Anthology of Fear: Prologue

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Anthology of Fear: Prologue is a single player survival simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by RG Crew and was released on May 27, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Add Full Game to wishlist on Steam. Anthology of Fear: PROLOGUE is a story introduction to the first of three completely unique dark stories from the full version of Anthology of Fear.It's a standalone short game which will show you one of several unique experiences.The world that surrounds us is not always obvious. Sometimes the weirdest, unpredictable and unreal events have logical and very mun…

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Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

story9 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The game has beautiful graphics and picturesque landscapes, showcasing potential for a visually appealing experience.
The story is intriguing and offers unique narrative elements that leave players curious about what will happen next.
Despite its flaws, the game shows promise as an indie horror title, with some players expressing excitement for the full release.

The controls and mechanics are clunky, making gameplay feel rigid and unengaging, with many players experiencing frustration.
The prologue is criticized for being too short and lacking depth, with many players feeling it doesn't entice them to purchase the full game.
Technical issues, such as crashes and poor animations, detract from the overall experience, leading to disappointment among players.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
42%
29%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting that they are subpar and dated, especially on high-end hardware, while others appreciate the atmospheric environments and visual details. Many users highlight issues with character models and overall visual quality, suggesting that improvements are needed for a more engaging experience. Despite some positive remarks about specific visuals, the consensus leans towards a need for significant graphical enhancements before the game's release.
- “Extremely beautiful graphics, a good story, nice handling, and an atmospheric environment. Congratulations to the creator.”
- “Really great graphics for those running proper hardware.”
- “I liked the visuals and the realization a lot.”
- “First impression was that the character models feel very rigid, graphics are subpar for 2020.”
- “Really dated graphics on a top-end PC running an RTX 3090 & AMD Ryzen 9 5950X.”
- “Although the subject matter is promising (in places), I found some of the visuals and clunky gameplay to be a major turnoff, especially when the game takes place outside.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
15%
21%
The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and unique, while others criticize it for being hard to follow or lacking depth. Many appreciate the creative storytelling methods and atmospheric presentation, though some feel that the prologue's structure detracts from the overall experience. Overall, there is potential in the narrative, and players are eager to see how it develops in the full release.
- “It looks interesting and the story grips you from the start.”
- “This game shows a lot of potential; its story is told in ways I haven't seen in a game before, and I like how it's not afraid to feature bright colors but also not showering the player with it at all times.”
- “The story is interesting, and I look forward to the full release.”
- “The story was not interesting at all.”
- “I feel the developers did this on purpose as not to give a lot of story away.”
- “This made it very hard to follow the story.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with users noting that while the controls are adequate, the experience is marred by excessive cut scenes and a lack of engaging content. Many found the demo to be plagued by technical issues and an overwhelming variety of incoherent gameplay elements, leading to a perception of cliché and a need for more original mechanics. Overall, the prologue fails to provide a compelling introduction to the game.
- “The gameplay offers a unique blend of mechanics that keeps players engaged.”
- “The prologue sets the stage for an intriguing gameplay experience, though it leaves players wanting more.”
- “The variety of gameplay elements introduces interesting challenges, making each moment feel fresh and exciting.”
- “The controls and all that are fine, but it's mostly a few seconds of gameplay between annoying cut scenes.”
- “As for the gameplay, there's not much to say based on this prologue.”
- “Totally messed up demo, overvariety of gameplay elements, totally incoherent, clichés galore.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for its stunning graphics and immersive storytelling, creating a captivating environment. However, some users feel that the atmospheric elements are basic and could be further developed.
- “Extremely graphic, beautifully crafted story with great handling and a nice atmospheric environment. Congratulations to the creator.”
- “The atmosphere is basic.”
- “The game lacks a compelling atmosphere.”
- “There is little to no immersive atmosphere in the environment.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits noticeable optimization issues, even on high refresh rates with G-Sync, alongside technical problems and janky animations. Despite these shortcomings, it shows potential as an indie horror title, leaving players hopeful for future improvements in subsequent episodes.
- “Apart from technical optimization issues and janky animation, this game looks promising for an indie horror game.”
- “There are some clear optimization issues that you see even on high refresh rates with G-Sync, but I hope one day they make other episodes and don't just drop it.”
- “Apart from technical optimization issues and janky animations, this game looks promising for an indie horror game.”

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Anthology of Fear: Prologue is a survival simulation game with horror theme.

Anthology of Fear: Prologue is available on PC and Windows.

Anthology of Fear: Prologue was released on May 27, 2020.

Anthology of Fear: Prologue was developed by RG Crew.

Anthology of Fear: Prologue has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Anthology of Fear: Prologue is a single player game.

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