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FOG - Fear Of Going is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Happy Art Club and was released on August 12, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

F.O.G (also known as FOG) brings classic action-RPG game mechanics to a third-person camera and dynamic movement. Battle through the nine circles of hell in a psychedelic watercolor painted world. Unleash your creativity to create a character build that will take you all the way to the gates of heaven, alone or with friends. Pick five of twenty weapon types and pick one of seven damage types. When…

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and charming art style, with visually interesting worlds and character designs that enhance the overall experience.
The skill tree system allows for fun experimentation and encourages players to adapt their playstyle with various items, contributing to high replay value.
The game effectively uses religious themes and symbolism to create a philosophical atmosphere that resonates with players long after playing.

The game lacks clear onboarding and guidance, leaving players confused about objectives and gameplay mechanics.
Some players have reported technical issues, such as difficulty in launching the game, and a lack of polish in certain areas.
The absence of a soundtrack may detract from the overall experience for some players, making the game feel monotonous at times.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The game's graphics receive mixed reviews, with some players praising its unique and charming art style, which draws inspiration from surreal aesthetics and other creative sources. However, others criticize the visuals for lacking technical polish and clarity, impacting overall enjoyment. While the movement is generally well-received, the inconsistency in visual quality and clarity of objectives detracts from the experience for some players.
- “I love the visuals and movement in the game; though I think the game is a bit unclear at times, it is still fun!”
- “From its unique and charming art style to its very much needed take on the roguelike genre as a whole.”
- “Fun game with a cool and unique art style.”
- “Poor gunplay, ugly visuals, unclear objectives, and extremely high difficulty make this a hard game to enjoy - though to the developer's credit it runs fine and the movement isn't bad.”
- “Making use of Unity, the title decides to create a unique set of worlds that can only be described graphically with an example, think of it as some sort of... soda drinker pro.”
- “Given the aesthetics and the gray man himself, there's a clear inspiration from LSD: Dream Emulator.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music aspect of the game is currently lacking, with some players noting the absence of a soundtrack, which they feel is unnecessary for the game's atmosphere. However, there is hope that music will be added in the future to enhance the experience. Overall, the game remains enjoyable despite this shortcoming.
- “Starting with the soundtrack, or rather the lack of one.”
- “I don't think fog needs music.”
- “Hoping music will be added as there is none right now; otherwise, very enjoyable!”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is highlighted as a key component, characterized by its fun and simplicity, offering a variety of engaging elements for players to explore.
- “That is the key component of the game's amazingly fun yet simple gameplay.”
- “Gameplay wise, we also have tons of things to discuss.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that while acquiring powerful weapons may diminish the challenge and variety of gameplay, the game's high replay value emerges as players can experiment with different skill trees and strategies, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
- “Yes, it is true that you will eventually find a powerful enough weapon that most other items become trivial and your use of the skill tree may be less restrictive, but that's when the high replay value of this game really shines.”