- September 9, 2021
- Derek Golliher • Orange Crow Studio
Gate to Site 8
Platforms
About
"Gate to Site 8" is a narrative-driven game that explores the story of a troubled individual returning to their childhood home. The game features a slower-paced, emotive experience with horror elements, encouraging players to uncover the protagonist's past and reconcile with their childhood trauma. With unique storytelling prompts and a runtime of 30 minutes to 1 hour, the game is best experienced in one sitting with headphones. The game's haunting soundtrack is composed by Jurrivh.





- The game offers a poignant and emotional story that effectively explores childhood memories and dark secrets.
- The atmospheric world is beautifully crafted, with impressive sound design that enhances the experience.
- It provides a short but engaging experience, with light horror elements that add to the intrigue without relying on jumpscares.
- The gameplay can feel monotonous due to the repetitive cabin layout and lack of significant variation in environments.
- Technical issues such as unreliable crouch mechanics, low audio mixing, and performance problems detract from the overall experience.
- The story's pacing and some plot twists may come off as predictable or anticlimactic, leaving players wanting more depth and originality.
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story is centered around personal memories involving themes of family trauma, particularly focusing on an abusive father and the protagonist's relationship with their brother. While some players found the narrative engaging and emotionally impactful, others criticized its simplicity and the mismatch between the story's dark themes and the game's cheerful background music. Overall, it is described as a short, linear experience that leans more towards psychological exploration than traditional horror.
“A wonderful experience driven by the story.”
“One of the best games I've played at any price, not based on anything but story and ending.”
“For a play time of roughly 45 minutes, the story engrosses you with all elements from love to the horrors of one's mind.”
“The story is pretty basic; you go through your memories of the past that involve your brother and an abusive, alcoholic father.”
“It just doesn't match the claims for a 'dark story' and 'horror elements'.”
“Short, extremely linear story with a generic environment, including a few houses that have identical layouts and furnishings.”