Apotheorasis: Lab of the Blind Gods

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Apotheorasis: Lab of the Blind Gods is a single player survival shooter game with mystery, thriller and science fiction themes. It was developed by Konstantinos 'Tall Guy' Vasileiadis and was released on May 12, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

"Apotheorasis: Lab of the Blind Gods" is a narrative-driven adventure game where players navigate a labyrinthine temple as a blind protagonist. Using echolocation and other unique abilities, players uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of the Blind Gods. The game features puzzles, choice-driven dialogue, and a rich, atmospheric world to explore.

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Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

story5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Apotheorasis offers a unique and immersive audio-only experience that challenges players to rely solely on sound for navigation and combat.
The sound design is highly praised, with many players finding it engaging and effective in creating a tense atmosphere.
The game features charming humor and interesting characters, making it a fun and memorable short adventure.

The voice acting is often criticized for being amateurish and difficult to understand due to strong accents.
Some players found the gameplay cumbersome, particularly in sections with overlapping audio cues that made it hard to determine what to do.
The game is relatively short, leaving some players wanting more content and depth in the experience.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its quirky humor and engaging concept, while others find it short and somewhat hard to follow. Voice acting is described as charming yet amateur, and while the storyline is functional and interesting, many players express a desire for deeper character interactions and more extensive world-building. Overall, the narrative is seen as captivating but could benefit from further development.
- “With its quirky humor and short but captivating storyline, Apotheorasis is a thrilling experience that will leave you wanting more.”
- “The concept, gameplay, and story are engaging and super interesting!”
- “The story is interesting and has a bit of humor mixed in.”
- “The voice acting is definitely amateur (though quite charming, in my opinion) and the story is just okay.”
- “My only complaint about this game is how short the game is; it took me about 1 hour to finish the main story, and that already included a lot of deaths.”
- “Some parts of it are a little hard to follow, but overall, the story works and winning over time is worth the effort.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "apotheorasis" is characterized by a blend of dark, absurd, and sarcastic elements, effectively enhancing the immersive sci-fi experience. Players appreciate the self-aware humor and clever fourth-wall breaks, which contribute to both laughter and tension throughout the game. Overall, the quirky and captivating storyline, combined with its unique comedic style, leaves a lasting positive impression on players.
- “With its quirky humor and short but captivating storyline, Apotheorasis is a thrilling experience that will leave you wanting more.”
- “It left a smile on my face, and the credits sequence made me laugh out loud, which is enough for me to give it a positive review.”
- “Loved the self-aware humor of the game and the occasional breaking of the 4th wall.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The game's graphics are intentionally minimalistic, focusing on sound design and storytelling rather than visual elements, which some players found refreshing while others missed traditional graphical fidelity. This unique approach challenges players to rely on auditory cues for navigation and interaction, leading to a mixed reception regarding the absence of visuals. Overall, the graphics are described as non-existent, yet the game's design encourages imaginative engagement.
- “Finally, true realism in graphical fidelity.”
- “The writing is great, the sound design is great and the graphics are perfect.”
- “At first I was very curious about how the absence of graphics would impact a game.”
- “A game with no visuals whatsoever.”
- “An FPS without graphics?”
- “With no graphics or UI, it challenges you to rely solely on your ears to navigate, sneak, shoot, and interact.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features an intriguing concept and engaging narrative, enhanced by a unique blindness mechanic that creates an intimidating atmosphere. However, it suffers from poor voice acting, lengthy non-interactive segments, and cumbersome mechanics towards the end, leading to frustrating trial-and-error gameplay and frequent checkpoint restarts.
- “The concept, gameplay, and story are engaging and super interesting!”
- “There is an intimidating atmosphere to the game as a result of the blindness mechanic, and it's without a doubt one of its best narrative qualities.”
- “An interesting concept held back by poor voice acting and lengthy stretches without gameplay that cannot be skipped.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay was a little cumbersome near the end, specifically when there were several overlapping audio cues and it was unclear what I needed to do. I spent a lot of time restarting from checkpoints and playing trial and error, which is really not great.”
- “The gameplay mechanics can feel frustrating at times, especially when the controls are unresponsive or the objectives are unclear.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly immersive, enhanced by detailed descriptions and sound design that draw players into its world. The intimidating ambiance, particularly due to the blindness mechanic, significantly contributes to its narrative strength, making each player's experience unique.
- “Every person's experience will be different regarding atmosphere and world for obvious reasons, though personally, I found it really easy to immerse myself in the descriptions and sounds the game provides.”
- “There is an intimidating atmosphere to the game as a result of the blindness mechanic, and it's without a doubt one of its best narrative qualities.”
- “Every person's experience will be different regarding atmosphere and world for obvious reasons, though personally, I found it really easy to immerse myself with the descriptions and sounds the game provides.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its beauty, complemented by well-executed ambient sounds. Reviewers commend the contributions of the sound engineer, foley artist, and voice actors, highlighting the overall quality of the audio experience.
- “The ambient sounds are done pretty well, and the music is beautiful.”
- “Props to the sound engineer, foley artist, voice actor, and music team on this game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, primarily appealing to completionists or players seeking personal challenges.
- “There is some replay value if you are a completionist (good luck, by the way) or just like to challenge yourself.”

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Apotheorasis: Lab of the Blind Gods is a survival shooter game with mystery, thriller and science fiction themes.

Apotheorasis: Lab of the Blind Gods is available on PC and Windows.

Apotheorasis: Lab of the Blind Gods was released on May 12, 2022.

Apotheorasis: Lab of the Blind Gods was developed by Konstantinos 'Tall Guy' Vasileiadis.

Apotheorasis: Lab of the Blind Gods has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Apotheorasis: Lab of the Blind Gods is a single player game.

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