Evil Awaits™

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Evil Awaits™ is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Chai Games and was released on October 22, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Evil Awaits™ is an atmospheric survival horror where you play a detective trapped in Archdale Castle after a mysterious explosion. Explore eerie environments, solve puzzles, collect key items, and battle mutated horrors using firearms, melee attacks, and defensive strategies. Prepare for intense boss fights by upgrading your equipment and mastering movement techniques.

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Single-Player

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game rewards exploration with a variety of upgrades and collectibles, enhancing the overall experience.
Atmospheric design and linear level progression make it easy to navigate, keeping players engaged without feeling lost.
For a solo developer, the game showcases impressive effort, with enjoyable gameplay mechanics and a solid upgrade system.

The aiming mechanics are inconsistent and can feel frustrating, with some weapons lacking proper feedback and effectiveness.
Minor visual bugs and rough animations detract from the overall polish of the game, making it feel less refined.
The story is conveyed primarily through notes, which can feel disengaging and leave players wanting more narrative depth.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, centered around a detective responding to a distress call, is considered weak by many players, primarily due to its heavy reliance on notes for exposition, which detracts from engagement. While the gameplay and enemies are enjoyable, the narrative's delivery is seen as a significant flaw, making the overall experience less impactful. The story can be completed in about five hours, which some players found unexpectedly lengthy for an indie horror title.
- “The gameplay is fun, the enemies are decent, and the story is cool.”
- “The story follows a detective who just happens to hear a distress call while driving.”
- “My biggest complaint is definitely the story.”
- “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.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring fun collectibles and a variety of upgrades, but marred by tedious mechanics and broken aiming that detracts from the experience. While some players appreciate the nostalgic survival game vibes and decent world design, issues like stiff movement, lack of sound effects, and flawed healing during boss fights hinder overall enjoyment. Despite its potential, many reviewers find the gameplay lacking polish and responsiveness, making it hard to justify its price.
- “Fun collectibles, a variety of weapon and ability upgrades, (mostly) snappy controls, and overall pretty decent gameplay.”
- “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.”
- “Shooting mechanics might remind you a little of Resident Evil 4 (I recommend enabling the crosshair cursor in the options).”
- “The game was planned to be realistic with the shooting mechanics but ended up tedious with broken aiming.”
- “Other than that, I would say that it lacks polish in that it is nearly impossible to heal when you are in the boss fight with the fire-worm without being hit, as the mechanic is just so flawed.”
- “Unfortunately, I am leaving a bad review because the gameplay is kind of tedious and while I was looking to have fun fighting more bosses, the gameplay was very slow. The sprint wasn't responsive on keyboard and mouse or controller, and I can't justify a game like this at its current price of $20 with it being kind of generic.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, particularly in the cemetery and castle levels, creating an engaging and immersive experience. Reviewers appreciate its breezy pacing and lack of unnecessary features, contributing to a well-crafted overall ambiance.
- “A breezy, 3-hour atmospheric TPS that doesn't pad itself out or suffer from feature bloat.”
- “The atmosphere is really well done, especially in the cemetery and castle levels.”
- “Has a great atmosphere.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is somewhat inconsistent, featuring various bugs and glitches; however, many users find it acceptable compared to the more severe issues present in some AAA titles.
- “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.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have been criticized as a disappointing upgrade from the original Resident Evil 4, with some users noting the presence of purchased assets. However, the visuals are generally cohesive and appropriate for the game's overall aesthetic.
- “The visuals are cohesive and suitable for the most part, despite a few obviously purchased assets.”
- “Graphics are like a bad upgrade over the original RE4.”
- “There were a few obviously purchased assets, but the visuals are cohesive and suitable for the most part.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and slow, with issues like unresponsive movement and broken aiming mechanics detracting from the overall experience. While some elements, such as boss designs and gun mechanics, are appreciated, the lack of fluid gameplay and sound effects contribute to a sense of frustration, leading to negative reviews despite the game's potential.
- “The game was planned to be realistic with the shooting mechanics but ended up tedious with broken aiming.”
- “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.”