Don't Notice Me
- November 7, 2018
- Lux Games
- 3h median play time
"Don't Notice Me" is a stealth horror game where you play as a journalist investigating a mysterious mansion. Avoid detection from supernatural entities and uncover the dark secrets within. With limited resources and a tense atmosphere, can you survive the night and escape unscathed?
Reviews
- The game features interesting and challenging puzzles that provide a satisfying experience.
- The visuals, music, and voice acting contribute to a cozy and engaging atmosphere, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
- The story is lighthearted yet unpredictable, with multiple endings that encourage replayability.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave some players feeling that it lacks value for the price.
- Some players found the gameplay to be linear and lacking depth, with a few puzzles feeling too easy or unengaging.
- There are complaints about the controls and the overall atmosphere being dull or empty, detracting from the experience.
- story30 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story is a lighthearted and unpredictable teenage romance that unfolds quickly, maintaining player engagement with its humor and mystery elements. While the narrative is relatively short, lasting about three hours, it features multiple branches and potential twists, encouraging exploration and replayability. Overall, players find the story intriguing, though some feel it could benefit from a more satisfying resolution.
“The story of teenage romance is lighthearted and fun but also unpredictable, and moves in unexpected directions.”
“I have reached a story landmark; however, there are talks of another story twist that I have yet to discover. Maybe more than one twist, I can't be sure, but there is definitely more than one story branch to this game.”
“The story runs deeper than you would think as well; there's lots to explore.”
“Basically a linear fetch quest escape room game that pretends to be Yandere Simulator.”
“The puzzles were pretty hard (for a pea brain like me), but the story was... eh.”
“The story runs deeper than you would think as well, lots to explore.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as quirky, funny, and often unexpected, effectively enhancing the storytelling and character interactions. Players appreciate the clever writing, engaging voice acting, and the presence of satirical elements that provide both laughs and a deeper commentary on youth struggles. The attention to detail in the visuals and the inclusion of humorous items and notes encourage players to explore the game world more thoroughly for a richer experience.
“The visuals and music are cozy, the humor is quirky and funny, and the voice actors do a fantastic job of bringing the characters to life.”
“You'll regularly find quirky items and funny notes, so don't rush through this; take the world in as you explore and you'll get the most out of this experience.”
“All of the artwork designed in the game has amazing attention to detail, a charming look and feel, and the random satire hidden in the game will have you laughing out loud while playing this little gem.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their charming aesthetic and impressive attention to detail, contributing to a cozy atmosphere. The quirky humor and excellent voice acting further enhance the visual experience, making it an engaging and enjoyable part of the gameplay.
“All of the artwork designed in the game has amazing attention to detail, a charming look and feel, and the random satire hidden in the game will have you laughing out loud while playing this little gem.”
“The visuals and music are cozy, the humor is quirky and funny, and the voice actors do a fantastic job of bringing the characters to life.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as cozy and enjoyable, complementing the quirky humor and enhancing the overall atmosphere. Additionally, the voice acting is praised for effectively bringing the characters to life, further enriching the gaming experience.
“The visuals and music are cozy, the humor is quirky and funny, and the voice actors do a fantastic job of bringing the characters to life.”
“I also really liked the music and voice acting.”
“The music adds a delightful layer to the overall experience.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay centers around solving "escape room"-style puzzles, providing an engaging experience, though some players may find the game's short length a potential drawback when considering its value for money.
“The core of the gameplay involves solving 'escape room'-style puzzles.”
“I will say that the game is not very long - which is fine for myself, but I know a lot of people use gameplay time as a factor when judging value for money.”
“I will say that the game is not very long - which is fine for myself but I know a lot of people use gameplay time as a factor when judging value for money.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game offers good replayability as players can experience multiple outcomes after solving all the puzzles, encouraging them to revisit the game for different conclusions.
“Once you solve all the puzzles to reach a conclusion, the game has replay value because there are a few different possible outcomes to see.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that the game's pacing is brisk, with the plot advancing quickly and avoiding any tedious or drawn-out grinding experiences.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely criticized as being poor, lacking depth, and unengaging, leading to a sense of emptiness and boredom for players.
“The atmosphere is bad, empty, and boring.”
“The atmosphere is bad, empty, and boring.”