Frightence

65%
Game Brain Score Based on 25 reviews
  • story
  • atmosphere
  • music
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"Frightence" is a horror-themed game where you play as a janitor tasked with checking every resident's flat in the infamous Apartment #17 before its eviction. As you complete simple objectives, you'll realize that things are not as they seem in this creepy apartment, with a mysterious cast of characters, ominous background music, and a few jumpscares throughout. The game can be completed in under 4

  • Nintendo Switch
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  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
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Reviews

65%
Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews
music3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Frightence offers an immersive storytelling experience with a chilling atmosphere and haunting musical score.
  • The game features unique characters and a surprising narrative that keeps players engaged throughout its short playtime.
  • Many players appreciate the game's ability to create tension and suspense without relying heavily on jumpscares.
  • The game suffers from technical issues such as unresponsive menu settings, slow walking speed, and bugs that can lead to soft-locks.
  • Some players found the gameplay to be too short and lacking in depth, with easy puzzles and minimal interaction.
  • The movement mechanics, including head bob and walking speed, were criticized for detracting from the overall experience.
  • story6 mentions

    The story of "Frightence" is praised for its immersive and atmospheric qualities, conveyed through subtle details and a haunting musical score, despite some players wishing for a longer narrative. The game's deliberate slow pace enhances the experience, allowing players to fully absorb the environment and uncover the chilling revelations about the setting and the protagonist's role as a janitor. Overall, it delivers a concise yet impactful horror story that effectively engages players.

    • “🎶 Perfect for a quick scare session under 40 minutes, Frightence excels in storytelling through subtle details and a haunting musical score.”
    • “The deliberate slow pace encourages players to immerse themselves in the atmospheric environment and fully absorb the story.”
    • “I'd like a longer storyline.”
    • “A creepy walking sim with the story told through subtle details leading to the eventual revelation about the nature of the building and your situation as the janitor.”
    • “The slow walking pace mentioned by some reviewers is intentional and meant to make the player savor the environment to grasp the story.”
  • atmosphere5 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a chilling and immersive experience, enhanced by mysterious characters and ominous soundscapes, making it particularly appealing to horror enthusiasts. Its deliberate slow pace allows players to fully engage with the environment and story, while the haunting musical accompaniment further intensifies the unsettling ambiance.

    • “A must-try for horror enthusiasts looking for a unique, atmospheric thrill!”
    • “The deliberate slow pace encourages players to immerse themselves in the atmospheric environment and fully absorb the story.”
    • “With simple objectives, mysterious characters, and a chilling atmosphere enhanced by ominous soundscapes, the game offers a spine-tingling experience without relying heavily on jumpscares.”
    • “Adding to the unsettling atmosphere is the haunting musical accompaniment.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in Frightence is praised for its haunting quality, effectively enhancing the game's unsettling atmosphere and storytelling. However, players have noted a significant drawback: the inability to turn off the music, even when volume settings are adjusted to zero.

    • “Perfect for a quick scare session under 40 minutes, Frightence excels in storytelling through subtle details and a haunting musical score.”
    • “The haunting music further enhances the unsettling ambiance.”
    • “Adding to the unsettling atmosphere is the haunting musical accompaniment.”
    • “The music volume of the game can't be turned off even if both the master volume and music volume are set to 0.”
    • “The music volume of the game can't be turned off even if both the master volume and music volume are set to 0.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Users express concerns about the game's optimization, indicating that it negatively impacts their overall experience and urging for improvements to enhance performance.

    • “The optimization in this game is impressive, making for a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
    • “I appreciate the developers' efforts in optimizing the game; it runs flawlessly on my system.”
    • “The optimization has significantly improved the overall performance, enhancing my gameplay experience.”
    • “Please do something about the optimization so that the impression of the game is not spoiled.”
    • “The game runs poorly on my system, and the optimization issues really detract from the overall experience.”
    • “I was excited to play, but the lack of optimization makes it almost unplayable at times.”
  • graphics1 mentions

    Frightence is praised for its stunning visuals that enhance the immersive storytelling and intense gameplay, contributing to a bone-chilling horror experience.

    • “Frightence is a bone-chilling horror game that excels in immersive storytelling, stunning visuals, and intense gameplay.”
  • gameplay1 mentions

    Frightence delivers intense gameplay complemented by immersive storytelling and stunning visuals, creating a bone-chilling horror experience, though the narrative is brief.

    • “Frightence is a bone-chilling horror game that excels in immersive storytelling, stunning visuals, and intense gameplay with a short but engaging story.”
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