Ewwe

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Ewwe is a single player action game. It was developed by Date/Time and was released on August 5, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Ewwe – is just a dream. A bad dream in which you find yourself in captivity in your own room. A bad dream, which seems more like a reality sometimes.

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Indie

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Single-Player

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81%Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

atmosphere4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game effectively builds tension and atmosphere, making it a compelling short horror experience.
Great use of audio and clever gameplay mechanics contribute to a uniquely unsettling experience.
It's a well-designed game for its price, providing a memorable and anxiety-inducing journey in under an hour.

The gameplay can feel repetitive and shallow, with some players finding it boring after the initial tension.
Certain phases of the game lack clear direction, leading to confusion and a disconnect from the narrative.
Technical issues, such as the game not closing properly, can hinder the overall experience.

atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is consistently described as tense and claustrophobic, effectively immersing players in a sense of dread without relying on jumpscares. The use of unsettling sounds and phrases enhances the feeling of anxiety, making headphones essential for full immersion. Overall, the atmosphere is praised for its dark and uncomfortable qualities, contributing to a memorable gaming experience.
- “The atmosphere is really tense, and the game doesn't rely on jumpscares; instead, it creates a sense of dread by constantly bombarding you with loud sounds and unsettling phrases that may or may not make sense.”
- “You must play with headphones; otherwise, you will fail to immerse yourself in the pixelated atmosphere, and you would be doing yourself a disservice.”
- “The atmosphere is really tense and the game doesn't rely on jumpscares; instead, it relies on making you feel a sense of dread by attacking you constantly with loud sounds and words/phrases that may or may not make sense but are certainly unsettling.”
- “This game surgically implants you into a claustrophobic atmosphere where everything causes you anxiety.”
- “This game uses the same resources in various ways to create a dark and uncomfortable atmosphere.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized as a straightforward crawling simulator that utilizes point-and-click mechanics, effectively immersing players in a horror experience that conveys a sense of madness through its interactions. Overall, it has been praised as one of the best horror games for its engaging gameplay.
- “Wow, one of the best horror games I've experienced that does an excellent job conveying going batshit crazy purely through the interactions and gameplay.”
- “As always, you can judge for yourself; here is a taste of the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay features a crawling simulator with point-and-click mechanics.”
- “Gameplay is extremely straightforward.”
- “The gameplay features a crawling simulator with point-and-click mechanics.”
story
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The game's story is a dark and disturbing narrative that immerses players in themes of despair and futility, conveyed through a unique 3D environment and interactive elements. While the tale is engaging, its fast-paced conclusion leaves players wanting more context and depth, suggesting that the storytelling could have been enhanced for a richer experience. Overall, the story is enigmatic and unsettling, effectively capturing attention but lacking in clarity.
- “The story is very dark and overtly disturbing, pulling you into a short tale of darkness, despair, and futility.”
- “The story is there to be found, and it is disturbing.”
- “The story is very dark and overtly disturbing and pulls you into a short tale of darkness, despair, and futility.”
- “The final part of the game (keeping in mind that this is a 45-minute game) could be interesting, but as it's fast-paced, it offers very little perspective on what's been happening through the 'dream' and could have taken the story aspect to a higher level if it did more to inform the player.”
- “[u]ew/we[/u] assaults your senses with unpredictable flashes of text, cringe-inducing sound, and an enigmatic story.”
graphics
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The graphics are praised for their attractive art style, demonstrating that effective tension and excitement can be achieved without relying on realistic visuals or jump scares. This approach enhances the overall gaming experience by focusing on artistic expression rather than photorealism.
- “Attractive art style.”
- “Attractive art style.”
- “The first phase really highlighted that tension building and adrenaline pumping does not rely on life-like graphics and jump scares.”