Cursed

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Cursed is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Llama Games and was released on January 4, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

You enter on a mission to find the book of cursed souls, but quickly find out there's more to it than just being an interesting read. You must explore this forgotten place to find the items to perform the ritual needed to save your life. Features: Increasing difficulty based on progress Unique points of interest to explore... Just don't linger too long & Enough suspense to give you a good…

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43%

Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

The game has a creepy atmosphere with effective sound design that enhances the horror experience.
The graphics and ambiance are surprisingly good for a free game, showcasing quality 3D modeling.
The game offers fun jump scares and a unique premise that can be entertaining for a short play session.

The game is excessively dark, making it difficult to navigate and find necessary items, which detracts from the gameplay experience.
Players experience frustrating game mechanics, such as the game closing upon death and unclear objectives, leading to confusion.
The gameplay feels unpolished and amateurish, with issues like clunky movement and lack of guidance, making it hard to enjoy.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are surprisingly appealing, though some elements appear to be sourced from asset stores, leading to a lack of originality. While the ambiance is commendable, the overall darkness of the game detracts from the visual experience, and minimal graphics settings limit customization. Additionally, issues like motion blur and awkward character animations suggest that further refinement is needed.
- “The graphics and the ambiance are nice, the thing is that the entire game is way too dark to be enjoyable.”
- “But if you're interested in graphics, I would recommend checking these guys out.”
- “Honestly, I love the graphics and everything as well; it just needs to be better.”
- “The game graphics look better than you might expect, but that's just because it looks like some or all of them are 'borrowed' from asset stores or wherever.”
- “Graphics settings are very minimal, as you can guess, and your character has a weird movement animation.”
- “Honestly needs more work, and give the gamer more help and time too because automatically killing us after getting the book, not even able to read it, is frustrating. I love the graphics and everything, but it just needs to be better.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
Gameplay is centered around exploring the environment to locate objects and solve a straightforward mystery, earning a solid 8/10 rating. However, some users express uncertainty about the chasing mechanics, which may detract from the overall experience.
- “8/10 for gameplay.”
- “I'm not sure about the chasing mechanics employed here, and as I was heading back to my objective, I certainly did not linger.”
- “Gameplay involves walking through the environment to find objects and solve a basic mystery.”
- “I'm not sure about the chasing mechanics employed here; as I was heading back to my objective, I certainly did not linger.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a traditional storyline, leaving players uncertain about their identity and setting, yet it presents an intriguing premise where discovering a cursed book sets the stage for a ritual-based objective.
- “While 'Cursed' doesn't give away much of its story (we do not know who we are or where we are), the premise is still interesting. By finding a book, we actually become cursed, and from that point on, the objective will be to perform some sort of ritual.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound design in "Cursed" are highly praised, contributing significantly to the game's horror atmosphere. Players appreciate the unsettling ambient sounds, such as wind and whispers, which enhance the experience, especially when encountering the menacing shadow man. Overall, the audio elements are considered a strong point, effectively heightening tension and immersion in the game.
- “One of the most important things about a horror game, in my mind, is the sound and music, and I think Cursed did a great job at this. When you are outside, you can hear the wind and bushes and trees blowing in the wind, which makes it seem unsettling.”
- “The music and whispers when you enter a house create an atmosphere that is hard to forget, especially the sound that plays when the shadow man appears.”
- “The sound design in Cursed enhances the horror experience, making every encounter feel more intense and immersive.”
- “One of the most important things about a horror game, in my mind, is the sound and music, and what time to have it playing. I think Cursed did a great job at this. When you are outside, you can hear the wind and bushes and trees blowing in the wind, which makes it seem unsettling. The music and whispers when you enter a house create an atmosphere that is hard to forget.”
- “The sound that plays when the shadow man appears is particularly memorable. The shadow man follows you in the game and can instantly kill you, which is more annoying than scary. It feels like a missed opportunity for the music to enhance the tension in those moments.”
- “While the game has some good elements, the music could have been used more effectively to build suspense and fear. Instead, it often feels out of place or not impactful enough during critical moments.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is generally appreciated, but players have noted that the flashlight's weak illumination detracts from the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “The haunting sounds and detailed environments create a truly captivating atmosphere.”
- “Every corner of the game is filled with a rich atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”