Days Under Custody

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Days Under Custody is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Abraham Carreola and was released on November 23, 2015. It received negative reviews from players.

Days Under Custody is a title made as a classic horror adventure game where a dramatic story, unique puzzles and an enemy stalking you all the time, will test and keep you tense to discover the history behind a lot of inexplicable events.

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33%

Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game has an interesting concept and a creepy atmosphere that can engage players.
The pixel art style, while simple, has moments of aesthetic appeal and fits the horror theme.
The sound effects and music contribute effectively to the overall atmosphere of the game.

The game suffers from poor English translation, making the story and instructions confusing.
Controls are clunky and inconsistent, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game is very short, with a lack of depth in the story and gameplay mechanics, leaving players unsatisfied.

story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
78%
13%
The story of the game is widely criticized for being clichéd, poorly presented, and lacking coherence, with many players finding it tedious and unengaging. While some appreciate the atmosphere and occasional intriguing plot twists, the overall narrative is often described as vague and filled with poorly translated text, leading to a lack of satisfaction. Despite a few positive remarks about the concept, the consensus is that the story fails to deliver a compelling experience.
- “Firstly, I like the story very much.”
- “Even though the story isn't very well presented, I still like the whole concept of the storyline that the game tells.”
- “Days Under Custody is an adventure horror platform/point-and-click game, with pixel graphics style of course with HD look. It tells the story of an assassin that is also seeking you, so you have to solve some puzzles and also protect yourself by hiding from him. You will be finding items and notes to solve those riddles and puzzles to continue the story.”
- “The story is so unfathomably cliché, it goes nowhere and provides absolutely zero gratification for all the tedium.”
- “The story - or what could be deemed as a story from odd, short notes and uninspired monologues with badly broken English - isn't anything imaginative, interesting, or consistently satisfactory.”
- “It's boring and the story + visuals are ugly.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
69%
12%
The graphics of the game predominantly feature retro pixel art, which some players appreciate for its nostalgic charm, while others criticize it for being outdated and lacking resolution options. While the visuals are described as simple and occasionally aesthetically pleasing, they often suffer from low-frame animations and a lack of diversity, leading to a mixed reception. Overall, the graphics are seen as decent for a pixel art horror adventure, but many feel they need further refinement to enhance the overall experience.
- “I like the overall concept of the game, and it's visually nice; the graphics work too.”
- “The graphics are simple and well polished for a pixelated game.”
- “Graphics: the game is meant to look like a classic pixelated title, so the visuals are simple, yet effective if you are a fan of such a style.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “If you are picky about realistic graphics, however, you will not be impressed.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
65%
15%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being clunky, janky, and lacking polish, with many players finding it tedious and unsatisfying. While some appreciate the simple mechanics and easy puzzles, others note that the controls feel disjointed and the overall experience lacks excitement and unique elements. Despite these issues, a few players acknowledge improvements made through updates and commend the game's graphics and sound, suggesting that it may appeal to those willing to overlook its gameplay shortcomings.
- “Short, simple gameplay, easy achievements and trading cards.”
- “Smooth gameplay, easy to understand how the game works (solve some easy puzzles and pick items), you have tips to help you in your progression (you can't get lost; if you do, then you really suck at gaming :p)”
- “Puzzles with some survival mechanics thrown into the mix, with a side of item collecting.”
- “It's janky and unsatisfying to play... and any experienced gamer will tell you, the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
- “Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing.”
- “The gameplay is boring, clunky, and tedious.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game is generally well-received, effectively setting the atmosphere without becoming irritating, contributing positively to the overall experience. While described as simple, it complements the horror genre and enhances the gameplay, earning a decent score of 7 out of 10. Overall, the sound design is noted as a strong point, especially considering the game's indie production.
- “The music really sets the atmosphere of the game and doesn't get irritating or annoying as you play through.”
- “The music, like the art style, is simple yet effective.”
- “The hour+ of gameplay you'll get from Days Under Custody is well worth the money, especially considering the entire game was produced by one guy (apart from the music apparently).”
- “Not much to say about the music and sounds of the game, the music really sets the atmosphere of the game and doesn't get irritating or annoying as you play through the game.”
- “[b]score (out of 10): 7 - decent music and some general sounds from the horror genre.”
- “Sound: the music, like the art style, is simple yet effective.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
83%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant issues such as frequent freezes, game-breaking glitches, and a problematic saving system that can corrupt saved games. However, some players have noted that the game runs smoothly when using a keyboard and mouse, indicating that stability may vary depending on the input method. Overall, the experience appears to be marred by bugs and instability for a considerable number of players.
- “No glitches or bugs; the achievements work perfectly again.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or interruptions.”
- “I haven't encountered any stability issues; everything functions as intended.”
- “I press start new game and the game freezes and I have to stop it with Task Manager.”
- “If you escape the game to the main menu, the game repeatedly freezes.”
- “30 minutes in and already had 2 game-breaking glitches; one after leaving apartment 203 immediately after entering, the other after going back up the stairs after getting the hammer.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game features a super atmospheric horror experience with a threatening ambiance, enhanced by effective music that complements the pixel graphics. However, while it captures a certain charm, it lacks narrative depth and originality, and the control scheme may hinder the overall experience.
- “Super atmospheric horror 8-bit point and click adventure from a Mexican indie dev.”
- “The atmosphere is very threatening because at one moment a giant slayer with a big hammer appears and slashes you away.”
- “Not much to say about the music and sounds of the game; the music really sets the atmosphere and doesn't get irritating or annoying as you play through.”
- “The atmosphere is very threatening because at some point a giant slayer with a big hammer appears and slashes you away.”
- “Aside from containing a certain charm, the atmosphere fails to deliver any story twists or originality, lacking a proper narrative buildup with decent enough English; the somewhat odd control scheme doesn't prove feasible either.”
- “The atmosphere is creepy.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, with some describing the gameplay as boring and clunky, particularly during card farming activities.
- “The gameplay is boring, clunky, and tedious.”
- “I spent 2 hours of game time just farming cards; I haven't actually played.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely derived from poor English translations, which unintentionally add a comedic element to the experience. Players find that the collection of notes intended to convey a serious story instead comes off as amusing, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
- “The poor English translation actually made it kind of funny.”
- “Collecting notes to gather the story is rather humorous rather than scary.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game is subpar, yet it is not resource-intensive, allowing most players to run it without significant issues.
- “The optimization isn't great, but it isn't demanding at all, so you should be fine.”