Buried Alive: Breathless Rescue

41%
Game Brain Score Based on 18 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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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.

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  • Windows
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41%
Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews
optimization2 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions
  • The game has an interesting premise that creates a sense of fear and excitement.
  • The puzzles are engaging and provide a challenge, adding depth to the gameplay.
  • Despite its flaws, some players found it fun and enjoyed the overall experience.
  • The game is very short, lasting less than two hours, which leaves players wanting more.
  • Graphics and character models are poorly executed, detracting from the overall immersion.
  • Many players found the gameplay repetitive and lacking in true horror elements, with bugs and AI issues further diminishing the experience.
  • story5 mentions

    The story has garnered mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its intriguing elements and the gradual revelations throughout gameplay, others criticize it for being flat and lacking character depth. Overall, it offers a narrative experience typical of horror genres, though some feel it misses the mark on emotional connection.

    • “I loved the story, the puzzles, where the story went, and everything.”
    • “The story is actually interesting, but it's a missed opportunity.”
    • “The characters are flat, the same as 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.”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay has been criticized for not meeting the expectations set by its intriguing premise, suffering from poor graphics and uninspired mechanics, which ultimately detract from the overall experience and narrative engagement.

    • “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.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The graphics have received mixed reviews, with many users noting subpar textures, art style, and performance issues such as FPS drops and bugs. While some acknowledge that the graphics are decent for the price, overall, they feel that the visual quality does not meet AAA standards and detracts from the game's potential.

    • “The graphics are decent for the price.”
    • “The graphics and assets are impressive.”
    • “From the lighting 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.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is a mixed bag; 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 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.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The optimization of the game is well-received, with users noting that it runs smoothly without any noticeable issues or artifacts.

    • “Fortunately, the optimization is pretty nice.”
    • “Everything runs smoothly and there are no strange artifacts.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The game's humor is derived from its bizarre voice lines, awkward acting, subpar character models, and janky AI, which collectively create a comedic experience that often overshadows its intended horror elements.

    • “The weird voice lines, awkward acting, bad character models, and janky AI made this game more funny than scary.”
  • grinding1 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 gameplay.

    • “Rather than an adrenaline-pumping race against time, much of your experience will be spent tediously searching for hidden items and codes.”
    • “The grinding feels more like a chore than an enjoyable part of the game, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “Hours can pass without any real progress, leaving you feeling frustrated and unfulfilled.”
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