Blameless

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Blameless is a single player action game. It was developed by Vaclav Hudec and was released on October 13, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

"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 2,292 reviews

story258 positive mentions

stability36 negative mentions

Great atmosphere and graphics for a free game.
Interesting story with a surprising twist at the end.
Puzzles are engaging and allow for multiple solutions.

Very short gameplay, can be completed in under an hour.
Voice acting is subpar and can detract from the experience.
Ending feels abrupt and leaves many questions unanswered.

story
648 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally described as short and intriguing, often blending elements of horror and mystery, but many players feel it lacks depth and resolution. While some appreciate the atmosphere and plot twists, others criticize the narrative for being underdeveloped or unsatisfying, leaving them wanting more. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the story has potential, it would benefit from further expansion and refinement.
- “The mysterious storyline was incredibly suspenseful, keeping me engaged throughout.”
- “Absolutely beautiful story, had me in tears.”
- “The story is interesting and remained me intrigued till the end.”
- “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 is a complete waste of time.”
graphics
349 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many players praising their quality, detail, and atmospheric contribution, especially considering it is a free title. While some noted that certain elements appear dated or could be improved, the overall consensus is that the visuals are impressive for an indie game, enhancing the horror experience effectively. However, a few reviews pointed out minor graphical glitches and inconsistencies, but these did not significantly detract from the enjoyment of the game.
- “The graphics were well-executed, and the overall quality of the game was excellent.”
- “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, it's kind of short, and the graphics really could be better.”
- “The graphics aren't exactly up to date considering this game came out in 2016, but it looks like a game from the early 2000s (switching on all of the enhanced graphics options doesn't do much).”
- “The graphics are okay, nothing special; the positive thing is that it works on older systems.”
atmosphere
255 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, effectively creating a sense of tension and dread without relying heavily on jump scares. Players appreciate the detailed environments, sound design, and lighting, which contribute to a creepy ambiance that enhances the overall experience. While some note that the game is short and lacks depth in horror elements, the atmospheric execution is consistently highlighted as a strong point, making it a compelling choice for fans of psychological horror and puzzle-solving gameplay.
- “But otherwise it’s a terrifically atmospheric and concise horror game that will leave you with a sense of dread.”
- “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.”
- “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
173 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its visually appealing graphics and atmosphere but criticizing the mechanics as clunky and the puzzles as overly simplistic or confusing. While some enjoyed the investigative elements and found the gameplay engaging, others felt it was too short and linear, lacking depth and resolution. Overall, the game shows potential with its unique mechanics and story, but many players desire more content and refinement in gameplay.
- “Great story, voice acting, and gameplay.”
- “The puzzles made sense, and by the end I felt pretty satisfied with how the gameplay played out.”
- “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; you know, looking for stuff and doing puzzles that are easy to solve, it didn't feel challenging enough.”
- “This game was barely playable... from the horrible clunky controls to the very poor mechanics.”
music
89 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received generally positive feedback, with many players praising its ability to enhance the atmosphere and create a sense of tension and creepiness. While some wished for more variety or spookiness, the soundtrack is often described as fitting well with the game's themes and effectively contributing to the overall experience. Overall, the music is seen as a strong point, complementing the visuals and gameplay, despite some critiques regarding its intensity and occasional odd choices.
- “The game is very well done, from the music to the visuals.”
- “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?”
- “However, you can't turn off the background music.”
stability
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has received mixed reviews, 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 noted that the bugs could detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration. Despite these issues, many players still found enjoyment in the game, suggesting that it has potential for improvement with future updates.
- “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
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised for delivering smooth performance and great graphics, especially considering it is a free title. Most players report flawless performance with minimal issues, although a few have experienced frame drops and crashes. The game is noted to run well even on lower-end hardware, making it accessible to a wider audience.
- “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
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it amusing due to its glitches, poor narration, and absurd logic, often leading to unexpected laughter during gameplay. While some appreciate the comedic elements, such as the bland antagonist and funny animations, others note that the game is extremely short and lacks depth in its story. Overall, the humor seems to stem from the game's bugs and the players' experiences rather than intentional comedic writing.
- “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
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Overall, the game's replayability is largely criticized, with many users noting its short length and lack of content, leading to minimal incentive to replay. 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 more engaging 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.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring significant effort without rewarding gameplay. While some appreciate the challenge of solving puzzles, many criticize the clunky mechanics and frustrating object interactions, leading to a passive yet frustrating experience. Overall, the grinding can feel like a chore, particularly for those lacking patience.
- “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.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game effectively creates a chilling atmosphere that enhances the emotional experience, with players noting a strong sense of fear and tension throughout. The impactful story culminates in an emotional ending that elicited tears, despite some frustration with the conclusion. While the voice acting could be improved for greater emotional depth, the overall experience resonates well with players, making it a memorable horror game.
- “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.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development has been criticized for its poor design, suggesting that the characters lack depth and complexity. However, some reviewers acknowledge that this may be an overly harsh assessment.
- “Poor character design; 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, leaving me disconnected from their journeys.”