GULLET

About

"GULLET" is a single-player Simulation game that offers a dense atmosphere and experimental gameplay. Players have precise control over their character's jumps and laser tether to navigate a mysterious, mouth-shaped structure, with a power system that manages flashlight, laser tether, and flare gun. The game features horror elements, with tension-building and an eerie original soundtrack inspired by classic horror games. The world is filled with remnants of a vanished population, leaving players to uncover the truth about this strange phenomenon.

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Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

GULLET offers a fresh and unique approach to horror, effectively triggering feelings of megalophobia and fear of heights.
The game features an intriguing atmosphere and a compelling story that keeps players engaged as they explore.
Despite its challenges, the gameplay is satisfying and encourages players to think outside the box, making for a rewarding experience.

The control scheme is frustrating and unintuitive, making it difficult for players to navigate and use tools effectively.
The game suffers from poor visibility due to dark environments and ineffective lighting, which can lead to confusion during platforming sections.
There are significant issues with loading times and optimization, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
50%
12%
The gameplay is characterized by unique climbing and rappelling mechanics that create an immersive and challenging experience, though some players find certain sections frustrating and rigid. While the puzzles are generally intuitive, they can occasionally be confusing, and the game requires a commitment to mastering its controls, particularly with analog triggers. Overall, the inventive mechanics and atmospheric design contribute to a fun and intriguing gameplay experience, despite some criticisms regarding specific segments.
- “The game is centered around a few strong gameplay ideas using gadgets with multiple utilities.”
- “The atmosphere is delightfully ethereal and eerie, the climbing mechanics are fun yet challenging, and the puzzles (while a bit confusing at times) are pretty intuitive.”
- “The climbing mechanics are unique and are unlike anything I've played before in a game.”
- “I don't have a fear of heights, but after trying the leaning mechanic once, I definitely wasn't in a hurry to do it again.”
- “The gameplay can be a bit rigid but also puts you in immersion as you experience how hazardous and hard it is to descend an unexplored route.”
- “Even though it frustrated me to the point I won't continue playing, I do really love the concept and gameplay, and I look forward to seeing what else the developer cooks up.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its unique, ethereal, and eerie qualities, creating an entrancing experience as players navigate the mysterious gullet. While the climbing mechanics and puzzles add to the challenge, some players noted occasional confusion due to unclear sign-posting. Overall, the game successfully combines a captivating setting with engaging gameplay elements.
- “Gullet is a unique, challenging, atmospheric, and thought-provoking game that has the player plumb the depths of the mysterious gullet.”
- “An entrancing, atmospheric experience where your only companions are a set of climbing tools.”
- “The atmosphere is delightfully ethereal and eerie, the climbing mechanics are fun yet challenging, and the puzzles (while a bit confusing at some times) are pretty intuitive.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
43%
The story is noted for its intriguing mystery and somber tone, effectively driving player engagement with compelling narrative elements. However, some users feel that despite its potential, the overall execution may not meet expectations.
- “There's a great mystery that drives the player ever forward here, with great nuggets of story to be found along the way.”
- “Must mention the story too, it really set a somber and lonely tone to my descent.”
- “Major props to the dev for providing an intriguing story and mostly fun gameplay (looking at you, monkey ball section).”
- “The story felt disjointed and failed to engage me, leaving me feeling lost throughout the game.”
- “I found the story to be predictable and lacking depth, which made it hard to stay invested.”
- “The story was underdeveloped and left many plot points unresolved, making the overall experience unsatisfying.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, primarily due to the reliance on a battery-powered rope that forces them to frequently switch to a charger instead of engaging in exploration. This mechanic detracts from the overall experience, as it leads to frustration and a lack of fluidity in gameplay.
- “The battery-powered rope forces you to constantly switch back and forth to the charger, making exploration tedious and frustrating.”
- “You're often spending half the game searching for tools as they spin around your waist, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The constant need to recharge the rope interrupts the flow of the game and turns exploration into a chore.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game's optimization is criticized for its broken and stuttering movement, invisible walls that hinder progress, and inconsistent controls, leading to significant player frustration and a lack of enjoyment.
- “The broken, stuttering movement while walking on the ice, combined with invisible walls blocking progression, and random moments when the game would suddenly forget I'm holding the handbrake, made me too frustrated to continue.”
- “The optimization issues are unbearable; the game frequently stutters and has invisible walls that hinder progress, leading to a frustrating experience.”
- “I encountered numerous optimization problems, including erratic movement and the game randomly ignoring my controls, which ultimately made me give up on playing.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics effectively evoke the aesthetic of the late 90s and early 2000s, successfully capturing the nostalgic visual style of that era.
- “It does a good job of capturing late-90s early-2000s aesthetics.”