Glitch

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Glitch is a single player action game. It was developed by Ekrcoaster and was released on July 18, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

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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49%

Audience ScoreBased on 454 reviews

story10 positive mentions

stability22 negative mentions

The game has a good atmosphere and can be genuinely scary at times.
It's free to play, making it accessible for those interested in horror games.
Some players found it enjoyable and are looking forward to future updates or parts.

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

story
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
62%
17%
The game's story is widely criticized for being underdeveloped, confusing, and lacking coherence, leaving players questioning their purpose and the narrative's direction. While some players found potential in the storyline and appreciated certain elements, many felt it resembled a "cookie cutter" plot with minimal engagement or intrigue. Overall, the consensus suggests that significant improvements are needed to enhance the storytelling experience.
- “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.”
- “There isn't really a story.”
- “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
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The gameplay is generally described as simple and easy to grasp, making it accessible for players, but it suffers from significant bugs and a lack of depth, with many finding it dull and repetitive. While some players appreciate the atmosphere and sound design, others criticize the broken mechanics, poor lighting, and confusing navigation, particularly in darker areas. Overall, the game offers a brief experience that may appeal to some, but many reviewers suggest it is not worth playing due to its numerous flaws.
- “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.”
- “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 I love the graphics. The atmosphere is convincing.”
- “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.”
- “15 minutes of gameplay spent guessing the way I have to go next to make any progress.”
- “The gameplay was quite dull and felt like it only consisted of clicking buttons around the map.”
stability
22 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 some systems. While some users find it enjoyable for speedrunning, the overall consensus highlights that the game is poorly optimized and requires substantial fixes to improve its stability.
- “I had numerous glitches that made it entirely unplayable.”
- “Its laggy, barely playable, and has several game-breaking glitches.”
- “The game is a little buggy, and it lags a lot (even if I play on a good PC).”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
65%
15%
The graphics of the game received mixed reviews, with some players praising their quality and atmospheric design, likening them to titles like "Bendy and the Ink Machine." However, many users criticized the graphics for being too heavy, causing performance issues on lighter computers, and noted problems with visibility and level design, particularly in darker areas. Overall, while some found the graphics appealing, others felt they detracted from the gameplay experience.
- “Best game ever! I love this game. If I had to rate this game on a scale of one to ten, this game would easily be an eight. I love it so much! The gameplay is good, the soundtrack is good, and I love the graphics; they're really nice. The atmosphere is good and convincing.”
- “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, and the jump scares were like FNAF.”
- “Graphics, really decent.”
- “The flashlight is worthless; no amount of graphic setting adjustment can provide decent visibility in the game either.”
- “I could not play; the graphics are too heavy, and it does not work on lighter computers. Strange level design and an error I did not like, which is why if I decrease the quality of the graphics, the flashlight disappears, leaving the game more unbearable.”
- “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
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
43%
19%
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 lack of additional game content detracts from its overall impact. Despite this, the atmosphere remains a standout feature, with minimal music further intensifying the tension.
- “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
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its ability to enhance the atmosphere and create tension, particularly in key scenes. Some players found the soundtrack engaging and fitting, while others felt that the lack of music at times contributed positively to the game's creepiness. However, there were instances where the introduction of music after a jumpscare diminished the suspense. Overall, the music is generally regarded as a strong element of the game, complementing its horror themes effectively.
- “On the other hand, the lighting is done well, the music is great and that last elevator scene was intense (a bit slow though). I'm a huge coward when it comes to horror games, but this wasn't too bad.”
- “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 great, and the songs are pretty good. I also love the graphics; they're really nice, and so is the sound. The atmosphere is good and convincing.”
- “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
6 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 noted positive aspects of its performance. Overall, the consensus leans towards dissatisfaction regarding optimization.
- “Nice optimization :)”
- “Nice optimization :)”
- “This game was poorly made, unoptimized, and not that scary.”
- “Wish I could play it after the ending since it says 'to be continued.' Also, pretty bad optimization.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its unexpected charm, particularly through amusing moments like hitting trick shots on objects, which adds a lighthearted touch even within a horror context. While some players feel this humor detracts from immersion, many find it enjoyable and entertaining.
- “While immersion-breaking, it was still quite funny to hit trick shots on objects from the other side of the hallway.”
- “It was very fun and, to me, a bit funny... even for a horror game!”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players initially enjoy the game's vibe during the early stages, but many find that the experience quickly becomes tedious due to excessive grinding.
- “The game has a really good vibe to it while going through the starting stages, although that is short-lived as it can become tedious.”
- “The grinding aspect quickly turns the experience from enjoyable to monotonous.”
- “What starts as an engaging journey soon devolves into a repetitive grind that feels more like a chore.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is not explicitly addressed in the provided text, which primarily focuses on the need for improvements in controls. Therefore, it lacks sufficient information to summarize any emotional impact or experience related to the game.