Grouls

About

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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

atmosphere3 negative mentions

Terrifying atmosphere that effectively creates a creepy experience.
Unlimited fuel for the lighter enhances gameplay by providing consistent visibility.
Some jump scares and unsettling audio contribute to the overall horror experience.

The game is very short, lasting around one hour with minimal content.
Puzzles can be confusing and poorly designed, leading to frustration.
The story is lackluster and feels disconnected from the gameplay.

atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The atmosphere of the game is described as initially terrifying and tense, effectively utilizing sound and unexpected noises to create a creepy environment. However, some players feel that this tension diminishes as the gameplay progresses, particularly due to the frustrating puzzles and lack of danger. Overall, it elicits a mix of fear and disappointment in maintaining its atmospheric intensity.
- “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.”
- “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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story is generally considered weak and disconnected from the puzzle elements, with many users feeling it resembles a poorly executed horror narrative rather than a cohesive plot that enhances the gameplay experience.
- “The story is very irrelevant to the puzzle clues; it's like playing a mediocre puzzle game that copied 'April 24th' while just reading a bizarre horror story along the way.”
- “So-so story.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, users report that while there are some minor glitches, they are not significant enough to detract from the overall experience, indicating a generally stable performance.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
- “There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustrating moments.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The gameplay adheres closely to established conventions, offering a familiar experience without significant innovation.
- “The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes throughout the entire experience.”
- “I love how the gameplay mechanics are intuitive yet offer a depth that keeps you coming back for more.”
- “The variety of gameplay options allows for a unique experience every time you play.”
- “Gameplay doesn’t stray away from the usual formula.”
- “The mechanics feel clunky and unrefined.”
- “There are too many bugs that disrupt the overall experience.”