Freud Gate

About

Freud Gate is a single-player fantasy role playing game with phenomenal graphics. As a spiritual mentor, players help a depressed girl overcome her fears and anxieties by solving puzzles and exploring two distinct worlds. Player's choices and actions determine the outcome of the game, leading to potential bad endings. The game emphasizes understanding and empathy, reflecting the protagonist's struggle with troubling dreams and emotions.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game effectively explores sensitive themes like depression and parental expectations, resonating particularly well in an Asian context.
Visually impressive graphics and a haunting atmosphere contribute to an immersive experience that enhances the game's emotional impact.
The game is free and offers multiple endings, achievements, and Easter eggs, making it a worthwhile experience despite its short length.

The game suffers from poor translation and clunky controls, which can lead to confusion and frustration during gameplay.
Many players reported bugs and performance issues, including problems with movement and interaction with the environment.
The puzzles can be overly obscure and tedious, making it difficult for players to progress without external guides.

graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
18%
18%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their impressive quality and immersive visuals, with many reviewers rating them highly, often around 8.5 to 10 out of 10. While the art and graphical aesthetics are generally considered beautiful and well-executed, some users noted issues with graphical bugs and erratic object behavior. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's atmosphere, despite some criticisms regarding other gameplay elements.
- “The graphics are impressive, contributing to an immersive experience.”
- “I never write reviews but my lord this game was amazing. Those that have an understanding of depression will see this game shows it quite well, and the graphics are a 10 out of 10 easily. The tone the game tried to set was extremely loud but done in the most subtle way I've ever seen!”
- “Beautiful visuals, touching atmosphere.”
- “Even going into the graphic options results in a puzzle I can't solve: how to get back out of them.”
- “Graphical bugs.”
- “Some graphical objects in the game are erratic or do not behave the way they should.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The game's story revolves around a girl grappling with depression and themes of suicide, offering a poignant but abstract narrative that may not resonate with all players. While some appreciate its depth and the lessons it conveys, others find it confusing and feel that the execution lacks polish, particularly in how the interactive elements affect storytelling. Overall, the story is seen as impactful yet brief, with a runtime of about an hour.
- “Although short, this game is worth the four dollars it asks for with the lesson it tries to convey to the player through its story.”
- “Freud Gate is an interactive story game about the themes of dreams and redemption.”
- “The story involves depression and suicide, so it's not for everyone.”
- “I played through the whole game and still don't quite understand the story, just key points.”
- “It seems more like a piece of abstract art/poetry than a story to me.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the emotional impact of scenes and providing a satisfying conclusion. However, some players find the volume levels problematic, as they cannot adjust the music, and note that the overall audio experience is quiet until the ending. Despite these issues, the familiar tunes take on new significance within the game's context.
- “The music was already familiar to me, but hearing it in this context gave it a new meaning.”
- “The music goes well with the scenes and the ending was beautiful and satisfying.”
- “The music is nice as well.”
- “The music is loud and I can't adjust it from the settings.”
- “Game is really quiet until the ending; things can be a bit confusing, as it's not really easy to figure out alternate solutions to the puzzle. It's really short, as in, can be beaten in 2 minutes. Also, resolution options would be nice, rather than just graphic options.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its ideal length, striking a balance that effectively conveys its message without feeling overly long or too short. However, some users noted slight issues with the gameplay's smoothness. Overall, the experience is considered satisfactory and engaging.
- “Striking a perfect balance in gameplay length, it effectively conveys a strong message.”
- “Gameplay isn't either overly long, nor too short - just enough to convey a message.”
- “Slightly slurred gameplay.”
- “Accept short gameplay.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game evokes strong emotions, combining beautiful visuals with a touching atmosphere that can lead to discomfort and deep reflection. Many players report feeling profoundly moved, with some even experiencing tears by the end, highlighting its impactful storytelling.
- “Beautiful visuals, touching atmosphere.”
- “I cried for the first time in a long time at the end of it.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with users noting significant performance issues, particularly with max lighting settings and mouse responsiveness. Overall, it appears that the game could benefit from further optimization to enhance the user experience.
- “The game could be optimized a bit better for a smoother experience.”
- “There's a serious performance issue with max lighting; it doesn't really tell you what to do.”
- “Performance is a 6/10; I had a lot of mouse issues.”
- “It's a walking simulator that could be optimized a bit better.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The game's unsettling atmosphere, particularly within the house, enhances its psychological depth and creates a surprisingly impactful experience, complemented by beautiful visuals that contribute to a touching ambiance.
- “Beautiful visuals, touching atmosphere.”
- “The game's unsettling atmosphere, especially within the house, adds a psychological depth, making it a surprisingly impactful experience.”
- “The environment feels lifeless and fails to immerse you in the game's world.”
- “Despite the potential for a rich atmosphere, the game falls flat with generic sound design and uninspired visuals.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have several bugs, particularly with interactions involving walls and doors, as well as some control issues that may require restarts. Despite these stability concerns, some players are willing to overlook them.
- “The game is buggy, especially when interacting with walls or getting close to doors for the first interaction.”
- “The controls are a little buggy, and I had to restart once during the scene with the dog, but honestly, I can overlook it.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game visually appealing and enjoy the story, but they criticize the grinding aspect, noting that the puzzles can be tedious and the overall experience feels short.