"At Home" is an indie horror game where you must escape from a locked hut in a forest after being kidnapped by strangers. Use nearby items and observe your surroundings to formulate an escape plan, all while avoiding detection from watchful maniacs through quiet, stealthy movements. Be cautious, as the house and surrounding area are under surveillance.
The game has starling potential and a few moments of decent atmosphere.
The visuals are pretty nice, contributing to a good ambiance.
Some players appreciate the effort put into creating a horror experience, even if it falls short.
The game is plagued by frustrating mechanics, including being plunged into complete darkness with no clear navigation.
Many players report that the game lacks a coherent storyline and has no real ending, leading to repetitive gameplay.
There are numerous technical issues, including bugs and poorly explained mechanics, which detract from the overall experience.
graphics
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the nice visuals and ambiance, others criticize the poor quality, particularly in darker areas that hinder gameplay. The consensus suggests that while graphics are not the sole factor for enjoyment, they still play a significant role in the overall experience.
“Like I said, good ambiance and graphics.”
“While this game's visuals are pretty nice.”
“Within the first 20 seconds of the game, you are thrown into darkness, but the graphics are awful.”
“We need some visuals, even if it's only 5%-10% to see where on earth we are going and what we are doing.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have noted that while the gameplay offers engaging elements, certain mechanics, like starting the car and opening the shake's door, lack clear explanations, which can lead to confusion.
“I also felt like some mechanics weren't really explained, such as starting up the car and, in a much smaller case, opening the shake's door.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The storyline in the game is notably lacking, with players expressing frustration over the absence of journal notes, dialogue, or any other elements that provide context or insight into the narrative.
“Where is the storyline?”
“At home, there are no journal notes, no dialogue, and no other information that offers any insight into the story.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere shows promise, featuring some noteworthy moments that enhance the overall experience, though it may not be consistently engaging throughout.
“A game with startling potential and a few moments of decent atmosphere.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, including texture pop-ins and various glitches, leading to frustration during gameplay.
“But all I ended up doing was finding texture pop-in, glitches, and aggravation.”