Contraindication

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Contraindication is a single player role playing game with horror and anime themes. It was developed by Static Remains and was released on May 8, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Your end is my beginning. Reimah has nothing to live for but her research, and today is the day she reaps the rewards of her labor. Little does she know that she will be her first test subject. A short visual novel with exploration and puzzle elements. Story gets dark at times. Features: - 20-30 minutes of playtime - Stylized art with 14 CGs - A story someone died for - Turning …

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Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

story9 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Beautiful, unique, and emotionally charged art style that effectively conveys mood and atmosphere.
Captivating and intriguing story that engages players despite its short length.
Fun and straightforward gameplay with interesting puzzle mechanics and exploration elements.

Extremely short game duration, often described as more of an experience or intro than a full game.
Choices in the game do not affect the outcome, leading to some disappointment for players expecting more interactivity.
Some narrative elements may feel nonsensical or confusing, with an abrupt ending that leaves many unanswered questions.

story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is short but highly captivating, blending intriguing twists with expressive, surreal art that enhances the psychological tone. Many players appreciate its minimalist, "less is more" approach and wish it were longer or expanded into a fuller narrative. Overall, it delivers a memorable, haunting experience that leaves a strong impression despite its brevity.
- “Loved the story and the art style, everything about this game was just amazing!!”
- “The characters aren’t designed to be conventionally attractive—they are expressive, raw, and perfectly aligned with the psychological tone of the story.”
- “The way these images blend surrealism with expressive character design makes the visual storytelling incredibly effective.”
- “You explore a few scenes, the story takes a twist, there's a fairly basic minigame that in theory tests your anatomy knowledge but uses a picture so stylized it ends up being half guessing, then there's a smaller explorable scene, one final bit of narration... and it ends.”
- “I genuinely wish the story could be longer because the story building was doing so well; you can't leave me on a cliffhanger.”
- “Definitely has potential to be turned into a bigger story, hope that this will become something greater.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
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The game's graphics feature a unique, striking art style that effectively conveys an eerie and somber atmosphere, blending vibrant colors and captivating visuals. Reviewers consistently praise its aesthetic appeal and mood-setting quality, which enhances the storytelling and overall experience, despite the game's short length.
- “From the very first scene, the visuals establish a mood that is both unsettling and captivating.”
- “If you appreciate indie games that use art as a storytelling device, Contraindication delivers a cohesive and haunting aesthetic that stays with you long after the final screen.”
- “The art style really conveyed the eerie and somber atmosphere of the game.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its captivating, eerie, and somber tone, enhanced by intriguing art and atmospheric music. Despite its short length, the immersive setting and stylistic choices effectively engage players and invite imaginative exploration.
- “It has a captivating, gripping story, a mini-game, many unanswered questions, and an atmosphere that simply wants you to fill in the gaps with your imagination.”
- “The art style really conveyed the eerie and somber atmosphere of the game.”
- “I love the atmosphere and the art style; the settings and characters were intoxicating and might just even become a new obsession!”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features straightforward mechanics combined with unique, macabre mini puzzles that create an engaging point-and-click experience. Players are quickly drawn into the enigmatic world and protagonist, enhancing the overall immersion.
- “Beautiful art and unique gameplay!”
- “Despite its simplicity, the game hooked me quickly with its enigmatic world and protagonist, and I really enjoyed the puzzle mechanics and overall point-and-click gameplay.”
- “Mechanics are pretty straightforward, but I especially liked how macabre the mini puzzle felt.”
- “Despite its simplicity, the game was able to hook me with the enigmatic world and protagonist it presents in a very short time. I really liked the puzzle mechanics and overall gameplay as a sort of point-and-click game.”
- “I really enjoyed the puzzle mechanics and the point-and-click gameplay style, which complemented the mysterious world and protagonist effectively.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users praise the game for its captivating and emotionally charged experience, highlighting its strong emotional impact conveyed through distinct art direction and symbolically detailed, minimalistic environments.
- “A super captivating and emotional game.”
- “One of Contraindication's strongest points is its distinct and emotionally charged art direction.”
- “Each environment, while minimalistic in structure, carries heavy emotional weight through its composition and symbolic details.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the music atmospheric and effective in enhancing immersion, complementing the game's art well and contributing to an engaging experience.
- “I got really immersed in the art and music of the game, and I didn't even notice all the time that was flying by!”
- “Cool art, and I guess good enough atmospheric music.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development is enhanced by a unique visual novel mechanism and striking second character design that blends surrealism with expressive art, making the storytelling particularly impactful and engaging.
- “Unique mechanism for a visual novel, and I especially love the second character design after the main character woke up. I wish there was more of that.”
- “The way the images blend surrealism with expressive character design makes the visual storytelling incredibly effective.”

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Contraindication is a role playing game with horror and anime themes.

Contraindication is available on PC and Windows.

Contraindication was released on May 8, 2025.

Contraindication was developed by Static Remains.

Contraindication has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Contraindication for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Contraindication is a single player game.

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