Confabulation

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Confabulation is a single player casual puzzle game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by AUTHOGIN and was released on January 13, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Confabulation" is a horror exploration game where you must correct changes in your home's layout to prevent memory loss. By taking photos, you uncover truths and solve mysteries to maintain your sanity. If you fail to keep your home as you remember it, you will face increased horror elements and ultimately lose the game, requiring a restart.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

story8 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

The game features a unique blend of horror and puzzle elements, providing an engaging experience with challenging puzzles and effective jump scares.
The graphics and sound design are impressive for an indie title, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the gameplay.
Replayability is high due to random events and additional modes unlocked after completing the main game, keeping players engaged for longer.

Some puzzles can be overly convoluted or obscure, leading to frustration and confusion during gameplay.
Technical issues such as long load times, fixed low FOV, and hitbox problems can detract from the overall experience.
The story, while interesting, is considered by some to be shallow and not particularly engaging, with a generic horror plot.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as intriguing and engaging, with a mix of horror elements and puzzles that enhance the experience. While some players found the plot to be overdone or shallow, many appreciated its interesting twists and the satisfying conclusion it offers. Overall, the narrative provides enough depth to keep players invested, despite some criticisms regarding its replay value and fear factor after multiple playthroughs.
- “The storyline is well written and engaging, leaving you with a satisfying conclusion.”
- “The story is intriguing and keeps players engaged, as they uncover the secrets of the game's world.”
- “While it loses a lot of the fear factor after one playthrough, the story is really good, and the endless mode provides a fun challenge.”
- “This plot was overdone by like the second time it showed up.”
- “I wasn't really a fan of the story.”
- “I'd say the story is neat, but a bit shallow in terms of it's not a real page turner or anything, but it does give you just enough to get a feeling of what's going on and why things are happening.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
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The gameplay features a unique blend of first-person horror and puzzle-solving mechanics, incorporating a sanity system and a "spot the difference" element that some players find engaging, while others feel it detracts from immersion. However, the difficulty level is notably high, with many players struggling to achieve in-game milestones. Overall, the mechanics are praised for their smoothness and intuitiveness, contributing to a compelling atmosphere.
- “Gameplay-wise, this game is an expansion on the classic walking sim into puzzles type of game.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are where this game really shines.”
- “The gameplay is smooth and intuitive, allowing players to fully immerse themselves in the experience.”
- “Problem #5: the gameplay is difficult to the point where it ruins immersivity, especially if you're trying to get achievements (of the 12 achievements, only 1 has been gotten by more than 6% of players and 2 are at less than 1%).”
- “As for gameplay, it has some uniqueness - it's 1st person horror meets I'm on observation duty... but the latter part didn't add anything enticing for me, personally.”
- “Solving a puzzle progresses gameplay, but in between puzzles the spot the difference mechanic takes over.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The game offers strong replayability due to its random events and engaging mechanics, appealing to players who enjoy speedrunning and mastering challenges. While some may find limited motivation to replay after the initial experience, others appreciate the potential for varied gameplay and the opportunity to improve their times. Overall, the combination of an interesting story and intuitive puzzles contributes to a satisfying replay value.
- “Awesome replayability, the scares do not get old, and the fact this is the dev's first game, I can't wait to see what they stir up next!”
- “I am probably going to continue playing this just to get a faster time; I love the replayability of this game.”
- “Events are absolutely random, so the game has a good replay value.”
- “The puzzles are intuitive after the first pass, but may cause trouble when trying to juggle learning the house, where things are, and what order to go in. Replayability probably won't be appealing for some beyond the first win, but if you enjoy personal speedrunning or lasting as long as you can, the game offers built-in features for just that.”
- “I doubt I would return to this, but I appreciate the price versus replayability value.”
- “Much more than what it seems at surface level, and there's so much replayability!”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received high praise for their stunning quality and unique art style, effectively bringing the game's world to life. While some users noted issues like motion blur, the overall consensus is that the visuals are impressive, especially considering the project's scale.
- “The graphics are stunning, with a unique and captivating art style that brings the game's world to life.”
- “The graphics look very good for such a little project.”
- “Story is very grim, good jumpscares, amazing graphics, great sound design.”
- “I don't think there's supposed to be motion blur, but even with the graphics turned down, it's a problem.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and creepy qualities, enhanced by effective sound design and suspenseful mechanics. Players appreciate the engaging environment that keeps them on edge, with effective jump scares and a focus on psychological tension rather than direct harm from monsters. Overall, the atmosphere significantly contributes to the game's enjoyment and engagement.
- “The game's immersive atmosphere and suspenseful sound design will keep you engaged from beginning to end.”
- “Sounds create a suitable and eerie atmosphere.”
- “I loved the atmosphere, very creepy!”
- “It has a creepy atmosphere, and the jumpscares are effective, but the monsters are just there to scare you and remind you of your broken mind, so they don't pose any real harm.”
- “The atmosphere feels empty and lifeless, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
- “While the game tries to create a tense atmosphere, it often falls flat, leaving me feeling more bored than scared.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have reported issues with optimization, particularly noting stuttering and motion blur, which detracts from the overall visual experience and gameplay fluidity.
- “Problem #3: the stuttering and motion blur.”
- “This can be especially challenging with the aforementioned stuttering and visual weirdness.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly in puzzles like the candle and pool table, as well as during the search for paintings, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “It makes the candle and pool table puzzle unnecessarily tedious.”
- “The searching for paintings got very tedious in the end.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received a positive reception, with users rating it an 8 out of 10, indicating that it effectively enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely mesmerizing, perfectly complementing the game's atmosphere.”
- “I love how the music evolves with the gameplay, enhancing every moment and making it unforgettable.”
- “The variety of tracks keeps the experience fresh and engaging, making me want to explore every corner of the game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its stability, being largely bug-free, which enhances the overall experience of engaging puzzles and tasteful scares.
- “Bug-free, great puzzles, and tasteful scares.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it allows me to focus on solving puzzles.”