Don't Look

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Don't Look is a single player survival survival game with horror and thriller themes. It was developed by DygoDev and was released on August 7, 2020. It received negative reviews from players.

Don't Look is a horror game where you are being hunted by things that can only move when you see them. With no explanation or recollection of where you came from your only objective is to survive and make it out of that hell and hopefully uncover some secrets on the way.

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Single-Player

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37%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a unique mechanic that creates tension by forcing players to avoid looking at enemies, enhancing the horror experience.
The atmosphere is described as oppressive and immersive, effectively utilizing sound design and minimal storytelling to evoke fear.
Some players found enjoyment in the game's concept and appreciated its potential for a more developed sequel.

The game suffers from poor graphics, bugs, and performance issues, making it difficult to play and enjoy.
Many players criticized the lack of objectives and meaningful gameplay, describing it as a monotonous walking simulator with no real scares.
The game feels incomplete and underdeveloped, leading to frustration and disappointment among players.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it boring and monotonous, lacking tension and direction, while others appreciate its clever blend of stealth, environmental puzzles, and psychological horror. However, the overall experience is marred by underdeveloped mechanics and a weak narrative.
- “The gameplay cleverly blends stealth, environmental puzzles, and psychological horror.”
- “The mechanics are boring and monotonous, and there is almost no tension.”
- “The gameplay has you just wander around aimlessly as you try to figure out where to go.”
- “What is initially an interesting premise is hampered by underdeveloped gameplay, and a lack of story.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
The game's storytelling is minimal and often ineffective, with some users noting a complete absence of narrative. While the initial premise shows potential, it ultimately suffers from underdevelopment and a lack of depth in the story.
- “What really elevates this experience is the sound design and minimal but effective storytelling.”
- “☑ no story”
- “☑ no story”
- “What is initially an interesting premise is hampered by underdeveloped gameplay, and a lack of story.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being subpar, with many users describing them as "horrible" and noting significant performance issues, including low frame rates even on reduced settings. Additionally, the game suffers from mouse sensitivity problems that further detract from the overall experience.
- “The graphics felt like they were never-ending, until they finally did.”
- “Even though the game looks pretty bad (and decent visuals are a minimum requirement for any game), we can be fairly sure this is not an asset flip.”
- “Graphics felt like they were never ending, until they finally did.”
- “- horrible graphics, horrible performance”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The atmosphere is effectively oppressive, with elements like flickering lights and distant creaks that create a sense of constant tension and unease, prompting players to second-guess their every move.
- “The haunting sound design and eerie visuals create a sense of dread that lingers long after you put the game down.”
- “The world feels alive and immersive, with every detail contributing to a palpable tension that keeps you on edge.”
- “The atmosphere is oppressive in all the right ways—every flickering light, every distant creak made me second-guess my every move.”
- “The game fails to create a believable atmosphere; it feels more like a series of disconnected events rather than an immersive world.”
- “Despite the potential for a rich atmosphere, the environments feel bland and uninspired, lacking any real sense of tension or intrigue.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's optimization has been heavily criticized, with users noting significant performance issues and poor graphics quality, likening it unfavorably to the initial release of Cyberpunk 2077. The lack of diverse levels and laggy environments further detracts from the overall experience.
- “The concept is great, but if the performance was better and there were more diverse levels, this game would be fantastic. As it stands, the forest level is really laggy, and the first level feels like just a corridor.”
- “The game is more of a performance hog than the debut of Cyberpunk 2077 but looks uglier than my morning diarrhea.”
- “Horrible graphics, horrible performance.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that while the map design is enjoyable, the game suffers from significant bugs, impacting overall stability and gameplay experience.
- “I kind of like the map, but the game is buggy as hell and the concept seems easy.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined my gaming experience.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like a task requiring a significant investment of time, akin to needing a second life to complete it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”