Causality
- April 16, 2021
- WAFFLE GAMES
Get on Steam"Causality is a survival horror game with single-player and multiplayer options, centered around the classic game of tag. Players must rescue trapped students in a school filled with psychic phenomena, making strategic choices to survive and uncover the truth behind the scenes. Avoid enemies with different behavior patterns in this ultimate chase through a resentment-filled school."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and engaging atmosphere, with effective sound design that enhances the horror experience.
- Puzzles are challenging yet solvable, and the game includes unexpected plot twists that keep players intrigued.
- The enemy variety and mechanics create intense chase scenes, making the gameplay exciting and dynamic.
- The game lacks auto-saves and multiple save files, which can lead to frustrating backtracking during chases.
- The partner character is often unhelpful, disappearing during critical moments and not contributing significantly to the gameplay.
- Some players found the layout of the school confusing, making navigation difficult without a map.
- story16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, featuring a unique take on a common theme and an unexpected plot twist that enhances its appeal. While it may not be groundbreaking or entirely clear in its lore connections, the overall narrative is engaging and enjoyable, complemented by a creepy atmosphere and challenging puzzles. Some users noted that certain elements felt extraneous, but the story remains satisfying, especially with its various endings.
“Additionally, the story had a great twist to it that I really wasn't expecting and was interesting overall.”
“Very unique, attractive take on a relatively common theme, and the plot twist in the true ending makes it so much more worth it!”
“Interesting story, challenging puzzles, polished artwork, creepy atmosphere to the max, and somewhat satisfying ending(s)”
“Some of the lore introduced in the library confused me a bit with its relation to the overall story - it felt like it belonged, but it wasn't immediately clear as to how.”
“So I feel personally like the storyline wouldn't have been affected at all if he wasn't included at all.”
“But despite that, the story as a whole made enough sense to be enjoyable!”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its tense and frightening qualities, effectively immersing players in a creepy school setting that keeps them on guard. Reviewers highlight the combination of polished artwork, an interesting story, and challenging puzzles, all contributing to a deeply engaging and unsettling experience.
“An underrated RPG Maker horror, this ambitious game has a ton of great features and does very well in setting a tense, frightening atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere of the school was wonderfully tense.”
“Interesting story, challenging puzzles, polished artwork, creepy atmosphere to the max, and somewhat satisfying ending(s).”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally well-received, with users appreciating the variety of enemies and their unique mechanics, although some found the instructions to be somewhat lacking at times. Overall, the mechanics of encounters are clearly explained, enhancing the gaming experience.
“I loved the enemy variety and their different mechanics.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with players reporting that both keyboard and controller setups function well. However, some users have experienced minor glitches, particularly with older controllers, though these issues are not considered game-breaking.
“I tried playing it by myself with headphones and a keyboard - chickened out (rip me - it freaked me out a bit too much xd), and ended up playing and completing it the next day with my friend on an old Xbox controller - found either worked fine, with the controller causing a couple of exaggerated glitches, but not detrimental.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's ability to evoke strong emotions through its immersive atmosphere, creating a sense of constant vigilance and tension. This emotional engagement enhances the overall experience, making players feel deeply invested in the game's environment and narrative.
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their polished artwork and ability to create a deeply immersive and creepy atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
