DENIAL

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DENIAL is a single player survival puzzle game with a horror theme. It was developed by Ofek Ben Shalom and was released on May 4, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

Denial takes place inside your own dark mind, true or false, illusion or reality... It doesn't matter. It all feels the same and the stains on the walls still remain, maybe now it is time to clean them.

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and engaging story that explores the main character's mental struggles.
The atmosphere and level design are praised for their beauty and detail, creating a creepy environment.
The game is a labor of love from a small team, showcasing impressive effort despite its indie status.

The gameplay is often described as tedious, with excessive walking and minimal interaction.
There are numerous bugs and technical issues that can disrupt the experience, including clipping and sound problems.
The story is confusing and lacks clarity, leading to a lack of engagement and satisfaction with the endings.

story
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The game's story has received mixed reviews; some players found it confusing and unengaging, while others appreciated its depth, particularly the exploration of the main character's mental struggles within a dark and immersive environment. Despite its short length, many felt the narrative was compelling and worth the experience, with a focus on mystery rather than traditional horror elements. Overall, the story's effectiveness seems to vary significantly among players.
- “Great game! I really liked the whole idea of the story, especially the main hero's mental problems and the way he is trying to deal with them. Overall, great texture, scary moments, dark and freaky environment, very detailed and created as well as other horror games.”
- “I was creeped out wandering the halls, engaged in the story, and even though it's a short game (finished it in a bit less than 2 hours), I feel it's definitely worth its price.”
- “Story driven and shrouded in mystery.”
- “In 36 minutes, I could not get engaged in the story.”
- “And the story is confusing, and the bits that are clear aren't great.”
- “Although I was not paying too close attention to the story, so I can't comment on that aspect of the game.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a straightforward design, with a unique mechanic involving pills that enhance the experience but can lead to visual distortions if not managed properly. However, some users find the overall experience lacking, particularly in relation to its price.
- “The main character in the game is an unstable person, and as for the gameplay, everything is simple here.”
- “There is a decent mechanic idea of having to use pills to help the player have smoother gameplay, and if you take too long, your vision gets distorted and blurry.”
- “For now, I can't recommend it because of the price, but as always, you can judge for yourself with a taste of gameplay.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews; while some users found them lacking in quality and level design, others praised the impressive effort put into the visuals for an indie game developed by a small team.
- “For an indie game made by two people, the graphics are impressively well-crafted.”
- “The graphics and level design aren't great.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is noted as a positive aspect, providing an enjoyable experience despite the overall mediocre quality of the game. Players recommend purchasing it on sale if they are looking for a low-budget option with some jump scares.
- “The music is forgettable and doesn't add anything to the overall experience.”
- “While the game has some jump scares, the soundtrack feels cheap and uninspired.”
- “The music is repetitive and fails to create any real atmosphere.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, primarily centered around collecting all the collectibles, which may not be enough to engage players for multiple playthroughs.
- “Only minor replay value to get all the collectibles.”
- “The game lacks enough variety to make me want to play it again.”
- “Once you finish the story, there's little incentive to replay.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is marked by minor bugs and janky voice acting, though players report no game-breaking issues. The monster's lack of threat further contributes to a sense of instability in the experience.
- “The monster isn't threatening, the voice acting is janky, and while there is nothing game-breaking, it's still quite buggy.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere is generally considered decent, though some encounters fail to deliver a strong sense of spookiness.
- “The atmosphere is pretty decent, but some of the encounters are lackluster in the spook department.”