Buried Alive: Breathless Rescue

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In "Buried Alive: Breathless Rescue" , you must escape a grave by clawing out of a coffin and exploring a desolate crypt full of puzzles, hidden clues, and lurking dangers. Uncover the crypt's mysteries, unlock secrets, and find your way to freedom in this intense, heart-pounding adventure. Test your courage, wit, and determination to survive.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

52%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game has an interesting premise that creates a sense of fear and excitement, especially with the initial 'buried alive' scenario.
Some players found the puzzles engaging and enjoyed the story, appreciating the balance between horror and challenge.
Despite its flaws, a few players found it to be a fun little adventure with decent graphics for the price.

The game is very short, lasting less than two hours, which many players felt was not worth the full price.
There are numerous technical issues, including bugs, poor NPC models, and janky AI, which detracted from the overall experience.
The gameplay often involves tedious item searching rather than the thrilling survival experience that was expected, leading to a lack of immersion.

story
10 mentions
40 % positive mentions
30 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The story has garnered mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its intriguing elements and the way it unfolds through gameplay, while others criticize it for being flat and lacking character depth. Although it features typical horror tropes and moments of silliness, many feel it ultimately represents a missed opportunity for deeper engagement. Overall, the narrative is seen as a blend of interesting concepts hindered by underdeveloped characters.
- “I loved the story, the puzzles, where the story went and everything.”
- “The story is actually interesting, but it's a missed opportunity.”
- “The story is a little silly, like most horror stories, but at least it has a story where things are revealed as you play, not just waves of enemies.”
- “The characters are flat, just like the story, so don't expect to connect with anything or anyone.”
- “The story is a little silly, like most horror stories, but at least it has a narrative where things are revealed as you play, not just waves of enemies.”
- “The characters are flat, just like the story, so don't expect to connect with anything or anyone.”
gameplay
8 mentions
0 % positive mentions
75 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for not meeting the expectations set by its intriguing premise, suffering from poor graphics and uninspired mechanics, which detract from the overall experience and fail to engage players effectively.
- “The gameplay, unfortunately, fails to live up to the game's ominous premise.”
- “The promising concept is buried beneath the weight of subpar graphics, lackluster gameplay, and a narrative that fails to grip the player.”
graphics
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered subpar, with issues such as poor NPC textures, an uninspired art style, and noticeable frame rate drops. While some users acknowledge that the graphics are decent for the price, they ultimately feel that the visual presentation does not meet AAA standards and detracts from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are decent for the price.”
- “The graphics and assets are impressive.”
- “The visuals are well-crafted and enhance the overall experience.”
- “From the lighter and the nails in the coffin, to unintuitive and mundane 'puzzles', to FPS drops, bugs, and horrible NPC textures and art style in general.”
- “The promising concept is buried beneath the weight of subpar graphics, lackluster gameplay, and a narrative that fails to grip the player.”
- “Graphics aren't AAA but are decent for the price.”
atmosphere
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is polarizing; while the initial scenario of being buried alive generates a thrilling sense of fear and excitement, this is quickly undermined by poorly designed NPC models and bugs that disrupt immersion, leaving many players feeling more annoyed than scared.
- “The unusual start, when you are buried alive in a coffin, creates an amazing atmosphere of fear and excitement.”
- “There is no atmosphere, and for the vast majority, you'll be feeling annoyed instead of scared or in a rush.”
- “The once-promising atmosphere is quickly shattered by poorly made NPC models, frequently bugging out and disrupting any semblance of immersion.”
optimization
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is well-received, with users noting that it runs smoothly without any noticeable artifacts. Overall, the performance is commendable.
- “Everything runs smoothly and there are no strange artifacts.”
- “Fortunately, the optimization is pretty nice.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is derived from its bizarre voice lines, awkward acting, poor character models, and janky AI, which collectively create a comedic experience that often overshadows its intended scare factor.
- “The weird voice lines, awkward acting, bad character models, and janky AI made this game more funny than scary.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as it often involves lengthy searches for hidden items and codes rather than engaging, fast-paced action. This repetitive task can detract from the overall enjoyment of the experience.
- “Rather than an adrenaline-pumping race against time, much of your experience will be spent tediously searching for hidden items and codes.”