Centralia: Homecoming

37%
Game Brain Score Based on 24 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • atmosphere
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"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.

  • PC
  • Windows
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37%
Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game has an immersive atmosphere and a gripping storyline that keeps players engaged.
  • The visuals and sound design contribute to a creepy and unsettling experience reminiscent of classic survival horror games.
  • Despite its flaws, some players appreciate the janky charm and find enjoyment in the gameplay and exploration.
  • The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including performance drops, bugs, and lack of customization options.
  • Many assets are reused from previous titles by the developer, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness and lack of originality.
  • Voice acting and overall production quality are subpar, detracting from the overall experience.
  • story7 mentions

    The story is characterized by a familiar plot involving a missing daughter and a spooky town, which some find generic despite its immersive atmosphere and intense narrative. While the writing and voice acting are praised, particularly for an indie title, opinions are mixed on whether the overall experience is worth the time investment.

    • “Immersive atmosphere and intense storyline will have you hooked from the start.”
    • “The story, the atmosphere, the music.”
    • “The story is well written.”
    • “The plot is basically the same.”
    • “It's a pretty generic story: daughter missing, spooky town, progression through finding keys, etc.”
    • “The better half of the Centralia story, but still not worth your time.”
  • graphics7 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their atmospheric quality and resemblance to classic horror titles like Silent Hill, contributing effectively to the overall eerie experience. However, some users express disappointment over the lack of customizable graphics options and performance issues, suggesting that improvements are needed for a more enjoyable experience.

    • “The top-notch voice acting and eerie visuals really bring the horror to life.”
    • “Atmospheric horror with good graphics.”
    • “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.”
  • atmosphere6 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive quality, intense storyline, and effective use of graphics and music, creating a spooky and sometimes creepy experience reminiscent of classic horror titles like Silent Hill. However, some reviews suggest that while the atmosphere is strong, it may not be enough to sustain overall enjoyment.

    • “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.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many praising the original soundtrack for its quality and atmospheric qualities reminiscent of Silent Hill. While the voice acting has been criticized, the ambient sound and music effectively contribute to a stressful and immersive experience.

    • “Voice acting is not awesome, but the ambient sound and music are very good and stressful.”
    • “Voice acting is also terrible; however, I will say the OST is pretty good.”
    • “This game reminds me a lot of Silent Hill; the aesthetics are very similar, including the soundtrack.”
    • “The story, the atmosphere, the music.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and repetitive, as it involves aimlessly searching for items across multiple rooms and floors while being harassed by 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.”
  • gameplay2 mentions

    The gameplay is generally considered acceptable, but it suffers from repetitive boss encounters that lack depth, as they primarily function as bullet sponges with minimal mechanics beyond basic shooting.

    • “The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes.”
    • “The mechanics are intuitive and allow for a smooth learning curve.”
    • “The variety of challenges keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
    • “Bosses are just bullet sponges, with no mechanics aside from point and click.”
    • “Gameplay is okay.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Players report significant performance drops when exiting buildings, indicating that the game's optimization could be improved to provide a smoother experience.

    • “Nearly every time you walk out of a building, there’s a huge performance drop for a few seconds.”
    • “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, especially in crowded areas.”
    • “Loading times are excessively long, making the experience frustrating.”
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