Homeless
- August 3, 2024
- DarkPhobia Games
- 1h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a strong atmosphere and impressive graphics, creating a genuinely scary experience.
- It effectively builds tension without relying heavily on jumpscares, which is a refreshing change in horror games.
- Despite its short length, the game is engaging and leaves players wanting more, indicating potential for future installments.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs, poor audio quality, and inconsistent gameplay mechanics that detract from the experience.
- The story is underdeveloped and lacks depth, making it feel more like a walking simulator than a fully realized horror game.
- The inclusion of a shooting sequence at the end feels out of place and diminishes the overall horror atmosphere.
- atmosphere12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its strong visuals and immersive sound design, creating a captivating and sometimes unsettling experience. While many players appreciate the overall aesthetic and thematic elements, some feel that certain gameplay choices, like the inclusion of weapons, detract from the atmospheric tension. Overall, the atmosphere is described as engaging and visually appealing, though not necessarily frightening.
“It looks very pretty and has a strong atmosphere.”
“Oppressive atmosphere and sound design.”
“Very nice graphics, atmosphere, and was spooky enough to keep me engaged.”
“Oppressive atmosphere and sound design.”
“The atmosphere was terrifying.”
“The game wasn't scary but it had a decent atmosphere, some weird vocal sound effects, and a maze-like setting.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 82 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many players praising the photo-realistic visuals and atmospheric design that effectively blend cyberpunk and horror elements. While some noted minor issues such as bugs and questionable design choices, the general consensus highlights the engaging and immersive graphical experience.
“Photo-realistic graphics.”
“The graphics are very nice, and I rather enjoyed the general level design.”
“It combines cyberpunk and horror which blend together perfectly with the photorealistic graphics and amazingly designed levels.”
“This game lies somewhere in the middle for me, but I'm giving it a thumbs up for the atmosphere and graphics.”
- story5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking depth, resembling more of a walking simulator filled with cheap jump scares rather than a compelling narrative. Many users express disappointment in the minimal storyline and desire for more substantial content, suggesting that the game's promotional aspects may be misleading. Overall, the story requires significant improvement to engage players effectively.
“I'd like to know how the story continues.”
“The story needs some more work.”
“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.”
“There's a lack of storyline; it just seems to be like a walking simulator with jumpscares mainly.”
“The story is basically non-existent, and the selling points are close to lies.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for lacking essential mechanics like a flashlight or crouch, resulting in a scripted experience rather than interactive gameplay. Some users feel that the overall mechanics and functionality do not meet the standards of even free indie games.
“The mechanics, gameplay, and functionality are impressive, surpassing that of many free games on itch.io.”
“The gameplay is engaging and well-designed, providing a satisfying experience.”
“The variety of gameplay elements keeps the experience fresh and exciting.”
“There is no flashlight or crouch mechanic.”
“No real gameplay, just a script.”
“Gameplay is lacking depth and variety.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers acknowledge the game's strong atmospheric elements but criticize its emotional impact, noting that while there are moments of potential, the overall experience lacks coherence and fails to deliver a satisfying conclusion. One user expressed a strong aversion to replaying the game, highlighting a disconnect between the game's emotional intent and its execution.
“The dev team has a great talent for creating atmosphere; with a bit of refinement, they could craft some truly unsettling walking simulators. There are moments of brilliance throughout this release, but the overall flow and conclusion leave much to be desired.”
“This game evokes such strong emotions that I would rather watch my mom clean the dishes than ever touch it again.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat tedious, particularly towards the end, but many are able to complete it in a few play sessions.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While the graphics are praised, users report that the game suffers from significant bugs, impacting overall stability.
“The graphics are nice, but the game is buggy.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the experience.”
