Fremdganger: The Cheating Demon

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Fremdganger: The Cheating Demon is a single player survival puzzle game with a horror theme. It was developed by Mastermind and was released on March 2, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Burnt out on the dullness of your play sessions, you voyage into the mountains to seek out a legendary Game Master. However, you quickly regret your decision after his game becomes a tad too real and involves you in an unexpected way...

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

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Fremdganger offers a unique and ambitious experience with its multi-layered gameplay and engaging puzzles that encourage creative thinking.
The game successfully combines various genres and maintains a flow that keeps players intrigued, with a strong emphasis on exploration and surprise.
Players have praised the immersive atmosphere and effective horror elements, which provide spine-chilling moments without relying solely on traditional jump scares.

Some players found the controls, particularly during first-person sections, to be awkward and frustrating, detracting from the overall experience.
The game has been criticized for its lack of meaningful choices and a somewhat underwhelming plot that leaves players wanting more depth and resolution.
A common concern is the game's price relative to its length, with some feeling that it may not offer enough content to justify the cost.

story
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The story is described as a complex and immersive experience that blends traditional RPG elements with mind-bending twists, featuring multiple layers and clever implementations through plugins. While the narrative is deep and engaging, some players felt let down by the ending and the lack of clarity regarding certain characters and plot points. Overall, the game successfully captivates players, though it leaves some questions unanswered and hints at deeper secrets yet to be uncovered.
- “What looks like your ordinary RPG Maker horror story ends up being a mind-bending game where you travel between two different layers to solve various puzzles.”
- “Even though I wasn't too scared, the story is very immersive.”
- “I feel like there are still more secrets and maybe a story left to be discovered.”
- “Story was really deep too, yet I felt kind of let down by the ending.”
- “Even the story's core antagonist appears to speak to someone, but even after consulting the guide, I don't have the slightest clue nor care as to who this someone is.”
- “The storyteller hints at these characters and speaks to something beyond, but I'd rather the focus be changed to solely a trippy, fourth wall-breaking horror and not hint at set-ups without payoffs.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by its fluidity and unpredictability, with a unique mechanic that enhances the experience. Players appreciate the variety in gameplay styles across different layers, which are visually distinct and creatively integrated, making puzzles enjoyable and engaging. Overall, the game offers a fresh take on gameplay mechanics that keeps players intrigued.
- “The game's main mechanic, which is the 'return' feature mentioned in the game's description, is implemented in an abundant and satisfying manner, and the puzzles, while simple, end up being really fun because of this.”
- “This game is more about the flow and unpredictability of what you might encounter next than the gameplay loop itself.”
- “Switching between styles of gameplay to resolve challenges is impossible in one plane of existence.”
- “The multiple layers of gameplay this game offers tie together with an interesting mechanic that I have never encountered in any game I have ever played.”
graphics
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The game's graphics are described as inconsistent yet effective, contributing to its unsettling atmosphere. Despite their varied quality, the visuals successfully evoke strong emotional responses, including fear and existential dread.
- “The visuals are all over the place, which works perfectly for this game.”
- “Don't let the graphics fool you; this game gave me night terrors and an existential crisis.”
- “The visuals are all over the place, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “Don't let the graphics fool you; they gave me night terrors and an existential crisis.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is highly immersive, effectively utilizing jump scares that leave a lasting impact on players, contributing to a tense and engaging experience that can even affect their sleep.
- “The jump scares got me good a couple of times, and I may have lost some sleep because I was so pulled in by the tone and atmosphere the game set.”