Clinically Dead

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Clinically Dead is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Mogila Games and was released on December 6, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a unique time manipulation mechanic that adds depth to the puzzle-solving experience.
The vibrant and psychedelic visuals create an intriguing atmosphere that enhances the gameplay.
The puzzles are challenging and encourage creative thinking, making for a rewarding experience once the mechanics are understood.

The graphics are low quality and can be visually overwhelming, leading to discomfort and motion sickness for some players.
The controls are often unresponsive and the audio, particularly the text-to-speech voice acting, detracts from the overall experience.
The game suffers from a lack of polish, with confusing mechanics and poorly explained puzzles that can lead to frustration.

gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 that 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 this 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.”
- “There are some areas or mechanics that aren't well or properly explained in the game, so I'd recommend a guide; 'Clinically Dead' was a godsend for me.”
- “But it introduces unexplained mechanics halfway through.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are polarizing, with some players finding them vibrant and trippy, enhancing the overall experience, while others criticize them as poor and confusing, making it difficult to discern gameplay elements. The psychedelic visuals can be overwhelming at times, but they contribute to the game's unique atmosphere and thematic depth. Overall, the graphics are seen as a mixed bag, appealing to those who appreciate artistic experimentation but potentially off-putting for players seeking clarity and polish.
- “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 graphics are so poor that it can be hard to even tell what's happening at a distance.”
- “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
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players feeling it is unnecessary and detracts from the gameplay, while others appreciate its intriguing concept of exploring memories and accepting death. Although the narrative is often seen as secondary to the puzzles, it features multiple endings that can enhance the experience, particularly the more challenging one. Overall, the story is described as interesting and visually complemented by the game's psychedelic aesthetic, though opinions vary on its execution and emotional impact.
- “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 visuals work well in complementing a story about going through a psychedelic journey through your dying brain, adding to the weird otherworldly feeling of the game, which I absolutely adore.”
- “Furthermore, there was a real missed opportunity to attach an emotional story about accepting death told through discovering memories in the protagonist's brain, but instead this game wouldn't have been much different had it had no story and been completely abstract.”
- “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/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.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 depth.
- “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 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.”
- “I recommend this game to anyone who enjoyed the Portal games or any complex 3D puzzle game for that matter. It holds nice brain-stimulating challenges backed up by a lovely surreal atmosphere with a compelling narrative about you trying to die in peace with the help of your subconscious mind.”
- “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
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The music in the game is highly praised for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall experience with a beautiful soundtrack that complements the visuals. Players appreciate the mysterious and uncanny elements conveyed through the music, particularly noting its effectiveness towards the end of the game. Overall, the combination of music and visuals creates an engaging and immersive puzzle game experience.
- “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
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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; even on the lowest settings, the game struggles to run smoothly.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers feel that the game falls short in delivering an emotional narrative, particularly regarding themes of accepting death and exploring memories. Many believe that the absence of a compelling story detracts from the overall experience, making it feel more abstract and less impactful.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is often perceived as low-quality and reminiscent of bargain bin content, providing some entertainment value primarily through its absurdity, but many feel it doesn't justify the price tag.
- “The digital equivalent of bargain bin trash I would get an hour of entertainment out of by laughing at with a friend, except this is normally $15.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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
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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 that 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 makes it hard to revisit and enjoy the puzzles again. I really wish there was a way to replay levels, as it would add a lot to the overall experience.”
- “While the game has its moments, the absence of replayability options means I won't be coming back to it after finishing. A level select or similar feature would have made a significant difference.”