Convenient
- September 23, 2022
- LunaApps
"Convenient" is a low-poly PS1 style survival horror game where you must escape a haunted convenience store and evade the Oldlake Stalker. To escape, you'll solve puzzles in an escape room fashion while ensuring items in the room remain undisturbed. With multiple endings and hidden secrets, players will have a unique and replayable experience. The game revolves around you traveling through Oldlake county, where rumors of a stalker turn out to be true.
Reviews
- The game successfully delivers jump scares and a tense atmosphere, making it genuinely scary.
- It features multiple endings and secrets, providing some replayability despite its short length.
- The retro PS1-style graphics and simple premise create a charming and nostalgic horror experience.
- The game is very short, with some players completing it in under 10 minutes, leading to concerns about value for money.
- There are bugs that can affect gameplay, such as items not appearing or achievements not working.
- The plot is considered predictable and may not offer enough depth to keep players engaged after the initial playthrough.
- story8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story features a predictable plot involving a gas station attendant who is revealed as a murderer, culminating in a confrontation with a demonic entity. While the atmosphere and some twists are appreciated, the lack of attention to detail and limited replayability due to the quick completion of alternate endings detracts from the overall experience. Despite having three endings, the narrative feels rushed and ultimately unsatisfying.
“I loved the atmosphere and the twists that came with the story!”
“The story has 3 endings, so it has replayability.”
“And just when the twist in the story seems to be getting really interesting, you'll be done.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features charming PS1-style graphics that evoke nostalgia and are well-received by players. However, some users noted difficulty in visualizing the alternate endings due to the retro aesthetic. Overall, it is praised as a short yet enjoyable horror experience with a distinct retro flair.
“I love the PS1-styled graphics.”
“Its retro-inspired graphics are awesome, although I found it hard to see the other three endings available.”
“Short but good PS1-era graphic horror game.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, primarily featuring two alternate endings that can be completed quickly, alongside a predictable plot. While some players find the low price point justifies replaying the game despite its flaws, the lack of depth and attention to detail diminishes the overall experience.
“There is no real attention to detail (could walk with the gas nozzle through solid walls), no real replayability except two other endings which can be completed as quickly as the good ending, and a plot that is pretty predictable: the gas station attendant is actually the murderer, kidnaps you, you escape, turns out he's sacrificing people to some demonic entity (a deer-headed monster of some kind), the deer-headed monster kills him, you get your car keys back, and you escape.”
“The game was about $3, definitely under $5, when I purchased it, and I think the replayability makes it worth it, even with the bug.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have noted issues with stability, particularly regarding certain buggy items that can hinder progress in the game. However, some resources, like videos, have been helpful in navigating these problems. Overall, stability appears to be a concern for players.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide specific insights into the gameplay mechanics or experiences, as they only reference gameplay videos without detailed commentary. Therefore, no substantial summary can be drawn regarding the gameplay aspect from the provided texts.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with players appreciating its immersive quality and the intriguing twists that enhance the overall experience.
“I loved the atmosphere and the twists that came with the story!”