Cherophobia

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Cherophobia is a single player survival shooter game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by MetaMagicShaman and was released on June 6, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

A PSX Psychological Horror You find yourself stranded in a forest after your car breaks down. would you like to come in, for a call? Rated "W GAME" by CASEOH! Also Rated "W GAME" by CorgiCam! created by: Mehrzad Sepahi Mehran Goudarzi A WORST EVENT GAME Controls: WASD for movement. Shift for Fast Walk. E for interaction. Space or enter for dialogue. Arrow keys…

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

story3 positive mentions

Unique psychological horror concept inspired by the myth of Sisyphus, offering a reflective and unsettling atmosphere.
Well-executed voice acting and sound design that enhance the immersion and mood of the game.
Multiple dialogue options with branching conversations that affect narrative outcomes, encouraging replayability.

Gameplay is very repetitive with minimal changes between loops, which may feel tedious or frustrating.
Short overall length and limited content, leading some players to feel the concept is underexplored.
Some technical issues and design limitations, including inability to save and exit, occasional crashes, and simplistic environmental textures.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay primarily revolves around exploration and decision-driven dialogue with minimal interactive mechanics, leading some players to find it limited or lacking depth. While the narrative focus may appeal to those interested in philosophical themes, issues such as abrupt prompt selections and occasional crashes impact the experience. Adding more varied gameplay layers, like puzzles or mini-games, could enhance engagement and complexity.
- “That game was a bit weaker on narrative (though I'd say it was a bit more intriguing), but it had some really strong gameplay in its card game.”
- “Figure out puzzles etc. Just some suggestions to add more layers to the gameplay.”
- “The core gameplay loop centers on exploration and decision-driven conversations, where your choices in dialogue can subtly shift interactions and perception as the narrative progresses.”
- “And the narration was the only 'gameplay' in this game, so the fact that it didn't do much kind of made it pointless.”
- “Gameplay mechanics could use improvement: prompts sometimes suffer from abrupt selection when hitting the button to make full subtitles appear.”
- “This is an issue because the game is prone to crashing if you try to speedrun it in order to earn one of the achievements, but luckily the gameplay loop encourages throughout exploration so it shouldn't affect most people.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its depth, thematic richness, and engaging, branching dialogue that influences the narrative and ending. It draws comparisons to Silent Hill 2 and integrates the story of Sisyphus, enhancing the experience for those familiar with it. Players appreciate uncovering hidden details and connecting with compelling characters despite minimal visual representation.
- “The story had a Silent Hill 2 vibe, and I loved piecing together all the hidden details to uncover its true depth.”
- “Conversations branch with multiple dialogue options, and what you choose can influence how the story unfolds and ultimately how you interpret the ending.”
- “Its theme and story are amazing, and I've fallen in love with the characters themselves even though they are mostly faceless.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a nostalgic PS1-style aesthetic that many users appreciate for its retro charm, though some feel the execution is lazy and relies on low-quality elements like AI-generated voices. Overall, the visual style evokes a sense of nostalgia and works well for those who enjoy that era's look.
- “The PS1 style graphics were a fantastic touch – I really miss that feeling.”
- “The graphic style also worked for me.”
- “It's a lazy homage to a simple idea, executed using AI-generated voices and low-rent PS1 graphics.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music effectively conveys emotions and enhances the player's experience, using varied cues to match the game's atmosphere. Its engaging rhythms add a personal, relatable touch that resonates well with players.
- “If you do text only, you could use different types of music cues to relay appropriate emotions the player should feel.”
- “Keep trying and maybe you won't need the phone to groove out to that cool bedroom rhythm song she likes.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive and eerie quality, enhanced by incredible voice acting and effective use of audio loops that strongly complement the horror genre.
- “The voice acting is incredible and atmospheric.”
- “The atmosphere mixed with the loops really lends itself to the horror genre.”