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Dull Acres

79%Game Brain Score
atmosphere, music
graphics
100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

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A lost soul traipses across the dull acres-- a stark, ever-shifting forest of regular clearings and uniform thickets. Encounter the zany, muddled presences who have long since lost any desire to explore. Before long, your curiosity will be depleted in turn. A tiresome, nonlinear parade of meaningless chance meetings and inexplicable sights. Your voice was the first thing you lost. There's s…

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews
atmosphere2 positive mentions
graphics2 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and atmospheric experience with beautiful design choices and an amazing soundtrack.
  • It's a fun and thought-provoking exploration that leaves players wanting more, with a mysterious and eerie vibe.
  • The game is free to play, making it an accessible option for those interested in a surreal walking simulator.
  • The game is quite short, which may leave some players wanting a more substantial experience.
  • There is a lack of clear direction or an ending, which can be frustrating for those seeking a more traditional gameplay structure.
  • Some players may find the use of personal information, like real names, disconcerting and unsettling.
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its mysterious and melancholy atmosphere, making it a great choice for fans of atmospheric walking simulators. Its low-fidelity art style encourages players to engage their imagination, enhancing the overall experience through evocative writing and ambiance.

    • “The game has a very mysterious and melancholy vibe; if you like atmospheric walking sims, you probably don't have anything to lose here.”
    • “Love the atmosphere!”
    • “The low-fidelity art style means it's not super intense, but you can fill in enough detail with your imagination if you let the atmosphere and writing sway you.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers highlighting the soundtrack as a standout feature deserving of a perfect score. It complements the game's humorous and surreal design, making for a delightful and memorable journey.

    • “Humorous, thoughtful, surrealist little jaunt backed by beautiful design choices and an amazing soundtrack; a very delightful play :)”
    • “A decent short experience with lovely music to go along with it, you should experience it yourself.”
    • “The soundtrack alone is a 10/10”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics feature a unique low-fidelity art style that blends Atari game aesthetics with a silent film era vibe, creating a surreal atmosphere reminiscent of a walking simulator. While the visuals are not highly detailed, they encourage players to engage their imagination, enhanced by the game's atmospheric writing.

    • “It answers the question: 'What if an Atari game was made that used a silent film era aesthetic combined with the heart of a surreal walking sim?'”
    • “It's sort of answers the question 'what if an Atari game was made that used silent film era aesthetic combined with the heart of a surreal walking sim?'”
    • “The low-fidelity art style means it's not super intense, but you can fill in enough detail with your imagination if you let the atmosphere and writing sway you.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its humor, described as a thoughtful and surreal experience that is both delightful and entertaining. Players appreciate the combination of funny events with beautiful design and an impressive soundtrack, enhancing the overall comedic effect.

    • “Humorous, thoughtful, surrealist little jaunt backed by beautiful design choices and an amazing soundtrack; a very delightful play :)”
    • “Some of the events are funny, though!”

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