Glitched Out: Chapter 1

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Glitched Out: Chapter 1 is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by SHB Games and was released on December 13, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Glitched Out: Chapter 1 follows IT engineer Lex as she navigates a government facility overrun by escaped alien entities after a malware outbreak. Teaming up with an AI companion named Chip, Lex must hack and fight her way through hostile creatures while uncovering the origins of the security breach. Players use tech upgrades and a unique hacking device to survive and escape.

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 217 reviews

gameplay24 positive mentions

stability14 negative mentions

The game features an interesting story and unique characters, particularly Chip, who adds humor and charm.
The hacking mechanics and puzzles are engaging, providing a fun challenge for players.
The art style and atmosphere are visually appealing, reminiscent of other popular horror games.

The game suffers from significant bugs and glitches, including frustrating checkpoint issues that reset progress.
The pacing is slow, with unskippable dialogue and cutscenes that disrupt gameplay flow.
Some gameplay mechanics, like the AI of the monsters, feel underdeveloped and can lead to unintentional deaths.

gameplay
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
58%
5%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of innovative mechanics and frustrating elements. While many players appreciate the unique hacking mini-games and puzzle designs, some find them repetitive and poorly integrated, detracting from the overall experience. The stealth mechanics and character interactions receive mixed feedback, with suggestions for improvement in fluidity and clarity, indicating potential for growth in future chapters.
- “The gameplay is simple and the hacking mini-games are fun as well!”
- “Very fun puzzles and gameplay!”
- “The gameplay mechanics where you hack are also very unique and fun!”
- “Don't whine and say I didn't spend enough time on it, because this was a half hour of buggy nonsense and unfun, poorly thought out mechanics.”
- “The hacking minigames (which are the main mechanic, mind you) are infuriating at worst and annoying at best, the password minigame being the worst offender with the timer making me rush, leading to mistakes and forcing me to start the whole minigame all over again.”
- “While I do appreciate the time and effort it took to put together this game, it seems like it could have used some additional playtests and a bit more manipulation on the gameplay mechanics.”
story
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
42%
6%
The game's story has received mixed feedback, with many players appreciating its intriguing setup and potential for depth, while others find it somewhat cliché or lacking in execution. The narrative is enhanced by environmental storytelling elements, such as notes and recordings, which engage players and build intrigue. However, some reviewers feel that gameplay mechanics detract from the overall experience, suggesting that while the story is promising, it may need further development to fully realize its potential.
- “It has great characters, story, mechanics, and voice acting.”
- “The story was definitely well thought out, but that was really the only good thing I could think about it.”
- “The hand-drawn, paper-style design is incredible, the hacking mechanic is super cool, the music fits perfectly, and the story had me hooked.”
- “It feels like it's lacking in not only the story but some of the mechanics.”
- “The story elements and lore felt like the main focus of the game causing the gameplay to lack.”
- “Story, dialogue, gameplay, graphics, and most everything else you could mention are lacking.”
graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
59%
8%
Overall, the graphics of the game have received a mixed response from users. Many praise the unique art style, often likening it to "Bendy and the Ink Machine," and appreciate its atmospheric qualities, while others note performance issues such as slow rendering and overlapping graphics that hinder gameplay. Despite some criticisms regarding the effectiveness of the visuals in enhancing horror elements, the general consensus is that the art style is visually appealing and contributes positively to the game's personality and lore.
- “The premise and art style are great!”
- “It captures the atmosphere of the classics from the genre while adding its own unique cartoonish art style and does it beautifully.”
- “I really enjoyed this game for its unique art style, graphics, and gameplay.”
- “The game renders really slowly even on the lowest graphics settings, and the puzzle inputs are sometimes unresponsive, making it feel like an unfair experience.”
- “The graphics didn’t make it as scary; take for instance the plant, it was easily visible, not a threat, didn’t look scary, easily avoidable, and the jumpscare wasn’t heart-racing.”
- “The graphics look like Pixel Gun 3D, or a toned down Bendy with color.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting significant bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. While some players acknowledge that these issues may be due to the game's recent release and express hope for future patches, others find the game unplayable on their systems. Overall, the consensus indicates that the game feels unpolished and requires further optimization to enhance stability.
- “I wish that I could enjoy the game more, but it’s too unoptimized and buggy for me to play on my laptop.”
- “Overall it is still quite buggy for my taste, and feels overall unpolished.”
- “As of right now the game kinda sucks, it's a bunch of reading, walking and glitches that should not be in the game and basically that's my whole experience.”
monetization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for being essentially an advertisement for a non-existent product, misleadingly presented as a full game. This practice is seen as harmful to gamers, as it occupies valuable marketing space that could be used for actual completed games, and detracts from the overall gaming experience. Players are advised to avoid such misleading content, as it does not contribute to their game collection or enjoyment.
- “Glitched Out is a product that hasn't even been made yet, and while it's a promising-looking adventure game, we have to ask what's good for gamers... and advertisements for products that don't exist aren't high on that list at all.”
- “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.”
- “It's impossible for me to recommend this incorrectly published advertising spam to gamers; you deserve better than adverts.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of irony and charm, particularly through the character Chip, who is described as cute and funny, effectively carrying the game's comedic weight. While some players found the voice acting lacking, the overall atmosphere combines humor with horror, creating a unique experience. The game's personality and hand-drawn art style further enhance its comedic elements, making it enjoyable despite some criticisms.
- “The characters were interesting and the humor was perfect for Chip.”
- “I love our little guy we carry around with us lol.. he speaks like a Gen Z and it’s funny as heck.”
- “I really like this game's personality, hand-drawn feeling to the art style, and sense of humor.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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23%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players praise its fitting and engaging quality that enhances the overall experience, others criticize the ambient tracks as weak and lacking in impact. The combination of unique visuals and well-suited sound design is highlighted positively, though certain moments, like the repetitive nature of tasks, can detract from the musical enjoyment. Overall, the music is seen as a significant aspect that contributes to the game's atmosphere, despite some inconsistencies.
- “The hand-drawn, paper-style design is incredible, the hacking mechanic is super cool, the music fits perfectly, and the story had me hooked.”
- “I also really enjoyed all the music, and the art style is very visually pleasing.”
- “A unique visual style along with really suiting music and sound design.”
- “This game has very weak ambient music, and the noises from the seeker are dull.”
- “The music during picking up fuses is enjoyable, but once the funny music is removed, the action becomes repetitive and lacks engagement.”
- “The music during picking up fuses is enjoyable, but once the funny music is removed, the action becomes repetitive and lacks engagement.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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80%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, with repetitive tasks like collecting items and lengthy dialogue sequences that can lead to frustration, especially if players die before reaching a save point. While some minigames offer a bit of fun, the overall experience is marred by the need for significant time investment and repetition.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “And the puzzles are incredibly tedious and unfun; 'collect 9 items in the rooms right next to you' really?”
- “There are some sequences where he has to talk a lot, and if the player dies before getting a save, going through it multiple times is tedious.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its effective blend of horror and humor, creating a calm yet stressful experience. Reviewers appreciate the unique cartoonish art style that pays homage to classic genre elements, although some feel that excessive commentary can detract from the overall ambiance. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a strong point, enhancing the game's appeal.
- “Had a really good mixture of horror and humor, calm but stressful as well. I love the atmosphere and art style.”
- “It captures the atmosphere of the classics from the genre while adding its own unique cartoonish art style and does it beautifully.”
- “The atmosphere is great in most areas!”
- “Like I enjoy his commentary here and there, but it got to a point where it was getting in the way of the atmosphere.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized, with players reporting significant bugs and performance issues that hinder their ability to enjoy the experience, particularly on lower-end hardware like laptops.
- “I wish that I could enjoy the game more, but it’s too unoptimized and buggy for me to play on my laptop.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users feel that the emotional impact of the game could be enhanced through better tutorialization of certain mechanics, such as the hacking system, which may initially confuse players and detract from their overall experience. A more engaging introduction to these elements could foster a deeper emotional connection to the gameplay.

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Glitched Out: Chapter 1 is a casual action adventure game.

Glitched Out: Chapter 1 is available on PC and Windows.

Glitched Out: Chapter 1 was released on December 13, 2024.

Glitched Out: Chapter 1 was developed by SHB Games.

Glitched Out: Chapter 1 has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Glitched Out: Chapter 1 is a single player game.

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