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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features realistic graphics and a creepy atmosphere that effectively enhances the horror experience.
- The sound design and monster design contribute to a tense and unsettling environment, making it enjoyable for horror fans.
- The unique camera mechanic adds an interesting layer to gameplay, creating a safe haven when using light.
- The game suffers from a major difficulty spike and some frustrating mechanics, such as the quick battery drain of the camera.
- There are performance issues and rough object placements that detract from the overall experience.
- The lack of a strong storyline and some gameplay bugs, like going through walls, can lead to a frustrating experience.
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its unsettling visuals, immersive sound design, and effective use of environmental elements that create a sense of tension and fear. While some players noted a decline in atmosphere due to gameplay challenges, the overall experience is described as enjoyable and engaging, with a strong emphasis on keeping players on edge.
“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 appealing monster designs.
“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 generally 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 look like they belong in a much older game.”
“The environments feel flat and lifeless, failing to create an immersive experience.”
- 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 a strong narrative arc, leaving some players wanting more from the overall storyline.
“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.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers a great experience with impressive atmosphere and sound design, though players have noted minor performance issues and some rough object placements. The camera mechanics and monster designs are particularly praised, contributing positively to the gameplay.
“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 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.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in this indie game has been positively noted, contributing to the overall atmosphere alongside the 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.”
