GESTALT: The Fifth Day

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GESTALT: The Fifth Day is a single player action game. It was developed by KINJAKO and was released on April 5, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

GESTALT: The Fifth Day is a story-driven point-and-click horror game solo-developed KINJAKO, with publishing and localization by 072 Project. FEATURES: A grainy, black and white graphic novel aesthetic A point-and-click style of navigation and exploration Puzzles, problem-solving, and drag/drop sequences to solve problems and mysteries Ever-changing scenarios and story based on Wick…

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features an intriguing mix of challenging puzzles and a creepy atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
The black and white visual design, along with the eerie sound effects, effectively creates a horror vibe that players love.
High replay value due to multiple endings and choices, making each playthrough unique and engaging.

The time limit that continues during dialogue can be frustrating for players trying to immerse themselves in the story.
Some puzzles are quite difficult, which may deter players who prefer a more casual gaming experience.
The repetitive five-day cycle can feel tedious and may detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are highly praised for their unique black-and-white art style, which creates a rich and eerie atmosphere complemented by terrifying visuals and mild jump scares. Reviewers also appreciate the Game Boy-like pixel visuals, noting the effective combination of gore and engaging dialogue that enhances the overall experience.
- “The events in the game are very rich, with terrifying visuals formed by the black-and-white art style, mild jump scares, and the overall eerie and unsettling sound effects, which work incredibly well together.”
- “Amazing Game Boy-like visuals with gore and fun dialogue.”
- “Incredible gore pixel-like visuals, good energy/atmosphere, and fun dialogues.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its eerie and scary qualities, enhanced by unique visuals reminiscent of Game Boy graphics and engaging dialogues. Players appreciate the combination of interesting puzzles and a compelling energy that contributes to an immersive experience, despite some noting the game feels a bit short. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature that captivates players.
- “I like the eerie atmosphere of this game.”
- “Atmosphere is scary, but I want to know the true ending.”
- “Mix of novel/puzzle with Game Boy camera visuals, good energy/atmosphere and fun dialogues, incredible gore pixel-like visuals.”
- “The atmosphere is scary, but I want to know the true ending.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a blend of click-based adventure and deduction, characterized by its simplicity and effectiveness. It is designed to enhance replayability, incorporating random events that occur each day to keep the experience fresh and engaging.
- “The gameplay is essentially a mix of click-based adventure and deduction.”
- “It is a simple and effective gameplay, designed to increase the replay factor, even counting with a random event factor for each day.”
- “The gameplay is essentially a mix of click-based adventure and deduction.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability, with each playthrough lasting around half an hour and often resulting in failure, encouraging players to try different strategies. Its engaging point-and-click horror mechanics contribute to a compelling experience that invites multiple attempts.
- “This is a solid point-and-click horror game with a ton of replay value!”
- “It's a highly replayable game, with the first playthrough taking only about half an hour, but likely ending in failure.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highly praised, particularly for its witty and ironic dialogue, which many players find to be one of the standout features. Reviewers recommend fully exploring the conversations, as they are considered extremely entertaining and could sustain a game on their own.
- “When you play her part, don't forget to exhaust the dialogues completely because this is one of the best parts of the game. The dialogues are extremely fun, full of ironic and acid humor. I could play a game just with conversations between these two characters.”
- “The dialogues are extremely fun, full of ironic and acid humor. I could play a game just with conversations between these two characters.”
- “The humor in the game is sharp and witty, making every interaction a delight.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The music in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its quality alongside the art, story, and writing. However, some players find the difficulty in achieving multiple endings detracts from their overall experience.
- “The music in this game is absolutely captivating, enhancing the overall experience and immersing you in the story.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an emotional connection that keeps you engaged.”
- “Each track is beautifully composed, adding depth to the game's atmosphere and making every moment memorable.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The story is praised for its great art, music, and writing, but players find it challenging to achieve endings beyond the first one, which can hinder their overall experience.
- “The story is incredibly engaging, with rich characters and unexpected twists that keep you on the edge of your seat.”
- “The narrative is beautifully crafted, intertwining various plot lines that make every decision feel impactful.”
- “The depth of the story and the emotional weight of the characters' journeys create a truly immersive experience.”

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GESTALT: The Fifth Day is a action game.

GESTALT: The Fifth Day is available on PC and Windows.

GESTALT: The Fifth Day was released on April 5, 2024.

GESTALT: The Fifth Day was developed by KINJAKO.

GESTALT: The Fifth Day has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

GESTALT: The Fifth Day is a single player game.

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