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.
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.
- Despite its brevity, the game is well-executed and manages to build suspense and deliver scares effectively.
- The gameplay can be confusing, with unclear objectives and slow movement that detracts from the overall experience.
- Many players found the game unoriginal, feeling it relied too heavily on classic horror tropes and lacked a compelling story.
- Some technical issues, such as bugs and broken achievements, hindered the enjoyment for certain players.
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with players noting a tense atmosphere but criticizing the lack of a coherent and engaging narrative. Many felt that the minimal backstory and limited interactivity hindered their experience, leaving them confused and wanting more depth. While some found the ending intriguing, overall, the game struggled to deliver a compelling story that could fully engage players.
“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.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many praising the visuals and sound design as top-notch and effectively enhancing the spooky atmosphere. While some consider the graphics to be standard for indie horror, the overall aesthetic successfully captures attention and contributes to the game's immersive experience.
“The visuals and sounds are top notch.”
“I came across this game and the visuals suddenly caught my attention.”
“The sounds and visuals are great and really are spooky.”
“Graphically, it looks pretty standard for indie horror.”
“The visuals are underwhelming and lack detail.”
“The graphics feel outdated and do not meet modern standards.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its tension and creepiness, effectively establishing a chilling environment within a limited gameplay time. While it delivers well-earned scares and maintains a strong sense of horror, some players noted moments of confusion and boredom that detracted 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; sometimes I would get stuck not knowing what to do, especially halfway through it gets boring there.”
- music3 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. It stands out as a highlight, contributing significantly to the game's appeal alongside its graphics.
“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, with the sounds in the background and the sudden visual effects. Truly a masterpiece! I have streamed this game not once, but twice now, and my brothers and I play through it together.”
“Good graphics and an awesome soundtrack!”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers around 40 minutes of tense atmosphere with minimal backstory, making it a compelling experience worth purchasing for those curious about the game.
“Around 40 minutes of gameplay time, with a tense atmosphere and a barely depicted backstory.”
“It's worth the buy and the experience; if you're curious about the game, you can check my gameplay here.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with users experiencing bugs that render it unplayable.
“This game ended up being buggy and unplayable for me.”
“I experienced constant crashes that made it impossible to enjoy the game.”
“The frequent glitches and errors ruined my overall experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its originality and strong optimization, with users reporting a smooth experience and no noticeable bugs.
“Compared to other indie games, this one is original, well optimized, and I haven't found any bugs.”
