EVIL POSSESSION

67%
Game Brain Score Based on 57 reviews
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"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 57 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
gameplay4 negative mentions
  • The game has a great atmosphere and is 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.
  • The game is short, lasting only about 30-60 minutes, which may leave players wanting more content.
  • There are issues with bugs and hitbox problems that can lead to frustrating deaths.
  • gameplay13 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it basic and repetitive, often describing it as boring and unpolished. While some appreciate the fun elements and scares, the mechanics, such as searching for keys and item placement, are criticized for being tedious and frustrating. Overall, the game offers a straightforward experience but lacks depth and polish, making it feel outdated.

    • “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    • “It's buggy, the visuals are outdated, and the gameplay is as basic as it gets.”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, very bad game mechanic here is the part where you need to look for 3 keys out of the dozens and dozens of search spots, and yet again you need 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 text that says 'empty'.”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally considered average, typical of a higher quality indie title, with some users noting that the default settings were set to very low, impacting performance for those with higher-end systems. While the visuals are described as okay, the overall experience remains stable, complemented by a good soundtrack.

    • “The graphics are about average to what you would expect from a higher quality indie title.”
    • “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.”
    • “Too strong with poor graphics.”
    • “The game set my graphic settings to very low by default.”
    • “The graphics are about average for what you would expect from a higher quality indie title.”
  • story7 mentions

    The game's story is generally considered weak and linear, with many players finding it boring and lacking depth. While the concept has potential, the narrative fails to engage, leaving players wanting more substance beyond the basic fetch quests and horror elements.

    • “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.”
    • “The story of the game is not that great, to be honest.”
    • “Boring story.”
    • “I just wish the devs included some...any story in the game.”
  • atmosphere7 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the creepy music and unsettling elements that enhance the horror experience, others feel that gameplay mechanics, such as looting, detract from the overall immersion. Overall, the game is noted for its strong horror atmosphere, though it may falter in maintaining that tension during certain gameplay segments.

    • “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 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.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    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 increased activity of the antagonist can make the gameplay feel tedious and frustrating over time.

    • “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 are a lot of places to explore, it becomes insanely tedious to search for them, especially since 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.”
  • humor3 mentions

    The humor in the game is derived from its absurd premise of a forgetful priest tasked with an exorcism, leading to comedic situations. Additionally, the main enemy's unintentionally silly appearance and movement adds 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 stupid. 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.”
  • music3 mentions

    The music in the game is described as creepy yet soothing, effectively enhancing the atmospheric tension alongside sound effects like crackling and heartbeat. The combination of an unnerving soundtrack and expressionistic lighting keeps players on edge, amplifying the impact of jump scares and sudden deaths. Overall, the soundtrack is well-received and contributes 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 soundtrack is pretty good, and despite the game running on Unity Personal Edition, the performance is stable.”
    • “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 combine to keep you on edge right from the get-go, making the jump scare and sudden death nature of the game all the more shocking.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    Reviewers express concerns about the game's replayability, noting that its length and content may limit the desire to revisit it. Overall, there seems to be a consensus that the game lacks significant replay value.

    • “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.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs, outdated visuals, and overly simplistic gameplay mechanics.

    • “It's buggy, the visuals are outdated, and the gameplay is as basic as it gets.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of engagement, with users finding the story to be boring and uninspiring.

    • “The story was incredibly boring and failed to evoke any emotional response.”
    • “I found the narrative to be dull, lacking the depth needed to connect with the characters.”
    • “Despite its attempts at emotional depth, the plot felt flat and unengaging.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is commendable, with stable performance despite being built on Unity Personal Edition. While the graphics are described as merely acceptable, the soundtrack enhances the experience.

    • “The graphics are okay, the soundtrack is pretty good, and despite the game running on Unity Personal Edition, the performance is stable.”
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