Greyhill Incident

If you like stealth horror titles, 90s things, and alien games, you should definitely give Greyhill Incident a shot — just be warned, it runs quite short!

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In "Greyhill Incident," experience a classic alien invasion set in the 90s as you navigate the small neighborhood of Greyhill, armed only with a baseball bat and revolver. As residents face increasing paranormal activities and fear government involvement, you must uncover the truth while surviving the invasion. With a focus on story and survival horror, players must carefully ration resources and avoid being sent to the psychiatric ward.

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

Reviews

37%

Audience ScoreBased on 283 reviews

story23 positive mentions

gameplay12 negative mentions

The game has a great atmosphere and visuals, creating an eerie and immersive experience.
The concept of alien abduction and the nostalgic 90s vibe is appealing to fans of the genre.
Some players found the humor and campiness of the dialogue enjoyable, adding a unique charm to the game.

The gameplay is plagued by poor mechanics, including frustrating stealth elements and a lack of clear objectives.
Many players experienced performance issues, including low frame rates and bugs that hindered the gaming experience.
The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, with many players finding the dialogue and character interactions to be subpar.

story
85 mentions
27 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The story of "Greyhill Incident" has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its intriguing alien abduction theme and nostalgic setting, while others criticize it for being linear, poorly executed, and lacking depth. Many reviewers noted that the narrative feels rushed and underdeveloped, often hampered by frustrating gameplay mechanics and vague quest guidance. Overall, while the concept has potential, the execution leaves much to be desired, leading to a generally unsatisfactory experience for players.
- “The story in this game is awesome.”
- “Greyhill Incident is an extraordinary and immersive survival-horror game that captivates players with its nostalgic 90s setting and heart-pounding alien invasion storyline.”
- “I love the design and the story was good; I was sad we didn't get to see what was inside the ship, but I understand why it was called 'Incident.'”
- “Terrible game, awful voice acting and storyline.”
- “The plot feels chaotic and the ending felt rushed.”
- “The writing and plot is comically bad, and the ending was deeply unsatisfying.”
atmosphere
55 mentions
60 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, enhanced by impressive graphics, sound design, and lighting that create a tense and creepy environment. Many players appreciate the blend of horror and humor, though some note that gameplay mechanics can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, effectively drawing players into its unsettling world.
- “The atmosphere is very eerie with great graphics; there's some comedy throughout the game as well, which is really funny.”
- “The game has fantastic atmosphere, graphics, sound, and lighting.”
- “The atmosphere in the game is lovely, with its gloomy night & fog and flickering street lights.”
- “Silent Hill 1 is a great example; the game came out in 1999 and has more atmosphere, exploration, and replayability than this.”
- “This is also destroying the atmosphere of the work and should be corrected with the highest priority.”
- “This game has a solid atmosphere and idea but plays horribly.”
gameplay
51 mentions
6 % positive mentions
71 % neutral mentions
24 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players citing clunky mechanics, frustrating combat, and a lack of engaging content. While the atmosphere and narrative have some praise, the overall experience is marred by bugs, poor controls, and tedious gameplay loops that detract from the potential of its intriguing concept. Many reviewers feel that the game is not worth its price, given the short playtime and the numerous design flaws that hinder enjoyment.
- “Love the realistic feel of the game, eerie atmosphere, and fun gameplay.”
- “As an ardent fan of the genre, I was pleasantly surprised by the game's unique blend of atmospheric exploration, tension-filled gameplay, and a gripping narrative.”
- “The alien hunting mechanics are okay, but lack the oomph or spookiness after the first area.”
- “The gameplay is atrocious and gets in the way of the experience.”
- “The lack of signposting can make exploration a chore, whilst the frustrating stealth mechanics and aggressive enemy AI can make encounters with the aliens a real pain – especially with your low stamina that makes it hard to get away.”
- “Greyhill Incident has an interesting concept, but its poorly executed gameplay mechanics can make for a tedious and dull experience.”
graphics
41 mentions
59 % positive mentions
34 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the eerie atmosphere, impressive visuals, and effective use of lighting to create a compelling mood. However, some players note issues with grainy textures, glitches, and a lack of optimization, which detracts from the overall experience. While the aesthetics are often highlighted as a strong point, they are sometimes overshadowed by poor gameplay mechanics and execution.
- “The game has fantastic atmosphere, graphics, sound and lighting.”
- “Graphics are outstanding!!!!”
- “Greyhill Incident really excels at creating an eerie, nostalgic alien-invasion aesthetic that generally drew me in.”
- “The graphics and the basic idea are fine, unfortunately completely lackluster execution.”
- “The graphics are glitchy, the dialogue is ridiculous (seriously, if English isn't the dev's first language they need to hire someone who speaks perfect English to translate) and the story is incredibly one-dimensional.”
- “Visuals are grainy as well which could be a design choice but I’d prefer if there was the option to remove or decrease.”
optimization
23 mentions
13 % positive mentions
74 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, particularly when streaming, while others claim to have experienced smooth gameplay without major glitches. Some users suggest that lowering graphics settings can improve performance, but overall, there is a consensus that the game requires further optimization to address the inconsistencies and enhance the experience for a wider range of systems.
- “This game is a lot of fun, the atmosphere is great, performance is great on my system!”
- “I didn't have any large optimization or graphical glitches like others have; I think the game looks pretty good, especially being made by a small team.”
- “Performance and graphics are perfect, story is perfect, but gameplay mechanics need improvement.”
- “This was one of the worst optimized games I have ever played.”
- “Performance is a joke, even above recommended specs and at lowest settings my PC overheated before the opening credits finished.”
- “Something is definitely wrong with the optimization.”
stability
14 mentions
21 % positive mentions
-14 % neutral mentions
93 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous players reporting significant glitches and bugs that hinder gameplay, such as issues with mechanics and AI movement. While some appreciate the developers' efforts to address these problems, many feel that the game is currently in an alpha state, lacking the polish expected at launch. Overall, the consensus suggests that substantial improvements are needed to enhance stability and performance.
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never lags or stutters.”
- “The performance is impressive, providing a seamless experience throughout.”
- “Unfortunately, my game was far too buggy to continue beyond the scene where you retrieve the cat and return it to its rightful owner.”
- “I had really high hopes for this game, the concept is amazing, but it is very poorly executed due to game-breaking glitches, performance issues, and the stamina mechanic is worse than in 'The Evil Within.'”
- “It is not so much a game, but an alpha version at best, riddled with bugs and glitches that should have been addressed before release.”
humor
11 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it genuinely funny, particularly in moments like hitting "ayy lmao's" with a baseball bat and humorous dialogue. However, others feel the comedic elements are underdeveloped and inconsistent, leading to a lack of cohesive humor throughout the experience. Overall, while there are standout comedic moments, the game could benefit from a tighter integration of humor to enhance its comedic potential.
- “The good: hitting ayy lmao's with a baseball bat is hilarious.”
- “Personally, I am a fan of X-Files, so the game was to me like a fan-made comedic episode with jokes, humor, etc.”
- “I managed 28 minutes; sorry, but I was laughing so much I could make half an hour on this.”
music
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The music in the game effectively builds tension, particularly during encounters with aliens, enhancing the overall atmosphere and fear factor. However, some players noted issues with repetitive looping and bugs that caused the chase music to persist, detracting from the experience. While the sound design, including alien sounds, is generally well-received, the voice acting has been criticized as subpar.
- “Not using music except as an indicator that you have been spotted creates terrific tension that builds so much tension.”
- “10/10 beautiful atmosphere and the greys are terrifying, especially with that music they play when you get caught by one of them!”
- “I got scared several times by the aliens; it's so scary with the music added over it, it puts the wind up ya a bit.”
- “After 3 continuous alerts, the music sticks on a loop.”
- “Stealth feels bad; if an alien spots you and the chase music is still on, the alien will find you in any hiding spot, no matter how well you line of sight them.”
- “Same music when you encounter an alien every time (game bugged out at one point and I couldn't proceed to the next area because the spotted music continuously played).”
grinding
5 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of Greyhill Incident is widely criticized for being tedious and poorly executed, with players noting that the slow character movement and lackluster gameplay mechanics contribute to a frustrating experience. Despite an interesting concept, the game ultimately feels like a chore rather than an engaging horror experience.
- “This game is extremely tedious.”
- “The slow speed of the main character made this game extremely tedious.”
- “Greyhill Incident is a tedious horror game that mangles everything from its story to its stealth.”
emotional
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The emotional responses to the game are polarized; some players feel a strong connection and excitement from initial encounters, while others experience disappointment that leads to refunds, suggesting a divide between those who appreciate the game's narrative style and those who prefer more guided experiences.
- “The first encounter with the UFO made me feel it would be one of my favorite games.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters really resonated with me throughout the story.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the game's ability to evoke such strong feelings during key moments.”
character development
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Many users feel that while the character development in the game is strong, it could benefit from being more extensive to enhance the overall experience.
- “The character development is incredibly rich, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
- “I loved how the characters evolved throughout the story, their growth was both believable and engaging.”
- “The depth of character development really drew me into the narrative, allowing me to connect with their journeys.”