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Don't you hate it when you are casually walking through the forest when you fall 60 feet into a mysterious world? Well... that's what goes down. And now you, must find a way up.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

49%

Audience ScoreBased on 227 reviews

story5 positive mentions

stability11 negative mentions

The game has a creepy atmosphere and can be genuinely scary at times.
It's free to play, making it accessible for those looking for a quick horror experience.
Some players found it enjoyable and appreciated the potential for future updates and improvements.

The game is riddled with bugs and glitches, making it difficult to play and often unplayable.
Many players found the lighting too dark, making navigation frustrating and visibility nearly impossible.
The gameplay is often described as unoriginal, feeling like a poor imitation of other horror games like 'Bendy and the Ink Machine'.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
63%
17%
The game's story is widely criticized for being confusing, underdeveloped, and lacking coherence, leaving players feeling disconnected and uninterested. While some users note potential in the narrative and atmosphere, many express frustration over the absence of a clear plot and meaningful interactions, leading to a sense of aimlessness. Overall, the story appears to need significant improvement to engage players effectively.
- “When I first tried the game out, I thought it was amazing. It has a great storyline, awesome characters, and an amazing atmosphere.”
- “From the one playthrough I've had, there was an interesting story behind the Rotnic entertainment place (play to know for yourself).”
- “The atmosphere was well set and the plot isn't immediately known, with the mystery adding to the scary factor.”
- “While the gameplay, for the little duration it has, is fairly solid, the game has no story whatsoever.”
- “Instead of feeling intrigued at a mystery, it feels more like 'why am I here, who am I, and why should I even care?' This can work if the story evolves through environmental storytelling and interactions as you go along, but this prototype just doesn't have much of that, so it's just a thing that exists.”
- “Not saying it's an awful game, I'm just saying that it feels like a cookie-cutter plot with little to no story.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The gameplay is generally described as simple and easy to grasp, making it accessible for players, but it suffers from numerous bugs and a lack of depth, with many finding it repetitive and dull. While some appreciate the atmosphere and graphics, others criticize the confusing navigation and reliance on cheap jump scares. Overall, the experience is mixed, with some players enjoying it for its free price and others feeling it lacks substance and polish.
- “The gameplay is simple and the mechanics are easy, which is good for a game of this type.”
- “While the gameplay, for the little duration it has, is fairly solid, the game has no story whatsoever.”
- “Best game ever! I love this game. If I had to rate it on a scale of one to ten, this game would easily be an eight. The gameplay is good, the soundtrack is good, and the graphics are really nice.”
- “The gameplay is competently made, although quite buggy since it was never completed.”
- “Not worth playing unless you want to deal with broken mechanics, horrible lighting, predictable and cheap jump scares, and deafening noises. When you dare to enter the vent section on the map, be prepared to get completely lost if you make one wrong turn; it's so dark in there that you won't see anything.”
- “The gameplay was quite dull and felt like it only consisted of clicking buttons around the map.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous players reporting frequent glitches, lag, and game-breaking bugs that render it unplayable on various systems. While some users find it enjoyable for speedrunning, the overall consensus highlights a need for substantial fixes to improve its performance and reliability.
- “I had numerous glitches that made it entirely unplayable.”
- “Its laggy, barely playable, and has several game-breaking glitches.”
- “The game is buggy and unplayable on some computers, and while I have changed this review twice previously, I feel inclined to inform everyone that this game is fun to speedrun and I have recently created a page on speedrun.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The graphics of the game received mixed reviews, with some players praising their quality and atmospheric design, likening them to popular titles like "Bendy and the Ink Machine." However, many others criticized the graphics for being overly heavy, causing performance issues on lighter computers, and noted problems with visibility and level design that detracted from the overall experience. Overall, while some found the graphics appealing, significant technical issues and inconsistencies were highlighted by numerous users.
- “Nice graphics.”
- “Graphics, really decent.”
- “You said that you were inspired by FNAF and Bendy and the Ink Machine, and I think you accomplished your goal; the graphics were very much like Bendy and the Ink Machine's, and the jump scares were like FNAF.”
- “Wonky graphics, lack of a plot, and a lousy ending to the chapter all made for a waste of time.”
- “The flashlight is worthless; no amount of graphic setting adjustment can provide decent visibility in the game either.”
- “This game has a lot of issues. First of all, most of the buttons can't be pressed, stairs can't be climbed, and overall the graphics are way too dark in some places.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The game's atmosphere is frequently praised for its eerie and spooky qualities, effectively provoking reactions and enhancing the overall experience. Many players appreciate the well-crafted setting and the mystery that contributes to the game's creepiness, although some feel that the game lacks content beyond its atmospheric elements. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, adding depth and enjoyment to the gameplay.
- “I loved the way it was used to provoke a reaction or create a specific sort of eerie atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere was well set and the plot isn't immediately known, with the mystery adding to the scary factor.”
- “The atmosphere was spooky, but I definitely can't recommend it, unfortunately.”
- “However, the whole game is lacking something, not atmosphere, but actual game content.”
- “Overall, the game was creepy at times, and the lack of music for the most part only added to the atmosphere of the game.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the music in the game is praised for enhancing the atmosphere, with many players finding it effective in creating tension and unease. While some appreciate the soundtrack and its integration with gameplay, others feel that the absence of music at times contributes to the game's creepiness, although certain musical cues can diminish suspense during critical moments.
- “The music is great and that last elevator scene is intense.”
- “The mix between the music and the frog is just unsettling enough to scare me.”
- “The soundtrack is good, and the music along with the gameplay creates a convincing atmosphere.”
- “I'm not gonna lie, when I first got it and loaded it up, the main menu scared me; it was just the mix between the music and the frog being unsettling enough to scare me.”
- “Overall, the game was creepy at times, and the lack of music for the most part only added to the atmosphere of the game.”
- “I found the part in the vents to be pretty creepy, but after the jumpscare, some music kicked in and it took away a bit of the suspense of something coming after you.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing it as poorly made and unoptimized, while others found it satisfactory. Overall, the feedback suggests that optimization issues detract from the overall experience.
- “Nice optimization :)”
- “This game was poorly made, unoptimized, and not that scary.”
- “I wish I could play it after the ending since it says 'to be continued.' Also, the optimization is pretty bad.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its unexpected charm, particularly in moments like hitting trick shots on objects, which adds a lighthearted touch even within a horror context. While some players feel it detracts from immersion, many find these humorous elements enjoyable and entertaining.
- “While it may ruin immersion, it was quite funny to hit trick shots on objects from the other side of the hallway.”
- “It was very fun and a bit funny... even for a horror game!”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players initially enjoy the game's atmosphere during the early stages, but many find that the experience becomes tedious due to excessive grinding as they progress.
- “The game has a really good vibe to it during the starting stages, but that is short-lived as it can become tedious.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay invested in the game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is noted to be impactful, though some users feel that the controls could be improved to enhance the overall experience.