Captive

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Captive is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Kennex and was released on May 9, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

You wake up in a bright, but mysterious room. You don't know what is happening or how you got there. You see a TV, a trash can, a desk, and a closet. There are objects throughout the room, but most of them are hidden. Some of them are easy to find. Others are not as easy. You must click in specific areas to find these items and figure out how to use the items together to escape. How can you t…

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45%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

Challenging and complex puzzles that provide a satisfying sense of accomplishment.
Good atmosphere with a feeling of isolation and a sci-fi setting reminiscent of classic dungeon crawlers.
Clear hotspot indicators that avoid annoying pixel hunting and allow for easier interaction.

Unfinished and minimalistic presentation with bland graphics, no music during gameplay, and limited sound effects.
Lack of quality-of-life features including no autosaving and very basic settings options.
Puzzles can be overly cryptic and math-heavy, making them frustrating and difficult to follow without external help.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are basic and bland, evoking a nostalgic feel reminiscent of flash games, but lack visual appeal. While not inherently problematic, the drab aesthetics contribute to a muted atmosphere that may disappoint players seeking more engaging visuals.
- “Graphics are very basic, might be nostalgic if you've played flash games.”
- “Bland graphics.”
- “The aesthetics are drab, the silence is deafening, and the tease of a plot without any answers was disappointing.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is not heavily plot-driven, offering minimal story elements that many found unsatisfying and lacking depth. However, it provides coherent puzzles with occasional comedic moments and a modest but clear resolution to its limited narrative.
- “This isn't a plot-based game, but what little crumbs it gives you are unsatisfying.”
- “The aesthetics are drab, the silence is deafening, and the tease of a plot without any answers was disappointing.”
- “But what they did have was coherent puzzles, maybe a bit of comedy, and ultimately some kind of plot resolution, no matter how small.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features minimal sound design, with no music during gameplay and only music playing during the credits, accompanied by a limited number of sound effects.
- “No music while playing, only during the credits, and there aren't many sound effects.”
- “It does have a few sound effects, but there's no music to speak of.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Replayability in Captive is driven by its randomized puzzles, offering a fresh experience each time; however, this aspect may not appeal to all players, as some dislike the unpredictability.