Erusal

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Erusal is a single player action game. It was developed by Space Wedgie, LLC and was released on August 11, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

Discover the secrets of the town of Erusal, escape a horrible maniac, and get spooked by this epistolary horror.

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38%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game can be completed quickly, making it a brief experience.
Some players find the enemy character amusing, adding a humorous element to the game.
Despite its flaws, the game functions without crashing, allowing players to finish it.

The story is poorly written and lacks coherence, making it difficult to engage with.
The graphics are subpar, featuring asset flips and visual glitches that detract from the experience.
Gameplay is repetitive and unoriginal, relying on outdated mechanics typical of low-quality horror games.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has been widely criticized for being confusing and unengaging, with players feeling disconnected from the characters and plot. Many reviewers noted that understanding the narrative requires finding numerous notes, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the storytelling lacks depth and fails to captivate players, making it a significant drawback of the game.
- “There's roughly 50 notes or something like that you have to find to really understand the story of the game; however, the first time I finished the game, it said that I missed a few notes and should go back to unlock the true ending.”
- “Funny thing is, there is some plot going on.”
- “At this point, I am already very immersed in the story because I really feel as if I'm the character I'm controlling.”
- “The story sucks, plain and simple.”
- “I've found every note in the game, and let me tell you that the story barely makes any sense.”
- “There's roughly 50 notes you have to find to really understand the story of the game; however, the first time I finished, it said that I missed a few notes and should go back to unlock the true ending.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for being poorly designed, with a lack of effective stealth mechanics that detracts from the overall experience, particularly in scenarios where evasion is crucial. Users have rated the gameplay very low, indicating significant dissatisfaction.
- “Gameplay heaven.”
- “Oh, and did I mention that there are no discernible 'stealth' mechanics, in a scenario in which you are weaponless and have to actively evade the aforementioned succubus in black jeans and a stripey pink shirt?”
- “It's honestly awfully bad, and the ending is so bad that I will talk about it in the gameplay section.”
- “Oh, and did I mention that there are no discernible 'stealth' mechanics in a scenario in which you are weaponless and have to actively evade the aforementioned succubus in black jeans and a stripey pink shirt?”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are criticized for being subpar, reminiscent of outdated technology, and plagued by significant visual glitches. Users express disappointment in the lack of innovation and quality, comparing it unfavorably to classic titles like Half-Life 1, particularly noting the poor sound effects and overall visual experience.
- “The game is made using Unity, so I really don't expect much in the graphics department, but what frustrates me the most is how horrible the visual glitches are in the game!”
- “The graphics are reminiscent of what would have been cutting edge around the time that Half-Life 1 was released, and the sound effects are even worse than Half-Life 1, with grass and floorboards sounding exactly the same when you run over them.”
- “There is absolutely none of the inventive storytelling and clever mapping that make Half-Life 1 such a brilliant and timeless game, and you have the masterpiece that is Erusal.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features royalty-free intense tracks that align with its overall quality; however, some players find the soundtrack lacking, describing it as boring and uninspiring, which detracts from their enjoyment of the game.
- “The music tracks are royalty-free intense pieces that perfectly match the overall quality of the game.”
- “The soundtrack is incredibly immersive, enhancing the gameplay experience with its dynamic and engaging compositions.”
- “Each music piece is thoughtfully crafted, adding depth and emotion to every moment in the game.”
- “There are music tracks which are royalty-free intense tracks, so it matches the rest of the quality of the game.”
- “Probably the most boring game I have ever played. It's a reading and walking simulator with empty environments, a lifeless world, and sad, uninspiring music. I did not enjoy it at all.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received significant criticism, with users rating it poorly, indicating that the graphics and overall performance are lacking.
- “The graphics are stunning, but the optimization is terrible.”
- “I experience constant frame drops, making the game nearly unplayable.”
- “The game looks great, but it runs like a slideshow on my system.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy, with users reporting significant visual glitches that detract from the overall experience. The use of Unity as the development engine seems to contribute to these issues, leading to a lack of polish in the game's graphics.
- “The game is made using Unity, so I really don't expect much in the graphics department, but what frustrates me the most is how horrible the visual glitches are in the game!”
- “buggy”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, particularly enjoying the comedic portrayal of enemies, which adds a lighthearted touch to the overall plot.
- “The enemy is hilarious.”
- “Funny thing is, there is some plot going on.”