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Faint Call

76%Game Brain Score
graphics, optimization
stability, story
76% User Score Based on 92 reviews

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"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.

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76%
Audience ScoreBased on 92 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
stability8 negative mentions
  • The game features intense jump scares and a creepy atmosphere that keeps players on edge.
  • Graphics and sound design are well-executed, contributing to an immersive horror experience.
  • The gameplay is fun and adrenaline-pumping, with many players enjoying the challenge of the basement level.
  • The game suffers from bugs that can hinder progress, including issues with inventory management and triggering events.
  • Some players found the pacing slow and tedious, particularly during repetitive tasks like inserting light bulbs.
  • Lack of clear direction and objectives can lead to confusion and aimless wandering, detracting from the overall experience.
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players noting them as decent and capable of creating a spooky atmosphere, while others found them merely acceptable and not groundbreaking. Overall, the visuals were generally appreciated, especially in conjunction with the game's ambiance and gameplay.

    • “Nice graphics.”
    • “Of Psalm 5:9-13 with 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
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game is well-optimized, providing a smooth gameplay experience for many players. However, some users have reported bugs and performance issues, which detracted from their enjoyment. Despite these concerns, the majority find the optimization to be commendable.

    • “It's a good horror experience and it's well optimized.”
    • “The gameplay was smooth as silk mechanically and in performance/optimization.”
    • “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
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its smooth mechanics and excellent performance optimization, complemented by high-quality graphics. Overall, players find the experience to be seamless and engaging.

    • “The gameplay was smooth as silk mechanically and in performance/optimization.”
    • “Of Psalm 5:9-13 with top-notch graphics and gameplay.”
  • stability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is generally considered buggy, particularly during the basement chase and inventory management, requiring players to reload frequently. Despite these issues, many users find it playable and enjoyable overall.

    • “Buggy as hell for me.”
    • “A bit buggy for me in the basement sequence.”
    • “Inventory was a little buggy as well as placing items; I had to load in and out a few times.”
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is consistently described as creepy and suspenseful, effectively building tension with unpredictable scares and immersive sound design. Players who enjoy horror games that prioritize atmosphere and jump scares are likely to find this experience particularly engaging.

    • “The atmosphere is 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 combination of sounds, atmosphere, and jumpscares creates an immersive experience.”
    • “This game has a creepy atmosphere, and you never know when something is going to get you.”
    • “The sounds and atmosphere contribute to the jumpscares and overall premise.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is considered decent, featuring unexpected plot twists that enhance the overall experience. Players have enjoyed the narrative alongside the game's jump scares and atmospheric elements, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience.

    • “I played this for my viewers and they enjoyed the game, from the jump scares to the unexpected plot twists.”
    • “The story is quite underwhelming.”
    • “The plot lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
    • “While the game has its moments, the overall narrative feels disjointed and uninspired.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly during sections that require frequent restarts, which disrupts the flow of gameplay. Many prefer a more seamless experience and feel that excessive grinding detracts from overall enjoyment.

    • “To me, that is excessive and tedious.”
    • “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.”

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