Cleansuit

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Cleansuit is a single player survival survival game with horror, mystery and comedy themes. It was developed by Goblin Council and was released on November 1, 2017. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Cleansuit is a horror adventure game that puts you in the shoes of a schlubby protagonist trying to survive a serial killer's assault on their home. This single-player, retro-style graphical text adventure allows you to explore your home and manipulate the environment using text commands. With unique ways to win and die, and hidden secrets that may help or harm you, your ingenuity, curiosity, and will to live will be tested.

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

humor19 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

Cleansuit offers a unique blend of humor and horror, with engaging writing and a charming retro aesthetic that enhances the experience.
The game features multiple endings and a variety of ways to survive, encouraging exploration and experimentation, making it highly replayable.
The soundtrack and sound effects effectively contribute to the game's atmosphere, creating a tense yet entertaining environment.

The game resets all progress if the player makes a mistake, which can be frustrating and feels outdated.
Its short length may disappoint some players, as it can be completed in under an hour.
The visuals, while unique, may not appeal to everyone and could detract from the overall experience for some players.

graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in Cleansuit are characterized by a retro, slideshow style that complements its text-based adventure format, creating a unique atmosphere despite not being visually demanding or polished. While some may find the weird visuals off-putting, they effectively enhance the game's eerie ambiance and pair well with the well-crafted narrative and soundtrack. Overall, the graphics serve more as a stylistic choice than a showcase of technical prowess, contributing to the game's niche appeal.
- “Cleansuit is a horror title that basks in the niche sub-genre of old-school text-based adventures; though it does come with a modernized graphical twist.”
- “The simple 'slideshow style' graphics and 'retro' text interface mask a seriously engaging experience.”
- “Cleansuit won’t be winning any awards for its graphics, however.”
- “The game knows its limitations and attempts to create a nuanced artistic escapade as opposed to a highly polished graphical experience.”
humor
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a standout feature, blending well with its horror elements to create a charming and entertaining experience. Players appreciate the clever writing and the balance of insidious and tongue-in-cheek dialogue, which keeps the tension alive while providing plenty of laughs through various humorous scenarios and self-deaths. Overall, the game successfully combines off-beat humor with a unique retro aesthetic, making it a fun and engaging romp.
- “The writing is well done (essential for this type of game!) with a smattering of humor throughout.”
- “The dialog is one part insidious and one part tongue-in-cheek, allowing for the horrific scenario to have a balanced ebb and flow of tension and humor, thus keeping the player on the edge of their seat without alienating them with clichéd jump scares and other amateur hour levels of nonsense.”
- “Cleansuit is a charming, clever take on the text parser genre, combining enough humor and horror to entertain through plenty of slaughters and successes.”
atmosphere
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a creepy, dark, and bleak ambiance, enhanced by glitched visuals and a unique art style that evokes a sense of unease and suspense. Players appreciate how the visuals, narrative, and music work together to create a chilling experience, although some may find the unconventional graphics off-putting. Overall, the atmosphere effectively immerses players in a nightmarish setting that complements the game's themes.
- “Adding to the off-beat atmosphere is the unique look of the game, a sort of digital corruption over simple 3D models that gives it the feel of a nightmare dire straits music video.”
- “It adds to the suspense and creates an even more ambient atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is dark and bleak.”
- “When this happens, it takes you out of the moment and fails to successfully establish the atmosphere you became so accustomed to.”
- “The narrative and atmosphere instill a sense of fear in players.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and ability to enhance the atmosphere, featuring a mix of synth-heavy, moody tracks that evoke a sense of horror and nostalgia reminiscent of classic text-based point-and-click games. Reviewers highlight how the soundtrack effectively complements the visuals and gameplay, creating an immersive experience that heightens tension and emotional engagement. Overall, the music stands out as a significant element that enriches the game's unique aesthetic and storytelling.
- “An amazingly charming and funny game, with a good soundtrack to boot with it!”
- “There was also interesting music added in that really brought the feeling of being in a horror movie or music that you would hear in old games.”
- “For example, sometimes you can hear terror-inducing music when you’re only searching a drawer.”
- “Adding to the off-beat atmosphere is the unique look of the game, a sort of digital corruption over simple 3D models that gives it the feel of a nightmare dire straits music video.”
- “The music is another big stand-out, a synth-heavy selection of moody and oppressive tracks cued off of the killer’s movements and your approaching demise.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Cleansuit's story centers on survival and is delivered through a combination of graphical images and text, effectively creating a chilling atmosphere that enhances the narrative. The storytelling is noted for its ability to induce anxiety, making it one of the game's standout features.
- “Cleansuit’s story revolves around survival.”
- “The whole story is told through both graphical images and text.”
- “Cleansuit’s storytelling is anxiety-inducing and possibly its best attribute.”
- “Cleansuit’s storytelling is anxiety-inducing.”
- “The whole story is told in both graphical images and text.”
- “However, it creatively uses said images to progress the story and set a more chilling atmosphere.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players feeling it lacks innovation reminiscent of 90s titles, while others appreciate the blend of classic text adventure elements and engaging puzzle mechanics. Overall, the game is noted for its interactive non-text-based gameplay, earning a moderate score of 6/10.
- “I liked it a lot; clearly, the developers took their time to make sure that the game had a good mix of classic text adventure tropes as well as clever puzzle mechanics.”
- “Idk man, we got over this gameplay in the 90s.”
- “Stories Untold has a lot more interactive non-text-based gameplay.”
- “[h1]Gameplay: 6/10[/h1]”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers good replayability due to its variety of mini puzzles and the inclusion of multiple endings, encouraging players to revisit the experience.
- “It has fairly good replayability with all its mini puzzles.”
- “With bonus replayability, thanks to multiple endings!”
- “The game lacks significant changes in subsequent playthroughs, making it feel repetitive.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay it.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game's low barrier of entry contributes to a smooth performance experience, with no significant optimization issues noted.
- “Due to the low barrier of entry, I witnessed no performance issues.”
- “The game runs smoothly on a variety of hardware, making it accessible to a wider audience.”
- “I was impressed by how well the game is optimized; it maintains a steady frame rate even during intense action sequences.”