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  • May 27, 2025

Cure for Death

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53%Game Brain Score
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90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

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Cure for Death is a single player action game with a mystery theme. It was developed by U4P and was released on May 27, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Cure for Death is a short visual novel that blends 2D and 3D elements. It marks the first chapter of a chilling story set amidst mysterious events in an old mansion. You’ll encounter its peculiar residents — and you won’t just talk to them, you’ll have to live with them.

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
story4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique blend of 2D and 3D art styles, creating an engaging atmosphere that enhances the storytelling.
  • The sound design and music effectively build tension, making the environment feel immersive and creepy.
  • The characters are intriguing and add depth to the narrative, with a gradual reveal of their true natures that keeps players on edge.
  • The game currently feels more like a tech demo than a complete experience, with limited content and unclear objectives.
  • There are technical issues, including translation errors and a clunky typewriter mini-game that disrupt the flow of gameplay.
  • The user interface can be vague, leading to confusion about navigation and objectives during gameplay.
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is characterized by strong environmental storytelling and engaging characters, drawing inspiration from Lovecraftian themes that enhance intrigue. While still in early access, the narrative feels more like a teaser, leaving players eager for its continuation despite some unfinished elements. Overall, the initial experience is captivating, with a cliffhanger that heightens anticipation for the full release.

    • “The house's slow decay over the days is so great; what wonderful environmental storytelling! It adds to the feeling that no matter how this all ends, the one thing we know is that it ain't gonna be pretty.”
    • “I had a delightful moment when I realized there seems to be heavy inspiration from H.P. Lovecraft's 'Cold Air,' which had me immediately even more intrigued to see where the story would go, only to be struck by the cliffhanger this early access leaves off at!”
    • “The story and characters are engaging, so I’ll definitely be looking forward to the continuation and the full release.”
    • “Since it’s still early access, it feels more like a teaser than a full story, but what’s here works.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and sound design are highly praised for their ability to transform ordinary moments into tense and engaging experiences, showcasing a remarkable level of craftsmanship.

    • “The sound design is incredible, and the music effortlessly transforms a mundane scene into something tense in seconds.”
    • “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing every moment with its emotional depth.”
    • “Each track is meticulously crafted, creating an immersive atmosphere that draws you deeper into the game world.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players feel that the gameplay lacks depth, as it reaches a point where there are no further objectives, leading to a sense of stagnation and an early end to engagement.

    • “Too early for bed apparently, but there are no more objectives and no more gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I found the controls to be unresponsive, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its beautiful artwork and immersive design, effectively enhancing the confined environment. While some users note occasional translation issues, these do not significantly detract from the overall atmospheric experience.

    • “I adore the atmosphere of this game.”
    • “The artwork is beautifully done, and the atmosphere fits perfectly with the closed, confined environment—it really pulls you in.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report that the game effectively evokes strong emotions, such as heart-stopping dread and nostalgia, particularly through its mechanics like the light switching at the end of each day, which resonates with childhood experiences.

    • “For just being in early access, the game has already made me feel heart-stopping dread.”
    • “And, God, the light switching at the end of each day made me feel like a little kid again.”
  • graphics
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their beautiful artwork and immersive atmosphere, effectively enhancing the experience within the game's confined environments.

    • “The artwork is beautifully done, and the atmosphere fits perfectly with the closed, confined environment—it really pulls you in.”
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Cure for Death is a action game with mystery theme.

Cure for Death is available on PC and Windows.

Cure for Death was released on May 27, 2025.

Cure for Death was developed by U4P.

Cure for Death has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Cure for Death is a single player game.

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