False Mall
- August 26, 2024
- TenkaiGames
Get on Steam"False Mall" is a spot-anomaly game set in an infinite looping shopping mall in Japan, inspired by "The Exit 8". It features a hint system for anomaly locations and an auto-save feature, making it accessible to all players. Gameplay videos and streaming are encouraged, with the option to turn off the VHS effect in settings. The goal is to capture anomalies and open the emergency exit to evacuate, especially at 9 o'clock for outdoor escape.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging experience with a variety of unique anomalies to discover.
- It features excellent graphics and a creative liminal mall setting that enhances the gameplay.
- Many players appreciate the replayability and the challenge it presents compared to other observation games.
- Some players found the game too easy and lacking in mystery after a patch made it more straightforward.
- The brightness and optimization issues caused discomfort for some players, leading to headaches or sickness.
- A few anomalies were considered too mundane or small, making them less enjoyable to find.
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the high replayability of the game, attributing it to the abundance of anomalies that encourage multiple playthroughs.
“There is a lot of replayability due to the numerous anomalies present in the game.”
“The game offers significant replayability because of the variety of anomalies.”
“With so many anomalies to explore, the replayability factor is high.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for poor optimization, leading to discomfort for players, particularly in a title that demands attention to detail. Despite some enjoyment, the lack of optimization detracts significantly from the overall experience.
“It's very poorly optimized; I liked it, but I got sick in a few minutes. In a game where you really need to sweat the details.”
“The optimization is lacking, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“I found the game to be frustratingly unoptimized, making it hard to enjoy.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are highly praised, particularly for the liminal mall level, which features impressive visuals that enhance the experience of finding anomalies. Players appreciate the ease of use with the camera, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the game's aesthetic.
“This is one of my favorite anomaly games. I really like how it's easy to find anomalies using the camera right-click, and the liminal mall level has stunning graphics.”
“The graphics in this game are absolutely amazing, especially in the liminal mall level where the atmosphere really comes to life.”
“I love the visual style of this game; the graphics are immersive and enhance the overall experience.”
