Buried

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Buried is a single player survival survival game with a horror theme. It was developed by AUTHOGIN and was released on October 30, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

You wake up in complete darkness. You are alone and can not move. You feel around and can grab your phone. It is low battery but you turn on the flashlight anyway. All you can see is wooden planks in all directions. You have been buried alive and now you need to find a way out. You are running low on oxygen and your battery is running out, you do not have much time. Will you escape, or is this you…

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Audience ScoreBased on 191 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

Unique and engaging claustrophobic horror escape room concept that effectively creates a tense and unsettling atmosphere.
Well-designed puzzles and intuitive gameplay mechanics that are accessible yet provide a satisfying challenge.
Good sound design and atmospheric visuals that enhance immersion and contribute to the overall creepy experience.

Extremely short gameplay duration, often completed within 10 to 30 minutes, leading to limited replay value.
Presence of bugs and glitches, particularly with puzzle elements like the lock boxes, causing frustration and sometimes requiring restarts.
Lack of story depth and character development, with minimal narrative context and abrupt ending leaving players wanting more content.

gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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71%
9%
The gameplay of "Buried" is characterized by accessible, intuitive mechanics combined with exploration and tension that enhance immersion in its claustrophobic atmosphere. While praised for its emotional engagement, well-implemented puzzles, and impactful narrative choices, it is also critiqued for its very short length, limited interactivity, and occasional clunky progression elements. Overall, the game offers a focused, unique experience but lacks depth and innovation compared to other adventure titles.
- “Buried, developed by Authogin, is an adventure experience that stands out for its emotional immersion and engaging gameplay mechanics.”
- “The combination of exploration with moments of tension increases immersion, as the feeling of being trapped in an unknown place is directly translated into the gameplay experience.”
- “With a captivating narrative, well-balanced gameplay mechanics, and an impactful visual environment, it manages to capture the player in a unique way.”
- “Indeed, for this price, you can't expect too much, but for 2 euro, you get 20 minutes of gameplay, and there's nothing more to do in the game.”
- “However, it suffers greatly from its short length and lack of depth in gameplay.”
- “Ive played free website scary games better than this (in terms of gameplay).”
story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
74%
13%
The story of "Buried" is praised for its engaging, suspenseful narrative and atmospheric setting, blending exploration and puzzle-solving with impactful player choices that shape the outcome. While its concise duration offers a focused and meaningful experience, some users feel the game could benefit from more backstory and expanded narrative content to deepen the protagonist’s situation and motivations. Overall, it delivers a haunting, intriguing tale that resonates, with potential for further story development in future updates.
- “The story of Buried is one of its biggest attractions.”
- “"Buried" by Authogin is an intriguing narrative-driven adventure game that immerses players in a suspenseful and mysterious story.”
- “The impact of the player's choices, whether in interactions with the environment or in key moments of the story, can affect the unfolding of events, offering a degree of customization to the protagonist’s journey.”
- “Not really a story or anything going on here.”
- “I feel it needs more back story like maybe you find out why you got buried or just harder to escape.”
- “Personally, some more story on how he got into the situation could be interesting.”
atmosphere
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as tense, eerie, and immersive, effectively leveraging a minimalist, dark aesthetic and sound design to enhance the feeling of claustrophobic fear and unease. While not overwhelmingly scary, the subtle jump scares and unsettling environments create a compelling and on-edge experience that complements the narrative well. Overall, the atmosphere is a strong highlight, adding significant depth and immersion to the gameplay.
- “The game adopts a minimalist and dark aesthetic that perfectly complements the tense and mysterious atmosphere of the narrative.”
- “The game's eerie forest environment is beautifully designed, enhancing the overall immersion and creating a genuinely unsettling atmosphere that adds to the tension of the story.”
- “The idea of being buried alive is a primal fear, and the game leverages this fear effectively to create a tense atmosphere.”
- “Atmosphere can be thrilling for people with claustrophobia, but otherwise it is meh.”
- “Slightly creepy, not really scary, but at least it gets the atmosphere.”
- “Heavy atmosphere.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally described as minimalistic and effective, complementing the game's dark and mysterious atmosphere. While not ultra-realistic, the visuals enhance immersion and narrative, though some users note a lack of visual content in certain parts. Overall, the graphics are considered satisfactory and well-suited to the game's tone.
- “The combination of well-written dialogues, visuals, and events triggered by interactions with the environment creates a rich narrative experience that makes the player care about the characters and their situation.”
- “The game adopts a minimalist and dark aesthetic that perfectly complements the tense and mysterious atmosphere of the narrative.”
- “There is also a lack of visuals; there is nothing to look at for both the intro and the outro scenes.”
- “There’s nothing much to say, graphics are just okay.”
- “While the game doesn’t feature ultra-realistic graphics, its art direction is effective in conveying the feeling of an abandoned and forgotten place, which is essential for player immersion.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users praise "Buried" for its strong emotional immersion and introspective exploration of psychological themes, creating a unique and engaging journey. The game's emotional depth is complemented by a mysterious narrative and well-balanced puzzles, although some players found certain mechanics, like puzzle timing and horror elements, less effective.
- “Buried, developed by Authogin, is an adventure experience that stands out for its emotional immersion and engaging gameplay mechanics.”
- “The way the game deals with emotional and psychological themes is a key highlight, making the experience more than just an external journey, but an introspective and emotional one.”
- “For those who enjoy games with a strong emotional core and a mysterious plot, Buried is a highly recommended choice.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from numerous glitches and bugs that affect gameplay, often causing it to get stuck or requiring restarts. Controls are unreliable, and several puzzles consistently glitch, hindering progress and overall stability. Improvements in bug fixing and longer, smoother playtime would greatly enhance the experience.
- “Some parts of the game are glitchy and buggy.”
- “Had to restart because the game got stuck on some parts and contained a few glitches.”
- “The combinations often glitch out, so no matter what you try, it never opens.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is limited, with only minor variations such as slight puzzle changes and minor procedural elements, resulting in a lack of significant differences between playthroughs. Most players feel there is little incentive for multiple replays despite some choice-driven elements.
- “It doesn't scare me at all; I wasn't scared. The good thing about the game is that I played it offline and noticed that as soon as you start a new game the level is regenerated, the puzzles only change slightly. The replay value is limited.”
- “Lack of replay value: despite the choice-driven nature of the game, some players may find that the differences in outcomes are not significant enough to warrant multiple playthroughs.”
- “There's not much scope for replayability as the only thing randomly generated during your subsequent playthroughs would be a few numbers.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's soundtrack is praised for its effective use of soft tones and dissonant notes, which successfully create a constant sense of unease and mystery, enhancing the overall atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack of Buried is another strong point of the game.”
- “The background music, composed of soft tones and dissonant notes, is effective in creating a constant sense of unease and mystery.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
Users find that while grinding is necessary, it remains engaging and never feels tedious or overly time-consuming.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates excellent optimization, delivering smooth and responsive performance throughout.