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"Homeless" is a single-player adventure/psychological horror game set in 1990s New York City, built with the Unreal Engine 5 for sensational graphics. As night shift security guard Albert, you'll uncover the crimes of a strange, Tall homeless man lurking in the subway, facing handwritten notes that challenge your beliefs and sanity. Uncovering his identity promises a shocking revelation.

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84%
Audience ScoreBased on 176 reviews
atmosphere26 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions

  • The game features a captivating New York atmosphere with great visuals and sound design, creating an immersive horror experience.
  • It effectively builds tension and includes several jump scares that can genuinely frighten players.
  • Despite its short length, the game leaves players wanting more, with a 'To be continued' ending that hints at future installments.
  • The storyline is underdeveloped and lacks depth, making the overall experience feel unsatisfying.
  • Gameplay is very linear and restrictive, with limited interaction and exploration opportunities.
  • Many players found the game too short for its price, leading to feelings of disappointment and a lack of replay value.
  • atmosphere
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and visually appealing environments, particularly the gritty New York City and subway settings, which contribute to a strong sense of ambiance. Many players found the atmosphere to be unsettling and engaging, although some noted that the horror elements were lacking and the overall experience could be improved. Despite mixed feelings about gameplay mechanics, the atmospheric design consistently received high marks, with several reviewers highlighting its effectiveness in creating tension and intrigue.

    • “Atmosphere is amazing and scary.”
    • “For what it's worth, the game does atmosphere quite well - there were several moments I felt genuinely unsettled slowly walking into the lion's den (or I suppose I should say vulture's nest.)”
    • “Oppressive atmosphere and sound design.”
    • “The game wasn't scary but it had a decent atmosphere, some weird vocal sound effects, and a maze-like setting.”
    • “The atmosphere was terrifying.”
  • story
    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally viewed as underdeveloped and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting its brevity and unclear narrative. While some found the premise interesting and appreciated the emotional weight, others criticized the basic writing and poor execution, leading to a lack of engagement. Overall, the visuals received praise, but the story's shortcomings left players wanting a more substantial and cohesive experience.

    • “First of all, the story is interesting; this in itself was enough to keep me invested in finishing the game.”
    • “Fantastic visuals and a nice little story to play through for an afternoon/evening.”
    • “The story is also pretty sad when you see that many people have to live in a way like that.”
    • “However, for its price, the game is very short and the storyline feels unclear and underdeveloped.”
    • “The story is basically non-existent and the selling points are close to lies.”
    • “The writing is incredibly basic for what little story there is here and it is plagued by the usual jumpscares that are the cheapest way to get a fright.”
  • graphics
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their fantastic visuals, photorealistic quality, and immersive atmosphere, often likened to a cinematic experience. Players appreciate the art design, which effectively combines elements of cyberpunk and horror, creating a spooky and engaging environment. However, some users noted minor issues, such as bugs and design choices that detracted from the overall experience.

    • “Very nice art design and graphics, it's like watching a movie.”
    • “It combines cyberpunk and horror which blend together perfectly with the photorealistic graphics and amazingly designed levels.”
    • “Photo-realistic graphics.”
  • gameplay
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is largely criticized for being unoriginal, primarily consisting of walking simulator mechanics with minimal interactive elements and a reliance on jump scares. Players noted the lack of essential features like a flashlight or crouch mechanic, and many found the dialogue poorly translated and the story nearly nonexistent. Overall, the gameplay experience is described as scripted and lacking depth.

    • “I'd put the mechanics, gameplay, and functionality above that of a free itch.”
    • “---{ gameplay }---”
    • “The gameplay itself is nothing groundbreaking, as it mainly relies on walking simulator mechanics with a few jump scares.”
    • “Badly translated dialogues, almost zero story, even less gameplay elements and cheap scares.”
    • “No real gameplay, just a script.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players have reported significant stability issues, particularly with door glitches that can trap them in rooms, necessitating level resets. While the game's graphics are appreciated, the frequent bugs detract from the overall experience.

    • “I truly like the game, but I hated how I had to press F9 to reset the level because of door glitches that prevented me from leaving a room.”
    • “The graphics are nice, but the game is buggy.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively time-consuming, often requiring significant dedication to complete. While some managed to finish the game in a few sittings, the repetitive nature of grinding can make the experience feel tedious, especially towards the end.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The end was a bit tedious, but I managed to finish in 3 sittings.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users appreciate the game's atmospheric elements, noting that it has potential for creating unsettling experiences. However, they criticize the overall emotional impact, citing a lack of coherence and a disappointing conclusion that detracts from the game's effectiveness.

  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game lacks significant replayability, with players expressing a desire for a sequel to continue the story. While the narrative is well-structured, the current gameplay does not encourage multiple playthroughs.

    • “I would very much like a sequel, as there is no replay value here, but it's set up nicely to continue the story.”

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1h Median play time
1h Average play time
1-1h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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