Ghost College
- May 28, 2021
- 血色双眸
An average college girl takes an elective class and everything is different. Death, spooky, enveloped her, uncovering the truth, looking for clues, making the right choice was the only way.
Reviews
- The game has a fun and engaging atmosphere, providing good creepy vibes.
- The art and character designs are nicely drawn, contributing to the overall aesthetic.
- Exploration and finding clues are enjoyable aspects of the gameplay.
- The story is too short and lacks depth, with some players feeling abandoned by the developers.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, making it frustrating to play.
- The English translation is poor, leading to confusion and detracting from the overall experience.
- monetization7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy for this game has been criticized for presenting a demo or advertisement as a full game, which misleads consumers and occupies valuable marketing space that could be used for completed titles. This practice is seen as a harmful tactic by developers to avoid costs associated with proper marketing, ultimately detracting from the gaming experience and community trust. As a result, many reviewers do not recommend the game.
“It's an advertisement/demo for the full game (of which the developer only made one chapter), which you are expected to buy through DLC/elsewhere on the store.”
“While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
“Often developers may choose to incorrectly publish demo/advertisements as separate games as a cheap way to bypass paying Valve for marketing presence on the Steam front page, which may seem clever to them, but it's harmful behavior and it's not good for gamers.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it interesting yet too short and poorly structured, particularly due to issues with translation. While exploration and clue-finding are enjoyable, the basic storyline and confusing quests detract from the overall experience, especially given the game's early development stage. Players express a desire for a more engaging narrative to complement the gameplay.
“The story is definitely interesting, and I will be playing some more!”
“Although it might be a prologue with the DLC I bought, the story is still too short.”
“I really like the exploration and finding clues, but it's difficult to get into the story for me because the English translation isn't very good.”
“The game is not really well-structured, and the storyline is kind of basic and not memorable.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated for contributing to the atmosphere and aesthetic, with some users finding it addictive, though not particularly outstanding. However, there are mixed feelings about its integration, especially in relation to gameplay elements like jumpscares.
“Overall, the aesthetic, art, and addictive soundtrack create a really cool experience.”
“I really like the atmosphere and music.”
“I appreciate the nicely drawn characters and the animations, but the music was fine, not really outstanding.”
“I really like the atmosphere and music, but why choose a jumpscare when you run out of energy while doing something?”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay mechanics are straightforward and user-friendly, making them easy to grasp. While the game currently lacks a narrative due to its early development stage, the 2D gameplay functions effectively.
“Gameplay mechanics are easy to understand.”
“This game seems to lack story (note the game is in early development), but the gameplay works pretty well for a 2D-based game.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with criticism aimed at the lack of 4K support, limited graphical options, and locked controls. However, the game is praised for its unique aesthetic and hand-drawn art style, complemented by an engaging soundtrack.
“Overall, the game features a really cool aesthetic, impressive art, and an addictive soundtrack.”
“On technical grounds, this is a big failure, with no 4K support, few if any graphics tweaks, locked controls, and lackluster hand-drawn art.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, making the overall visual experience disappointing.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is generally praised for its engaging ambiance and music, particularly after class hours. However, some users express frustration with the use of jump scares, especially when they occur during moments of vulnerability, such as running out of energy.
“The atmosphere is great, especially after class ends.”
“I really like the atmosphere and music, but why include a jumpscare when you run out of energy while doing something?”
“The atmosphere is lacking; it feels empty and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
“While the visuals are decent, the overall atmosphere fails to create any real tension or excitement.”
“The game tries to build suspense, but the atmosphere falls flat, leaving me feeling more bored than scared.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating and tedious, often leading to a negative experience.
“This game is honestly grinding on your nerves...”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, and it just wasn't worth the effort.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game experiences notable stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs that cause scenes to jerk across the screen before stabilizing, which can disrupt gameplay, particularly during minigames.
“The game is quite buggy at times, with scenes suddenly jerking across the screen before settling down and allowing a go at the minigames.”
“I frequently experience crashes that disrupt my gameplay, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
“The stability issues are frustrating; I often find myself dealing with lag and unexpected freezes.”