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Apartment Story

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99% User Score Based on 67 reviews

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Apartment Story is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Blue Rider Interactive and was released on September 26, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Apartment Story" is a single-player thriller game set in a single apartment in 2023. As Arthur, you must manage your needs and decide whether to engage with visitors or isolate yourself. The arrival of an old roommate and a dangerous character named Blondey sets the stage for a dramatic and risky narrative, with a gun hidden somewhere in the apartment. The game features a deep needs management system and distinct personalities that develop as the stakes rise.

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Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews
story12 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Apartment Story offers a captivating atmosphere and a unique experience that immerses players in the life of the protagonist, Arthur, with meaningful choices and well-crafted characters.
  • The game features impressive attention to detail in its art direction, lighting, and music, creating a beautiful and engaging environment.
  • Despite its short length, the game provides a rich narrative experience that balances simplicity with depth, making it a refreshing addition to the indie gaming scene.
  • The game suffers from clunky controls and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, leading to frustrating moments where progress is halted.
  • Pacing issues and long stretches of downtime can make the experience feel slow and at times tedious, with scripted events feeling less organic.
  • While the narrative is engaging, it can be predictable and lacks multiple endings or significant player choices, which may disappoint some players looking for more depth.
  • story
    52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    "Apartment Story" is praised for its unique narrative that blends mundane realism with moments of tension, allowing players to deeply immerse themselves in the protagonist's life. While some find the story predictable at times, its thoughtful character development and replayability make it a standout in the indie gaming scene. Overall, it offers a refreshing and memorable experience, appealing to fans of narrative-driven games.

    • “Apartment story offers a captivating atmosphere and a truly unique experience that immerses you in someone else’s life.”
    • “Overall, Apartment story is a refreshing and memorable experience—a must-play for fans of narrative-driven indie games.”
    • “Each interaction feels significant, drawing you deeper into the story.”
    • “It feels like this would have worked much better as a short film or written story.”
    • “This game manages to be bold and unique by committing completely to mundane realism and low stakes pulp storytelling.”
    • “While the story can be a bit predictable at moments, the overall experience left me satisfied.”
  • gameplay
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Apartment Story features precise and rewarding gameplay that emphasizes thoughtful storytelling and character development over flashy mechanics. While the interaction with the world and cooking elements are well-executed, some players note clunky controls and a need for polish and voice acting to enhance the experience. Overall, the game successfully integrates life-simulation mechanics with engaging narratives, though it could benefit from improved gameplay fluidity.

    • “Apartment Story offers gameplay that is as precise as a well-honed blade, challenging yet rewarding those with the courage to navigate its thrilling twists.”
    • “Mechanically, I like the way the game handles interacting with the world and objects, as well as the cooking aspect.”
    • “Dialogues are short and sharp, and it's really cool how game mechanics are used for little character moments.”
    • “This game deserves better control, a slightly more polished gameplay, and some voice acting.”
    • “Some of the controls are clunky and the mechanics aren't amazing given the 'sims-like' comparison.”
    • “This game deserves better control, a slightly more polished gameplay, and some voice acting.”
  • music
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its attention to detail and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, particularly through well-placed diegetic tracks that complement interactions. The soundtrack features beautiful drifting electronic compositions, contributing to a chill vibe that aligns perfectly with the game's aesthetic and narrative. Overall, the music is considered a standout element that significantly enriches the gaming experience.

    • “The diegetic music nails the vibe, especially when you have a visitor.”
    • “Perfectly paced with a fantastic use of music; it is absolutely well deserving of your time.”
    • “The soundtrack is beautiful, composed of drifting electronic tracks from traaps.”
  • graphics
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their authentic characters and environments, complemented by a minimalist art style that enhances immersion and encourages players to fill in details. The lo-fi aesthetics, combined with impressive lighting and personality-rich visuals, create a charming atmosphere, despite some clunky controls and design quirks. Overall, the visuals significantly contribute to the game's appeal and replayability.

    • “The characters and environment feel authentic, and the art style is spot on.”
    • “The visuals really bring it to life, every detail of the apartment exudes personality and the lighting is gorgeous.”
    • “Though all of the controls are a bit fiddly (picking multiple items up is particularly clumsy) and there’s a degree of jank to every element of the design, it somehow works with the low-poly aesthetics - plus the sheer volume of interactable 'stuff' is impressive.”
    • “Lends itself well to the lo-fi graphics and especially if you are British, your brain will be filling in the details vividly anyway.”
    • “The minimalist art style somehow makes it even more convincing by forcing your brain to fill in the gaps.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in Apartment Story is highly praised for its captivating and immersive qualities, allowing players to experience the life of another person through dynamic scenarios. This unique environment effectively draws players in, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

    • “Apartment Story offers a captivating atmosphere and a truly unique experience that immerses you in someone else’s life.”
    • “It changes scenarios and oozes atmosphere.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is marked by occasional glitches, such as issues with item interaction and environmental obstacles, but it performs well on the Steam Deck.

    • “Runs great on Steam Deck too.”
    • “I experienced a few glitches here and there, such as being unable to pick up an item again after I set it down somewhere, and getting stuck for a little while trying to turn off a light because there was an item in front of it.”
    • “I encountered several bugs that disrupted my gameplay, including issues with item interactions and getting stuck in certain areas.”
    • “The game suffers from frequent stability issues, leading to frustrating moments where I couldn't progress due to glitches.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability through its branching narrative, allowing players to experience multiple story endings. This feature adds a layer of richness that is often uncommon in smaller titles, encouraging players to revisit the game for different outcomes.

    • “The branching narrative and replayability give it a richness that’s rare in smaller games.”
    • “There are several ways your story can 'end', which makes for some replayability.”
    • “There are several ways your story can end, which makes for some replayability.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
    • “The lack of meaningful choices means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the humor in the game's bugs, often appreciating them for adding a comedic element to the experience. This lighthearted approach to glitches contributes positively to the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “There were some bugs, but I didn't mind them since they made me laugh.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is praised for its depth and thoughtfulness, focusing on storytelling rather than flashy mechanics to engage players. This approach effectively draws players into the narrative and enhances their connection to the characters.

    • “It doesn’t rely on flashy mechanics but instead uses thoughtful storytelling and character development to pull you in.”
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Apartment Story is a simulation game.

Apartment Story is available on PC and Windows.

Apartment Story was released on September 26, 2024.

Apartment Story was developed by Blue Rider Interactive.

Apartment Story has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Apartment Story is a single player game.

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