Don't Let Him In

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Don't Let Him In is a single player survival simulation game with horror and violence themes. It was developed by Jonniemadeit and was released on June 28, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Twitter - Youtube Thank you for your ongoing support, Itch.io users! Get ready for a heart-pounding horror experience best played at night. In this psychological horror game you'll join three friends who are excited to see their favorite band, only to encounter a hitchhiker on a desolate highway. As the miles pass by, the hitchhiker's unsettling presence becomes sinister, and their true identity i…

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Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

music3 positive mentions

The story is engaging and among the best seen in a horror game, with great atmosphere and compelling twists.
The game effectively captures a retro psychological horror vibe similar to Silent Hill, enhanced by strong music and sound design.
Gameplay is enjoyable despite being minimal, delivering a fun, creepy experience with unexpected moments and good scares.

The game is quite short, often described as a bite-sized experience that might leave players wanting more content.
There is a heavy emphasis on reading and cutscenes which reduces interaction and pacing, making it feel less gameplay-focused.
Some technical issues occur, including crashes and soft locks, and certain design choices like frequent sanity meter refills reduce tension.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally praised for its engaging premise and atmospheric vibe, keeping players hooked and providing an enjoyable experience. However, its impact is somewhat diminished by lengthy cut scenes, a short overall length, and pacing issues that affect the horror elements. Despite a couple of abrupt plot twists, the narrative remains a strong and enjoyable aspect of the game.
- “The story is great and atmosphere top notch.”
- “Really like the game... the story, the music, the overall vibe, all of it.”
- “It was fun, the story kept me hooked and time flew by very fast.”
- “Interesting premise let down by its short length and failure to create a particularly scary or spooky atmosphere because of lots of cut scenes breaking the pacing and delivery of the story.”
- “Click click click story based, not much interaction.”
- “There is one, two plot twists that may have come on too quick/forcefully, but I think overall it doesn't detract from the experience the game is trying to present.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is highly praised for its ambience and mood, effectively enhancing the overall vibe and paying homage to classic horror games like Silent Hill and Resident Evil. Reviewers found the soundtrack memorable and a strong complement to the gameplay experience.
- “The music, dialogue and gameplay was worth more than 4.99.”
- “Pretty good, loved the ambience and the music, not the biggest fan of the plot, but I still enjoyed it.”
- “Only been able to scratch the surface of the game and so far been enjoying the overall experience, I think the mood in the music is spot on to homage the classics such as Silent Hill and Resident Evil.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The atmosphere is generally praised for its strong story and interesting premise, though its impact is diminished by frequent cut scenes that disrupt pacing and reduce the intended spooky feeling. Additionally, some abrupt changes in ambient sound break immersion, suggesting that more seamless audio transitions could enhance the overall atmospheric experience.
- “The story is great and atmosphere top notch.”
- “Some of the ambient sound design can be a little disconnecting; specifically, walking to other parts of the level, the background ambiance can change instantly. A more seamless transition would benefit immersion with all effects working together.”
- “Interesting premise let down by its short length and failure to create a particularly scary or spooky atmosphere because of lots of cut scenes breaking the pacing and delivery of the story.”
- “I will say, some of the ambient sound design can be a little disconnecting, specifically walking to other parts of the level the background ambiance can change instantly where I think the atmosphere would benefit from a more seamless transition for immersion with all of the effects working together.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is enjoyable and engaging, though it involves a significant amount of reading. Overall, it complements the music and dialogue well, providing good value.
- “The gameplay that is there though is really fun.”
- “The music, dialogue and gameplay was worth more than 4.99.”
- “There's far more reading than gameplay.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics offer four different options, with a gritty aesthetic that enhances the horror atmosphere, though the default setting can be too unclear and may reduce the scare factor. Overall, the visuals are well-received and reminiscent of classic horror games like Silent Hill 2.
- “The four different graphics options are nice, but using the default one, I couldn't make out much of the game, which may have lessened the horror aspect of the game. You can't be scared of what you can't see.”
- “Loved the gritty aesthetic.”
- “The graphics and soundtrack were pretty good; it reminded me of Silent Hill 2!”