Defective Holiday
- April 17, 2020
- Kim Laughton
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Get on itch.io StoreDefective Holiday is a single-player, first-person game with light interactivity, taking under an hour to complete. You'll explore various disjointed scenes, including a beach, departure lounge, restaurant, and taxi, with each location only appearing briefly. Despite the game's technical issues, it offers a unique, surreal experience, perfect for those looking for a short escape. Note that the game does not come with any guarantees or support.
Reviews
- Stunning graphics and a unique visual style that creates an immersive experience.
- The soundtrack by Kim Laughton and Mechatok complements the atmosphere beautifully, enhancing the overall experience.
- Offers a surreal and thought-provoking journey that appeals to fans of contemporary and digital art.
- The game feels more like a walking simulator with minimal interactivity, leading to a lack of substance.
- Transitioning scenes can occur without player input, making the experience feel passive and unengaging.
- The shift to a free-to-play model after initial purchase has left some players feeling ripped off and dissatisfied.
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game, composed by Mechatok, is highly praised for its immersive, unsettling, and nostalgic qualities, effectively enhancing the overall atmosphere and visual experience. Players feel a strong connection to the world through the soundtrack, which complements the unique visual elements and contributes to the game's short, ominous narrative.
“I love Kim Lauhton's music artwork, and this gave me a chance to feel like I was living within it for just a little bit.”
“Perfect soundtrack.”
“If you have some spare time and extra money, check it out. The OST is made by Mechatok and it's a really good visual experiment with really well-made models and overall atmosphere, but it's just a 40-minute long walking simulator.”
“The music paired with the unique visual elements complements each other well for a short ominous story.”
“Immersive, unsettling, and nostalgic. Thanks, Kim. The soundtrack bangs, thanks Mechatok. Wish I could play with my integrated GPU.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their detail and stunning rendering, showcasing impressive models and innovative effects that enhance the immersive experience. Players feel as though they are living within the beautifully crafted environments, making it a standout visual experience in the walking simulator genre.
“I love Kim Laughton's music artwork, and this gave me a chance to feel like I was living within it for just a little bit.”
“This is essentially a 3D modeler's portfolio piece... the models are detailed and gorgeously rendered, with some genuinely interesting graphical effects and scene transitions.”
“This was totally wonderful, the graphics, the morphing of graphics as you advance, the mysterious story; this was really wild and engaging... the best walking simulator within a game as well.”
“Ridiculous graphics.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story is characterized as a short and ominous experience that is visually engaging, with some thought-provoking moments. However, many users feel it lacks substantial depth, despite the unique graphics and immersive elements that enhance the overall experience. Overall, it is praised as a captivating journey, particularly within the walking simulator genre.
“The music paired with the unique visual elements complement each other well for a short, ominous story.”
“This was totally wonderful; the graphics, the morphing of graphics as you advance, and the mysterious story made this really wild and engaging. It's the best walking simulator within a game as well.”
“There is a story in the vaguest sense, and some scenes veer towards thought-provoking, but by and large, I found very little substance here.”
“The music paired with the unique visual elements complements each other well for a short, ominous story.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its impressive visual design and high-quality models, creating an engaging experience, though it is noted to be a brief 40-minute walking simulator. The original soundtrack by Mechatok further enhances the overall ambiance.
“If you have some spare time and extra money, check it out. The OST is made by Mechatok, and it's a really good visual experiment with well-made models and an overall captivating atmosphere, even though it's just a 40-minute long walking simulator.”
“If you have some spare time and extra money, check it out. The OST is made by Mechatok, and it's a really good visual experiment with well-made models and an overall atmosphere, but it's just a 40-minute long walking simulator.”
“The atmosphere is visually appealing, but it lacks depth and engagement, making it feel more like a showcase than a fully realized experience.”
“While the graphics are impressive, the atmosphere feels hollow and fails to immerse you in the world.”
