eXperience 112

About

An abandoned boat. A system of surveillance camera that works. A woman, Lea Nichols, only survivor of a team of researchers. Monitor, manage, search… Behind your camera, guide Lea Nichols to freedom but also to the truth. Be her eyes and ears to help fulfill her destiny! But be careful, remember that things are not always what they seem…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

56%

Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

story8 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

Experience 112 offers a unique gameplay mechanic where players guide the protagonist through a series of puzzles using a surveillance system, creating an engaging and original experience.
The game features a haunting atmosphere and a compelling mystery that keeps players invested in uncovering the story behind the EDEHN PROJECT.
Despite its dated graphics and interface, the writing and ingenuity of the puzzles provide a rewarding experience for those who appreciate narrative-driven adventure games.

The game suffers from technical issues, including frequent crashes and game-breaking bugs that can hinder progress and frustrate players.
The interface is clunky and difficult to navigate, making it challenging to control the camera system and guide the protagonist effectively.
Voice acting is often criticized for being flat and unengaging, which detracts from the overall immersion and emotional impact of the story.

story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
68%
9%
The story features intriguing sci-fi elements and is primarily conveyed through extensive logs and personnel files, requiring significant reading to piece together the narrative. While some players find the backstory and overarching themes engaging, others criticize the lack of clarity and abrupt ending, leaving many questions unanswered. Overall, the narrative is seen as a mixed bag, appealing to those who enjoy deep lore but potentially frustrating for those seeking a straightforward plot.
- “The plot carries some nice sci-fi intrigue, but where it really comes alive is through the logs.”
- “The over-arching plot is tied together with topics ranging from secret societies and government programs to secret terrestrial species and secret office romance.”
- “There are many puzzles to solve that inspire you to press on and reveal more of the mysterious storyline.”
- “If I said any more than this, I would spoil the entire story because there is literally almost no actual story to be told. Frankly, even after reading all the files and watching all the flashbacks (if that is what they are), I still have no idea what the point of it all was.”
- “The 'story' culminates with the guided character about to meet you, the camera operator, at the end of the game (and presumably have everything explained), but you never see anything of the sort. Just an abrupt cut to the guided character at a completely different location from where she was before the cutscene, a few lines of dialogue from her about fulfilling a prophecy (something about aliens and humans? I don't know, it is never explained), and then straight to the main menu.”
- “The story so far is nothing I really understand.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
73%
14%
The gameplay is characterized by a unique control mechanic that involves navigating through emails and computer systems to solve puzzles, creating an engaging yet sometimes frustrating experience due to clunky controls and a cluttered interface. While some players appreciate the haunting atmosphere and original gameplay, others criticize the lethargic pace and lack of clarity in the mechanics, suggesting that the game feels incomplete. Overall, the gameplay offers a mix of intrigue and annoyance, appealing to those who enjoy methodical exploration over action-oriented gameplay.
- “The core of the gameplay actually lies – you have to sift through the emails and accounts to find codes to doors, passwords to other accounts, or descriptions of the various procedures that Lea needs to accomplish.”
- “Haunting atmosphere, a brave protagonist, a mystery to unfold, and original gameplay will make you want to play this game until the end.”
- “The game mechanics are the one thing that makes this experience worth it.”
- “Rather than blow off steam with some more action-oriented gameplay, these are extremely lethargic affairs with morbidly clunky controls.”
- “The way the mechanics work is really idiotic.”
- “If I had to guess, there was supposed to be about another half hour to an hour of 'gameplay' or at least a longer cutscene that actually explains anything at all but the developers ran out of time or money.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
13%
38%
The graphics of the game are considered dated, reflecting its 2007 release, yet they still manage to provide sufficient detail to enhance the atmosphere. While the interface and audio also show signs of age, the overall visual presentation is deemed acceptable for its time.
- “Graphically, it's not that bad, considering the fact it was released in 2007.”
- “The graphics are dated but are still detailed enough to add atmosphere to the game's environment.”
- “It is dated in both interface and graphics, as well as audio.”
- “The graphics are dated but are still detailed enough to add atmosphere to the game's environment.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding elements of the game, particularly the navigation of the bathyscaphe and the repetitive puzzle-solving involving codes and passcodes, to be tedious and frustrating. The reliance on technical text and the need to click through numerous windows contribute to a sense of monotony, although some players express a willingness to endure it for the sake of the story. Overall, while the grinding can be off-putting, it does not completely deter interest in the game.
- “The set piece where you must navigate a bathyscaphe through a rocky ocean trench is the most tedious and frustrating offender.”
- “The somewhat interesting story is told mostly through reading text that is just technical enough to be tedious, and clicking through the windows to find passcodes gets old.”
- “Early in the game, a tedious set of puzzles involving entering codes, opening emails, and cross-referencing a chart results in a word meant to be used as another password.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is praised for its haunting atmosphere and engaging mystery, complemented by a brave protagonist and original gameplay that keeps players invested. While the graphics may be dated, they still contribute to the overall ambiance, enhancing the puzzle-solving experience in a non-combat environment filled with lurking dangers.
- “The graphics are dated but are still detailed enough to add atmosphere to the game's environment.”
- “Whilst there is no combat, there are enemies that can, and will, kill you; being a point-and-click game, puzzle solving, atmosphere, and mysterious algorithms are what you're facing.”
- “Haunting atmosphere, a brave protagonist, a mystery to unfold, and original gameplay will make you want to play this game until the end.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including minor technical flaws and poor performance, particularly in the later stages. Additionally, the slow pacing and lackluster character development detract from the overall experience.
- “Because it's pretty badly optimized.”
- “Points deducted for minor technical flaws, poor performance in the latter stages of the game, slow pacing (the game is quite long, but that's a good thing!) and uninspired character development.”
- “Because it's pretty badly optimized.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is consistently praised as good, enhancing the overall experience, while the graphics and user interface receive mixed reviews, being described as merely acceptable.
- “Good music, okay graphics, nearly okay UI.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a strong emotional connection to the game, indicating that it evokes intense feelings and enthusiasm, as evidenced by the repeated exclamation of wanting to be involved.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is marked by clunky animations and minor visual glitches, along with a lack of system options. While these issues are noted, they do not significantly detract from the overall gaming experience.
- “The animations are a bit clunky, there are minor visual glitches, a lack of system options, and other problems that I feel are not enough to detract from the, mind the pun, experience of this game, but are worth pointing out regardless.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game has been criticized for being uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience. While the game's length is appreciated, the slow pacing and lack of engaging character arcs have led to a less impactful narrative.