DENIAL

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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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

42%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a unique story concept that explores the main character's mental struggles and offers two different endings.
The atmosphere and level design are praised for being immersive and visually appealing, creating a creepy environment.
The game is a labor of love from a small indie team, showcasing their dedication and hard work despite its flaws.

The gameplay is criticized for being slow and lacking engagement, with excessive walking and minimal action.
There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including clipping and sound problems, which detract from the overall experience.
The story is often described as confusing and poorly executed, leaving players feeling unsatisfied with the narrative.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its depth, particularly the exploration of the main character's mental struggles and the atmospheric setting, others find it confusing and lacking engagement. The narrative is described as mysterious and story-driven, with some players noting that it can be completed in under two hours, allowing for a focused experience. Overall, the effectiveness of the story 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
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, with a unique mechanic involving pills that enhance the player's experience but can lead to distorted vision if not managed properly. While the concept is intriguing, some users feel the overall execution may not justify the game's price.
- “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.”
- “The main character in the game is unstable, 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, but 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 and level design of the game have received mixed reviews; while some users find them lacking, others commend the impressive effort put into the visuals considering it was developed by a two-person team.
- “For an indie game made by two people, the graphics are impressively well done.”
- “The graphics and level design aren't great.”
stability
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Overall, the game's stability is marked by minor bugs and issues, such as janky voice acting and a lack of threat from the monster, but nothing that significantly disrupts gameplay.
- “The monster isn't threatening, the voice acting is janky, and while there is nothing game-breaking, it's still quite buggy.”
music
1 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 in this game is absolutely captivating and enhances the overall atmosphere.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be incredibly immersive, perfectly complementing the gameplay.”
- “The sound design and music really elevate the experience, making every moment feel intense.”
- “The music is forgettable and doesn't add anything to the overall experience.”
- “While the game has some decent jump scares, the soundtrack feels cheap and uninspired.”
- “The music is repetitive and quickly becomes annoying, detracting from the gameplay.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
replayability
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The game offers limited replayability, primarily revolving around the pursuit of collectibles, which may not be compelling enough to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “Only minor replay value to get all the collectibles.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making multiple playthroughs feel redundant.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return.”