Cassiculus

83%
Game Brain Score Based on 76 reviews
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  • atmosphere
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This terrifying first-person horror experience immerses the player into a world of isolation, fear, paranoia and claustrophobia as you make your way through the Oberon Cave. Throughout the game, you will experience atmospheric environments, disturbing audio and horrifying visuals. Delve deep into the Oberon Cave In a remote cave deep in the wilderness a team of amateur spelunkers set out to expl…

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83%
Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews
story6 positive mentions
optimization1 negative mentions
  • The game features excellent sound design and atmosphere, creating a tense and immersive experience.
  • The voice acting is solid, adding depth to the narrative despite the game's brevity.
  • As a free game, it offers a decent horror experience that is worth trying, especially for fans of the genre.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes after deaths and significant FPS problems.
  • Gameplay is very limited, with most interactions being scripted cutscenes that take control away from the player.
  • The lack of a save feature and short playtime can lead to frustrating experiences, especially if the game bugs out.
  • story19 mentions

    The story of "cassiculus" is described as engaging yet simplistic, offering a chilling atmosphere enhanced by impressive visuals and sound design. While some players appreciate the tension built through the environment, many criticize the lack of depth and player interaction, suggesting that the narrative could benefit from more complexity and player influence. Overall, it is seen as a fun, free horror experience, but one that requires further development to elevate its storytelling.

    • “This game features an engaging story, atmospheric environments, well-crafted horror sounds, and impressive visuals.”
    • “If you appreciate a game that builds tension through its environment and storytelling rather than action, 'cassiculus' will deliver a chillingly memorable journey.”
    • “I totally recommend this game to anyone who would want to play a free tense horror game with a pretty good story and amazing sound and visuals.”
    • “We see a lack of story which limits the emotional connection or even tension for us to experience during the game.”
    • “Worth a try solely because it's a free game, but brings nothing of value to the table story-wise.”
    • “While the game does have decent effort placed into the aesthetics and writing, the biggest reason why I can't recommend this game is that it offers far too little in terms of player interaction or influence.”
  • gameplay14 mentions

    The gameplay is criticized for being overly linear and lacking depth, with minimal interactive mechanics and no combat, resulting in a passive experience that feels more like watching a movie than playing a game. Players noted the absence of meaningful challenges or emotional engagement, leading to a sense of boredom despite some atmospheric elements. While the game features a straightforward objective and some minor mechanics, the overall execution leaves much to be desired, making it difficult to recommend.

    • “The difficulty is modest, rated by me at about 3 out of 10, thanks to its straightforward, linear gameplay and clear objective: finding your missing brother and his friends.”
    • “There's no combat, although there are some mechanics with breaking rocks or catching something on fire to clear your path. You can't die, and all the danger is in cutscenes. There's no way to die from a fall or get mauled by an animal, but I really like that. It's very linear but realistically so; there's no choices. The fate of your character is sealed, making the game feel like a movie you're just watching, and it's terrifying. The ending itself was beyond nightmarish, and I really liked it.”
    • “I would have loved to see a more extensive usage of the inventory and the 'combine' mechanics.”
    • “Boring gameplay.”
    • “The unclear theme makes the mechanics of this game (which is the exploration of the cave part) somewhat uninteresting.”
    • “Most of your time will be spent walking along one specific pathway and watching cut-scenes play out; not much in terms of actual puzzle solving, combat, or any other gameplay mechanics.”
  • atmosphere13 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and creepy environments, enhanced by excellent sound design and a haunting soundtrack. Players appreciate the focus on suspense and emotional depth, which effectively conveys feelings of paranoia and loneliness, particularly in the cave setting. Overall, the atmospheric elements contribute significantly to the game's narrative experience, making it feel more like a visual novel with a strong horror influence.

    • “This game features an engaging story, atmospheric environments, well-crafted horror sounds, and impressive visuals.”
    • “Tense atmosphere throughout, excellent sound design and ambient soundtrack, nice little narrative with solid voice acting to go with it.”
    • “The game fantastically surrounded us within a soundscape that built an atmosphere of emptiness and loneliness and also occasionally drew us to the fact that we weren’t alone.”
    • “I think the game has much better atmosphere outside of the cave.”
    • “The game emphasizes atmosphere and suspense, with no combat mechanics involved.”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality, particularly in creating atmospheric environments and immersive visuals, especially in the forest setting. While some reviewers note that the visuals may not be the absolute best, they commend the cohesive aesthetic and effective use of resources. Overall, the game's impressive graphics, combined with strong sound design and lighting, contribute significantly to its engaging horror experience.

    • “This game features an engaging story, atmospheric environments, well-crafted horror sounds, and impressive visuals.”
    • “As a free game, 'cassiculus' excels in creating a deeply immersive experience with its meticulously crafted environments, eerie sound design, and spine-chilling visuals.”
    • “The game was absolutely amazing; graphics, lighting, sound effects, general sound direction, how the scenes are set up, the voice acting, the actual tension and pacing of the narrative, and both outside and inside the cave were just incredible.”
    • “While the game does have decent effort placed into the aesthetics and writing, with a pretty okay visual style, decent voice acting present, and an okay story, the biggest reason why I can't recommend this game is that the game offers far too little in terms of player interaction or influence, in that there's far too little for the player to really do in the game.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Reviews indicate that the game's lack of a compelling story significantly hinders emotional engagement, resulting in a diminished sense of connection and tension. This absence of emotional depth makes it challenging for players to fully enjoy the overall experience.

    • “The emotional connection in this game is profound, making every moment feel impactful and memorable.”
    • “The story evokes a deep sense of empathy, allowing players to truly feel for the characters and their struggles.”
    • “The game masterfully builds tension and emotional depth, drawing players into a rich narrative experience.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game features appealing scenery and some enjoyable elements, such as wildlife interactions, but overall, it suffers from sluggish performance and poor optimization, leading to a lackluster experience.

    • “While the scenery is good in the beginning and I loved the wolves and rabbit elements, it has a decent effort made in some areas. However, it's a very boring, sluggish, and not very optimized game.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by the presence of a comical spider character, which adds a lighthearted and amusing element to the overall experience.

    • “Haha, the spider is hilarious!”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch!”
    • “I can't stop laughing at the witty dialogue!”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game is praised for creating a tense atmosphere, complemented by excellent sound design and an ambient soundtrack. Additionally, the integration of a compelling narrative and solid voice acting enhances the overall auditory experience.

    • “The tense atmosphere throughout the game is enhanced by excellent sound design and an ambient soundtrack.”
    • “The music perfectly complements the narrative, creating an immersive experience.”
    • “The voice acting is solid, adding depth to the overall audio experience.”
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