Devil in the Pines
- September 29, 2017
- Rebelware Games
Get on Steam"Devil in the Pines" is a nerve-wracking indie game where you must find a key to save your daughter, using only a crossbow, flashlight, and campfires for protection from supernatural enemies. The AI-controlled demons are fast, unpredictable, and become more formidable as you progress. The climax is a heart-pounding race against time as you must open the mine while avoiding hellish mayhem. Paranormal encounters keep you on edge throughout the game, and an immersive hint system is available to help when needed.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a solid atmosphere and effective audio cues that enhance the creepy experience.
- It features interesting mechanics and a variety of enemies, providing a unique and engaging horror experience.
- The developers are responsive to player feedback, making adjustments to improve gameplay balance and overall enjoyment.
- The game can be frustrating due to random enemy encounters and item pickups, making survival challenging.
- It suffers from technical issues, including crashes and performance problems that can hinder gameplay.
- The short playtime and limited replayability may leave some players wanting more content.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay features intriguing mechanics and scare tactics, with increased difficulty introducing additional encounters. However, some users have experienced crashes that disrupt the experience.
“I recorded all three levels of difficulty because why not? There are some pretty interesting mechanics and scare tactics, and the harder levels have added encounters, it seems.”
“Gameplay from when it didn't crash on me.”
“Gameplay was enjoyable until the frequent crashes started ruining the experience.”
“The mechanics felt clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
“I found the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, which made it hard to stay engaged.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Replayability varies among players; some feel satisfied after completing all modes and have no intention of revisiting, while others appreciate the game's randomized elements that enhance replay value, especially given its affordable price and engaging atmosphere.
“As far as replayability is concerned, I'm never going to touch it again since I've beaten all 3 modes, but I am still glad I checked it out to begin with.”
“This game is perfect for its price point and has fantastic atmosphere and a slightly randomized playthrough system to make your game different enough for added replay value.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality, enhanced by effective audio cues that contribute to a creepy experience. Additionally, the slightly randomized playthrough system adds variety, boosting replay value while maintaining a solid overall ambiance.
“This game is perfect for its price point and has a fantastic atmosphere, along with a slightly randomized playthrough system that adds enough variety for replay value.”
“Solid atmosphere, good audio cues (if not a bit too good at telling you exactly what's coming), and generally effective at being creepy.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and captivates players, though some express frustration at not being able to complete it. Overall, it leaves a positive impression, with anticipation for the conclusion.
“The story is interesting, but it's a shame I couldn't reach the end... yet.”
“Make a story out of it.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc.”
“Character motivations are poorly developed, making it hard to connect with them.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
