Countless Rooms of Death
- January 9, 2015
- HCP Games
Get on SteamCountless Rooms of Death is a puzzle / adventure game with a horror atmosphere. There are no weapons or real enemies; instead, we aim to bully your mind. All you, the player, have is a flashlight with which to find your way through a dark labyrinth, solving puzzles to acquire keys which will allow you to enter the next level. There are strange happenings and whispered voices to investigate, and…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a small indie project with a decent amount of work put into it, including a handful of levels.
- The horror atmosphere and jump scares are reasonably well-executed for its price point.
- Exploring the game can be fun and interesting, especially if players draw their own maps.
- The game suffers from repetitive gameplay, with players wandering through countless similar rooms without a clear objective.
- Many puzzles are poorly designed, leading to frustration and detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- The game lacks an engaging storyline and immersive experience, making it feel boring and incomplete.
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally considered decent for its price, effectively creating a sense of horror and psychological tension, even in the absence of weapons or enemies. However, some players feel it lacks the ability to fully engage or hook them into the experience.
“Haven't played long into it, but regardless of the lack of weapons or enemies, if you immerse yourself in the atmosphere, you can still get spooked by the psychological aspects of it.”
“Aside from those issues, the game's atmosphere never really hooked me.”
“The horror and atmosphere aspects of the game are decent for its price tag.”
“Haven't played long into it, but regardless of no weapons or enemies, if you immerse yourself in the atmosphere, you can still get spooked by the psychological aspects of it.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for lacking intrigue and depth, with many players finding it uninteresting and uninspiring. While one user reflects on a broader moral about perseverance, it does not seem to enhance the overall narrative experience within the game.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“No interesting storyline to accompany you through the dread either.”
“The moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics received criticism for appearing outdated, which detracted from the overall immersion of the game. Users noted a lack of settings and windowed mode options, contributing to a less engaging experience during exploration.
“There are no settings for graphics, and the windowed mode is poorly implemented. The graphics seem outdated, which made it hard for me to get into the mood of the game. I found myself aimlessly walking around without any guidance.”
“The graphics are lackluster and feel like they belong to an older generation of games. This really detracted from my overall experience.”
“I was disappointed with the visual quality; the graphics looked dated and did not meet my expectations for a modern game.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
