Evil Awaits™
- October 22, 2024
- Chai Games
Get on SteamAfter receiving a distress call about an explosion, a detective travels to the remote Archdale Castle in search of answers but finds herself trapped. Can you find out what happened? Find Notes, Solve Puzzles, and Use Key Items to progress through haunting Atmospheric Environments in this indie Action Survival Horror. Use a range of Firearms, defensive options and Melee Strikes to take on the hor…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game captures the Resident Evil vibe well, providing a fun experience for fans of the series.
- The upgrade system is engaging, allowing players to enhance their weapons and abilities, which adds depth to the gameplay.
- Despite some rough edges, the game is an impressive effort for a solo developer, showcasing creativity and potential for future titles.
- The combat system feels unbalanced, with issues such as lack of a crosshair and ineffective weapon damage, making gameplay frustrating at times.
- The narrative relies heavily on notes for storytelling, which can feel weak and disengaging for players.
- Players may encounter design flaws, such as being locked out of areas due to missed collectibles, which can disrupt the flow of the game.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, appealing to fans of classic survival games with nostalgic mechanics and decent boss designs, but marred by stiff movement and a lack of sound effects. While some players appreciate the shooting mechanics reminiscent of Resident Evil 4, others find the overall experience tedious and slow, leading to concerns about its value at the current price point.
“Furthermore, I adore the old survival games and their mechanics. In this case, I have to say I was really captivated, not only when I played the demo. It's not perfect, but for people who are willing to feel the old vibes, it is a nice piece.”
“The shooting mechanics might remind you a little of Resident Evil 4 (I recommend enabling the crosshair cursor in the options).”
“The movement is very stiff and the game lacks sound effects. Unfortunately, I am leaving a bad review because the gameplay is kind of tedious. While I was looking to have fun fighting more bosses, the gameplay was very slow, and the sprint wasn't responsive on keyboard and mouse or controller. I can't justify a game like this at its current price of $20 with it being kind of generic.”
“Shooting mechanics might remind you a little of Resident Evil 4 (I recommend enabling the crosshair cursor in the options).”
“It's not perfect, but for people who are willing to feel the old vibes, it is a nice piece.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is primarily conveyed through notes, which many users find to be a weak and unengaging method of storytelling. It centers on a detective who inadvertently receives a distress call while driving, but the overall narration is considered the weakest aspect of the game.
“A lot of exposition is told through notes, which is a really weak way to tell a story.”
“The narration is the weakest part of the game, as most of the story is told through notes we find, and it’s not very engaging.”
“The story follows a detective who just happens to hear a distress call while driving.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its effectiveness, but some players feel it lacks the intense, breath-catching moments found in titles like Resident Evil 2 and 4, which could elevate the experience further. Overall, the atmosphere is considered great, yet there is a desire for a more aggressive and immersive environment.
“The enemies and atmosphere are so intense that it makes me want to pause the game or stop what I'm doing to catch my breath, similar to the experiences in Resident Evil 2 (police station) or Resident Evil 4 (encountering the regenerators in the lab).”
“This game has a great atmosphere.”
“If the enemies and atmosphere were much more aggressive, it would make me want to pause the game or stop what I'm doing to catch my breath, like in Resident Evil 2 (police station) or Resident Evil 4 (encountering the regenerators in the lab). This game would be rated higher for me.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the tension and dread that I expected from a horror game.”
“I was hoping for a more immersive atmosphere, but instead, it feels empty and lifeless, failing to draw me into the experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and slow, with unresponsive movement mechanics that detract from the overall experience. Despite some positive elements like boss designs and weapon variety, the lack of engaging gameplay leads to frustration, making it hard to justify the game's price.
“The gameplay is kind of tedious, and while I was looking to have fun fighting more bosses, the gameplay was very slow.”
“The movement is very stiff, and the sprint wasn't responsive on keyboard and mouse or controller.”
“I can't justify a game like this at its current price of $20 with it being kind of generic.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is somewhat inconsistent, featuring various bugs and glitches; however, many users find it more stable than some AAA titles that have launched in worse conditions.
“It is a little rough around the edges in some areas; it also isn't without its bugs and glitches, but that's okay. I've seen some AAA titles in much worse states.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to progress.”
“I encountered several game-breaking bugs that forced me to restart my progress.”
