Get on Steam"GAG" is a psychological horror drama game featuring New York comedian Andy Barr and friends, with mature themes including sexual abuse. The game is interactive and dialogue-based, offering a unique and chilling experience. The Steam edition also includes the previous games "BOX," "CRASH," and "FLUE" as additional downloads.
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Reviews
- The game features a unique and surreal art style that enhances its unsettling atmosphere.
- It offers a thought-provoking exploration of serious themes, particularly around sexual abuse, presented in a gripping manner.
- The collection includes several short games that provide a variety of eerie experiences, making it a worthwhile purchase for fans of experimental horror.
- The gameplay is minimal, often consisting of watching dialogue unfold with little interactivity.
- Many players found the writing to be poorly executed and tone-deaf regarding its serious subject matter.
- The overall experience is very short, leading some to feel that it does not justify the price, especially given the lack of depth in the individual games.
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some praising its unconventional and mysterious elements, while others criticize it for being poorly executed and insensitive, particularly regarding serious themes. While some players found the narrative engaging and creepy, others deemed it simplistic and lacking depth, leading to an overall impression of a short, gimmicky experience.
“I thought the guy who made this did a good job on the story, making it almost a mystery you need to figure out yourself.”
“Worth a buy if you're at all interested in non-conventional storytelling or horror as a topic.”
“I really enjoyed the story.”
“The story is so god awful and insensitive that it was almost comical.”
“Like, no effort was put into the story and it's obvious that the writer has no idea on how to write about a subject like sexual abuse.”
“It's a 15 minute game with a simple and dull story.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a unique and stripped-down aesthetic that evokes a sense of genuineness, complemented by an uncanny art style. While some players appreciate the interesting visual design and thought-provoking concepts, others feel that the overall execution lacks depth. Overall, the visuals are a notable aspect, contributing to the game's quirky charm.
“This game also comes with a few other very short games, which each had a short and surprisingly thought-provoking concept paired with an aesthetic that felt too stripped down to be anything but genuine.”
“I love the weird art style design; it's an interesting concept.”
“Rather short indie game, but I really enjoyed the odd visuals.”
“The graphics are odd and initially intriguing, but ultimately, there's nothing substantial to this 'game'.”
“The aesthetic feels too stripped down to be anything but genuine, which may not appeal to everyone.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "gag" is minimal, primarily consisting of walking between locations with little interactive content. While the experience may offer chilling examinations through its narrative, players should be aware that the gameplay itself is quite limited.
“While there isn't much in terms of gameplay, Gag and Joshua Roland's other works in this package make for a chilling examination.”
“Gameplay-wise, though, there's not much there, so be warned.”
“There's no gameplay to speak of in this game.”
“You do have to walk from location to location, but that's about as far as the gameplay goes.”
“While there isn't much in terms of gameplay, the other works in this package make for a chilling examination.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally impactful, often expressing surprise at how deeply it resonated with them. While it may not offer a transformative worldview, it effectively evokes the intended feelings, creating a memorable and unique experience across its various segments.
“Nothing worldview changing, but it made me feel the way it wanted me to feel.”
“This game is wonderful; I actually didn't expect it to touch me the way it did, but it truly was an experience. I mean, all of the four experiences were truly something different!”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is noted as a strong point, described as unsettling and engaging; however, it is significantly undermined by issues such as poor text-to-speech and distracting writing elements.
“+ unsettling atmosphere”
“The game has an unsettling atmosphere that fails to immerse the player.”
“I found the atmosphere to be dull and uninspired, lacking any real tension.”
“The overall ambiance feels flat, making it hard to engage with the game's world.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been widely criticized, with one track described as "pure garbage" and likened to an ironic parody of sitcom themes. Reviewers found it boring and pointless, with the credits music noted for its unsettling quality.
“The one music track is just pure garbage and really feels like an ironic parody of sitcom shows.”
“Crash is the most boring and pointless, and the unsettling music in the credits only adds to the experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely perceived as lacking, with users reporting that they did not find anything amusing.
