Countless Rooms of Death

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Countless Rooms of Death is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by HCP Games and was released on January 9, 2015. It received negative reviews from players.

Countless 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…

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Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

music2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique atmosphere with decent horror elements and jump scares that can be engaging for some players.
It provides a sense of exploration and encourages players to draw their own maps, adding a layer of interactivity.
The game has a small indie charm and shows that some effort was put into its design, making it a potential experience for fans of the genre.

The gameplay is repetitive and lacks a clear objective, leading to a tedious experience of wandering through similar rooms.
Many puzzles are poorly designed, resulting in frustration rather than enjoyment, and the overall game feels unfinished.
The graphics and audio are outdated, contributing to a lack of immersion and making the game feel like a low-quality product.

story
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The game's story is criticized for being disjointed and lacking depth, with scattered elements that fail to engage players. While there are occasional documents and events that hint at a deeper narrative, the overall storyline is deemed uninteresting and insufficient to maintain player interest.
- “The moral of the story is that 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.”
- “Occasionally, you will come across documents or specific occurrences that advance the cryptic story.”
- “Shreds of the story scattered around are not enough to maintain interest.”
- “Occasionally, you will come across documents or specific occurrences which advance the cryptic story.”
- “No interesting storyline to accompany you through the dread either.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is generally considered decent for its price, offering a mix of horror elements that can be engaging for players who appreciate psychological tension, despite the absence of traditional threats like weapons or enemies. However, some reviewers feel it lacks the immersive quality found in other successful walking simulators and puzzle games, leaving them less captivated by the overall experience.
- “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 into 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.”
- “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.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as both relaxing and discomforting, creating a tense atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. While it can provide moments of calm, it also contributes to the unsettling nature of the gameplay.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The music and sound cues create a discomforting atmosphere that keeps you feeling tense.”
- “Instead, it is a decently made randomized puzzle game, which uses strange object placements in its rooms and discomforting music and sound cues to keep you feeling tense.”
graphics
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The graphics are considered mediocre, with some users noting that they appear outdated and fail to enhance the overall experience. Despite smooth gameplay, the lack of customization options and engaging visual elements detracts from immersion.
- “Okay 3D graphics and smooth gameplay don't save the game from its limitations.”
- “No settings, windowed mode. I did not like the graphics (seemed old to me), and I could not get into the mood of the game. Pointless walks without some information to guide me.”
gameplay
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The gameplay features decent 3D graphics and smooth mechanics; however, it is ultimately hindered by various limitations that detract from the overall experience.