Close Me
- August 9, 2017
- AestheticGamer
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Get on itch.io Store"Close Me" is a psychological horror adventure game where you play as a detective investigating a mysterious house with a dark past. The game features puzzles, exploration, and a atmospheric setting that aims to keep you on edge. As you delve deeper into the house, you'll uncover its secrets and confront the supernatural forces within.
Reviews
- The game offers an incredibly low price for several hours of unique gameplay, making it a great value.
- It features an interesting and experimental gameplay mechanic where players must close and reopen the game to progress, creating a sense of mystery and engagement.
- The atmosphere is effectively creepy, with a haunting soundtrack and a visually striking art style that captures a sense of depression and surrealism.
- The controls are unintuitive and not well explained, leading to confusion about how to interact with the game.
- The puzzles can be overly cryptic and frustrating, often requiring players to perform actions that feel arbitrary or unclear.
- The graphics and overall quality are low, typical of RPG Maker games, which may deter players looking for a more polished experience.
- story15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as intriguing yet confusing, with players uncovering its depth through exploration and environmental storytelling rather than direct dialogue. While some find the narrative engaging and filled with twists, others feel that the progression mechanics can be unclear and gimmicky. Overall, the story is noted for its darker themes and complexity, reminiscent of titles like Dark Souls, but may leave players uncertain about the overarching plot.
“So much depth is put into the story of this game.”
“You will discover the story as you explore new areas and witness special events.”
“It's a real crazy game with a lot of twists and turns; it tells a story that gradually gets darker and darker as you piece it together in an almost Dark Souls-style storytelling.”
“Hell, I'm not even sure why interacting with certain things makes the story progress, so it becomes the interact-with-everything-and-something-will-eventually-work type of experience.”
“All in all, while interesting, the story itself is confusing, and I'm not really sure what is going on, but I think that is how the maker wanted it.”
“The one thing is the primary game mechanic for advancing the story feels like a gimmick, but you get used to it quickly at least.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mix of puzzle-solving and exploration, featuring a unique mechanic that encourages experimentation and interaction with the game's fourth wall. While the initial presentation may seem low-quality and the main mechanic can feel gimmicky, players find that it becomes engaging once they understand it, with clever puzzles and a compelling story enhancing the experience. Overall, it offers a distinct style that may appeal to those willing to invest time in learning its mechanics.
“A few hours of gameplay for a dollar, recommend to anyone.”
“Once you learn how the mechanics work, it's really a different style of gameplay.”
“The gameplay is very much a puzzle, but you have everything you need in the game itself to help you along with those puzzles. This game is very clever, mixed with a fun amount of exploration and great sounds.”
“Like most RPG Maker shovelware, the game features extremely low-quality 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
“Even the main mechanic of the game is sad.”
“The one thing is the primary game mechanic for advancing the story feels like a gimmick, but you get used to it quickly at least.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its haunting and atmospheric qualities, effectively enhancing the horror experience with disturbing soundscapes and echoing effects. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's overall impact and enjoyment. Additionally, some recommend purchasing a version that includes the soundtrack for an even richer experience.
“Just when you are about to forget, it reminds you with haunting music that sounds amazing.”
“This is genuinely a really good game, great music, good timing, good story, overall 22/10 nice.”
“Several minutes ago, I swear I thought, what is horror-ish here — empty rooms and a disturbing soundtrack?”
“The soundtrack, initially pretty, turns into a scary echo of an empty basement; those rooms, normal and calm — then crimson-red and outright dark; that girl with her distorted songs... *shivering*”
“Oh, and the soundtrack?”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics in this RPG Maker game are generally criticized for their low quality, lack of fullscreen support, and absence of customization options, which may deter dedicated modern PC gamers. However, some players appreciate the game's unique aesthetic and emotional depth, suggesting that the graphics may not be the primary focus for those drawn to its themes.
“So yeah, play 'Close Me,' a game that captures the aesthetics of depression, or don't.”
“As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
“Sometimes the magic happens, sometimes you do realize that the game is an ingenious, unpolished gem hidden under bad graphics and unintuitive actions.”
“Graphically, the game isn't the prettiest either, but I'd wager that's not your main concern with a title such as this.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive and engaging qualities, particularly appealing to fans of horror and puzzle elements. Reviewers feel it enhances the overall experience, making it a worthwhile investment despite its lesser popularity.
“It ties in really nicely to the game's atmosphere!”
“It's so atmospheric, and it's sad it's not more popular.”
“You'll definitely get your money's worth here, and those who are more interested in a scary atmosphere and like puzzles will be right at home.”
