DON'T EXIST
- April 26, 2024
- DevLancelot
Get on Steam"DON'T EXIST" is a horror game set in an ever-changing mall, where each playthrough offers new experiences and encounters with unique entities. Your sanity is valuable, serving as currency for items to aid your survival. Progressing deeper into the Mall increases the challenge, with more dangerous entities and unique areas. The game features limited in-game UI for enhanced immersion, and a playtime ranging from a few minutes to several hours. Keep in mind that the game's difficulty may not appeal to all players, especially those struggling to survive the initial entities.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a great atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
- It's simple to understand and play, making it accessible for a wide range of players.
- The game has good replayability and offers a fun challenge with unique entities.
- The gameplay loop can become repetitive and boring after a short time.
- There is a lack of clear objectives, which can lead to confusion and aimlessness.
- The game desperately needs a multiplayer mode to enhance the experience.
- atmosphere12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently described as eerie and unsettling, with an empty, endless quality that enhances the feeling of isolation and being watched. Players find the atmosphere to be a significant source of fear, often more impactful than the presence of monsters themselves, contributing to an overall immersive and chilling experience.
“It can be scary at times, and its empty and endless atmosphere really helps.”
“Great game with amazing atmosphere.”
“A liminal inspired game with a scary atmosphere.”
“Not surprising, the silent atmosphere is wicked and it always makes it feel like you are being watched.”
“Scary... it's not even the monsters, but the atmosphere of being completely alone is so scary for me.”
“A liminal-inspired game with a scary atmosphere.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being overly simplistic and quickly becoming monotonous, despite some engaging mechanics that require players to either move or remain stationary.
“There's also mechanics that force you to move or stay in one place, and I love that.”
“Unfortunately, the gameplay loop is really simple and gets boring quickly.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be effective, particularly enjoying the jump scare noise associated with the character "Smile," which adds a comedic element to the experience. However, there are some concerns about sound design, as abrupt cut-offs can detract from the overall comedic timing.
“The humor in this game is top-notch, especially the jump scare noise from Smile—it always gets a laugh!”
“I love how the game balances tension with humor; the unexpected jokes really lighten the mood.”
“The witty dialogue and funny character interactions make every playthrough enjoyable and full of laughs.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability, which is essential for progressing further and fully experiencing its content. Players find that revisiting the game enhances their overall enjoyment and understanding.
“The replayability of the game is excellent and essential for progressing further.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally report that the game does not involve tedious grinding, making the experience more enjoyable and engaging.
