Family curse
- March 31, 2023
- Stork Game
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Family Curse: Case 32" is a horror adventure game where players explore an ancient mansion to uncover their family's terrible secret. As the player delves deeper, they'll solve puzzles, collect objects, and uncover frightening facts. The mansion may seem safe, but evil lurks close by, creating a tense and atmospheric experience in this single-player game that takes about 2 hours to complete.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Family Curse features a well-crafted atmosphere with engaging environments and decent jump scares that enhance the overall experience.
- The puzzles are straightforward and encourage exploration, providing satisfying 'A-ha!' moments for players.
- Despite its short length, the game delivers a solid experience with a decent story and imaginative creature designs.
- The game suffers from asset reuse, making some environments feel generic and familiar from other titles.
- The story is not particularly original or well-told, with some language issues that detract from immersion.
- Players looking for a deeply scary experience may find the game lacking in tension and horror.
- atmosphere32 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in "Family Curse" is widely praised for its spooky and oppressive qualities, effectively enhancing the overall experience with well-crafted room design, atmospheric lighting, and sound. While the game may not deliver the most intense scares, it compensates with subtle jumpscares and a compelling mix of atmospheric tension and engaging puzzles. Reviewers appreciate the game's ability to create a unique and immersive environment, making it a standout feature despite some critiques regarding its challenge level and story depth.
“Overall, Family Curse may not be the scariest horror game out there, but it delivers a satisfying mix of atmospheric tension, good & clever puzzles, and pretty subtle jumpscares.”
“The atmosphere really is what makes this game good, and the puzzles were fun.”
“The game's atmosphere is spooky and oppressive.”
“The atmosphere is unsettling and oppressive.”
“Subtle eerie atmosphere, logical puzzles and a couple jump scares (one legitimately got me to jump, so well played devs...) hold your attention well enough for the hour-and-a-half to two hour experience.”
- story32 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story in "Family Curse" is generally considered unoriginal but engaging enough to maintain player interest, with some reviewers noting that it is well-structured despite its predictability. While the narrative is described as serviceable and not particularly memorable, it is complemented by a good atmosphere, effective jump scares, and clever puzzles, making the overall experience enjoyable for a short indie horror game. Some players expressed a desire for a deeper story and more content, indicating potential for improvement in future titles.
“Not to mention there was some thought put into the story that made it very well done.”
“The story is interesting and engaging.”
“There are fun jump-scares, tense chases, good storytelling, clever puzzles and pretty much everything you would not expect from an asset flip but you get here in spades.”
“The story isn't original in any way, but held together well enough to keep me engaged.”
“In my opinion, the story would have worked better without that twist.”
“Family Curse is a very short (ca. 2 hours), cheap but decently done first-person indie horror adventure with deliciously grotesque creatures, straightforward puzzles, and a rather forgettable but serviceable story.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Family Curse" is generally well-received, featuring smooth mechanics and a decent atmosphere that adds tension and surprise, though the jumpscares are not particularly frightening. While the game offers about two hours of playtime for a low price, some players noted minor issues such as language barriers affecting immersion and a desire for more story content and creatures. Overall, the developers are seen as having room for improvement while delivering a solid experience.
“Anyways, the mechanics are well done.”
“I thought this was pretty good, not bad at all, has some really cool atmospheres that were different and I appreciated that from the devs. The gameplay was smooth; I don't really have anything bad to say. I mean, a few nitpicks would be more story, more creatures, etc., and maybe tweak the ending a bit, but I'd say the devs can honestly just improve from here on out.”
“They're not exactly terrifying jumpscares, but they add a decent layer of tension and surprise throughout gameplay.”
“Thankfully though, it was always clear what the texts were trying to tell me - so while the language problems weren't great for immersion, they didn't affect the gameplay.”
“Not bad for $7 (I may have got this on sale, I can't remember) and approximately 2 hours of gameplay.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality and art style, contributing to an engaging visual experience. While some assets, like the main house, may feel familiar from other horror titles, the overall presentation, including effective jump scares, enhances the atmosphere. Additionally, the graphics complement the easy puzzles, making for a visually appealing and enjoyable gameplay experience.
“The graphics are great too, even if the main house is an asset that has been used in a number of other horror titles as of late.”
“Jump scare heavy, but it does have plenty of puzzles, good graphics, and simple/fun design.”
“The sudden visuals and sounds were intense enough to startle me, but didn't really shock me.”
“Graphics & presentation”
“The art style and some of the jump scares are done really well.”
