Frostbitten

44%
Game Brain Score Based on 31 reviews
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  • stability
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You're ending the day at your assigned post when you receive a call from the chief ranger. A colleague, and friend, who is stationed in a nearby sector has failed to report back for a day or so... You are requested to investigate his whereabouts only to find his ranger station in disarray, with no one left in sight. You then venture into the snow-ridden forest, dread setting in, as you realize som…

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44%
Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game is completely free, demonstrating the developers' confidence in their work and providing value to players without any monetary commitment.
  • There are some interesting concepts and ideas within the game, showcasing potential for a compelling horror experience if further developed.
  • The initial atmosphere and design of the monster are praised, with moments that genuinely evoke fear.
  • The game is unpolished and buggy, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences and technical issues such as lag and poor item interaction.
  • The mechanics, particularly related to the main monster, are poorly implemented, making it difficult to engage with the game's core horror elements.
  • Despite its free status, the game has failed to attract a significant player base, indicating a lack of appeal and overall poor reception.
  • graphics7 mentions

    The graphics in the game are considered mediocre, lacking the polish and options expected in modern titles, such as adjustable settings and vsync, which leads to issues like screen tearing. While the aesthetic is noted as appealing, the overall visual experience does not compensate for the shortcomings in gameplay, leaving players wanting more from both graphics and performance.

    • “And while it's vital for any game to have impressive visuals (gaming is a visual medium, after all), there's more to a game than just the graphics.”
    • “Nice aesthetic and the start of a good story, with some pretty decent voice acting, it's just the usability that lets it down.”
    • “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
    • “Graphics settings are limited, with little to no options. I was having issues with screen tearing, and there isn't even an option to turn on something as simple as VSync.”
  • gameplay5 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the fast movement akin to Sonic, while others criticize the clunky mechanics for object interaction and the frustrating monster chase sequences. Overall, the experience is marred by poor writing and acting, leading to a lack of engagement despite some interesting mechanics.

    • “The mechanics are quite cool.”
    • “The writing is bad, the acting is bad, and it's mechanically a bit annoying, but thank goodness you move like Sonic in this game, so I was hopeful until I ran into the actual part with the monster when you're just slowing it down while looking for a key in a frozen maze.”
    • “The mechanics for picking up and moving objects are a pain.”
    • “The monster has one of those 'if you look at it, it doesn't move' mechanics that's in so many Unity games, and there's no option to change that sensitivity, which is set to extreme.”
  • stability5 mentions

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting significant lag, bugs, and technical glitches that hinder gameplay, such as issues with resolution changes and mouse interaction. While some players find the premise interesting and worth exploring, the overall experience is marred by these persistent stability problems.

    • “Interesting premise with a lot of good work, but sadly prone to technical glitches. I was unable to change my resolution, and the mouse interaction was randomly offset, making selecting options or items impossible.”
    • “Seems like a fun game and the idea seems cool, but it's extremely buggy and laggy for me.”
    • “Just don't even try; it's too laggy, buggy, and the things that happen aren't even scary.”
  • story3 mentions

    The story is praised for its nice aesthetic and promising start, complemented by decent voice acting; however, reviewers feel that the character development and overall narrative are underdeveloped, suggesting that a more fleshed-out experience could lead to a compelling story.

    • “The game features a nice aesthetic and the start of a good story, complemented by some pretty decent voice acting, though usability could be improved.”
    • “I believe that if this game were fully fleshed out, elongated, and realized (and not free to play), a compelling story could be told here.”
    • “The story feels disjointed and lacks any real character development.”
    • “I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The characters are one-dimensional and their motivations are poorly explained.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Character development in the game is often criticized, with users noting that both the story and characters lack depth and progression, leading to a less engaging experience.

    • “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, leaving me disconnected from the story.”
    • “I expected more depth in the characters, but they all seem one-dimensional and predictable.”
    • “The lack of meaningful choices in character development makes the gameplay feel monotonous.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Users generally find the replayability of the game lacking, indicating that it does not offer sufficient incentives or varied experiences to encourage multiple playthroughs.

    • “The game lacks replay value, as once you've completed it, there's little incentive to go back.”
    • “After finishing the main storyline, I found no compelling reasons to replay the game; it felt like a one-and-done experience.”
    • “The limited choices and predictable outcomes make replaying the game feel tedious rather than enjoyable.”
  • music1 mentions

    The background music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and atmospheric, while others feel it lacks variety and fails to enhance the overall experience.

    • “The background music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I found the music to be bland and uninspired, which detracted from the overall experience.”
    • “The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere, leading to a disjointed experience.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is hindered by its jankiness, which detracts from the intended horror experience.

    • “Unfortunately, the jankiness of the game takes you out of the horror atmosphere.”
    • “The lack of immersive sound design really detracts from the overall atmosphere.”
    • “The environments feel empty and lifeless, failing to create any sense of tension.”
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