Ash Asylum

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Ash Asylum is a single player survival puzzle game. It was developed by Tainted Games and was released on May 23, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

In 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?

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54%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

The game has potential and can be enjoyable with a good story and updates from the developers.
Some players found the object physics to be hilarious and the game appropriately spooky.
The game runs fine for the most part, and recent updates have addressed many previous bugs.

The game suffers from a lack of health pickups, leading to frustrating gameplay and potential soft-locks.
Many players found the story and gameplay to be bland, with a reliance on ineffective jump scares.
There are significant technical issues, including lag and unresponsive controls, which detract from the overall experience.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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34%
33%
The story of Ash Asylum is widely criticized for being terrible, glitchy, and lacking coherence, with many reviewers noting that it feels random and underdeveloped. Despite its potential, the narrative is seen as a significant drawback that detracts from the overall experience of the game.
- “Ash Asylum is bare bones but can be a great game with a good story.”
- “Terrible, glitchy, stupid, and random story.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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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.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 feel that the current stability justifies the game's low price, making it a worthwhile option.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”