Blameless
- October 13, 2016
- Vaclav Hudec
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- The game is free and offers a fun, short experience with good puzzles.
- The atmosphere is well-crafted, providing a sense of suspense and engagement.
- Graphics are solid for an indie game, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience.
- The game is very short, leaving players wanting more content and a more developed story.
- Voice acting is inconsistent, with some performances being subpar.
- Technical issues, such as glitches and a weak ending, detract from the overall experience.
- story14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story has garnered mixed feedback, with many players expressing a desire for more depth and content, as it currently feels incomplete and lacking polish. While some appreciate its nostalgic 90s adventure vibe and original premise, others find the narrative simplistic and the ending disappointing. Overall, the potential for a compelling series exists, but the current execution leaves much to be desired.
“This game has a great 90s adventure game feel with a thriller-inspired storyline.”
“The story is simple but original.”
“The story fragment that this game tells certainly rouses interest and curiosity, but the continuation feels a long way off, if it'll ever come.”
“The story/ending falls flat but seems to set the game up to be a series so depending on where the devs take it, as a cohesive unit, it could turn out to be great.”
“To short and not enough content or story line, not recommended.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered solid and smooth, though some users noted various graphical glitches related to shadows and lighting. While some players found the visuals satisfactory, others felt they were not the best, with comparisons made to older titles like Donkey Kong 64. Overall, the graphics received mixed feedback, with room for improvement.
“The graphics are nice.”
“Very good game, the graphics are smooth and with a little help from the guide I was able to get all of my achievements.”
“Cool little short mystery game, the graphics looked solid enough.”
“Donkey Kong 64 was a better horror game... and it had better graphics.”
“Various graphical glitches with shadows and lights; though with polish, I'm sure these disappear.”
“Not the best graphics.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for being well-crafted and immersive, creating an eerie and engaging experience that keeps players on edge. Many reviewers highlight the impressive quality of the atmosphere, especially considering it was developed by a single individual. Overall, the atmosphere significantly enhances the gameplay, complementing the puzzles and allowing for a satisfying single-session experience.
“Atmospherically, this game does some things well, especially as it appears to be developed by one person.”
“The good: great puzzles, great atmosphere, and short enough to finish in a single session.”
“Eerie atmosphere”
“The atmosphere is really well done and will keep you on your toes.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; some players find it lacking and wish they could turn it off, while others appreciate its tense moments that enhance the atmosphere. Overall, it seems to contribute to the experience but may not appeal to everyone.
“But, once I did get it to work, I had a pretty fun time with the game. The music is tense at moments and can get you a little uneasy.”
“This was meant to take me 25 minutes... puzzle-wise it wasn't bad, yet confusing; the plot was a bit lacking; there was a glitch where I managed to fall through the floor into nothingness; I wish I could turn the damn music off.”
“Not the best soundtrack.”
“Lacking in music.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fun mechanics, though some users note that the game is quite short. Overall, the mechanics are considered satisfactory.
“Very short game but fun mechanics.”
“The gameplay mechanics are alright.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report experiencing various graphical glitches related to shadows and lighting, but they believe that these issues could be resolved with further polishing of the game.
“There are various graphical glitches with shadows and lights; though with polish, I'm sure these will disappear.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I've encountered numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay and hinder progress.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing glitches, such as the unexpected behavior of characters and the quirky animations, which players find entertaining despite their frustrations with gameplay mechanics. The interactions, like the crouching mechanic leading to humorous outcomes, add a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.
“The humor in this game is top-notch! The way characters interact and the unexpected situations they find themselves in always make me laugh.”
“I love the quirky dialogue and the silly scenarios that unfold. It adds a light-hearted touch to the gameplay that keeps me entertained.”
“There are so many hilarious moments, especially with the character animations and the absurd situations they get into. It really makes the game enjoyable!”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users feel that the game's limited content significantly hampers its replayability, leading to a lack of incentive to revisit it. Without substantial additional content, players are unlikely to recommend it for repeated playthroughs.
“If the game had more content (a lot more content), then I might give it a thumbs up, but with little to do and no replay value, I can't recommend it.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's really nothing left to draw you back in. The lack of side quests or additional challenges makes replaying feel pointless.”
“The game is fun the first time around, but after that, there's no incentive to play again. The lack of variety in gameplay and outcomes really hurts its replayability.”
