Elevator Zero

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Elevator Zero is a single player casual simulation game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Arvus Games and was released on March 5, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Elevator Zero is a first-person exploration and puzzle game in which you have to progress by finding anomalies.

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Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Good graphics and atmosphere with a strong liminal space vibe and well-done sound design including elevator music and ambient sounds.
Interesting and clever anomaly spotting gameplay with multiple endings that encourage replayability.
Smooth controls and camera movement, making it comfortable to play without motion sickness.

Short and somewhat repetitive gameplay with a limited area that may lead to boredom after a while.
Lack of clear direction and confusing progression can be exhausting and frustrating for some players.
Some bugs and issues such as repeated music looping, abrupt endings, and occasional visual glitches detract from the experience.

music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music, characterized by repetitive and looped elevator-style tracks, is a constant presence that some find annoying, while others appreciate its contribution to the atmosphere by providing a sense of normality amid the game's unusual events.
- “I think the elevator music is very strong while you search for anomalies, crazy things happen or just the neighbours arguing loudly in the meantime.”
- “It's also one of the only constant things you have in this game and brings a certain 'normality' to it, which is a big part of the atmosphere for me (at least I have not experienced any changes in the music).”
- “The music playing throughout the whole game got really annoying because it's looped.”
- “Then add in the crappy elevator music.”
- “I think the elevator music is very strong while you search for anomalies; crazy things happen or just the neighbors arguing loudly in the meantime.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally find the graphics appealing and well-executed, contributing positively to the overall gaming experience alongside smooth controls.
- “I guess it's okay if you want a quick spot-the-difference experience with good graphics.”
- “Graphics and control-wise, I think it plays absolutely fantastic.”
- “The graphics are nice too!”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The gameplay is simple and revolves around choosing between two elevator buttons based on environmental changes, offering a short but engaging experience lasting 15-40 minutes. Its unique concept encourages multiple playthroughs to discover all endings.
- “Gameplay is pretty simple: observe any changes in the environment and press one of two buttons in the elevator accordingly, repeating this until you beat it.”
- “Gameplay is pretty simple: observe if anything has changed in the environment and press one of two buttons in the elevator accordingly, then repeat until you beat it.”
- “Short game with an interesting concept, offering around 15-40 minutes of gameplay, but it can take longer if you want to uncover all the endings.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is highly praised for its strong, well-executed suspense and effective jumpscares, keeping players eager and engaged. The consistent elements, such as the steady music and familiar anomalies, contribute to a sense of normality that enhances the overall immersive experience.
- “The atmosphere is very well done, the jumpscares are strong and the anomalies are also good, even if you already know a few from other games of this type.”
- “The atmosphere is nice, you're always eager to see what's going to be behind the elevator door the next time it opens.”
- “It's also one of the only constant things you have in this game and brings a certain 'normality' to it, which is a big part of the atmosphere for me (at least I have not experienced any changes in the music).”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's challenging-to-reach endings, combined with occasional hints discovered along the way, significantly enhance its replayability.
- “The fact that the endings are not easy to reach, but you can find things that point to them from time to time, increases the replay value a lot.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story offers an open-ended experience, encouraging players to explore and uncover its secrets at their own pace. It allows for personal interpretation and discovery rather than presenting a straightforward narrative.
- “It gives the player space to find its secrets and figure out the story it's trying to tell.”