Ash Asylum
- May 23, 2020
- Tainted Games
Get on SteamIn Ash Asylum you play an amnesiac thrust into a morbid, really creepy universe. After an accident you wake up to find that instead of lying in a hospital, you’re in an asylum with your head wrapped in bandages. Who the hell am I? What am I doing here? How do I escape?
Reviews
- The game has potential and can be enjoyable with a good story and updates from the developer.
- The object physics are hilarious and add a fun element to the gameplay.
- The game is cheap and can keep players busy, making it worth a shot for those who enjoy jumpscare horror games.
- The game suffers from a lack of health pickups, leading to frustrating gameplay and potential soft-locks.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches that hinder the experience, including issues with the diary and inventory.
- The game feels like a bland asset flip with a generic story, lacking originality and depth.
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story of the game has been widely criticized for being terrible, glitchy, and lacking coherence, with many reviewers feeling it detracts from the overall experience. Some believe that despite its shortcomings, a stronger narrative could elevate the game's potential.
“Ash Asylum is bare bones but can be a great game with a good story.”
“Terrible, glitchy, stupid, and random story.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the gameplay, noting a lack of guidance and clarity regarding the mechanics, which leads to confusion and uncertainty about how to engage with the game effectively.
“I have no clue, as the game doesn't tell the player anything about that, so I highly doubt the mechanics are built in.”
“The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
“There are too many bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience, causing frequent crashes and glitches.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Recent reviews indicate that many of the bugs and glitches mentioned in older critiques have been resolved through updates, leading to a more stable gaming experience. Players find the current stability satisfactory, especially given the game's low price point.
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced several bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
“The stability issues are frustrating; I often find myself having to restart the game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game primarily through its amusing object physics, which adds a comedic element to the gameplay experience.
“I've only played through a little bit so far, but honestly, I would recommend it for the hilarious object physics alone.”
