Freud Gate

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Freud Gate is a single player casual role playing game with fantasy and drama themes. It was developed by Sailors Moon Studios and was released on December 4, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Doors exist to isolate. You are the key, or rather, the one who can open the door." Freud Gate is an interactive story game about the story of dream and redemption. Freud Gate, the "door of heart" in the game. Players will play as a spiritual mentor and help the depressed girl to find a breakthrough. The game is divided into two parts: the real world and the imaginary world. It aims at making t…

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Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game effectively explores sensitive themes of depression and mental health, providing a touching and impactful narrative.
Beautiful and immersive graphics combined with a fitting soundtrack create a compelling atmosphere.
Multiple endings and interactive elements add depth to the gameplay, enhancing replayability.

Poor English translation and incomplete localization cause confusion and hinder story comprehension.
Controls are clunky and movement feels floaty or sluggish, negatively impacting player experience.
Puzzles are often unclear, overly difficult, or frustrating due to vague clues and confusing design.

graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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18%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their impressive quality, immersive visuals, and strong atmosphere, often rated around 8.5 to 10 out of 10. While the art style and overall aesthetics are well-received, some users note occasional graphical bugs and erratic object behavior. Overall, the visuals stand out as a major strength, even if other game aspects such as puzzles receive criticism.
- “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 very 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.”
- “Some graphical objects in the game are erratic or do not behave the way they should.”
- “2) Graphical bugs.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The story, centered on depression, suicide, and redemption, delivers a meaningful and reflective message but is somewhat abstract and brief, lasting about an hour. While some find it impactful and thought-provoking, others consider it confusing or just average, with progression dependent on player choices. Overall, it's appreciated for its theme despite being short and occasionally hindered by gameplay design.
- “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.”
- “The game is pretty nice, I really like the graphics (as expected of a UE4 game), the story was pretty good, the puzzles were rather tedious, and the game is kinda short too.”
- “Freud Gate is an interactive story game about the story of dream and redemption.”
- “I played through the whole game and still don't quite understand the story, just key points.”
- “Story was just alright.”
- “+ a very short story around 1 hour+.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The music is generally well-received, complementing the scenes and providing a satisfying ending, though some players found it too loud without volume controls. While familiar tunes gain new meaning in context, the overall audio experience is quiet apart from the ending.
- “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.”
- “Music is loud and I can't adjust it from settings.”
- “Game is really quiet until the ending (as in music, etc), things can be a bit confusing (as in, it's not really easy to figure out alternate solutions to the puzzle).”
- “Really short (can be beaten in 2 minutes), also resolution options would be nice, rather than just graphic options.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The gameplay is well-balanced in length, providing just enough time to effectively convey a strong message without feeling too long or short. Some users noted slight issues but generally appreciate the concise and purposeful design.
- “Striking a perfect balance in gameplay length, it effectively conveys a strong message.”
- “Gameplay isn't overly long nor too short - just enough to convey a message.”
- “Gameplay isn't too long or too short - just enough to convey a message.”
- “Slightly slurred gameplay.”
- “Accept short gameplay.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers a powerful emotional experience, combining beautiful visuals and a touching atmosphere that deeply affected players, with some even moved to tears. Its unsettling and disturbing elements contribute to a lasting, impactful impression.
- “A highly disturbing game that made me feel uncomfortable on many levels.”
- “Beautiful visuals, touching atmosphere.”
- “I cried for the first time in a long time at the end of it.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its unsettling and psychologically immersive qualities, particularly within the house setting, complemented by beautiful visuals that create a touching and impactful experience.
- “The game's unsettling atmosphere, especially within the house, adds a psychological depth, making it a surprisingly impactful experience.”
- “Beautiful visuals, touching atmosphere.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is mediocre, with noticeable performance issues such as mouse problems and overall inefficient resource usage that could be improved.
- “Performance 6/10, had a lot of mouse issues.”
- “Walking simulator, could be optimized a bit better.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features some tedious grinding elements, particularly in puzzle-solving, which may feel repetitive and slow down the overall pacing.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences occasional minor bugs and required a restart during one scene, but overall its stability is acceptable and does not significantly impact the experience.