Eight
- November 4, 2020
- Katelyst
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Get on itch.io StoreUpdate: the full game is now available on Steam! Eight is a narrative driven horror game, in which you play as a new home owner that is discovering the rich history of the house and its former inhabitants. The game is currently in development and will release an alpha build on the 18th of September. There are parts that are not fully developed yet in the game, please be aware that bugs are curren…
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Reviews
- The game has a spooky atmosphere and some interesting environmental details.
- It's a commendable effort from indie developers, especially considering the short development time.
- For the price, it offers a brief but enjoyable experience, reminiscent of other horror titles.
- The game suffers from poor controls, lack of instructions, and frustrating mechanics, making it difficult to progress.
- Lighting issues are prevalent, with either overly dark rooms or a flashlight that is too bright, hindering visibility.
- The story is underdeveloped and leaves many questions unanswered, contributing to a feeling of incompleteness.
- 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 the developers and found the narrative to be a fresh take on familiar horror tropes, others criticized it for being too short, vague, and poorly presented, leading to confusion about the plot. Overall, the consensus suggests that while there are promising elements, the execution leaves much to be desired.
“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.”
“No story, no background, no papers to read or anything, no nothing.”
“It is short, it lacks story, effects, and horror experience, but I do approve of the effort of new developers!”
- 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.
“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 has finished 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 the game world feel alive.”
“The attention to detail in the environments is remarkable, with vibrant colors and realistic textures.”
“The character models are beautifully designed, adding depth and personality to the gameplay 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 lighting for being overly intense and lacking detail, as well as the absence of atmospheric sound, which detracts from the horror experience. Overall, the game's atmosphere is seen as a key strength by some, but significant flaws are noted by 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 adjustable settings, such as control remapping or graphical adjustments. However, some users mention the reliance on pre-made assets as a factor in this optimization.
“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 cannot 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 evident with frequent graphical glitches that pull me out of immersion.”
