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Blameless

81%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
stability, replayability
81% User Score Based on 2,250 reviews

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"Blameless" is a free 3D adventure game focused on puzzle-solving and story, taking place in an unfinished house where you must escape a mysterious pursuer. The game features realistic puzzle mechanics, investigative gameplay, and a mysterious atmosphere with alternative solutions and story progression through exploration. The game is a short, intense experience with a tension-filled element of surprise, lasting around 20-60 minutes.

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81%
Audience ScoreBased on 2,250 reviews
story250 positive mentions
stability36 negative mentions
  • Great atmosphere and graphics for a free game.
  • Interesting puzzles with multiple solutions.
  • Short but engaging story that keeps players on edge.
  • Very short gameplay, often completed in under an hour.
  • Disappointing ending with no real resolution.
  • Voice acting is subpar and can detract from the experience.
  • story
    635 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its brevity and lack of depth. While some appreciated the intriguing premise and atmosphere, others found the narrative unsatisfying, feeling it left too many questions unanswered and ended abruptly. Overall, players expressed a desire for a more developed storyline and additional content to enhance the experience.

    • “The story is interesting and kept me engaged throughout the game.”
    • “A nice game and a very good storyline!”
    • “The story is captivating and the ending a little strange, but it leaves you wanting more.”
    • “The story was not resolved and it felt too open to interpretation.”
    • “Honestly with a bit more to it, both story and gameplay, this could be decent, but nothing is resolved by the end of the game and the gameplay elements and puzzles leave a lot to be desired.”
    • “The story line was boring and not very creative.”
  • graphics
    349 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many players noting that they are impressive for a low-budget, free title. While some reviews mention that certain textures and character models could be improved, the overall visual quality, atmosphere, and attention to detail have been highlighted as strong points, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience. Despite some dated elements, the graphics effectively enhance the game's horror and puzzle elements, making it a visually appealing choice for players.

    • “The graphics are excellent and it worked smoothly on my laptop.”
    • “The highlights of this completely free experience are the graphics and environments, creating a very fitting atmospheric and unsettling scenario.”
    • “Blameless is an indie horror game that is both eerie and beautiful at the same time, the graphics are really good considering that it's an indie title.”
    • “Sadly kinda short and the graphics really could be better.”
    • “The graphics aren't exactly up to date considering this game came out in 2016 but looks like a game from the early 2000s (switching on all of the enhanced graphics options doesn't do much).”
    • “The graphics are basic, the gameplay isn't terribly engaging, and the atmosphere is really just lackluster.”
  • atmosphere
    254 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of "Blameless" is widely praised for its immersive and eerie qualities, effectively creating a tense and unsettling environment that enhances the gameplay experience. While some players note the game lacks traditional horror elements like jump scares, the sound design, detailed environments, and ambient music contribute significantly to its creepy vibe. Overall, the game is recognized for its strong atmospheric presence, making it a compelling choice for fans of psychological horror and puzzle-solving.

    • “With a tense atmosphere, detailed environments, and effective sound design, it creates an immersive experience without relying on combat.”
    • “The atmosphere is perfect with its ambiance and lighting, which adds to the player's paranoia in thinking that something will happen at any point.”
    • “The atmosphere is dense and eerie, which reminded me why I don't play horror games.”
    • “I didn't like it; it essentially lacks anything that could deem it a horror game. There is no atmosphere, just a 3D box arena where you wander around pointless clicking.”
    • “The atmosphere is extremely dark and sinister, but there's no actual danger or even any real scares beyond the odd creepy sound and flickery lights until the ending, and even then there's no tangible threat.”
    • “Despite some intrigue early on and a somewhat creepy atmosphere at certain points, the story makes very little sense from what we're told, and the puzzles all rely on making sure you actually found all the tiny pieces required to complete them rather than any real tests of logic.”
  • gameplay
    171 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its short duration and simplistic mechanics, often describing it as lacking depth and challenge. While some appreciated the atmosphere and puzzle-solving elements, others found the gameplay clunky and frustrating, with a reliance on trial and error. Overall, the game is seen as a decent, albeit brief, experience that could benefit from more content and refinement in its mechanics.

    • “The gameplay has some really cool mechanics that really get you thinking and make you think outside the box.”
    • “Great game that uses interesting gameplay mechanics and a variety of puzzles to lead the player through an hour-long story.”
    • “This game has a brilliant atmosphere; it doesn't rely on cheap jumpscares and impossible monsters, it has a thriving story and great gameplay to keep you on your toes.”
    • “Honestly, with a bit more to it, both story and gameplay, this could be decent, but nothing is resolved by the end of the game and the gameplay elements and puzzles leave a lot to be desired.”
    • “The gameplay is a real let-down; looking for stuff and doing puzzles that are easy to solve didn't feel challenging enough.”
    • “This game had great room for improvement, but in its current state, it's not worth the 30-50 minutes of gameplay.”
  • music
    88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to create a tense and eerie atmosphere, enhancing the overall horror experience. While some players noted a desire for more variety or intensity, many appreciated the soundtrack's effectiveness in building suspense and complementing the game's visuals. Overall, the sound design, including ambient music and sound effects, is considered a strong point, contributing significantly to the game's immersive quality.

    • “The game looks good and gives a creepy vibe which makes it scary, and the ominous music adds to the atmosphere.”
    • “The music really set a good tone for a horror game and it felt surreal to the point where I jumped out of my chair at some points.”
    • “The ambience is astounding both visually and audibly - rising music, sounds of the house shifting, shadows cast over the unknown territory; all of sound and sight leave you feeling lost and endangered.”
    • “Even though it contains a foreboding atmosphere, some disturbing noises, and creepy music, I wouldn't call it 'horror'.”
    • “What's with the jaunty classy jazz bar music that plays over the end credits?”
    • “The only thing I can really commend here is the music.”
  • stability
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag, with many players reporting various bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as freezing, movement issues, and visual anomalies. While some users experienced smooth playthroughs without significant problems, others found the bugs to be frustrating enough to impact their enjoyment. Despite these issues, many players still appreciated the game, suggesting that with further updates and polish, it could improve significantly.

    • “Really nice - fast paced, good graphics, runs great, and a unique and interesting storyline!”
    • “Nice graphics, runs great and audio is awesome.”
    • “I played mine on my laptop i3 4gb ram dedicated graphics card win 10 and it ran very smooth with no glitches so you don't need i5 or i7 like it states.”
    • “Funny 40 minute game that's somehow really buggy.”
    • “The game is buggy and semi-crashes part of the way through.”
    • “Small warning: this game is fairly buggy, had to replay it twice to get the rest of the achievements and the ending properly.”
  • optimization
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is highly praised, with many users reporting smooth performance and excellent graphics, especially for a free title. While some players experienced minor issues like frame drops and crashes, the majority found it to run flawlessly on a variety of hardware configurations. The consensus is that the game is well-optimized, providing a solid experience without significant performance concerns.

    • “The graphics are decent, and the game runs smoothly without any noticeable performance issues.”
    • “The optimization of this game is excellent; it ran at 60 fps at all times for me on my GTX 1080/i7 6700k combo.”
    • “Really the last thing to talk about is optimization, and holy crap is this game optimized.”
    • “It's riddled with frame issues, stuttering, graphics popping in and out, random crashes, and a lot more annoying things to deal with.”
    • “Definitely better than some other free unoptimized games I've played in the past.”
    • “So the performance shouldn't be an issue for most people.”
  • humor
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it amusing due to its bugs, glitches, and absurd logic, often leading to unexpected laughter during gameplay. While some moments are genuinely funny, such as the protagonist's antics and the mispronunciation of words, others highlight the game's shortcomings, like poor narration and short length. Overall, the humor seems to stem from the game's flaws, making it entertaining in a quirky, unintentional way.

    • “This is funny: you will spend more than an hour trying to find what you need to do to progress, but the guides make this game a 5-minute joke while never shedding any light on the story.”
    • “The inclusion and mispronunciation of the word 'banal' made me laugh, which was probably not the intended effect.”
    • “It has terrible animations, but the glitches are hilarious.”
  • replayability
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is largely criticized, with many reviewers noting its short length and lack of content, leading to minimal incentive for multiple playthroughs. While some mention randomized item placement and non-linear puzzle solutions as factors that could enhance replayability, the consensus is that the game offers little to no replay value, leaving players wanting more depth and content for a richer experience.

    • “Randomized item placement adds to the replayability.”
    • “It also has non-linear solutions to some of the puzzles, so there is a little bit of replayability.”
    • “There are some genuinely creepy bits in it; it is very short, but there are definitely alternative ways to end it, so replayability is there.”
    • “The game is short and offers little replay value but leaves a strong impact.”
    • “There is no replay value at all since all of the achievements are achievable in one go.”
    • “Has absolutely zero replay value.”
  • emotional
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game effectively creates a chilling atmosphere that enhances the emotional experience, with players noting its ability to evoke fear without relying on jumpscares. Many reviewers expressed strong emotional reactions, including tears at the ending, though some felt frustrated by the conclusion. Overall, the game's immersive world and storytelling left a lasting impact, making it a memorable experience despite minor critiques of voice acting.

    • “I really enjoy the fact that there were certain things that you could do in the world that had no real use; it made me feel more scared (especially the note on the fuse box, I thought that it meant that the lights might go out randomly and I would have to remember how to fix them).”
    • “10/10 story, I cried at the end; if it were not free, I would buy it.”
    • “It didn't rely on jumpscares at all (there's only one actual jumpscare); the atmosphere was chilling and was what made me feel scared throughout the whole game, and that's pretty rare with horror games these days, so I really enjoyed it.”
  • grinding
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of Blameless to be tedious and clunky, requiring significant time investment with little reward. The puzzles can be engaging but often involve frustrating pixel hunting and ineffective object combinations, leading to a slow and sometimes tedious experience. Overall, while the game is free, its grinding mechanics could benefit from better design and fine-tuning.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Yeah, I know it's a free game, but this is truly tedious and clunky.”
    • “Tedious pixel hunting, unrewarding search for objects; you have to combine objects but only 1/10 combinations work while others will not work despite being equally (or more) reasonable.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is criticized for its lack of depth and poor design, suggesting that the characters may not resonate well with players. However, some reviewers acknowledge that this critique might be overly harsh.

    • “Poor character design, but I suppose I am being a tad too critical here.”
    • “The characters lack depth and their development feels rushed and superficial.”
    • “I found the character arcs to be predictable and uninspired, making it hard to connect with them.”

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2h Median play time
2h Average play time
2-3h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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