Beside Myself

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Beside Myself is a single player survival simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by ASKGAMES and was released on July 27, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Beside Myself" is a first-person psychological thriller set in an abandoned hospital, where players uncover disturbing secrets from the past. The game focuses on exploration and tension-building, with two possible endings based on the player's actions. Warning: this game may cause photosensitive epilepsy in susceptible individuals.

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Audience ScoreBased on 164 reviews

story14 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging experience with a good amount of jump scares that keep players on edge.
The atmosphere is well-crafted, with excellent sound design and lighting that enhance the creepy environment.
Despite its short runtime, the game provides a solid dose of psychological tension and an intriguing story that immerses players.

Many jump scares feel cheap and predictable, leading to a lack of genuine fear and immersion.
The game suffers from bugs and glitches that can hinder progress, causing frustration for players.
The story and puzzles are often seen as simplistic or poorly executed, leaving players wanting more depth and coherence.

story
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is set in an abandoned psychiatric hospital, aiming to uncover a dark past, but it often feels superficial and incomplete, leaving players wanting more depth and clarity. While some appreciate the atmospheric tension and engaging elements, many criticize the narrative for being poorly executed, with forced jump scares and a lack of coherent progression. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop for exploration and puzzles, but it struggles to deliver a compelling experience.
- “The story places you in an abandoned psychiatric hospital, where something went terribly wrong—and you’re here to uncover the truth.”
- “The story is intense and helps with the horror factor so much!”
- “The story unfolds as you progress in the game, which makes it interesting.”
- “I never got scared, cheap jump scares, stupid plot/story so not worth the money in my opinion, maybe 5/10.”
- “The story itself is very short and not very well fleshed out.”
- “I feel like the story was either rushed or used as a second thought for the jump scares, and even then they don't really make much sense.”
atmosphere
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Beside Myself" is widely praised for its chilling and immersive qualities, effectively combining psychological tension with supernatural elements. While many players appreciate the game's ability to create a creepy environment, some criticize the overuse of jump scares and distracting lighting effects that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is noted for its strong atmospheric presence, though opinions vary on how well it integrates with the narrative and gameplay mechanics.
- “Beside Myself is a short but atmospheric indie horror game that delivers a solid dose of psychological tension and supernatural mystery.”
- “The game combines atmospheric tension with psychological horror elements, offering a deeply terrifying experience.”
- “Thoroughly enjoyed this game; great setting/atmosphere, sound effects are all on point, jump scares are genuine & not forced, with the puzzles and game progression being very much a throwback to the classic P.T.”
- “The game has alright graphics and atmosphere, but the jump scares were underwhelming, and overall it felt like an average experience. I can see what they were going for, but it's just not for me.”
- “Both the story and puzzles are uninteresting, so the only thing it had going for it was the atmosphere, which was ruined by the complete lack of subtlety.”
- “The atmosphere is made almost comical with the amount of random noises and lights breaking almost constantly.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the dark and immersive visuals that enhance the horror atmosphere, while others criticize the lighting system and janky animations. Overall, the graphics are described as decent to good, contributing positively to the game's ambiance, though they are sometimes overshadowed by gameplay issues and ineffective jump scares.
- “Beside Yourself was an uncomfortable whirlwind made ever better by the sound design, disturbing graphics, and overall ambiance.”
- “The graphics are good, making the game feel dark, and the change of lighting at points warns you something is coming to make you jump!”
- “Excellent frame rate, nice puzzles, very nice graphics, and I've had 2 very welcoming jump scares; the atmosphere is dark and very creepy, I love the sounds!”
- “The entire lighting system failed and I tried to reset the graphics.”
- “The graphics are the only thing going for it visually; the cheap jump scares and the tension throughout the game end up ruining it.”
- “There were many times where I would stagger through a darkened room and be subjected to a rapid succession of scare chords but miss their visuals because the game is so ridiculously impatient and relentless that it cannot restrain itself for more than a few seconds.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is primarily focused on exploration and puzzle-solving, featuring a linear structure that prevents players from getting lost. While some players appreciate the atmosphere and jump scares, many criticize the lack of depth and replayability, describing it as basic and occasionally boring. Overall, the mechanics feel familiar to seasoned horror game players, with some elements feeling overused.
- “The gameplay is straightforward and focused mostly on exploration, puzzle-solving, and triggering key events to progress.”
- “The gameplay is suitable for the most part, and I thought the puzzles were implemented well, but the 'interact with object while something off-camera changes' gimmick was slightly overused.”
- “Gameplay is linear, so no need to be afraid of getting lost.”
- “$7 USD for 90 minutes of gameplay is really expensive, especially because the game has no replayability.”
- “But when it comes to the gameplay, I was bored.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is often described as unintentionally funny, with players appreciating its quirky models and animations that contribute to a lighthearted experience. While some elements, like cheap jump scares and misleading clues, evoke laughter, they also highlight the game's charm, making it enjoyable despite its flaws. Overall, the humor serves as a redeeming quality, encouraging players to embrace the absurdity.
- “However, I was laughing the entire way through.”
- “I love this game for how unintentionally funny it is, and on that basis alone, it's enough for me to recommend.”
- “The 'clues' they give you when the game realizes you're going the wrong way are hilarious because they're there to 'help' but not really?”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players encountered bugs that affected gameplay, such as unresponsive triggers and collectible issues, others noted a lack of game-breaking glitches, which is a positive aspect for an indie title.
- “It was bug-free too, and that's a plus coming from an indie developer.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, which is impressive for a title of this scale.”
- “I experienced no glitches or performance issues, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “The game is a bit buggy; I had to restart a chapter because an object that I needed to collect and put down somewhere else bugged out on me.”
- “You always have to trigger a specific jump scare to get to the next scene, but sometimes the trigger is just buggy and nothing happens.”
- “Overload of cheap, goofy jumpscares and buggy.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as exploitative, with players feeling it prioritizes profit over quality, resulting in a lackluster and unengaging horror experience.
- “Feels like another cash grab for a quickly made, boring horror game.”
- “The monetization tactics are aggressive and ruin the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Many users feel that the game's lack of replayability makes the $7 price tag for just 90 minutes of gameplay seem excessive, as there is little incentive to play through it multiple times.
- “$7 USD for 90 minutes of gameplay is really expensive, especially because the game has no replayability.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again; the lack of different endings or choices makes it feel repetitive.”
- “The game offers no new experiences on subsequent playthroughs, making it feel like a one-and-done deal.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound effects in the game are highly praised for their ability to create an engaging atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience and complementing the level design effectively.
- “The level design and music made for some fantastic ambiance.”
- “The music and sound effects really stole the show as they set the right mood throughout to keep you engaged.”
- “And then we move on to the soundtrack.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely criticized for its poor optimization, with players reporting significant performance issues that prevent achieving a stable 60fps, even on low settings. Some users attribute these problems to compatibility issues with Linux and Proton, leading to further frame rate drops.
- “I had problems with this game; the first was the performance. I could not get 60fps without turning every option to low, and it still dropped in places to 30fps and sometimes lower (this may be because of Linux/Proton).”
- “It is just unoptimized.”
- “I had problems with this game. First was the performance; I could not get 60fps without turning every option to low, and then it still dropped in places to 30fps and sometimes lower (this may be because of Linux/Proton).”