Faint Call

About

"Faint Call" is a psychological horror game where you play as a police officer investigating a distress call from a cursed house with a dark past. The game features a VHS style visual effect, creating a unique and immersive atmosphere. Challenging and diverse gameplay mechanics are offered, adding to the intensity of the experience.

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

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

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features intense jump scares and a creepy atmosphere that keeps players on edge.
The graphics and sound design are well-executed, enhancing the overall horror experience.
Many players found the gameplay to be fun and adrenaline-pumping, with a good balance of suspense and action.

Several players experienced game-breaking bugs that hindered their progress, particularly with inventory management and event triggers.
The pacing can feel slow and tedious, with some puzzles and objectives lacking clarity, leading to frustration.
There are complaints about the lack of direction and the need to repeat certain actions excessively, which detracts from the enjoyment.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally described as decent to nice, effectively creating a spooky atmosphere, though not groundbreaking. While some users noted that the visuals contribute positively to the experience, there are mixed opinions regarding the overall quality, with some considering them merely acceptable.
- “The game visuals were okay (not game breaking) but it did make me feel like I was in a spooky house.”
- “Nice graphics.”
- “Top-notch graphics and gameplay.”
- “Decent graphics, trash AI.”
- “The game visuals were okay (not game-breaking) but it did make me feel like I was in a spooky house.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
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Overall, the game is well-optimized, providing a smooth gameplay experience for most players. However, some users have reported bugs and performance issues that detracted from their experience.
- “It's a good horror experience and it's well optimized.”
- “The gameplay was smooth as silk mechanically and in performance/optimization.”
- “I see a few negative reviews centered around bugs and performance, so it's unfortunate those people were not able to have the full experience of this game.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight that the gameplay is exceptionally smooth and well-optimized, providing a seamless experience. Additionally, the graphics are noted to be top-notch, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay was smooth as silk mechanically and in performance/optimization.”
- “Of Psalm 5:9-13 with top-notch graphics and gameplay.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally considered playable despite being plagued by numerous bugs, particularly during the basement chase and inventory management. Players have reported needing to reload frequently due to these issues, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “It's buggy but playable, and the basement chase was fun.”
- “Buggy as hell for me.”
- “A bit buggy for me in the basement sequence.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a pervasive sense of creepiness and suspense, keeping players on edge with unpredictable scares and effective sound design. Reviewers highlight its strong focus on building tension, making it a compelling choice for fans of horror and jump scares.
- “This game is mainly about the atmosphere; it's creepy, and you never know when something is going to get you.”
- “If you appreciate suspense-building horror games with a good atmosphere and great jumpscares, you'll probably love this.”
- “The sounds, atmosphere, and jumpscares create an immersive experience.”
- “This game for me is mainly about the atmosphere; it's creepy and you never know when something is going to get you.”
- “The sounds, atmosphere, jumpscares, and premise all contribute to a tense experience.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is considered decent, featuring unexpected plot twists that enhance the overall experience, particularly during jump scares, which have been well-received by players and their audiences.
- “The graphics, sound, ambiance, jump scares, story.”
- “Decent story.”
- “I played this for my viewers and they enjoyed the game, from the jump scares to the unexpected plot twists.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when it involves restarting sections multiple times, which disrupts the flow of gameplay and can lead to frustration.
- “I like to experience these types of games in one fluid playthrough, so those sections where you 'restart' felt tedious unless you complete it in a short amount of tries.”
- “To me, that is excessive and tedious.”