Belonging

43%
Game Brain Score Based on 8 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • optimization
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Belonging is a first-person adventure game about a cult and its victims. As the hacktivist Jayce, you are scouting the abandoned estate of the Entelechism cult. You are there to find data you can leak to the public and uncover uncomfortable truths about what happened to the people that lived there. Explore the remains of a reclusive communityEntelechism is a community devoted to self-optimization…

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43%
Audience ScoreBased on 8 reviews
story5 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Engaging and thoughtful story that explores the insidiousness of cults, keeping players curious throughout the experience.
  • Beautiful graphics and pleasant voice acting contribute to a relaxing atmosphere, making it enjoyable for fans of exploration and mystery games.
  • The game has improved gameplay mechanics compared to the demo, with automatic checkpoint saves and the ability to change choices later in the game.
  • The game suffers from bugs and glitches, including game-breaking issues that can hinder progress, leading to frustration for players.
  • The story is relatively short and may feel underdeveloped, with some players finding it predictable and lacking depth.
  • User interface and gameplay features are poorly designed, with unskippable dialogues and tutorial messages that disrupt immersion and pacing.
  • story11 mentions

    The game's story is described as engaging and thought-provoking, with a well-researched narrative that explores deep themes, making it compelling enough for players to complete in one sitting. However, some reviewers found the overall plot to be relatively short and not particularly interesting, with mixed feelings about the dialogue and pacing. Despite these criticisms, the game offers an immersive experience through exploration and audio-visual storytelling elements.

    • “A thoughtful, well-researched story about the bottomless pits in our hearts that would make anyone join a cult, if the circumstances are right.”
    • “If you like story-driven games and binged a lot of true crime over lockdown, don't sleep on this underrated gem!”
    • “The game features an intriguing story that is voice acted.”
    • “The story itself is not that long or interesting.”
    • “The best dialogue I admit was 'amazing': here you enter a new location and the key story starts where our partner basically tells us that there are security features in this facility and data will be deleted very soon, so you don't have that much time (which, if we go by key features, is probably not true, but the main character doesn't know this).”
    • “Actually, later in the game, you can change any previous choices and it does not affect the plot ending, and there are automatic checkpoint saves as well.”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    Overall, players appreciate the improvements made to gameplay since the demo, noting the addition of helpful hints that enhance understanding of the game. However, some users criticize the user interface and certain gameplay features, particularly the requirement to find a key log before accessing video content, which they find frustrating.

    • “It's really nice to see how they improved the gameplay compared to the demo, and that even more hints are provided to clearly show what has been going on.”
    • “One of the standout gameplay choices is that to access the video, you first need to find the prior key log.”
    • “Now for the worst part: the UI and gameplay features.”
    • “One of the 'better' gameplay choices was that to be able to see the video, you first had to find a prior key log.”
    • “Gameplay impressions: https://youtu.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    Overall, optimization feedback is mixed; while some users report minor bugs and occasional oddities like misplaced luggage, others have experienced smooth video performance throughout their gameplay, indicating that issues may not be universal.

    • “No poor video performances at all for me.”
    • “Yeah, there are a few bugs and one time luggage spawned in strange places, but the stellar voice performance keeps you immersed.”
    • “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
    • “Despite having a high-end PC, I experienced constant lag and long loading times, which ruined the overall experience.”
    • “The optimization is so poor that even on lower settings, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate.”
  • humor3 mentions

    The humor in the game is seen as hit-or-miss; while some find certain elements, like the spin classes, amusingly predictable, others feel that the overall comedic execution is lacking and overshadowed by bugs that detract from the experience.

    • “It's extremely funny that they offer spin classes.”
    • “The humor in this game is spot on and keeps you laughing throughout.”
    • “The quirky characters and their hilarious dialogues make every moment enjoyable.”
  • music3 mentions

    The music in the game is minimal, with some players expressing a desire for more musical content to enhance the experience. The sparse soundtrack contributes to a creepy atmosphere, particularly in the abandoned cult setting, but the abrupt cuts in music during key moments detract from the overall immersion.

    • “I would like a little more music in the game as well, but the silence does give it a creepy feeling, especially while exploring an abandoned cult building.”
    • “The music whenever Jayce finds Kai's evidence cuts off quickly as soon as the commentary ends.”
    • “I would like a little more music in the game; however, the silence does give it a creepy feeling while exploring an abandoned cult building.”
    • “The music cuts off quickly whenever Jayce finds Kai's evidence, right as the commentary ends.”
    • “There is no music whatsoever.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The game is praised for its immersive atmosphere, effectively highlighting themes of dubious organizations and cults. While some lore is conveyed through logs, the overall ambiance and key narrative elements are deemed sufficient to engage players. Additionally, the level design and side character stories contribute positively to the game's atmospheric experience.

    • “A very atmospheric game that sheds light on dubious organizations and cults, exploring how one could fall into their traps.”
    • “The level design and atmosphere are quite impressive, complemented by the engaging stories of side characters.”
    • “While the logs provide some lore, they feel somewhat redundant as the overall atmosphere and key logs are already impactful.”
    • “While those logs do provide some lore, they feel obsolete since the overall atmosphere and key logs are already hammered down and unmissable.”
    • “The atmosphere lacks depth, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
    • “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, failing to evoke any real emotion.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics are generally praised for their appealing visuals that contribute to a relaxing experience, complemented by pleasant voice acting. However, some users have reported technical issues, such as warnings about insufficient video graphic memory at the game's start.

    • “It is a very relaxing experience with good-looking graphics and pleasant voice acting.”
    • “As soon as the game started, a message in the top left corner indicated that my video graphic memory was full or not functioning properly.”
    • “The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from a modern game.”
    • “I encountered frequent texture pop-ins that severely detracted from the overall visual experience.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game is praised for its stability, featuring very smooth gameplay with no reported glitches or lagging issues.

    • “Very smooth gameplay; no glitches or lagging so far.”
    • “The game runs flawlessly, providing a stable experience throughout.”
    • “I've experienced zero crashes, making for a consistently enjoyable session.”
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