- August 7, 2020
- Joshua Roland
GAG
Platforms
About
"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.





- The game presents a genuinely creepy atmosphere and explores serious themes, making it a thought-provoking experience.
- Includes three additional short games that are interesting and add value to the overall package.
- The unique art style and surreal storytelling create an unsettling yet engaging experience for players who appreciate experimental indie games.
- The main game is very short and lacks substantial gameplay, making it feel more like a skit than a complete game.
- The handling of sensitive topics like sexual abuse is seen as tone-deaf and poorly executed, leading to mixed feelings about its message.
- Many players found the overall experience to be underwhelming, with some games feeling incomplete or lacking depth.
story
28 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe game's story has received mixed reviews, with some praising its unconventional and mysterious elements, while others criticize it for being simplistic and insensitive, particularly regarding serious themes like sexual abuse. Many reviewers noted the story's brevity and its resemblance to short horror narratives, with a few appreciating the creepy setting and overall execution. However, the lack of depth and subtlety in the storytelling has left some players disappointed.
“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.”