Bite Size Terrors: Erobos Heaven
- August 5, 2023
- anOVERTHINKER
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Get on itch.io Store"Bite Size Terrors: Erobos Heaven" is a short experimental horror game with a focus on sound design and tension, as darkness obscures your vision and unsettling events unfold over 20-30 minutes. With multiple endings and interactive scares, replayability is encouraged to uncover different disturbing sights. The story follows a protagonist who, in a time of chaos, prays to a mysterious god and is transported to a strange realm, questioning the nature of their salvation.
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Reviews
- Incredible sound design and atmosphere that effectively creates a nerve-wracking experience.
- Unique and unconventional horror that doesn't rely on cheap jump scares, making it a refreshing addition to the genre.
- Short but intense gameplay with high replayability, offering different outcomes based on player choices.
- Gameplay is very short, lasting only 15-30 minutes, which may not justify the price for some players.
- Some players experienced bugs that affected gameplay, leading to frustrating moments.
- Character design felt out of place compared to the otherwise superb sound design and atmosphere.
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its nerve-wracking sound design and unique, subtle scares, making it a standout in the unconventional horror genre. While some players find it exceptionally creepy and immersive, others feel that the atmosphere is its primary strength, suggesting it may not appeal to everyone. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a distinctive horror experience.
“Sound design and atmosphere is absolutely nerve-wracking, and I highly recommend it to people who enjoy unconventional horror.”
“Granted this game may not be for everyone, but if you want to try a horror game that is unique, with some subtle but effective scares, it has some of the best atmosphere and especially sound design in any recent game. I would highly recommend it.”
“Very atmospheric and creepy; I really enjoyed this and the developer's previous work.”
“The sound design and atmosphere are absolutely nerve-wracking, and I highly recommend it to people who enjoy unconventional horror.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a unique and fresh art style reminiscent of analogue horror videos, complemented by terrific sound design and visuals that evoke a watercolor aesthetic. However, the abrupt transitions between characters and day/night cycles can lead to confusion regarding navigation and objectives. Overall, the graphics are praised for their creativity, though they may occasionally hinder gameplay clarity.
“It has a really unique art style, very fresh.”
“Terrific sound design and visuals.”
“The art aesthetic of this title is really nice too, it feels kinda like a watercolor painting.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is brief, lasting around 20-30 minutes, but is highly engaging and effectively designed, featuring well-crafted scares that capitalize on players' vulnerable moments. Reviewers appreciate the creator's skill in delivering a compact yet impactful experience.
“The gameplay is 20-30 minutes long, but it is packed full of well-thought-out scares, and you can tell the creator knows exactly what they are doing in moments when you are in situations most vulnerable.”
“The gameplay is 20-30 minutes long as mentioned, but it is packed full of well thought out scares, and you can tell the creator knows exactly what they are doing in moments when you are in situations most vulnerable.”
“That being said, I believe this is a completely independent project, and the gameplay is very short, but sweet.”
- character development4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding character development, with some players expressing dissatisfaction with the character design, suggesting it detracts from their overall experience. While personal preferences vary, the design appears to be a notable point of contention among users.
“A thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the character design, but that might be a bit of a personal preference.”
“The character design is probably the only thing keeping this from being perfect for me.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is a thought-provoking and eerie short narrative that enhances the horror experience, complemented by a distinctive and impressive style.
“It makes you think about the story.”
“Freaky little short story of a horror game with some awesome style.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight that the game offers notable replayability, suggesting that players can enjoy multiple playthroughs without losing interest.
“And I almost forgot to mention, there is replayability.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game particularly effective, with exaggerated animations, such as the kid's head movements, eliciting genuine laughter. This comedic element adds a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.
“The exaggerated head movements on the kid were really funny to me, lol! :33”
