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FriendShapes

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56%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
atmosphere, story
92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

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FriendShapes is a single player role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by RainingLampost and was released on October 11, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

FriendShapes Demo v2.2 Demo Out Now! [Controls: Keyboard / Joypad / Mouse (Mouse not recommended for traversal)] Explore the twisted remnants of Leavalley, a place you're fairly sure was your hometown in a mixture of 2D and 3D rendering. You were drawn here for a reason, though no one is sure why, least of all yourself. Encounter a variety of denizens, each with their own motives and reasons fo…

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
music4 positive mentions
  • The game features stunning pixelated visuals and a haunting soundtrack that create an immersive and unsettling atmosphere.
  • Gameplay focuses on understanding opponents rather than traditional combat, offering a unique and thought-provoking experience.
  • The procedurally generated Digressions provide distinct playthroughs, enhancing replayability and encouraging exploration of the game's fragmented story.
  • Navigation can be frustrating due to awkward camera angles and movement mechanics, leading to difficulties in interacting with objects.
  • Some encounters feel tedious and lack clear context, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • Performance issues have been reported by some players, affecting the smoothness of gameplay.
  • music
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its haunting and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a unique and diverse soundtrack that features 72 tracks, many of which are lengthy and tailored to different entities and locations. Reviewers highlight the emotional impact and captivating nature of the music, describing it as sublime and integral to the game's dreamlike atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, making the game a worthwhile investment for its extensive content.

    • “An awesome, emotional and unforgettable journey with an amazing soundtrack and art style that had me captivated the entire time!”
    • “A really nice genre-bending soundtrack with 72 songs and many that are 6 minutes or longer, all intensely dripping in atmosphere.”
    • “The pixelated/psychedelic visuals and haunting soundtrack create an unsettling, dreamlike atmosphere that lingers.”
    • “Every enemy has a different soundtrack.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are highly praised for their stunning pixelated and psychedelic visuals, which, combined with a haunting soundtrack, create a captivating and dreamlike atmosphere. Players find the art style emotionally engaging and unforgettable, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “An awesome, emotional, and unforgettable journey with an amazing soundtrack and art style that had me captivated the entire time!”
    • “This game is just wow on visuals and sound.”
    • “The pixelated/psychedelic visuals and haunting soundtrack create an unsettling, dreamlike atmosphere that lingers.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by its unique pixelated and psychedelic visuals combined with a haunting soundtrack, creating an unsettling and immersive experience. Reviewers praise the extensive and genre-bending music, which enhances the dreamlike quality and overall ambiance of the game.

    • “I am astounded by how atmosphere heavy & immersive the game is.”
    • “A really nice genre-bending soundtrack with 72 songs and many are 6 minutes or longer, and everything is intensely dripping in atmosphere.”
    • “The pixelated/psychedelic visuals and haunting soundtrack create an unsettling, dreamlike atmosphere that lingers.”
    • “A really nice genre-bending soundtrack with 72 songs and many are 6 minutes or longer, all intensely dripping in atmosphere.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is presented in a fragmented manner, avoiding a straightforward plot and encouraging exploration and personal interpretation. While it can be bizarre and challenging to comprehend, it offers meaningful narrative elements that enhance the gameplay experience, making it a unique journey for players who enjoy delving into the lore and atmosphere.

    • “The fragmented story is nice as it doesn't spoon-feed us an A to B plot.”
    • “While being increasingly weird (and I mean from normal weird to all the stuff listed in the warning actually happens and wait-till-you-get-to-explore-the-basement weird), it does, however, have plot and make sense, well, if you're able to comprehend some of it at least.”
    • “There's also the plot which is indeed there, albeit in small chunks, but it can be your lifeline when things will really start happening. It will still be a mostly casual exploration but more about exploring you and your brain as a player, which is something I enjoy greatly.”
    • “I completed the game, but while it is increasingly weird (and I mean from normal weird to all the stuff listed in the warning actually happens), it does have a plot and makes sense, well, if you're able to comprehend some of it at least.”
    • “There's also the plot which is indeed there, albeit in small chunks. It can be your lifeline when things really start happening, but it will still be mostly casual exploration, focusing more on exploring you and your brain as a player.”
    • “Either way, rest assured there's no spoilers ahead. If you just want a short version, jump to the second to last chunk of text, as I will talk about gameplay and some specifics while refraining from actual plot and lore explanations.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a unique blend of RPG, visual novel, and roguelike mechanics, offering an emotionally immersive experience that resonates deeply with players. Users are impressed by the game's ability to align player reactions with their thought processes, creating a captivating and content-rich environment that feels both charming and undiscovered. Overall, the gameplay is highly recommended for those who appreciate these genres.

    • “If you don't mind RPG-like, visual novel, roguelike mechanics, I highly recommend this game.”
    • “From the short amount of gameplay, I am absolutely speechless at everything the game achieves with its sheer ooze of emotion that never stops. I'm constantly stunned by how my reactions in-game make more sense and follow my line of thought better than any other game I've ever experienced. The sheer ocean of content within dazzles me for how undiscovered this jewelry piece of a game is, and the charm is endless.”
    • “Rest assured there's no spoilers ahead. If you just want a short version, jump to the second to last chunk of text, as I will talk about gameplay and some specifics as well as my impressions while refraining from actual plot and lore explanations.”
    • “From the short amount of gameplay, I am absolutely speechless at everything the game achieves with its sheer ooze of just emotion that never stops. I'm constantly being stunned by how my reactions in-game make more sense and follow my line of thought better than any other game I've ever experienced.”
    • “Either way, rest assured there's no spoilers ahead. If you just want a short version, jump to the second to last chunk of text (yeah, the one that's still in English) as I will talk about gameplay and some specifics as well as my impressions while refraining from actual plot and lore explanations.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game deeply impactful, as their choices significantly influence their character's mental state. The combination of a captivating soundtrack and art style enhances the unforgettable journey, leaving a lasting impression on the players.

    • “With limited resources and high stakes, it really made me feel like my choices could make or break my character's mental state.”
    • “An awesome, emotional, and unforgettable journey with an amazing soundtrack and art style that had me captivated the entire time!”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users reporting significant performance issues while others experience smooth gameplay without any problems. This disparity suggests that optimization may vary depending on individual systems or configurations.

    • “The game runs perfectly fine for me; I haven't noticed anything weird.”
    • “Despite some performance issues mentioned in reviews, my experience has been smooth and enjoyable.”
    • “Nevertheless, all of this could be overlooked for the weird experience, but the performance was completely off. I've been playing RPG Maker games ever since the days of RM2K, and this should be illegal.”
    • “Two reviews mention performance issues; I obviously can't disprove them, but the game runs perfectly fine for me. I haven't noticed anything weird.”
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FriendShapes is a role playing game with horror theme.

FriendShapes is available on Windows.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing FriendShapes.

FriendShapes was released on October 11, 2021.

FriendShapes was developed by RainingLampost.

FriendShapes has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its atmosphere.

FriendShapes is a single player game.

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