Disturbed
- October 3, 2016
- iBlackpen
"Disturbed" is a hand-drawn adventure/horror visual novel inspired by experiences of depression and addiction. Play as Von, a struggling farmer facing a hopeless situation, and decide how to confront your fate. With no clear solution in sight, how will you deal with the hand you've been dealt? This short, impactful game may leave you questioning your own choices.
Reviews
- The game features a great creepy atmosphere and stunning hand-drawn art that enhances the overall experience.
- It offers a compelling choose-your-own-adventure style with multiple endings and a good story that keeps players engaged.
- The sound design and music contribute significantly to the immersive experience, making it enjoyable to explore the levels.
- Some gameplay elements, like the ghost death mechanic and certain puzzles, can feel frustrating and poorly designed.
- The game may not deliver on traditional horror elements, as many players found it lacking in genuine scares.
- It is relatively short, with some players feeling it should be free to play given its simplicity and length.
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, featuring a compelling exploration of a plague's origins and a choose-your-own-adventure format that enhances player engagement. While some find the narrative simple, it effectively supports the horror elements and emphasizes the impact of player choices, making it an enjoyable experience for fans of the genre.
“The story is good as you find out what caused the strange plague. I also like the choose-your-own-adventure feel to the whole game.”
“If you want to play out a good horror story, this might be for you.”
“Awesome game! If you like a game where your choices count, well pick this one. The story is alright; you play the hero, what's not to love?”
“I can see that somebody put a lot of work into it, and it's an okay story.”
“Awesome game....of death haha if you like a game where your choices count, well pick this one. It's free; the story is alright, you play the hero, what's not to love?”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its immersive and creepy atmosphere, enhanced by unique artwork and effective sound effects. Players find the medieval setting engaging, with a combination of great art style and music that draws them into the experience. Overall, the atmosphere significantly contributes to the game's enjoyment and investment.
“The game has a good creepy atmosphere as you travel through a medieval land.”
“The atmosphere is very good in this game; the drawings really give it a unique feel.”
“Artwork and the little sound effects succeed in making the game immersive, creating an atmosphere.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's hand-drawn graphics and atmospheric sound design create a chilling and immersive experience, effectively enhancing its horror elements without relying on jumpscares. The artwork and sound effects contribute significantly to the overall atmosphere, making it a standout feature of the game.
“Its hand-drawn graphics are wonderfully integrated, adding much to the game as a whole.”
“This game is a very wonderful and chilling experience; there are no jumpscares, so it solely relies on the chilling graphics and atmospheric sounds for its horror aspects.”
“Artwork and the little sound effects succeed in making the game immersive, creating an atmosphere.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's music is well-received, enhancing the overall atmosphere and complementing its art style. Players appreciate the added sound elements, which contribute positively to the experience.
“The game’s music and sound are excellent; I really appreciate how they added more depth to it.”
“Trial and error, great art style, great music, great atmosphere, and easy 100% completion.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a mix of funny and frightening elements, with a predominant focus on the scarier aspects of character deaths.
“The deaths you can experience range from funny to very scary, with a majority leaning towards the scary side.”
“The humor in the game is cleverly woven into the dialogue, making even the most intense moments feel lighthearted.”
“I love how the game uses absurd situations to create hilarious outcomes that keep you laughing throughout.”