GOHOME

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GOHOME is a single player puzzle game with a horror theme. It was developed by https://1ma2szk.booth.pm/ and was released on June 16, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

"GOHOME is a third-person horror game set in a 2000s Japanese residential area, where you play as a child trying to find their way home after being separated from their parents. The full version of the game features an expanded map, six additional ghosts, and new mini-games. The game is not grotesque, making it appropriate for players of all ages."

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 128 reviews

music14 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and artistic style, with great music that enhances the experience.
Many players found the gameplay to be challenging yet enjoyable, with a compelling story and interesting monsters.
Despite its short length, the game offers a bizarre and fascinating experience that resonates with fans of abstract horror.

The game is plagued by technical issues, including bugs, crashes, and poor optimization, making it unplayable for some users.
Many players felt the game was overpriced for its short length and lack of replayability, with some completing it in under an hour.
The gameplay can be frustrating due to confusing mechanics and a lack of clear direction, leading to a trial-and-error experience.

music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
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The music in the game has received high praise for its quality and fittingness, with many players highlighting the impressive soundtrack and memorable chase themes. Reviewers appreciate the beautiful composition, noting that it enhances the overall experience and is enjoyable enough to listen to outside of gameplay. Despite some critiques regarding the game's rough edges and pricing, the music stands out as a significant achievement for the developer.
- “I just love this game and the chase theme music is great.”
- “Great art and music; it's the first game by the developer, so overall an impressive achievement.”
- “Also, where is the soundtrack?”
- “The music is always fitting and is something I would partially listen to in my free time.”
- “Because of the style, creatures, and music.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its depth, originality, and emotional resonance, particularly in relation to the main character and monsters. However, others criticize the lack of clear direction and coherence, noting that while there may be deeper meanings and symbolism, the narrative can feel disjointed and confusing. Overall, players seem to appreciate the story's potential but are divided on its execution and clarity.
- “This game was very good, it was very hard too and I love the story, the monsters, and the main character.”
- “If you're looking for original art and a story that's fairly easy to resonate with, you should give it a try or watch a walkthrough like I did.”
- “You might think the game makes no sense at the beginning, but as the story progresses, you will (hopefully) find the joy of this game.”
- “There is no story, no directions, and no clear method of how to get through the levels, yet the game punishes you for even the slightest mistake.”
- “I don't see much of a story or reasoning here, aside from the goal to reach your apartment.”
- “There seems to be some deeper meaning, story, and symbolism contained here, but I'm not really sure what it's all hinting at though.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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58%
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The game's graphics are visually striking but plagued by numerous glitches and inconsistent animations, which may detract from the overall experience for some players. It requires a relatively powerful graphics card (at least a GTX 1060) for optimal performance, and users have reported difficulties with manual configuration and a lack of updates from the developers. Overall, while the visuals are a focal point, they can be frustratingly flawed, especially on lower-end systems.
- “In this game, the visuals are definitely more important than the gameplay itself.”
- “- Warning: Requires a fairly 'good' graphics card (1060+) for decent framerate in the most demanding areas (the very start) and very few settings in the game; you need to edit the config files manually for a better experience.”
- “The controls feel delayed, the graphics glitch all the time, and even the menus are confusing to navigate.”
- “A variety of graphical glitches and weird animations (sometimes a stylistic choice though) may make this off-putting to some people.”
- “Now sadly if you're running this on a low-end spec PC, it will affect your graphics performance and just be horrible, just an FYI.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
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The gameplay of the game is described as enjoyable and engaging, particularly for horror enthusiasts, but it suffers from significant issues such as a confusing trial-and-error mechanic and numerous game-breaking bugs. Many players feel the game appears unfinished, leading to a mixed reception regarding its overall value.
- “It was quite frankly one of the only horror games that I was able to enjoy properly in a long while, due to its fun and interesting gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and offers a unique experience that stands out in the horror genre.”
- “The mechanics are intuitive and provide a satisfying challenge that keeps players invested.”
- “Along with looking and feeling like it is unfinished, the game also has a confusing and frustrating trial-and-error style to the gameplay.”
- “Some people talk about bugs when it comes to gameplay that sometimes ended up being game-breaking.”
- “Very weird my-first-Unity-game execution in gameplay, unfortunately, so not really worth the price tag.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and graphical glitches that detract from the overall experience. While some find the glitches amusing, many consider the game to be overpriced for its broken state, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
- “It is buggy, broken, and utterly miserable to play.”
- “Long version: way over-priced for such a buggy and broken mess.”
- “A variety of graphical glitches and weird animations (sometimes a stylistic choice though) may make this off-putting to some people.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is highlighted by the amusing scenario of a woman chasing players with a loud piano, alongside entertaining glitches that add to the comedic experience. Players find the blend of challenging gameplay and humor to be both engaging and enjoyable.
- “Some of the glitches are hilarious, plus the game makes you think - difficult, but fun.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The game is generally regarded as poorly optimized, with users expressing that its current performance detracts from the experience. Many believe that once optimization issues are addressed, the game could be worth its price range of $5-$8.
- “I'll start off saying this game is pretty poorly optimized.”
- “5$-8$ is respectable, once it's optimized.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks significant replayability, but players still find it enjoyable enough to revisit occasionally for a fun experience.
- “Cons: Though the game does not have replayability, it's still fun to check in on once in a while because this game is very enjoyable.”