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Grouls

55%Game Brain Score
atmosphere, story
75% User Score Based on 24 reviews

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Grouls: Gate of Destiny is a horror game following Denis, a young man searching for his missing family in a dark, abandoned house filled with sinister entities. To escape, players must collect scattered body parts, solve challenging puzzles, and make impactful decisions, leading to multiple endings. The game is known for its terrifying atmosphere and the constant haunting presence of the house's ghostly past.

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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
atmosphere3 negative mentions
  • Terrifying atmosphere that effectively creeps players out.
  • Unsettling audio enhances the horror experience.
  • Some players found it fun and engaging despite its flaws.
  • Game is very short, lasting around an hour with minimal content.
  • Puzzles can be obtuse and frustrating, with some bugs and misleading clues.
  • Overall story and gameplay feel generic and not particularly unique.
  • atmosphere
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is described as terrifying and effective in creating tension, particularly through sound and unexpected jump scares. However, some players feel that the initial intensity diminishes as they encounter challenging puzzles, leading to a less immersive experience over time.

    • “A walking simulator that starts with a tense atmosphere that quickly disappears as you play the world's most obtuse puzzles while in zero danger.”
    • “The atmosphere is built more on sound and unusual noises.”
    • “Since I'm easily scared, the atmosphere did creep me out and the jump scares did catch me off guard a bit, so I can't complain.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story has been criticized for being irrelevant to the puzzle clues, leading to a disjointed experience that feels more like a poorly executed horror narrative than a cohesive game. Many users find it lacking depth and connection to the gameplay, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “The story is very irrelevant to the puzzle clues; it's like playing a mediocre puzzle game that copied 'April 24th' and just reading a weird horror story along the way.”
    • “The story is very irrelevant to the puzzle clues; it's like playing a mediocre puzzle game that copied 'April 24th' and just reading a weird horror story along the way.”
    • “The story is very irrelevant to the puzzle clues; it's like playing a mediocre puzzle game that copied 'April 24th' and just reading a weird horror story along the way.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report that the game experiences occasional glitches, but they are generally not severe and do not significantly impact gameplay.

  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay adheres closely to the established formula, offering a familiar experience without significant innovation or deviation.

    • “Gameplay doesn’t stray away from the usual formula.”

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