Gevaudan
- July 8, 2017
- Nicolas Bernard
Get on Steam"Gevaudan" is a first-person horror game set in the 18th century French countryside, where you must evade the notorious Beast of Gévaudan. With a focus on immersion and vulnerability, the game puts your survival skills to the test as you navigate the forest and avoid becoming the monster's next victim. Can you uncover the truth behind the legend and escape the hunting grounds of "The Beast" before it's too late?
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The atmosphere is beautifully terrifying, creating a genuinely unsettling experience.
- The graphics and sound design are decent, contributing to the overall horror vibe.
- The game provides a fun and scary experience, especially for fans of horror games.
- There is a complete lack of options, including no pause menu or audio settings, making it frustrating to play.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks clear objectives, leading to confusion and frustration.
- The audio effects are overwhelmingly loud and annoying, detracting from the immersion and enjoyment of the game.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by a minimalist design that lacks menus or explanations, leading to frustration for some players due to frequent deaths. While the intense atmosphere and unpredictable monster mechanics create a thrilling experience, the linearity of the gameplay may limit exploration. Suggestions for improvement include enhancing the torch mechanic to increase strategic options.
“It's an interesting atmosphere piece, with a minimalist approach to gameplay.”
“The music is incredibly intense, the mechanics of the monster are unpredictable, so it keeps you on your toes, and the map requires some legitimate thinking to work things out.”
“There is no menu, options, or gameplay explanation.”
“What I don't love is that every 10 seconds I get absolutely slaughtered, and it frustrates me because I actually want to be terrified. Instead, I'm throwing stuffed animals at my wall and having to cut out most of my gameplay recordings because they are definitely not PG when I get killed 30 times in a row.”
“As far as gameplay, it's pretty linear but very scary.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as intense and immersive, effectively heightening the tension during gameplay. However, many users criticize the soundtrack for being overwhelming and poorly implemented, with complaints about the lack of a pause menu and the excessive volume of the music, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while the music aims to enhance the atmosphere, it often falls short and could benefit from more variety and subtlety.
“I liked the soundtrack and sounds, very intense.”
“The music is incredibly intense, the mechanics of the monster are unpredictable so it keeps you on your toes and the map requires some legitimate thinking to work things out.”
“As overused as they may seem, there are still ways you can apply different but similar sounds to them: snarls, growls, etc. or if you wanted a quiet wolf, give some subtle noises/short music when it's approaching.”
“Yeah so... just don't buy it, it's so bad to the point it doesn't have a pause menu. You can't lower the earrape that plays from the beginning, oh sorry I mean music. Even on sale, it's not worth it, to be honest, it's not playable yet.”
“- I didn't quite understand why almost every single bit of the game had to be some sort of audio freak-out or rock-hard music.”
“I noticed the warnings of how scary the game was in a community announcement, but the only thing people had to fear was the sudden loud techno/death metal music that would play for no real reason.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their quality and visual atmosphere, contributing positively to the game's overall experience. However, some users noted a lack of options to adjust graphic settings and suggested that more realistic sound design could enhance the immersive experience. Overall, while the graphics are considered impressive, there are areas for improvement in terms of interactivity and environmental sound.
“It has nice graphics, a nice visual atmosphere. I like that, but it would be scarier if it had realistic night nature sounds and other weird sounds that would make you question yourself with thoughts like 'What was that!?' or 'Was it a wild animal or something else?' to add to the mystery and make it more adventurous.”
“The graphics and monster design were amazing.”
“Graphics are awesome!”
“The graphics are decent for what it's worth.”
“There is no option to change graphic or game settings.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is described as beautifully terrifying, enhancing the horror experience with impressive graphics and a minimalist approach to gameplay. However, reviewers suggest that incorporating realistic night sounds and eerie audio cues could elevate the tension and mystery further, making the environment even more immersive and adventurous. Overall, it is regarded as a well-crafted atmospheric game that justifies its price.
“The atmosphere is beautifully terrifying, which adds to the horror.”
“It has nice graphics and a visually appealing atmosphere, but it would be scarier with realistic night nature sounds and other eerie noises that make you question, 'What was that!? Was it a wild animal or something else?' This would add to the mystery and make it more adventurous.”
“This is a very well-made atmospheric game, well worth the cost of the purchase.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express a desire for a more guided narrative experience, highlighting the need for clearer direction towards the game's conclusion and an expansion of the lore and backstory elements to enrich the overall story.
“The game offers a rich backstory and lore that enhances the overall experience.”
“I wish there was more direction in getting to the end of the game, perhaps a more direct path and additional lore/story elements.”
“The narrative is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
“I wish there was more direction in getting to the end of the game; maybe a more direct path and more lore/story elements.”
“There is a lack of backstory and lore.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report that the game suffers from significant stability issues, describing it as buggy and choppy, which detracts from the overall experience.
“I get that it's scarier to be minimalistic and loud, but it's buggy and choppy as heck.”
