Apartament 1406: Horror DEMO(n)
- December 21, 2023
- Airem
"Apartment 1406: Horror DEMO" is a thrilling horror and survival game that combines psychological elements, intense atmospheres, and supernatural encounters. Players must strategically manage limited resources, engage in battles or run for their lives, and utilize an advanced examine system to interact with objects and uncover hidden secrets. Your choices and survival skills will be tested as you delve deeper into the game's mysteries and unsettling world.
Reviews
- The game has a good atmosphere and is reminiscent of classic horror games like Silent Hill, providing a nostalgic experience for fans.
- Despite its short length, the game offers decent scares, engaging gameplay, and a variety of achievements that can be fun to unlock.
- The developer is responsive to feedback and has shown commitment to improving the game with updates and bug fixes.
- The game is criticized for being an asset flip, lacking originality and depth, as it heavily relies on pre-made assets without significant modifications.
- Combat mechanics are often described as frustrating and unbalanced, making encounters feel more luck-based than skill-based.
- Many players found the game to be too short and lacking in meaningful content, leading to a feeling of it being a cash grab rather than a genuine indie project.
- gameplay26 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it straightforward and lacking in challenge, while others enjoyed the fun mechanics and scare factor. Combat and gun mechanics are often described as mediocre, and certain gameplay elements, like puzzles, can be frustrating or poorly designed. Overall, while some appreciate the smooth flow and entertainment value for the price, others feel the gameplay is boring and in need of improvement.
“The scare factor was beautiful and the gameplay was super fun. Hoping for an update to it, or at least a sequel at some point!”
“Fun little story and smooth enough gameplay for the price, made for a good hour of gaming.”
“This game has ok graphics, the flow of the gameplay is pretty much straightforward, no need to deal with boring puzzles or whatsoever. I am looking forward to completing this game, 100% recommended.”
“Story is meh and gameplay is boring.”
“The combat gameplay is meh, it works but not particularly difficult.”
“I couldn't even get through the beginning parts of the game because the 'combine the chalice' mechanic just... didn't work, even after reloading saves.”
- story24 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it lacking depth and coherence, particularly in the main game mode, while others appreciated its atmospheric tension and mysterious elements. Despite criticisms of repetitive combat and asset reuse, a few players noted that the story was engaging enough to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the narrative seems to be a blend of intriguing concepts overshadowed by gameplay shortcomings.
“Fun little story and smooth enough gameplay for the price, made for a good hour of gaming.”
“What this game exceeds in is its lighting effects, atmospheric tension building, sound design, and mysterious storytelling.”
“Now of course there is a bit more to it than that, with a decent story, solid voice acting, and just an overall good atmosphere; Apartment 1406 will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.”
“Main game mode has basically no story; the combat is rather boring, and the second game mode is just garbage. I don't know why it even exists.”
“An attempt to quickly earn an easy penny, parasitizing on the Silent Hill atmosphere - no sense of story pace whatsoever and unfortunately just a bland asset flip.”
“But the plot was strange, the creatures all the same, and sadly the fights were boring.”
- atmosphere18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its effective horror elements, drawing strong comparisons to classic titles like Silent Hill and Resident Evil. Reviewers highlight the impressive lighting effects, sound design, and tension-building mechanics that create a creepy and immersive experience, despite some criticisms regarding the game's pacing and originality. Overall, the atmospheric design successfully engages players, keeping them on edge throughout the gameplay.
“What this game exceeds in is its lighting effects, atmospheric tension building, sound design, and mysterious storytelling.”
“Apartment 1406 is exactly one of those bite-sized games I just mentioned: thanks to excellent visual and audio design, it manages to accurately mimic the same atmosphere of the first Silent Hill games, with a little bit of Resident Evil when it comes to combat and inventory management.”
“An attempt to quickly earn an easy penny, parasitizing on the Silent Hill atmosphere - no sense of story pace whatsoever and unfortunately just a blend asset flip.”
“The game entices you into a creepy atmosphere, with seamless cut scenes and subtly well-timed jump scares.”
“This is a welcome feature as the game is set in what becomes an increasingly dark atmosphere as the game progresses.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with some players praising the detailed and polished visuals that enhance the overall experience, while others find them merely acceptable. Overall, the game's graphics contribute positively to the atmosphere, complemented by effective sound design.
“The game itself had really good graphics, a few good scares, easy achievements, great music, cool enemies and weapons.”
“The visuals are awesome and the sound in the game really sets the tone as does the look of the game.”
“The graphics are detailed and very well polished.”
“This game has ok graphics; the flow of the gameplay is pretty much straightforward, with no need to deal with boring puzzles or anything. I am looking forward to completing this game.”
“The graphics are detailed but lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and do not meet the standards set by other titles in the genre.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Initial impressions of the game's optimization may be underwhelming, but players report that performance improves significantly after adjusting certain settings. Overall, while it may require some initial tweaking, the optimization can meet expectations with the right adjustments.
“At first I was less than stoked about the optimization, but it catches up if you make a few tweaks in the settings.”
“At first, I was less than impressed with the optimization, but it improves if you make a few tweaks in the settings.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being a cash grab, with accusations of plagiarism due to the lack of credit given to the original artists and developers of the assets used. This has led to negative perceptions of the game's integrity and value.
“The developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets, so this is plagiarism as well as a cash grab.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, prioritizing profit over player experience.”
“It's frustrating to see so many paywalls in a game that could have been enjoyable without the constant push to spend more money.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted to be sporadic but effective, contributing to an overall enjoyable atmosphere. Players appreciate the lighthearted moments that enhance the experience without overshadowing the game's other qualities.
“It's cheap, interesting, has a good atmosphere, and is funny from time to time.”
“The humor in the game is clever and keeps you engaged throughout.”
“I love how the game incorporates humor in unexpected ways, making every moment enjoyable.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised as great, enhancing the overall experience alongside its impressive graphics and engaging gameplay elements.
“The game features great music that enhances the overall experience.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to have some bugs, but regular updates are being implemented to address these issues, which is positively noted by users.
“A little buggy, but they're being worked on regularly, so that's always nice to hear!”