Education

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Education is a single player action game. It was developed by Tonguç Bodur and was released on April 23, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Education" is a short horror game set in an abandoned school haunted by the main character's past. Explore six atmospheric levels, solve puzzles, and uncover the mystery through diaries and newspapers. The game features a thrilling soundtrack, immersive sound design, and collectibles to find. Progress is saved at the beginning of each level. The core focus is on creating a chilling and immersive atmosphere.

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Adventure

Play Modes

Single-Player

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54%

Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

story7 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a creepy atmosphere and good graphics, effectively creating a sense of unease.
The story, while simple, is engaging and explores themes of bullying and remorse through notes and character backstory.
It's a short experience that can be completed in under two hours, making it a decent option for those looking for a quick horror-themed walking simulator.

The gameplay is overly simplistic, with minimal puzzles and a lack of meaningful interaction, leading to a feeling of dullness.
The character's lack of remorse for past actions undermines the emotional impact of the story, leaving it feeling hollow.
The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs and a frustrating flashlight battery mechanic that detracts from the overall experience.

story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is delivered primarily through scattered notes, providing a backstory that some players found engaging, while others criticized it as thin and poorly written. While the narrative includes elements of bullying and a dark past, opinions vary on its effectiveness, with some enjoying the atmosphere and character development, while others felt it lacked depth and coherence. Overall, the story is seen as a mixed bag—interesting yet simplistic, with a few players expressing a desire for more substantial storytelling.
- “The main character's backstory was really well written in notes scattered around the abandoned school, and is really a person you love to hate.”
- “It is short, unsettling in its setting and atmosphere, and tells an enjoyable story that's also a little sad, and it's sad in more ways than one.”
- “Good game with a great story about what happened in the school and about a certain student.”
- “Boring, generic, poorly written horror walking simulator that quickly degenerates into stumbling around darkened rooms pixel-hunting for whatever item is necessary to advance the story.”
- “The story is told through notes, with fairly poor writing and no voiceovers.”
- “Story is nonsense and the player character is a completely unlikable jackwagon who did a bunch of horrible stuff when he was a kid, up to and including causing another person's suicide, and doesn't feel bad about any of it at all.”
atmosphere
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its dark, creepy, and unsettling qualities, effectively creating a sense of dread and immersion. While some players noted the presence of minor jump scares, the overall horror experience is primarily driven by the game's atmospheric elements, including its graphics, sound design, and narrative. Many reviewers appreciated the balance of exploration and puzzles within this haunting setting, contributing to a compelling and engaging experience.
- “It is short, unsettling in its setting and atmosphere, and tells an enjoyable story that's also a little sad, and it's sad in more ways than one.”
- “It’s still a walking simulator with a couple puzzles and some minor exploration, but it’s also got a dark and oppressive atmosphere.”
- “There were two minor jumpscares in the game, but otherwise, it’s all atmosphere and figuring out how to progress through this abandoned and decayed school where you had once been the rich kid bully, within which you now find yourself trapped.”
- “The horror aspect of the game is alright, spooky atmosphere, weird noises and a (at first) terrifying monster.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are generally well-received, with users noting their competence and effectiveness in creating an atmospheric experience, particularly in the context of horror. While some mention that the graphical settings do not significantly impact the experience, the overall visual quality is considered good, especially for a budget title. However, it's emphasized that strong graphics alone do not guarantee a successful game.
- “For a 2 dollar game, the graphics are pretty good.”
- “The graphical settings make no difference despite being offered different resolutions.”
- “Did like the overall graphics and atmosphere, but we all know that alone does not make a good game.”
- “Graphically competent, especially due to the use of assets, the game sees you walking around an abandoned school, trying to figure out your past errors and come to terms with it.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
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The gameplay is characterized by a simplistic design that primarily involves exploration, unlocking doors, and reading journal entries, with occasional puzzles. While some players appreciate the well-structured mechanics and graphics, many criticize the repetitive nature and immersion-breaking elements, such as the flashlight battery mechanic, leading to a mixed reception overall.
- “Game mechanics are well put together; solving a puzzle in one room leads to a key to open the next, and there are a lot of locked doors, empty rooms, and hallways to explore.”
- “Graphic-wise, it looks great and the gameplay is pretty good.”
- “With a simple plot and even simpler gameplay, the game is barely serviceable in what it sets out to do.”
- “This game was the biggest waste of time ever. Shitty sound effects and boring gameplay, the voice acting sucks. Do not buy; I regret it so much.”
- “Most of the gameplay consists of exploration and unlocking doors while reading journal entries and newspaper articles, though there is the occasional puzzle.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The music in the game is characterized by a blend of unnerving and haunting sounds, effectively enhancing the atmosphere with ambient tracks that evoke a spooky ambiance. While some users appreciated the relaxing music and beautiful scenery, others noted a lack of the impactful soundtracks found in previous titles by the developer. Overall, the audio design is well-executed, contributing significantly to the game's mood.
- “The music and sound effects were really well done.”
- “I liked the music; it went well with the atmosphere.”
- “As far as audio is concerned, there is a splash of voice acting, but most of the audio tracks take the form of unnerving music and haunting sounds such as distant screams, doors opening and closing on their own, etc.”
- “The ambient sounds and music were even a little spooky.”
- “The soundtrack is a bit creepy but lacks the music that has set the mood in his previous games.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game performs well on high-end systems, achieving a steady 60fps, particularly on setups that meet or exceed the recommended specifications. This positive performance is attributed more to the capabilities of the Unreal Engine 4 than to the game itself, suggesting that users with adequate hardware are likely to experience good optimization.
- “It runs very well on my AMD 5700 RX / AMD 12-core / 24-thread Threadripper / 32GB memory system, at a constant 60 FPS. Your mileage might vary, but I suspect anyone who meets the general recommended specs will have good performance. Although that speaks more to the Unreal 4 engine rather than to the game, Unreal is far superior to Unity any day when it comes to ease of optimization and maintaining steady FPS.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on mid-range systems. I was pleasantly surprised by how well it runs without any major hiccups.”
- “I appreciate the developers' focus on optimization. The game runs seamlessly, and I've experienced minimal lag or frame drops, which enhances the overall gaming experience.”