Eight
- November 4, 2020
- Katelyst
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Get on itch.io Store"Eight" is a short horror experience where you explore a classic mansion as the new homeowner, discovering its dark history and supernatural secrets. The game features a compelling narrative, interactive environment, and atmospheric audio, all created by two developers in a month-long project. The game offers a brief but immersive experience in a dark and creepy setting with interactive objects and intriguing audio scenes.
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Windows
Reviews
- The game has a spooky atmosphere and some interesting environmental details.
- It's an impressive effort for a first game developed by a small team in a short time frame.
- The game is affordable and provides a brief, albeit flawed, horror experience.
- The controls are laggy and unclear, with no instructions on how to use keys or navigate the game.
- The lighting is poorly designed, making it difficult to see and interact with objects, often resulting in frustration.
- The game is very short and lacks a coherent story, leaving many questions unanswered.
- story12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its potential but ultimately finding it lacking in depth and clarity. While some appreciated the effort of new developers and found the narrative to be somewhat engaging, others criticized it for being short, clichéd, and poorly communicated, leading to confusion about the plot. Overall, the game offers a basic story experience that may appeal to those looking for a quick, low-cost indie horror, but it falls short for players seeking a more substantial narrative.
“There's so much potential for a story here.”
“I like the promise of the story.”
“The 'lof' inspiration is very obvious but it doesn't hurt this little gem; it still manages to feel like a fresh story with some fun voice acting.”
“There isn't much in the way of a story.”
“It is short, it lacks story, effects, and horror experience, but I do approve of the effort of new developers!”
“No story, no background, no papers to read or anything, no nothing.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting extremely slow and laggy controls, frustrating puzzles, and glitchy mechanics that hinder progress. While some players appreciated the atmosphere and found certain aspects enjoyable, the overall experience is marred by significant technical issues that prevent completion.
“But like I said, the gameplay and the atmosphere were very good and enjoyable.”
“Extremely slow, laggy controls bring my 3070 to its knees. The puzzles are completely awful, and the mechanics are glitchy with no explanations.”
“I've seen some gameplay on YouTube, and no one finishes it. Everyone has the same problem: after the first key, there is nothing to do and you can't progress.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for lacking customizable settings, such as options for remapping controls and adjusting graphical performance, which limits player experience. Additionally, users have reported graphical glitches and expressed a desire for brightness adjustments and improved flashlight functionality.
“The graphics are stunning and truly immersive, making every moment in the game feel alive.”
“The art style is beautifully crafted, with vibrant colors and detailed environments that draw you in.”
“The character models are incredibly detailed, showcasing a level of realism that enhances the overall experience.”
“I cannot remember the last time I played a PC game with absolutely no settings, be it to remap controls or lower graphical settings for better performance.”
“Because that is what it is, there are no graphic settings, no VSync option, no key rebinds... and the list goes on.”
“I also wish that there were graphical settings and brightness settings for the game itself and that buggy flashlight.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it spooky and enjoyable, others criticize the inadequate lighting and lack of atmospheric sound, which detracts from the horror experience. Overall, the game's ambiance is seen as a key strength for some, but a significant weakness for others.
“First of all, I thought the price was very good, not expensive and very affordable. Second, the atmosphere was spot on; it was a very spooky game.”
“But like I said, the gameplay and the atmosphere were very good and enjoyable.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its strong optimization, allowing for smooth performance without the need for extensive settings adjustments, such as remapping controls or lowering graphical quality. However, some users feel that the reliance on pre-made assets may have contributed to this efficiency.
“I cannot remember the last time I played a PC game with absolutely no settings, whether to remap controls or lower graphical settings for better performance.”
“My first impression is that this game is optimized well, even though it used pre-made assets.”
“I can't remember the last time I played a PC game with absolutely no settings, whether it be to remap controls or lower graphical settings for better performance.”
“The lack of optimization options is frustrating; it feels like the developers didn't consider players with different hardware capabilities.”
“It's disappointing that there are no settings to adjust performance, making it difficult to enjoy the game on lower-end systems.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report experiencing graphical glitches, indicating that stability issues may affect the overall visual performance of the game.
“The game is plagued by graphical glitches that disrupt the overall experience.”
“I encountered numerous graphical glitches that made it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
“The stability issues are highlighted by persistent graphical glitches throughout the game.”
