Eight

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Eight is a single player action game with horror and violence themes. It was developed by Katelyst and was released on November 4, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

Update: 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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59%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

story5 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a spooky atmosphere and a creepy feel reminiscent of Layers of Fear.
It features interesting environment design and good use of sound and light transitions.
The game is a short indie horror experience that some players find enjoyable and worth a low price.

Lack of instructions and a tutorial makes gameplay confusing, especially regarding controls like right-click to use keys.
Lighting and flashlight mechanics are problematic, being either too dark or excessively bright, hindering visibility and reading in-game notes.
Performance issues, including laggy controls, poor optimization, graphical glitches, and no settings menu for graphics or key remapping.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
25%
The story is generally seen as short, underdeveloped, and lacking depth, with some users finding it weak or incomplete. However, a few appreciate the effort, find some charm in its simplicity, and recognize potential despite its cliché elements and limited narrative clarity. Overall, it suits brief, low-cost indie horror experiences but leaves much to be desired in storytelling.
- “On the plus side, I like games that tell a story and although it was a little cliché for a horror, it was okay.”
- “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.”
- “I finished it in around 45 minutes and it's fine for that as a little walker, if only for the story, but only for the <$1 mark.”
- “There isn't much in the way of a story.”
- “It is short, it lacks story, effects, and horror experience, but I do approve the effort of new developers!”
- “No story, no background, no papers to read or anything, no nothing.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is criticized for being extremely slow, laggy, and plagued by glitches and poorly designed puzzles that hinder progression. However, some users found the overall gameplay experience and atmosphere enjoyable despite these issues.
- “But like I said the gameplay and the atmosphere were very good and enjoyable.”
- “Extremely slow, laggy controls, brings my 3070 to its knees, completely awful puzzles and glitchy mechanics with no explanations.”
- “Seen some gameplay on YouTube, 0 people finish it; everyone has the same problem. After the first key, there is nothing to do and you can't progress.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game lacks any graphical settings, including options to adjust brightness or enable vsync, limiting customization and performance tuning. Users also report graphical glitches and issues with the flashlight feature, detracting from the visual 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 buggered flashlight.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews of the game's atmosphere are mixed, with some criticizing the lighting as overly intense and lacking atmospheric sounds, which diminishes the horror experience, while others praise it as effectively spooky and enjoyable.
- “First of all I thought the price was very good, not expensive and very affordable. Second, the atmosphere was spot on — a very spooky game.”
- “But like I said, the gameplay and the atmosphere were very good and enjoyable.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game demonstrates good optimization, providing smooth performance without the need for adjustable settings, despite using pre-made assets. Users appreciate the seamless experience and efficient resource management.
- “My first impression is 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, be it to remap controls or lower graphical settings for better performance.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users reported graphical glitches affecting the game's stability, indicating occasional visual issues that may disrupt gameplay.