EVIL POSSESSION

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EVIL POSSESSION is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by 2DragonsGames and was released on May 16, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Evil Possession" is a survival horror game where players must escape from a haunted hotel filled with demonic entities. Solve puzzles, avoid traps, and use your wits to outsmart the relentless forces of evil. With its tense atmosphere and challenging gameplay, "Evil Possession" offers a thrilling ride for fans of the horror genre.

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 114 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

gameplay8 negative mentions

The game has a good atmosphere and can be quite scary, providing a thrilling experience.
It's a fun and challenging game that keeps players under pressure while trying to complete tasks.
For a free game, it offers decent quality and some enjoyable jump scares.

The gameplay can become repetitive and tedious, especially with the key-hunting mechanics and dead-end rooms.
The graphics are outdated and the game feels unpolished, leading to a lack of immersion.
The game is short, lasting only about 30-60 minutes, which may leave players wanting more content.

gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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54%
31%
The gameplay is characterized as basic and unpolished, with players noting a lack of depth and a tedious item-gathering mechanic that detracts from the experience. While some find the gameplay fun and appreciate the scares, many criticize the outdated visuals and buggy performance, leading to a mixed reception overall. The game offers a straightforward experience focused on completing tasks within a short timeframe, but it may become boring quickly for some players.
- “Apart from that, the game is actually more focused on gameplay and scares.”
- “The gameplay is both simple and straightforward; you run around the two-level mansion, gathering needed items and setting up for the exorcism ritual.”
- “This is an alright, 30-60 minute game with simple mechanics.”
- “It's buggy, the visuals are outdated, and the gameplay is as basic as it gets.”
- “The atmosphere is lacking, and the gameplay is boring after a few minutes.”
- “Another very bad game mechanic is the part where you need to look for 3 keys out of dozens of search spots, and you have to click and hold your left mouse button and wait for the long progress bar to fill up every single time, only to see a message that says 'empty'.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
31%
19%
The graphics of the game are generally considered average, typical for a higher quality indie title, with some users noting that the default settings were set to very low, impacting their experience. While the visuals are described as okay and stable, the performance on higher settings may not meet expectations for players accustomed to ultra-quality graphics. Overall, the graphics are functional but not particularly impressive.
- “The graphics are good.”
- “The graphics are okay, the soundtrack is pretty good, and despite the game running on Unity Personal Edition, the performance is stable.”
- “The game put my graphic settings on very low by default.”
- “The graphics are about average to what you would expect from a higher quality indie title.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and do not meet the expectations for a modern game.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
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29%
The game's story is criticized for being linear and lacking depth, with many players finding it boring and underdeveloped. While the concept and visuals are appreciated, the narrative fails to engage, leaving players wanting more substance beyond the repetitive fetch quests and initial scares. Overall, the story does not enhance the gameplay experience significantly.
- “First, it's a nice looking game, with a good concept, a fairly linear story and sequence of events.”
- “Creepy dolls, the unsettling noises of your female demon friend as she chases you all over the world while you try to do typical fetch quests such as getting candles and making séance circles. However, after the initial fear wears off, and she kills you a few times, you lose the feeling of fear from her, and it just becomes a battle of will.”
- “This is a half decent indie-horror fetch quest game that is now free.”
- “The story of the game is not that great to be honest.”
- “I just wish the devs included some...any story in the game.”
- “Creepy dolls, the unsettling noises of your female demon friend as she chases you all over the freaking world while you try to do typical fetch quests such as getting candles, making seance circles, etc. However, after the initial fear wears off, and she kills you a few times, you lose the feeling of fear from her, and it just becomes a battle of will.”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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21%
The game's atmosphere receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its unsettling and creepy elements, particularly the sound design that enhances the horror experience. However, others feel that the gameplay mechanics, such as looting and progress bars, detract from the overall atmosphere, leading to a sense of boredom. Overall, while the horror atmosphere is effective for some, it is undermined by gameplay elements for others.
- “The music is creepy, but it's light on the ears, and the other sound effects like the crackling of your EMF device and the heartbeat of your character speeding up when the girl appears deliver quite the atmosphere.”
- “Ultimately, 'Evil Possession' is about atmosphere, and it doesn't disappoint.”
- “The atmosphere is lacking, and the gameplay is boring after a few minutes.”
- “With an unsettling atmosphere.”
- “Ultimately, 'evil possession' is about atmosphere and it doesn't disappoint.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while the chase mechanics can be thrilling and heart-pounding, the repetitive nature of searching for objectives and the increasing annoyance after multiple deaths detracts from the overall enjoyment. The need to remember various details adds to the tedium, making some sections feel excessively drawn out.
- “The demon has some cool qualities, but running from her becomes tedious, and after the first death, it's no longer scary, just annoying.”
- “Since there's a lot of places to look, it becomes insanely tedious to search for them, not to mention the daughter will be much more active in this section.”
- “The objectives are pretty tedious and require you to remember some things, but overall, it's pretty fun and gets your heart racing when you see her chasing you.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is derived from its absurd premise, where a priest forgets essential items for an exorcism, leading to comedic situations. Additionally, the main enemy's unintentionally silly appearance and awkward movement contribute to the game's lighthearted tone, making it more amusing than frightening. Overall, players find the blend of humor and horror creates a unique and entertaining experience.
- “The whole premise is you're playing as a priest who was asked to come to the family home to expel the spirits, but every item you need for the ritual you somehow forgot to bring; it's actually quite funny.”
- “The main enemy of the game, however, looks pretty silly. It's supposed to be scary, but her walking towards you every so often just made me laugh because of her crazy walk.”
- “I was laughing at this at first because I can play most games at ultra, epic, or very high graphic quality, but with this game, I had to stay on very low to have a fluid experience.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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33%
The music in the game is described as creepy yet soothing, effectively enhancing the atmospheric tension alongside sound effects like the crackling of the EMF device and the character's racing heartbeat. The combination of unsettling soundtrack and expressive lighting keeps players on edge, amplifying the impact of jump scares and sudden deaths. Overall, the soundtrack is well-received, contributing significantly to the game's immersive experience.
- “The combination of expressionistic lighting and an aptly unnerving soundtrack combine to keep you on edge right from the get-go, making the jump scare/sudden death nature of the game all the more shocking.”
- “The music is creepy, but it's light on the ears, and the other sound effects like the crackling of your EMF device and the heartbeat of your character speeding up when the girl appears deliver quite the atmosphere.”
- “The combination of expressionistic lighting and an aptly unnerving soundtrack keeps you on edge right from the get-go, making the jump scare and sudden death nature of the game all the more shocking.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
Reviewers express concerns about the game's replayability, noting that its length and content do not encourage multiple playthroughs. Many feel that there isn't enough incentive to revisit the game after completing it.
- “The only real negative I have is the length and the replayability of the content.”
- “I can't see this having a ton of replayability either.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs and an outdated visual presentation, contributing to a basic gameplay experience.
- “It's buggy, the visuals are outdated, and the gameplay is as basic as it gets.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users finding the story to be unengaging and lacking depth, leading to a dull emotional experience.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game features decent graphics and a good soundtrack, with stable performance despite being developed on Unity Personal Edition. Overall, users report satisfactory optimization.
- “The graphics are okay, the soundtrack is pretty good, and despite the game running on Unity Personal Edition, the performance is stable.”