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[Demo] PAIN: Below Sanity

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43%Game Brain Score
optimization
story, graphics
69% User Score Based on 13 reviews

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[Demo] PAIN: Below Sanity is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by E4gy and was released on January 20, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

What is PAIN: Below Sanity? PAIN is a tough-as-nails, labyrinth-structured rage-game utilizing full-on space physics. Introducing things like Power-DOWNS, that can stack on top of eachother for the most painful experience. ...Can one make it to the end unscathed...? What awaits your sanity? Extreme space-physics Unforgiving and annoying gimmicks NO checkpoints (imagine lol) Timing tomfoolery Wh…

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69%
Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
optimization3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • PAIN: Below Sanity offers a challenging and rewarding gameplay experience, appealing to players who enjoy difficult platformers.
  • The recent graphic overhaul and soundtrack enhance the overall experience, making it visually and audibly engaging.
  • The game features deep mechanics that require precision and patience, providing a sense of accomplishment upon completion.
  • The developer's decision to remove the game instead of fixing the security vulnerability has frustrated many players.
  • Pacing issues in the game can lead to frustrating gameplay, as players may take a long time to return to where they died.
  • The simplistic graphics and sound design may not appeal to everyone, with some players finding them lacking.
  • story
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story revolves around controlling a spaceship on a quest to escape Earth, navigating through various levels. While the narrative is not the primary focus, it is complemented by engaging gameplay and additional content that extends the experience beyond the main storyline. Overall, players find the story to be solid and interesting, enhancing the overall value of the game.

    • “Overall, this is a solid game worth the price for only 3 bucks, as the average playtime is roughly 4 hours, plus a lot of extra content after the main story, potentially adding up to a total of 10 hours.”
    • “Regarding miscellaneous aspects like music, story, and art style, these were fairly interesting to hear and look at.”
    • “In Pain, you control a spaceship on a quest to leave planet Earth, and you have to go through a bunch of levels to get to the end.”
    • “Luckily, there is an update coming to address this, but I guess it's fine now considering this is more of a gameplay and story-focused game.”
    • “Regarding miscellaneous stuff like music, story, and art style, these were fairly interesting to hear and look at.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The recent graphic overhaul significantly enhances the visual experience with improved sprites and added visual feedback, making it reminiscent of "the world's hardest game." The art style, combined with a compelling soundtrack, keeps players engaged and motivated throughout the levels.

    • “Accompanied by a great soundtrack and nice visuals, you are always motivated to complete the damned level.”
    • “It feels like a spiritual successor to 'The World's Hardest Game' due to its simple level design and artwork.”
    • “The recent graphic overhaul (repainted free DLC) improves the experience a lot by adding a lot of visual feedback and changing sprites to be better on the eye.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's soundtrack is praised for its fitting and engaging quality, enhancing the overall experience and motivation to progress through levels. Users find the music to be a notable aspect, complementing the visuals and story effectively.

    • “It also features a very nice soundtrack fitting to the events of the game.”
    • “Accompanied by a great soundtrack and nice visuals, you are always motivated to complete the damned level.”
    • “This is not music.”
    • “Regarding miscellaneous stuff like music, story, and art style, these were fairly interesting to hear and look at.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is primarily focused on story and features a unique power-down mechanic that encourages players to adapt their playstyle to complete levels. Despite its simple movement design, the game offers surprisingly deep mechanics, such as momentum control, enhancing the overall experience. An update is expected to further improve gameplay elements.

    • “Luckily, there is an update coming to address this, but I guess it's fine now considering this is more of a gameplay and story-focused game.”
    • “Luckily there is an update coming to address this, but I guess it's fine now considering this is more of a gameplay and story-focused game.”
    • “The unique power-down mechanic requires you to adjust your playstyle in order to complete various levels.”
    • “Though even with its rather simple-looking movement, it has surprisingly deep mechanics, like stopping your momentum or using it to your advantage.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has been criticized for being excessive, as players feel that high-end graphics cards like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 are unnecessary for a game that resembles a simple ripoff of "The World's Hardest Game." Overall, the game's performance does not justify the need for advanced hardware.

    • “The game's optimization is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end hardware.”
    • “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it runs seamlessly without any noticeable lag.”
    • “The developers have done a fantastic job with optimization, ensuring that the graphics look great while maintaining high performance.”
    • “About optimization; dude, you're playing a game that feels like a ripoff of the world's hardest game. You don't need an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, lmao.”
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[Demo] PAIN: Below Sanity is a action game with horror theme.

[Demo] PAIN: Below Sanity is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

[Demo] PAIN: Below Sanity was released on January 20, 2023.

[Demo] PAIN: Below Sanity was developed by E4gy.

[Demo] PAIN: Below Sanity has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its optimization but disliked it for its story.

[Demo] PAIN: Below Sanity is a single player game.

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