Forgotten Chambers
- April 21, 2017
- Tpot Studio
Forgotten Chambers is a single-player puzzle game that takes you on a journey through a mysterious and abandoned mansion. Solve intricate puzzles and uncover hidden secrets to reveal the story of the mansion's former inhabitants. With its immersive atmosphere and challenging gameplay, Forgotten Chambers offers a unique and satisfying experience for puzzle enthusiasts. Character count: 165
Reviews
- The game features beautiful, colorful graphics and a warm, magical atmosphere that enhances the immersive experience.
- Puzzles are clever and varied, providing a fun challenge without being overly difficult, making it accessible for a wide range of players.
- The game has charming voice acting and a whimsical story that adds to the overall enjoyment, making players feel engaged and hopeful for future content.
- The game is very short, with playtime averaging around 1 to 1.5 hours, leaving players wanting more content.
- There are significant issues with the control system, particularly with the swipe mechanic, which can hinder progress and frustrate players.
- The lack of a menu for adjusting settings like brightness and the absence of additional chapters or updates have led to concerns about the game's future development.
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their bright, colorful, and whimsical style, creating a warm and magical atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the stunning visuals and the game's ability to immerse them in its world, despite minor performance issues for some. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's charm and appeal.
“The game has an air of mystery that makes me hope for a continuation, and the graphics are bright, colorful, and whimsical.”
“The graphics had a warm and magical atmosphere.”
“The visuals are stunning.”
“I got a little bit of stuttering with 1080 at 1.5ss, but this isn't a graphically demanding game.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is a whimsical and engaging experience, albeit short and simple, featuring an interesting character in the hat that leaves players wanting more. The interaction with the surroundings enhances the narrative, complemented by simple puzzles that add to the overall charm.
“Interacting with the surroundings works really well, and the hat is an interesting character that I want more story from.”
“The story, though pretty short and simple, is something you should experience and discover yourself.”
“A whimsical little wizard story with some simple puzzles.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its beautiful graphics and enchanting sound design, creating a warm and magical experience. Players appreciate the immersive environment, often valuing the overall ambiance over the puzzle-solving elements.
“The game is very well made: nice atmosphere, graphics, and sound.”
“As you can see, it has beautiful scenes and a great atmosphere.”
“The graphics had a warm and magical atmosphere.”
“The puzzles are not super challenging, but I like the game more for the experience and atmosphere than puzzle solving.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highlighted through a GTX 1060 performance review, suggesting that it runs smoothly and effectively, with commentary enhancing the overall experience.
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game enhances its overall atmosphere and complements the setting effectively, making it a noteworthy aspect that players are encouraged to experience.
“The music adds to the overall flavor of the game, and I recommend giving it a try.”
“The subtle music fits perfectly with the game's setting too.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally acceptable, with some users experiencing minor stuttering at higher settings, such as 1080p with 1.5 supersampling, despite the game not being graphically demanding.
“I experienced some stuttering while playing at 1080p with 1.5 supersampling, but this isn't a graphically demanding game.”
“The optimization is lacking; I expected better performance given the game's graphics.”
“Even on lower settings, the frame rate drops significantly, which is frustrating.”