CONTORTED
- January 5, 2024
- Lenni Elias Kauppi
Get on SteamCONTORTED 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.
Reviews
- The game features realistic graphics and an unsettling atmosphere that effectively creates tension.
- The sound design and monster design are impressive, contributing to a genuinely scary experience.
- For the price, the game offers a decent experience with a unique camera mechanic that adds to the gameplay.
- The game suffers from performance issues and some rough object placements that detract from the experience.
- Many players found the gameplay to be repetitive and lacking in direction, often feeling like a walking simulator.
- There are significant difficulty spikes and some frustrating mechanics, such as the quickly draining camera battery and bugs that can hinder progress.
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
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 performance issues and gameplay challenges, the overall ambiance is considered a major highlight.
“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!”
“It really delivered an unsettling atmosphere from the visuals, to the sounds, to the creatures lurking in the shadows.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
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 inclusion 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 engaging monster encounters.
“Minor performance issues aside, great atmosphere and sound design, the camera mechanic is very neat and the monsters are cool!”
“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 simulator with a find-the-exit mechanic.”
“This game features an interesting light mechanic via the use of a camera.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their realism and ability to create an unsettling atmosphere, contributing to the overall experience. However, some users noted that certain areas appear dated and lack polish. Overall, the indie game's visual style and environments are well-received, especially considering it is the developer's first project.
“I really enjoyed the realistic graphics and movement.”
“It really delivered an unsettling atmosphere from the visuals, to the sounds, to the creatures lurking in the shadows.”
“I like the atmosphere and graphic style.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
“The character models are poorly designed and lack any real depth or personality.”
“The environments feel bland and uninspired, failing to create an immersive experience.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers an incredible atmosphere and sound design, effectively creating a tense horror experience; however, players have reported minor performance issues and some rough object placements that slightly detract from the overall enjoyment.
“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. This is one of the only horror games that actually had me genuinely on edge.”
“Minor performance issues and some rough object placements, but overall a great experience.”
“The game suffers from significant frame rate drops, especially in crowded areas.”
“Loading times are excessively long, making it frustrating to get into the action.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story in the game is present but is perceived as lacking depth and strength, with some players feeling it does not fully engage them despite its existence.
“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.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in this indie game has received positive feedback, contributing to the overall immersive experience alongside its environments and graphics, especially considering it is the developer's first project.
“The music perfectly complements the atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience of the game.”
“I was blown away by the soundtrack; it adds so much depth to the gameplay.”
“The indie game's music is incredibly immersive, making every moment feel special.”
