CAPTURED

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"CAPTURED is a procedurally generated analog horror game where you navigate an endless, dark hallway in your own home, attempting to break a time loop by accurately capturing 13 anomalies using your camera. Survive frightening entities, use your flashlight and the doors strategically, and avoid staying too long within a loop to escape. Your memory and observation skills will be tested as you face ever-changing rooms and unusual phenomena."

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Play Modes

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

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 270 reviews

atmosphere26 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and terrifying atmosphere, effectively combining horror elements with anomaly detection gameplay.
Players appreciate the variety of anomalies and the challenge presented by the entities, making for a thrilling experience.
The graphics and sound design are praised for enhancing the immersive horror experience, with many players expressing excitement for potential future updates.

Some players found the game to be repetitive after a few loops, with a desire for more variety in levels and anomalies.
There are reports of optimization issues, particularly with frame rate drops in certain rooms, which can detract from the experience.
A few players expressed frustration with the mechanics of anomaly detection, citing unclear categories and the potential for losing progress due to minor oversights.

atmosphere
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
50%
5%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its creepiness and tension, effectively utilizing sound design, lighting, and visual elements to create a haunting experience. Players appreciate the unsettling and immersive environment, which enhances the horror elements without relying on cheap jump scares. Overall, the combination of realistic graphics and a disorienting setting contributes to a spine-chilling atmosphere that keeps players on edge.
- “There are no cheesy jump scares, but instead the dev relies on creative use of sound design, lighting, and other unsettling changes in the environment to deliver one hell of an atmospheric horror.”
- “The ever-changing rooms intensify the sense of dread and disorienting atmosphere, as what was once familiar now becomes unfamiliar and threatening.”
- “The combination of realistic, almost photographic graphics with the imperfections of old video technology creates a haunting and nostalgic atmosphere.”
- “The mix of heavy atmosphere, audio cues, visuals, simulated analog camera, found footage, horror, entities, and everything else works so well to create a truly horrifying experience.”
gameplay
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
56%
6%
The gameplay is highly praised for its creativity, atmosphere, and engaging mechanics, focusing on finding and categorizing anomalies while navigating threats from various entities. Players appreciate the punishing nature of the game, which requires keen observation and memory, as well as the unique interactions with the monsters that enhance the overall experience. The minimalist UI and smooth mechanics contribute to a fresh and immersive horror experience, though some may find it less appealing if they prefer traditional gameplay elements.
- “The gameplay consists of your character finding and categorizing these anomalies.”
- “The gameplay loop of finding anomalies is very well thought out too!”
- “The gameplay is punishing; you miss one anomaly and you're back to 0.”
- “Gameplay consists of looking and scanning for missing/deformed objects, hiding in a room and locking the door from a creature, looking away when a creature spots you, or keeping your flashlight on a creature as it pursues you.”
- “The game's mechanics test the player's memory and observation while maintaining a constant state of fear and uncertainty.”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
54%
7%
The graphics of the game have received high praise for their stunning realism and effective use of a late 90s aesthetic, which enhances the horror atmosphere through VHS effects and analog visuals. Players appreciate the immersive experience created by the combination of realistic graphics and nostalgic elements, although some note that the retro style may become tiresome for those seeking a more modern presentation. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's creepy vibe and engaging gameplay.
- “The combination of realistic, almost photographic graphics with the imperfections of old video technology creates a haunting and nostalgic atmosphere.”
- “Puck Redflix takes full advantage of this presentation with VHS graphics and realistic effects that integrate the player into a world where technology seems outdated and scary.”
- “The late 90's aesthetic lends a nostalgic charm while enhancing the analog sense of dread.”
- “However, the realistic visuals and VHS graphics can get tiring after a while, especially if the player is looking for something fresher and more modern in terms of graphics and presentation.”
- “The realism of the graphics is almost unsettling; it’s as if you’re no longer playing a game but walking through a haunting experience.”
- “While the late 90s aesthetic lends a nostalgic charm, it may not appeal to players seeking a more contemporary graphical style.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
50%
13%
The story aspect of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its interesting storyline, creative elements, and engaging sequence of events. Many reviewers consider it one of the best features of the game, contributing significantly to its overall appeal. However, there are a few mentions of a lack of story in some contexts, indicating mixed experiences.
- “It also has a very interesting story-line and a sequence of events.”
- “One of the best games ever with amazing graphics and a creative story and ending!!!”
- “Perfect game in all aspects, story, graphics, gameplay, events, scares, characters and creativity, I hope to play more games from this developer.”
- “No story.”
- “I would definitely like something similar to a story and puzzle (whenever the child can release a game).”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be extensive, often requiring significant time investment, with some humorously suggesting it feels like needing a "second life." While some enjoy the progression and achievements associated with grinding, others feel that the repetitive nature of the cycles can become tedious over time.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “However, this pattern of constant change can become tedious for some players, as after a few cycles, the changes can feel repetitive.”
- “I enjoyed grinding from normal through nightmare and the achievements.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers significant replayability due to its challenging nature and the availability of increased difficulty modes, encouraging players to revisit and improve their skills.
- “Very challenging compared to others, and lots of replayability with the increased difficulty modes.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the presence of unique anomalies that range from frightening to genuinely funny, providing a mix of comedic moments and intriguing distortions. Players appreciate the variety and creativity of these anomalies, suggesting that they enhance the overall experience.
- “The anomalies are unique; some are frightening, while others are pretty damn funny.”
- “There are some really funny anomalies and some cool room-distorted ones, but you'll have to watch my video to see them.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game generally performs well visually and runs smoothly, but users have reported issues with optimization and buggy AI behavior, particularly concerning the yellow entity.
- “Looks and runs great.”
- “The main issue with the game is the optimization, particularly with the yellow entity's AI being buggy and unreliable.”
- “The game's stability suffers due to poor optimization and inconsistent AI behavior, especially with the yellow entity.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game has received criticism for not being fully optimized across all areas, indicating that there are performance issues that need to be addressed.
- “The only negative to mention is that it's not fully optimized in all areas.”
- “The game suffers from a lack of optimization, which affects performance significantly.”
- “There are noticeable optimization issues that detract from the overall experience.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a strong emotional impact from the game, with multiple users expressing that it moved them to tears. This suggests that the narrative and character development effectively resonate on a deep emotional level.
- “I cried a little bit.”
- “I cried a little bit.”