CONTORTED

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CONTORTED is a single player action game. It was developed by Lenni Elias Kauppi and was released on January 5, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

CONTORTED is a single-player, first-person horror adventure game with a sensational atmosphere. You enter a terrifying world to find a missing person, relying on your camera, observation skills, and wits to survive. With varied environments, multiple enemy types, and a unique power management system, CONTORTED delivers a suspenseful, hour-long experience, complete with a haunting original soundtrack and Unreal Engine-powered graphics.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

atmosphere12 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features realistic graphics and movement, creating an immersive experience.
The atmosphere, sound design, and creature design are exceptional, contributing to a genuinely unsettling horror experience.
The unique camera mechanic adds an interesting layer to gameplay, allowing players to create safe zones from monsters.

The game suffers from performance issues and some rough object placements, which can detract from the experience.
Many players found the game to be mostly a walking simulator with limited interaction and a lack of major scares.
There are instances of frustrating gameplay mechanics, such as the camera battery draining quickly and bugs that can cause progress to be lost.

atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
14%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive sound design, unsettling visuals, and effective use of tension, making it a standout in the horror genre. Players report feeling genuinely on edge, with the environment and creature design contributing to a constant sense of unease. Despite some minor performance issues and a challenging difficulty spike, the overall atmosphere enhances the gameplay experience significantly.
- “It really delivered an unsettling atmosphere from the visuals, to the sounds, to the creatures lurking in the shadows.”
- “Overall, it was an enjoyable, relatively short horror game with a really great atmosphere that had me constantly looking over my shoulder.”
- “Minor performance issues aside, great atmosphere and sound design, the camera mechanic is very neat and the monsters are cool!”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The gameplay is characterized as a basic walking simulator with a "find the exit" mechanic, which some players feel detracts from the overall experience. However, the introduction of a unique camera light mechanic adds an interesting layer, and despite minor performance issues, the game is praised for its atmosphere and sound design, along with appealing monster designs.
- “Minor performance issues aside, great atmosphere and sound design, the camera mechanic is very neat and the monsters are cool!”
- “Overall, the game was ok if you are just looking for an average horror game that is basically a walking sim with a find the exit mechanic to it.”
- “Personally, the game would have been better off without this mechanic.”
- “Overall, the game was okay if you are just looking for an average horror game that is basically a walking sim with a find the exit mechanic.”
- “This game features an interesting light mechanic via the use of a camera.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The graphics of the game are praised for their realism and ability to create an unsettling atmosphere, effectively enhancing the overall experience. However, some users noted that certain areas appear dated and lack polish, which detracts from the overall visual quality. Despite these inconsistencies, the unique graphic style and immersive environments are commendable, especially considering it's the developer's first game.
- “I really enjoyed the realistic graphics and movement.”
- “Environments, graphics, music...and this is this indie gamedev's first game!”
- “It really delivered an unsettling atmosphere from the visuals, to the sounds, to the creatures lurking in the shadows.”
- “Environments, graphics, music... and this is this indie gamedev's first game!”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Overall, the game is praised for its incredible atmosphere and sound design, but it suffers from minor performance issues and rough object placements. While these optimization concerns are noted, they do not significantly detract from the overall experience, which remains engaging and immersive.
- “Minor performance issues aside, great atmosphere and sound design, the camera mechanic is very neat and the monsters are cool!”
- “Minor performance issues and some rough object placements, but overall great experience.”
- “Wow this game so far is great aside from performance issues; this game's atmosphere, sound, and feel are beyond incredible.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story in the game is present but is perceived as lacking depth and strength, with some reviewers feeling it does not fully engage players despite its elements being upheld in the full release.
- “The full release still upheld all of these elements, but I felt it lacked a strong storyline.”
- “There is a story being told here as well.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in this indie game has received positive feedback, contributing significantly to the overall atmosphere and experience. Reviewers appreciate the quality and integration of the soundtrack, especially considering it is the developer's first project.
- “The music in this game perfectly complements the atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack is a beautiful blend of melodies that keeps you engaged throughout the gameplay.”
- “Each track is thoughtfully composed, adding depth and emotion to every scene.”