Descending I - House of Nightmares
- April 9, 2021
- Dungeon Games
Get on Steam"Descending I - House of Nightmares" is a VR horror game with puzzle elements, where you step into the role of the new owner of a haunted house, seeking to break the curse that lingers over the estate. Uncover chilling secrets from the past and confront the terrifying entities lurking in every room as you attempt to survive the nightmarish ordeal. Can you endure the constant fear and persevere to free the house from its dark fate?
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features great graphics and immersive atmosphere, enhancing the horror experience.
- Simple but satisfying interactions and puzzles that keep the gameplay engaging.
- It's a fun and quick horror experience, perfect for those looking for a short scare.
- The game is quite short, with many players completing it in under an hour.
- Limited interactions with objects and a lack of depth in puzzles detract from the overall experience.
- Some technical issues and bugs, such as problems with object interactions, can disrupt gameplay.
- graphics13 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their quality, featuring impressive textures, lighting, and shadows that enhance the overall visual experience. Players report smooth performance, even on lower-end hardware, and note that the visuals stand out as the game's strongest aspect, despite some criticisms regarding sound and gameplay mechanics. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's ambiance and tension.
“Decent graphics with some nice textures and amazing lighting and shadows, with even the nasty spiders casting shadows.”
“The graphics are amazing!”
“The graphics are solid and the gameplay is smooth!”
“Really the only thing that stands out are the visuals, given the budget price.”
“Cons: poor interaction with objects, menu objects often interfere when trying to interact with items, only one option to change graphics quality, and the game is short.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is a polarizing element; while some players find the spooky background music enhances the tense atmosphere, others prefer the option to turn it off for a more immersive experience without the distraction. Overall, it contributes significantly to the game's mood, though opinions on its necessity vary.
“The graphics are great, and together with the disturbing background music, it made me tense all the way through.”
“The graphics are great, but the disturbing background music made me tense all the way through.”
“I would like to turn off the music.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting its effectiveness in creating a chilling environment complemented by jump scares and engaging puzzles. Overall, it contributes significantly to the game's appeal as a compelling indie horror experience.
“This is a pretty good indie horror game with a great atmosphere, a few jump scares, and some easy puzzles.”
“And, the atmosphere is amazing!”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is largely criticized for its lack of coherence, with users noting that there is almost no narrative to engage with.
“There is almost no story, at least not a coherent one.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the gameplay for its smoothness, complemented by solid graphics that enhance the overall experience.
“The graphics are solid and the gameplay is smooth!”
