Depths of Horror: Mushroom Day
- June 15, 2021
- TakeThem.Games
Get on SteamThis is a 3D first-person adventure and horror game that lets you plunge deep into your fears. A unique cave system, enemies and screamers. While picking mushrooms in a clearing, you stumble upon an abandoned hut. Exploring it, you find yourself in a cave full of unexpected inhabitants and surprises
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a creepy atmosphere and decent visuals that contribute to the horror experience.
- Achievements are easy to obtain, making it appealing for completionists.
- The navigation in the caves promotes a sense of claustrophobia, enhancing the horror elements.
- The game feels rushed and poorly assembled, lacking polish and depth.
- Movement is sluggish and controls cannot be customized, which can hinder gameplay.
- The game is very short, with many players feeling it is not worth the asking price.
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered decent but lack memorable elements, with no options for resolution changes or significant graphical tweaks. Overall, the visuals and sound contribute to an acceptable atmosphere, though they do not stand out.
“Decent visuals and sounds, but nothing too memorable.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“Graphics are okay, sounds are okay, atmosphere is okay.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is generally perceived as satisfactory, with users noting that while the graphics and sounds are acceptable, they contribute to an overall decent ambiance in the game.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
“The combination of graphics and sound creates a captivating atmosphere.”
“The overall atmosphere enhances the gameplay experience significantly.”
“The graphics are decent, the sounds are fine, but the overall atmosphere feels lackluster.”
“While the visuals and audio are acceptable, the atmosphere fails to engage or immerse the player.”
“The game has average graphics and sound, but the atmosphere is uninspiring and doesn't draw you in.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay focuses on strategic movement, emphasizing the importance of sneaking rather than running, and navigating through dark, perilous environments. It features straightforward first-person mechanics that enhance the tension and challenge of exploration.
“The main gameplay element here is knowing when to sneak (not run) and which path to take.”
“Simple first-person gameplay in dark and dangerous environments.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being a cash grab, with allegations of plagiarism due to the developers' failure to credit the original artists and developers of the assets used. This raises concerns about ethical practices in asset usage and overall game integrity.
“The developers didn't credit any of the artists or actual game developers who created the assets, which feels like plagiarism and a cash grab.”
“This game feels like a cash grab with its heavy reliance on monetization strategies that detract from the overall experience.”
“The monetization model is overly aggressive, making it difficult to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
