch, but all in all I'd recommend playing this (6.5/10)”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively creates a tense and creepy atmosphere within its limited 40-minute runtime, successfully establishing a chilling environment that delivers well-timed scares and jump scares. However, some players noted that the lack of a developed backstory and occasional gameplay lulls can detract from the overall experience.
“In a limited runtime, it managed to establish the scene, build atmosphere, and deliver a few well-earned scares along the way.”
“Very scary at times, very creepy atmospheric horror game.”
“The atmosphere is on point; the jumpscares got me every single time.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its captivating and immersive quality, with many players noting that the soundtrack enhances the overall experience and evokes strong emotions. Reviewers describe it as a masterpiece that complements the visuals, making it a standout feature of the game.
“I decided to watch the trailer and was instantly hooked; the soundtrack was captivating to say the least. It gave me shivers at every corner, the sounds in the background, the sudden visual effects—truly a masterpiece. I have streamed this game not once, but twice now, my brothers and I play through.”
“Good graphics and an awesome soundtrack!”
“The only thing I liked was the music.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers around 40 minutes of tense atmosphere, though it features a minimally developed backstory. While some players feel the price of $5 is slightly high for the duration, many agree that the experience is worthwhile.
“Around 40 minutes of gameplay time, tense atmosphere, barely depicted backstory.”
“But it's worth the buy and the experience; if you're curious about the game, you can check my gameplay here.”
“I paid $5 for this game, and I would say that's a little higher of a price than I would have liked, as I got under an hour's worth of gameplay in my first playthrough.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with multiple users experiencing bugs that render it unplayable.
“This game ended up being buggy and unplayable for me.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its strong optimization, with users noting its originality and the absence of bugs, especially in comparison to other indie titles.
“Compared to other indie games, this one is original, well optimized, and I haven't found any bugs.”
