Cursed New Year

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Cursed New Year is a single player action game. It was developed by Станислав Клепицкий and was released on December 5, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

"The Darkness That Envelops All" Immerse yourself in an emotional story about a difficult family tragedy. A story where every step you take can have an unexpected outcome. Every diary fragment you find, every note you leave, and every dark sound reveals more and more of the storyline to you. Average playthrough time: 30 minutes “Cursed New Year” will immerse you in the atmosph…

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Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features great graphics and smooth gameplay mechanics.
There are a few effective jump scares that can keep players on edge.
The concept of a New Year-themed horror game is intriguing and has potential for a sequel.

The story is confusing and lacks depth, making it hard to follow.
Player movement is frustratingly slow, detracting from the overall experience.
The game is very short, with gameplay lasting only around 30-40 minutes, leaving players wanting more.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it lacking in clarity and depth, often describing it as confusing and underdeveloped. While some appreciated the emotional elements and expressed a desire for a sequel to expand on the narrative, others noted that the story felt disjointed and poorly translated, leaving them wanting more coherence and character development. Overall, the visuals and gameplay were praised, but the storytelling aspect left much to be desired.
- “I was humbly surprised by this game and the deep emotional sensitive storyline, as well as great graphics to go with it.”
- “I would happily play a longer version or sequel storyline.”
- “So, if you could improve the story and add more details for character development, then that'd be great.”
- “Although the game looks and plays very well, the story is extremely lacking.”
- “There are a few notes, but the story is overall confusing.”
- “Most of the story and ending does not make any sense; maybe it does in Russian but not in English.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
50%
Overall, the graphics of the game received positive feedback, with many users praising their quality and smooth performance. However, some players experienced issues with streaming and limited graphical settings, which affected their gameplay experience. Despite these concerns, the visuals were often highlighted as a strong point, complementing the game's emotional storyline and engaging mechanics.
- “I was humbly surprised by this game and the deep emotional sensitive storyline, as well as great graphics to go with it.”
- “It's a really silly realistic horror game with super fun gameplay and astounding headbobbing and graphics.”
- “Graphically it looks nice and ran smooth for me.”
- “I had problems with the game streaming smoothly since you can't adjust graphical settings other than resolution, which really didn't help.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from a modern game.”
- “There are frequent texture pop-ins that disrupt the immersion and make the game feel unfinished.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a solid 25-30 minutes of engaging content, featuring effective jumpscares and a blend of silly yet realistic horror elements. Players appreciate the fun mechanics, impressive headbobbing, and high-quality graphics that enhance the overall experience.
- “It's a really silly realistic horror game with super fun gameplay and astounding headbobbing and graphics.”
- “I like the graphics and the gameplay mechanics.”
- “Solid 25-30 minutes of gameplay, good jumpscares.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect tedious, as navigating through large, empty environments feels slow and lacks tension, making the journey from point A to B a frustrating experience.
- “You are moving at snail speed through a big and quite empty house, which removes any sense of tension and just makes it tedious to get from point A to point B.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “Progression is painfully slow, and the constant need to grind for resources becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable challenge.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players are pleasantly surprised by the game's deep and sensitive emotional storyline, which is complemented by impressive graphics, enhancing the overall experience.
- “I was humbly surprised by this game and the deep, emotionally sensitive storyline, as well as the great graphics that accompany it.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers feel that the character development in the game could benefit from more depth and detail, suggesting that enhancements in storytelling would significantly improve the overall experience.