Can't revert

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"Can't Revert" is a horror game featuring Jonathan, a man grappling with mental illness and medication addiction. When his family vanishes and strange events occur in his home, he escapes into a delusion triggered by his medication. With high-resolution graphics and minimal UI, players must navigate a repeating space, uncovering secrets and confronting the house's dark truth.

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Play Modes

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 82 reviews

graphics32 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and a well-crafted atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
It offers a solid story with emotional depth, making it engaging despite its short length.
The jump scares are well-placed, providing genuine moments of fright without relying on cheap tactics.

The game is very short, with most players completing it in around 30 minutes, leaving them wanting more content.
The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, often reducing the experience to simply walking around to trigger events.
Some players found the story predictable and the character development lacking, which detracted from the overall experience.

graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
24%
7%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a positive reception, with many users praising the visuals, atmosphere, and character design as impressive and immersive. However, some critiques mention issues with optimization and the use of cheap graphical solutions, suggesting that while the graphics are appealing, they may not meet the standards of a big-budget title. The game is noted for its strong visual elements, but the short playtime leaves some players wanting more.
- “The graphics are really good; it reminded me of PT.”
- “Visuals and atmosphere are amazing.”
- “The design and graphics were excellent, as well as the sound quality.”
- “Cheap graphical solutions, and not optimized.”
- “It was just graphic to be graphic.”
- “The problem isn't the story, nor the graphics or atmosphere, but the shortness of the 'experience'.”
story
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
78%
8%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its emotional depth and sad ending, though some find it predictable and shallow. While the narrative is considered less obscure than in similar titles, reviewers note that the overall experience is short, suggesting that a more in-depth exploration of the story could enhance the gameplay. Additionally, some players express a desire for more interactive elements to uncover the story rather than having it revealed passively.
- “What a great game and a very sad ending and story.”
- “Intuitive puzzles, a story that builds up with every level, an immersive atmosphere, good graphics and no bugs.”
- “Some of the scares got me, the graphics were nice, the story can leave you with a 'dang....' type of lingering feeling, and I'd recommend it to anyone who isn't expecting some type of big budget, long playthrough.”
- “I do feel like the story could have been told more in-depth and it would've made the game longer and really fleshed out the overall narrative being told.”
- “The story's pretty predictable and shallow.”
- “The problem isn't the story, nor the graphics or atmosphere, but the shortness of the 'experience'.”
atmosphere
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
12%
12%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its chilling ambiance and impressive visuals, effectively building suspense without relying on cheap jump scares. While some reviewers note that the experience feels short and predictable, many still find the atmospheric elements to be engaging and worth the price, especially for fans of horror. Overall, the game successfully creates an immersive environment that enhances the gameplay experience.
- “The atmosphere is spot on with some fine chills and no cheap jump-scares.”
- “This is a cool little game, the atmosphere is really good and the devs did a great job building suspense as it progresses.”
- “Overall, the gaming experience was excellent, and the atmosphere was fantastic!”
- “Medium assets, the atmosphere is, let's say, acceptable, but not surreal.”
- “The problem isn't the story, nor the graphics or atmosphere, but the shortness of the experience.”
- “It's not anything new or crazy, but I do like the atmosphere, and since this is the dev's second game on Steam, I'll cut them some slack for the length.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
73%
12%
The gameplay is primarily a 30-minute walking simulator set in an apartment, featuring a looping mechanic where players return to the entrance after exploring. While the graphics and atmosphere are praised, the gameplay is limited to exploration and narrative discovery, which may not appeal to those who dislike the walking sim genre. Additionally, there are elements of chase mechanics that add some excitement to the experience.
- “It's around 30 minutes more or less, nice graphics, atmosphere, simple story, and loop gameplay.”
- “All is happening in an apartment with a long corridor and rooms; through the loop gameplay, you discover what happened to the family.”
- “The gameplay uses loops, which means you return to the apartment entrance every time you walk through a door at the end.”
- “Because this is a walking simulator, there is not much actual gameplay beyond walking about until something happens.”
- “Inspired, so if you're not into the walking sim looping mechanic, you may not like this game.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
80%
Overall, the game's stability is generally praised, with many players noting a smooth experience and no significant glitches. However, some users reported minor bugs, particularly towards the end, indicating that while the game is mostly stable, there are areas that could benefit from further polish.
- “There were no glitches and the game played very smoothly.”
- “The game was a little short but still playable, and I rate this game a 10/10.”
- “Well done devs, I would like to see more of stuff like this soon, please.”
- “Glitches.”
- “Pretty though... pretty buggy.”
- “A very good game, a little buggy at the end but way very good, link below to my playthrough if you want to watch *spoilers*”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with users noting solid overall performance but criticizing the use of cheap graphical solutions and a lack of proper optimization.
- “Performance was solid.”
- “Cheap graphical solutions, and not optimized.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like one would need a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight that while the game features impressive graphics and smooth performance, the character design, particularly in certain scenes, is noted for its creepiness, contributing to the overall atmosphere rather than focusing on deep character development.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received high praise, with users consistently highlighting the amazing quality of the background soundtrack.
- “The background soundtrack was amazing.”
- “The background soundtrack was amazing.”