Close Contact
- November 2, 2020
- Propulsion Games
Get on SteamClose Contact is a short, narrative-driven, sci-fi horror game where you must navigate an advanced underground base whilst avoiding the alien creature that stalks you.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Close Contact offers an interesting and tense horror experience with clever mechanics and a great atmosphere.
- The game features good puzzles and innovative gameplay, making it enjoyable for fans of short horror games.
- Despite its rough edges, the game is well worth the price and showcases the potential of its small development team.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including poor optimization and frame rate problems, making it unplayable for some users.
- Navigation can be frustrating due to awkward mechanics, such as the complicated method to access the game menu.
- Many players found the puzzles poorly executed and the overall experience lacking in interactivity and depth.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Close Contact" features a unique mechanic where players must close their eyes using the left mouse button to evade a terrifying creature, adding a fresh twist to survival horror. While some players find the eye-closing mechanic intriguing, others feel it lacks clarity in its purpose. Overall, the game's monster design and handling mechanics stand out as distinctive elements in the genre.
“The monster has an interesting design, and the mechanics to handle the monster were unique enough that I don't really remember many games where I've seen that.”
“There is some weird mechanic in this game - it includes closing and opening your eyes - but I didn't play long enough to see what purpose it serves.”
“Close contact has a clever mechanic whereby you have to close your eyes with the left mouse button to avoid being hunted by a genuinely scary creature.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by an excellent soundtrack and effective world-building, creating an engaging environment. While some players noted limitations in interactivity and map size, the overall ambiance and storytelling contribute positively to the experience.
“All of this is complemented by an excellent, atmospheric soundtrack.”
“The world building, the atmosphere, it all works really well together to make an incredibly interesting environment.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting significant stuttering and performance issues even on high-end hardware, rendering it nearly unplayable despite its appealing visuals.
“Buggy mess, playing on top hardware and it keeps stuttering. It's a shame as the game looks cool, but it's unplayable.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent stuttering even on high-end hardware, rendering it nearly unplayable despite its appealing visuals.
“Buggy mess, playing on top hardware and it keeps stuttering. It's a shame as the game looks cool, but it's unplayable.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its excellence and ability to create an atmospheric experience, enhancing the overall gameplay.
“All of this is complemented by an excellent, atmospheric soundtrack.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, praised for its engaging narrative and interesting concepts that contribute to a good atmosphere. However, the lack of interaction and a small, underutilized map detracts from the overall experience, suggesting that with more development, the story could have been even more impactful.
“I had doubts about whether to value this game positively or negatively. In the end, I valued it positively because it has a good story, knows how to create a compelling atmosphere, and presents interesting concepts.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their high quality, with minimal bugs reported, and players appreciate the innovative gameplay.
“The graphics looked great, with minimal bugs and innovative gameplay.”
“The visuals are stunning, creating an immersive experience that enhances the overall gameplay.”
“The art style is beautifully crafted, making every scene a visual delight.”
