Crying is not Enough

Crying is not Enough is a Third-Person Survival Horror Game.The player has to face enemies, using weapons and other survival mechanisms. He has to solve various puzzles and make progress by slowly unfolding the story.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

57%

Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews

atmosphere4 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game features detailed environments and a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere.
Despite its flaws, the combat is functional, and the enemy tracking is surprisingly impressive, providing a decent challenge.
The developers have made significant improvements since the initial release, addressing many major issues and adding new content, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of indie horror.

The game suffers from poor optimization, with frequent loading screens, frame rate drops, and clunky controls that detract from the gameplay experience.
There is a lack of enemy variety and excessive backtracking, which can make exploration tedious and frustrating.
The voice acting and cutscenes are poorly executed, with bad animations and dialogue that often do not match the subtitles, leading to a disjointed narrative.

story
19 mentions
16 % positive mentions
68 % neutral mentions
16 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it lacking in depth and coherence, often describing it as laughable or incomprehensible. While some appreciate its nostalgic nods to classic survival horror games, the writing, voice acting, and overall execution are criticized as subpar, leading to a disjointed narrative experience. Despite these flaws, a few players still found the story engaging and immersive, suggesting potential for improvement in future updates.
- “What kept my interest is the story.”
- “As someone who has always loved Silent Hill/Resident Evil and other like-minded games, I can see a lot to love about it, and feel like everyone needs to understand that a team of just two motivated, inspired, and inspiring people are behind it. It's a fantastic, scary, and immersive game, and I am engaged in the story completely.”
- “The story is kind of interesting; the gameplay was fun when it did show up.”
- “The voice acting is okay at best, but the character models, animations, writing, and story are terrible.”
- “With maybe a half dozen incomprehensible cut-scenes in the entire game, which are made even more incomprehensible by the all-too-sparse and horribly written notes and memos, I could barely follow the plot.”
- “In what I suspect to be an attempt at self-preservation, about halfway through the game my brain simply shut down whenever any narrative popped up, so that’s as much of the plot as I was able to absorb.”
graphics
18 mentions
22 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
22 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the environmental visuals, lighting effects, and new cutscenes, while others criticize the character models, animations, and overall quality, likening them to outdated standards from previous console generations. Although there are notable enhancements and a new map system, issues like screen tearing and loading problems detract from the experience, leading to an overall average rating of around 5/10. Despite some stunning areas, many players feel the graphics fall short of modern expectations, indicating that the game may not have been fully ready for release.
- “There's new cutscenes, graphical enhancements, a whole new map system, as well as a laundry list of bug fixes and tweaks.”
- “On the better side of the graphics, I actually enjoyed the fog, rain, and lighting effects.”
- “The graphics are stunning in some areas, and lacking in others, but again I'm happy with polygons and 'fog' to hide everything within a 2-foot radius of your character, a'la Silent Hill.”
- “The graphics were bad for 2008 which leaves little excuse for it to be this bad in 2018...oh, wait...it was the best Greece and Athens could produce....or was it...?”
- “Seriously, the character visuals and audio wouldn't have been above average on the PS2.”
- “Graphics are hit and miss, some assets are fine but faces and hair are simply wrong or broken.”
gameplay
12 mentions
25 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players noting a lack of enemy variety and repetitive mechanics, such as backtracking and puzzle-solving reminiscent of classic survival horror games. While some found the gameplay enjoyable once it began, many criticized the slow start, uneven frame rates, and technical issues that detracted from the overall experience. Overall, the game evokes nostalgia but fails to deliver a polished gameplay experience.
- “Overall, the gameplay is always fun.”
- “This title seems to me a mix between Silent Hill games and Resident Evil Revelations 2, one for the plot and ambiance, and the other for the gameplay, enemies, and environment.”
- “As for now, it seems like an old-school horror survival game, including puzzles and gameplay.”
- “And then there is the gameplay, where you are forced to do a lot of backtracking, often not knowing where to go or where to use an item.”
- “As bad as the story is, the gameplay is quite honestly worse.”
- “When you finally get to the gameplay, things don’t get any better, with a very uneven frame rate, stuttering, and even freezing.”
atmosphere
9 mentions
44 % positive mentions
22 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is heavily influenced by titles like Resident Evil and The Evil Within, yet it maintains a unique identity characterized by dark, creepy environments and chilling sound design. Reviewers praise the immersive ambience, which effectively enhances the horror experience, despite some players finding it overwhelmingly intense. Overall, the combination of unsettling scenery and haunting music contributes to a deeply atmospheric experience.
- “Yes, there's obvious inspiration drawn from Resident Evil and The Evil Within, but the game also has a distinct atmosphere of its own.”
- “Amazing atmosphere, chilling music and locations.”
- “Deep atmosphere, creepy scenery and some evil-looking monsters!”
- “The atmosphere and ambience, along with the thuds and clangs, make for a surprisingly jump-scary time.”
- “Deep atmosphere, creepy scenery, and some evil-looking monsters!”
- “In fact, the atmosphere of the overall island and its facilities does have moments where they look pretty good.”
stability
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is commendable, with minimal graphical glitches and smooth level loading. While there are occasional instances of screen tearing and some aiming issues with the pistol, the developers have demonstrated a strong commitment to ensuring a playable experience without major bugs. However, some players feel that the price point is high for a game that still exhibits minor stability concerns.
- “There's some bits of screen tearing from time to time, but I haven't had to deal with any graphical glitches that got me stuck.”
- “Plus, I think $15-$20 is a lot to ask from a buggy game that is not quite ready either.”
- “When aiming with the pistol, it is buggy.”
music
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its fantastic quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with some users highlighting its addictiveness and tension-building qualities. However, there are mixed opinions, as one reviewer rated the sound and music a mediocre 5/10, suggesting that it may not resonate with everyone. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's immersive experience.
- “The environments are detailed, and the music is fantastic.”
- “It's a little arcade gem with addicting music located inside the save system (which is also an arcade machine).”
- “Amazing atmosphere, chilling music, and locations.”
- “The sound and music are only a 5 out of 10.”
- “The music built tension but ultimately fell flat.”
optimization
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is mixed; while some players report smooth level loading and no significant frame drops, others experience uneven frame rates, stuttering, and freezing during gameplay, indicating a need for further performance improvements.
- “The optimization is pretty darn good; no frame drops, no enemy glitches, and the levels load smoothly.”
- “The game needs better optimization.”
- “When you finally get to the gameplay, things don’t get any better, with a very uneven frame rate, stuttering, and even freezing.”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its cult status following its removal from Steam, as well as the amusing frustration players experience when dealing with the persistent effects of poison, which they find both funny and challenging.
- “Now it's like one of those legendary cult games thanks to removing it from Steam, which is funny.”
- “If you are poisoned, you constantly lose health, and the funny part is I didn't find a way to get rid of it.”
- “Oh, it's so funny.”
grinding
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly noting the repetitive backtracking and average execution, which can detract from the overall experience. While some enjoy the horror elements, the grind often feels like a chore rather than an engaging challenge.
- “Tedious backtracking toward the end of the game.”
- “I like horror games, so I like that kind of stuff even when the execution is painfully average and a touch tedious.”
- “I know this is a minor and tedious correction, but it would be good to see these minor errors cleaned up.”
emotional
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its strong atmospheric elements, which can evoke intense feelings, leading some players to describe their experience as both impactful and distressing, with the potential to bring them to tears.
- “It is very atmospheric... but it was a horrible experience; it made me cry.”
- “The story resonated with me on a deep level, leaving me emotionally drained yet fulfilled.”
- “I felt a profound connection to the characters, and their struggles mirrored my own experiences.”