Centralia: Homecoming

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Centralia: Homecoming is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by VikTor and was released on October 26, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Centralia: Homecoming" is a horror game based on true events from Centralia, PA, where an underground fire led to the town's abandonment. You play as Henry Nelson, whose wife disappeared 7 years ago, and must uncover the terrifying secrets hidden beneath the town while facing the supernatural consequences of a coal mining accident. This psychological horror experience will test your sanity and leave you questioning reality.

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Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

atmosphere6 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Atmospheric horror with good graphics and a spooky vibe reminiscent of Silent Hill.
Engaging gameplay with a variety of challenging enemies and puzzles that keep players on their toes.
Interesting project for survival horror fans, offering a decent experience if purchased on sale.

Lack of customization options, including no settings menu and poor control mapping.
Frequent bugs and performance issues, including crashes and collision problems with objects.
Tedious gameplay due to repetitive environments and respawning enemies, making exploration feel frustrating.

atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is frequently praised for its immersive and spooky qualities, drawing comparisons to classic horror titles like Silent Hill. Reviewers highlight the combination of good graphics, an intense storyline, and effective music that enhances the overall experience, making it engaging from the start. However, some note that while the atmosphere is strong, it may not be enough to sustain the game's overall appeal.
- “Immersive atmosphere and intense storyline will have you hooked from the start.”
- “Atmospheric horror with good graphics.”
- “The atmosphere in the beginning reminds one of Silent Hill, but that's already all the good this game has to offer.”
- “This is an interesting game with quite a spooky and at times creepy atmosphere.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their atmospheric horror aesthetic and good visuals, reminiscent of Silent Hill. However, some users express frustration over the lack of graphics options and controls, suggesting that while the visuals are a highlight, they may not be enough to compensate for other shortcomings. Overall, the eerie visuals and strong voice acting contribute positively to the game's horror experience.
- “Atmospheric horror with good graphics.”
- “The top-notch voice acting and eerie visuals really bring the horror to life.”
- “The only positive so far is that the game has the Silent Hill feeling and pretty good visuals.”
- “No hotkey controls, no graphics options.”
- “I limit the frames and knock the graphics down to medium.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is noted for its immersive atmosphere and intense narrative, which effectively engages players from the beginning. While the voice acting and backstory receive praise, some reviewers feel that the overall plot lacks originality and may not justify the time investment.
- “The voice acting is good for an indie title and the backstory is not too shabby.”
- “Immersive atmosphere and intense storyline will have you hooked from the start.”
- “The better half of the Centralia story, but still not worth your time.”
- “The plot is basically the same.”
- “The story, the atmosphere, the music.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its quality, contributing effectively to the atmosphere and enhancing the overall experience, despite criticisms of the voice acting. Many users highlight the original soundtrack (OST) as a standout feature, noting its ability to create a stressful and immersive ambiance.
- “The story, the atmosphere, the music.”
- “Voice acting is not awesome, but the ambient sound and music are very good and stressful.”
- “I will say the OST is pretty good.”
- “Voice acting is also terrible, although I will say the OST is pretty good.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, as it involves aimlessly searching for items across multiple floors and buildings while dealing with poorly designed enemies. This monotonous task detracts from the overall enjoyment, making the experience feel more like a chore than an engaging challenge.
- “You are just looking for items in each room of each floor of each building, which definitely gets a bit tedious.”
- “Boring, tedious walking around, looking for documents and other stuff, while super-scuffed zombies attack.”
- “Boring, tedious walking around, looking for documents and other stuff, while super-scuffed zombies attack.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report significant performance drops when exiting buildings, with the issue occurring consistently and impacting the overall gameplay experience.
- “Nearly every time you walk out of a building, there’s a huge performance drop for a few seconds.”
- “The optimization in this game is severely lacking, leading to frequent frame rate drops.”
- “I often experience stuttering and lag, especially in densely populated areas.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally considered satisfactory, with users expressing a neutral stance on its quality.