Confabulation Homestead
- September 2, 2023
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Get on itch.io Store"Confabulation Homestead" is a game where you investigate the disappearance of your family while keeping strange occurrences at bay on your property. Paying attention to details and taking photos of alterations are crucial to keep the lurking entities at bay. With only an hour until the police arrive, you must uncover the truth behind your family's disappearance before it's too late.
Reviews
- The game offers a fantastic mix of jump scares, puzzles, and suspense, making it a thrilling experience.
- Graphics and sound design are praised for enhancing the atmosphere, contributing to the overall creepiness of the game.
- The puzzles are generally well-designed and satisfying to solve, providing a fun challenge for players.
- The game feels less interconnected and more linear compared to the original, with some puzzles feeling isolated from the overall experience.
- The suspense and urgency are diminished, with less effective enemy interactions and a less engaging story.
- Technical issues such as lag and crashes have been reported, which can detract from the gameplay experience.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the puzzle mechanics lacking in coherence and effectiveness, particularly criticizing the "blinds" mechanic as either unnecessary or poorly implemented. While the adaptation of "observation duty" into a 3D format and the additional mechanics are appreciated, many feel that the original game offered a more engaging experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as good but not as compelling as its predecessor.
“I really like how it adapted 'observation duty' gameplay into a 3D format like this.”
“Same formula as the original confabulation, with some additional gameplay mechanics.”
“All in all, still a good game but the original confabulation is way better despite the gameplay enhancements of this one.”
“There's something about the puzzles in this one that don't work, not in a mechanical sense but in an interconnected way.”
“I'm not really even sure what the blinds mechanic does to the game.”
“Graphics and the idea are overall great, but the downside which doesn't make me want to finish the game is unfortunately the 'mechanical' punishment which directly ends the game for no reason at some point.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the games is generally seen as lacking depth, with some players noting that while the first game had a more complete conclusion, it still fell short of being a masterful narrative. However, improvements in puzzles and the inclusion of multiple endings in the sequel have enhanced the overall experience, making it more engaging despite some players feeling they may have missed key elements by only experiencing one ending.
“Its puzzles and observation duty with a better frame story, multiple endings, and improved puzzles.”
“For Confabulation: Homestead, the overarching story, puzzles that take thought but aren't frustrating, plus additional fear elements made it even better.”
“The story is a bit lacking, although I only got one ending, so I might be missing something here.”
“And although neither game is a master storyteller, the first at least had a conclusion that felt complete (even before the update that changed it from a suicide to a dream).”
“Its puzzles and observation duty with a better frame story, multiple endings, and improved puzzles.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their quality and creativity, contributing to an overall positive visual experience. However, some players feel that gameplay mechanics detract from the enjoyment, overshadowing the impressive visuals.
“Great graphics, excellent audio.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly highlighting the amusing ending as a standout moment that enhances the overall experience. The clever puzzles and creative ideas also contribute to the game's lighthearted tone.
“Cool game, I liked it a lot, nice puzzles and ideas... the best is the end... so funny :)”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is praised for its clever integration of puzzles and tasteful scares, creating an engaging experience that is enhanced by a touch of humor.
“Clever puzzles, tasteful scares, and a great atmosphere, always with a touch of humor.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users generally find the game highly replayable, indicating that it offers enough variety and engaging content to encourage multiple playthroughs.
“The game offers endless replayability with its dynamic storylines and multiple endings.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh thanks to the diverse character choices and branching paths.”
“I love how the game encourages experimentation, making me want to replay it to explore different strategies.”
