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Clinically Dead

80%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
music, optimization
80% User Score Based on 59 reviews

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In Clinically Dead, players navigate a grim, desolate hospital as a patient who has been declared clinically dead. The game is a narrative-driven horror adventure, where players must uncover the hospital's dark secrets and find a way to come back to life. With psychological horror elements, Clinically Dead challenges players to confront their own morality and the nature of death.

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80%
Audience ScoreBased on 59 reviews
gameplay16 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and compelling concept centered around time manipulation, which is creatively integrated into the puzzles.
  • Many players found the puzzles to be challenging and engaging, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment when solved.
  • The vibrant and psychedelic visuals create a distinct atmosphere that enhances the overall experience, making it memorable.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including low-quality assets, poor voice acting, and a lack of polish, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
  • Players reported frustration with convoluted puzzles and a lack of clear instructions, leading to moments of confusion and trial-and-error gameplay.
  • The game's introduction and some mechanics can be overwhelming and visually straining, making it difficult for some players to fully engage with the experience.
  • gameplay
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by unique and innovative mechanics centered around time manipulation, offering a variety of creative puzzles that can be both challenging and rewarding. While many players appreciate the originality and depth of the gameplay, some express frustration with poorly explained mechanics and low-quality assets, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite its flaws, the game is recommended for puzzle enthusiasts who enjoy experimenting with unconventional gameplay elements.

    • “I really liked the gameplay mechanics; every level is truly unique, and many of them are extremely well done and creative within the theme of 'time zones'.”
    • “This is a great puzzler with unique mechanics, trippy graphics, and challenging puzzles.”
    • “Great original puzzle game with variety and real cool game mechanics about time rewind and permanent room changes, or how you can simply play with the time mechanic and physics without completing the puzzle and still enjoy that.”
    • “However, many levels are so very confusing and expect you to make use of mechanics you have never needed before, that were never properly introduced.”
    • “The gameplay itself feels cheap; everything about the game screams trash, but the gameplay/puzzle ideas presented are very much enjoyable and unique.”
    • “There are some areas or mechanics that aren't well or properly explained in the game, so I'd recommend a guide.”
  • graphics
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are described as vibrant and psychedelic, creating a trippy atmosphere that some players find overwhelming or uncomfortable at first. While opinions vary, many appreciate the unique art style and effects that enhance the gameplay experience, despite some criticism regarding the overall quality and clarity of the visuals. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's thematic elements, making it a visually striking, if polarizing, experience.

    • “The graphics can be a little overwhelming at times, but they didn't detract from the overall enjoyment.”
    • “As stated by other reviewers, the graphics are simplistic, but there's a lot of effects to make it look really vibrant and trippy.”
    • “The visuals are mind-blowing, and the ending gave me chills.”
    • “The visuals are decent and the audio is serviceable, but it runs poorly and the puzzles I solved were based on trial and error, not logic.”
    • “Except because of the awful graphics, I couldn't tell if the door is open or closed from that far away because, as said, this game is hideous.”
    • “Graphics are bottom-of-the-barrel, the sounds are all irritating, and the voice acting is just an abysmal mess!”
  • story
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it unnecessary and poorly executed, while others appreciate its intriguing concept and the way it complements the gameplay. The narrative features multiple endings, with the more challenging one being particularly well-received, and the overall experience is enhanced by the game's unique visuals and themes related to a psychedelic journey. Despite some criticisms, many players find the story engaging and worth exploring alongside the creative puzzles.

    • “The story is nicely told; it keeps you intrigued to continue the puzzles.”
    • “You learn how to use time to your advantage, and the story is very intriguing.”
    • “The story is kind of interesting too in that most of this takes place in the character's mind during their last 30 seconds alive.”
    • “The story is completely unnecessary and takes up far too much time to play out; the gameplay itself feels cheap. Everything about the game screams trash, but the gameplay and puzzle ideas presented are very much enjoyable and unique.”
    • “I know the plot was a more secondary element to the gameplay, but still, I wanted to know what the outcome was, who was good and who was bad.”
    • “I do not like the story of the second half.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a blend of uncertainty and the uncanny, enhanced by beautiful, atmospheric music that complements its vibrant visuals, which may appeal to some while being polarizing for others. Players are captivated by the otherworldly psychedelia and compelling narrative, which effectively immerses them in a surreal experience, despite occasional frustrations with gameplay. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature that enriches the game's complex puzzles and narrative.

    • “This feeling of uncertainty caused by the mysterious subconscious and the uncanny feeling of it all really complements the atmosphere of the game in general, with beautiful atmospheric music that fits the visuals, which might be hit or miss, as any style incorporating highly saturated colors would.”
    • “I did experience some irritation playing through this game myself, but honestly, I was so enamored by the atmosphere and the gameplay that I didn't really notice as I was going through it.”
    • “I loved the world and the atmosphere of otherworldly psychedelia, which is a testament to how cleverly made this game and its mechanics were.”
    • “This feeling of uncertainty caused by the mysterious subconscious and the uncanny feeling of it all really complements the atmosphere of the game in general, along with beautiful atmospheric music that fits the visuals, which might be hit or miss, as any style incorporating highly saturated colors would.”
    • “I did also experience some irritation playing through this game myself, but honestly I was so enamored by the atmosphere and the gameplay that I didn't really notice as I was going through it.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall experience with a beautiful soundtrack that complements the visuals. Reviewers note that the music evokes a sense of mystery and uncertainty, particularly towards the end, making it a standout feature of the puzzle game.

    • “Amazing concept, music, colors, etc. It's been ages since I enjoyed a puzzle game.”
    • “The music is also great, especially towards the end.”
    • “Beautiful atmospheric music that really fits the visuals, which might be hit or miss, as any style incorporating highly saturated colors would.”
    • “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “I found the audio quality to be subpar, with some tracks sounding muffled and poorly mixed.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization for low-end PCs is noted, but players report that performance can be inconsistent, leading to a mixed experience overall.

    • “Optimized for low-end PCs, making it accessible to a wider audience.”
    • “The performance is not terrible, but it can be utterly inconsistent at times.”
    • “The game is not optimized for low-end PCs, making it nearly unplayable on older hardware.”
    • “I experienced significant lag and frame drops, indicating poor optimization.”
    • “The graphics settings don't help much; the game still runs poorly even on lower settings.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development in the game is noted for its effective use of unique and unconventional designs that enhance the overall atmosphere, while the puzzles contribute positively to the experience.

  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a desire for greater replayability, noting that while the game offers enjoyable moments, it lacks features like level selection that would allow them to revisit and replay levels easily. This limitation affects their overall enjoyment and willingness to replay the game.

    • “I thought at first that it was a fun fourth-wall breaking moment, but I would love to replay some of the levels again, similar to other puzzle games that offer a level select feature. If there is a way to do this, I'll amend my review, but as it stands, I would prefer more replayability.”
    • “The game offers a variety of choices that make each playthrough feel unique, encouraging me to dive back in and explore different outcomes.”
    • “With multiple endings and hidden secrets, the replayability factor is high, making it a game I can enjoy over and over again.”
    • “I thought the fourth-wall breaking moments were fun, but I would love to replay some of the levels again, like you can in other puzzle games. A level select option would greatly enhance the replayability.”
    • “The game lacks a level select feature, which really limits the replayability. I wish I could revisit my favorite levels without having to start over.”
    • “While the initial experience was enjoyable, the absence of replayable content makes it hard to stay engaged after finishing the game.”

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