Crying is not Enough

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Crying is not Enough is a single player survival action adventure game. It was developed by Storyline Team. and was released on June 18, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

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.

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56%

Audience ScoreBased on 90 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game features detailed environments and a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere.
The combat mechanics are functional, and the enemy designs are unique and varied, providing memorable boss battles.
The developers have shown dedication by addressing many of the initial issues through updates, improving the overall experience.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including poor voice acting, awkward animations, and frequent loading screens.
Gameplay is marred by excessive backtracking and a lack of clear objectives, making it frustrating to progress.
The story and dialogue are often incoherent, with many cutscenes feeling tedious and unskippable.

story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
74%
15%
The story of the game has received mixed to negative feedback, with many reviewers criticizing its pacing, convoluted plot, and poor voice acting. While some players find elements of nostalgia reminiscent of classic survival horror games, the overall execution is deemed lacking, with many describing the narrative as bland or laughable. Despite these criticisms, a few players express interest in the story, suggesting potential for improvement with future updates.
- “As I have progressed in the main story, I walk into every area with confidence.”
- “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 voice acting is okay at best, but the character models, animations, writing, and story are terrible.”
- “The story pacing is atrocious, the voice acting is bad even by indie standards, the character models are hard to look at, the default graphic settings make the game look hideous, none of the puzzles are fun, the arcade game is unnecessary, there are not enough survival elements, there's no scare factor, the enemy AI is just terrible, and the story is needlessly convoluted and quite honestly unappealing.”
- “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, so bear with me as I try to give a brief synopsis of the story's premise.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
52%
22%
The graphics in the game are a mixed bag, with some users praising the environmental visuals, atmospheric effects, and overall graphical enhancements, while others criticize the character models, animations, and default graphic settings that detract from the experience. Many reviews highlight issues such as screen tearing and subpar character visuals, suggesting that while certain aspects are visually appealing, the overall quality feels inconsistent and reminiscent of older console generations. Despite these criticisms, some players appreciate the nostalgic elements and atmospheric design, indicating that the graphics may evoke a sense of classic survival horror.
- “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.”
- “Just to be clear, there is also loads of fantastic graphics and environments that are full of atmosphere.”
- “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.”
- “The default graphic settings make the game look hideous; none of the puzzles are fun, and the character models are hard to look at.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players noting a lack of enemy variety and frustrating mechanics, such as poor aiming and a cumbersome save system. While some appreciate the nostalgic elements reminiscent of classic survival horror games, many criticize the pacing, with long stretches of unskippable cutscenes and backtracking that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as flawed, with significant room for improvement in both mechanics and design.
- “Overall, the gameplay is always fun.”
- “The atmosphere is dark and heavy, the radiation adds that extra element to stress about, and the gameplay is very reminiscent of the good old Silent Hill titles.”
- “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.”
- “When you finally get to the gameplay, things don’t get any better, with a very uneven frame rate, stuttering, and even freezing.”
- “This game clearly wasn’t ready for release and whilst it evokes some nostalgia for classic survival horror games through its visuals, the gameplay and story actually take a huge step back.”
atmosphere
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
39%
23%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its dark, heavy ambiance, drawing inspiration from titles like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, while also establishing a unique identity. Players appreciate the chilling music, creepy environments, and effective sound design that contribute to a tense and immersive experience, although some feel that the overall impact varies. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a strong point, enhancing the game's emotional and psychological depth.
- “The atmosphere and ambience along with the thuds and clangs make for a surprisingly jumpscare time.”
- “Amazing atmosphere, chilling music and locations.”
- “The atmosphere is dark and heavy, the radiation adds that extra element to stress about and the gameplay is very reminiscent of the good old Silent Hill titles.”
- “The atmosphere is dark and heavy; the radiation adds that extra element to stress about, and the gameplay is very reminiscent of the good old Silent Hill titles.”
- “The atmosphere is okay, and there's definitely a heavy Silent Hill vibe going on, especially with the references to Mary, James, and Sylvia... but other than that, not much is going on.”
- “Deep atmosphere, creepy scenery, and some evil-looking monsters!”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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12%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its fantastic quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many players finding it catchy and memorable. While some users noted a lack of customizable audio settings, the overall impression is that the music significantly contributes to the game's immersive experience.
- “The environments are detailed, and the music is fantastic.”
- “Amazing atmosphere, chilling music, and locations.”
- “Also, Cubica ruled! Make sure you use a controller and not the keyboard when playing; the music rocked and is still stuck in my head.”
- “Sound and music 5/10.”
- “It would be nice if there was both a 'music volume' and 'sound effects' setting.”
- “Music built tension.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag; while some players report occasional screen tearing and minor glitches, others have experienced significant bugs that hinder gameplay. Despite these issues, there are commendations for the developers' efforts to ensure a playable experience, with good optimization and smooth level loading. However, the presence of persistent bugs and unfinished elements has left some players feeling frustrated and disappointed.
- “Originally releasing in June of 2018, the game set itself up to look like a decent survival horror title, but instead, it fell short due to a massive plethora of bugs, glitches, and issues that completely broke it.”
- “The title is indicative of the product in many ways, one being that if you somehow leave the game on in the background for two hours and start to play it, only to realize what an unfinished, bland, buggy mess of a game it is, crying will indeed not be enough to sate the anguish you will feel playing it.”
- “Plus I think $15-$20 is a lot to ask from a buggy game that is not quite ready either.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely unintentional, with players finding amusement in its absurdities, such as a comically flawed ending and the ongoing health loss from poisoning. The game's cult status, partly due to its removal from Steam, adds to its charm, making it a source of laughter despite its shortcomings. Overall, the humor is described as both bizarre and entertaining, even if not in a traditional sense.
- “One of the most unintentionally funny endings to a horror game I've ever played.”
- “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.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while some players report good performance with smooth loading and minimal bugs, others experience significant issues like uneven frame rates, stuttering, and freezing. Improvements are needed to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- “The optimization is pretty darn good, no frame drops, no enemy glitches, and the levels load smoothly.”
- “Enjoyed this survival horror game, it has its moments, a couple of small bugs here and there but nothing game-breaking, and the performance was pretty good with decent graphics except some of the animations and player models were a bit subpar compared to the rest of the graphics.”
- “It is extremely interesting, but there are just some performance issues that need updating.”
- “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.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly noting the repetitive backtracking and unskippable cutscenes that detract from the overall experience. While some enjoy the horror elements, the execution often feels average and can lead to frustration.
- “Tedious backtracking toward the end of the game.”
- “The cutscenes, especially those near the beginning, are among the most stilted and tedious that I've ever endured (and seem to be unskippable, at least when playing with a keyboard and mouse).”
- “I like horror games, so I like that kind of stuff even when the execution is painfully average and even a touch tedious.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is noted for its atmospheric qualities, evoking strong feelings that can lead to tears; however, some players feel that certain key moments lack emotional depth due to monotone delivery from characters.
- “It is very atmospheric... but it was a horrible experience; it made me cry.”