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.
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Reviews
- The game offers an interesting and unique gameplay mechanic where players must close and reopen the game to progress, creating a sense of mystery and engagement.
- Despite its low price, the game provides several hours of gameplay and has a haunting atmosphere that can be genuinely creepy.
- The art style and soundtrack contribute to a surreal and immersive experience, making it appealing for fans of abstract horror games.
- The game suffers from poor graphics and technical limitations typical of RPG Maker games, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Many players find the puzzles to be overly cryptic and frustrating, leading to confusion about how to progress.
- The lack of clear instructions on controls and gameplay mechanics can make it difficult for players to engage with the game effectively.
- story30 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as deep and intriguing, gradually revealing darker twists as players explore and interact with the environment, reminiscent of Dark Souls' storytelling style. However, many reviewers find the narrative progression confusing and unclear, often feeling like a trial-and-error experience where the mechanics for advancing the story can seem gimmicky. Overall, while the story has potential and depth, its execution leaves 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 wicked trait, and each cycle you theoretically solve more puzzles and dive further into the game's abstract but simple story.”
“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.”
- gameplay22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mix of puzzle and horror elements, featuring a unique mechanic that encourages experimentation and exploration. While the initial presentation and some mechanics may feel lacking, players find that the game becomes more engaging once they understand how to navigate its challenges. Overall, it offers clever puzzles and an interesting story, making it a worthwhile experience despite its low-quality visuals.
“A few hours of gameplay for a dollar, recommend to anyone.”
“Rather than play coy to its fourth wall mechanic, it thrives off putting it up front and getting the player to experiment with it.”
“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, as usual.”
“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 primary game mechanic for advancing the story feels like a gimmick, but you get used to it quickly at least.”
- music14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its haunting and atmospheric qualities, effectively enhancing the horror experience with a mix of disturbing and beautiful sounds. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack's ability to evoke strong emotions, transitioning from calm to unsettling, and consider it a significant aspect of the game's overall appeal. Many 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?”
- graphics8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally criticized for being subpar, typical of RPG Maker titles, with issues like poor fullscreen display and lack of HD support. While the visuals may not be appealing, some players find that the game's deeper themes and unique qualities can overshadow its graphical shortcomings. Overall, the aesthetics may not be the main focus for players drawn to the game's emotional narrative.
“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 you do realize that the game is ingenious, that it is an 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.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive and eerie qualities, making it particularly appealing to fans of horror and puzzle genres. Reviewers express disappointment over its lack of popularity, emphasizing that players will find great value in the atmospheric experience it offers.
“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.”
“It ties in really nicely to the game's atmosphere!”
