Horror In Valkeala
- March 3, 2022
- Valkeala Software
Get on Steam"Horror in Valkeala" is a first-person horror puzzle game set in the open world of Valkeala. As the player, you must navigate through a church, mental hospital, and other locations to find the hidden Valkeala logo and end the nightmare. Along the way, you'll encounter deadly ghosts, search for keys and keycards, and solve puzzles using secret paintings, torches, and switches. The game features a variety of steam achievements, a save game system, and movable objects, providing an immersive and challenging horror experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a large location with interesting puzzles that can engage players for hours.
- The atmosphere and music contribute to a unique horror experience, making it genuinely suspenseful.
- Some players found the game enjoyable and recommended it to others, praising its immersive qualities.
- The game suffers from severe performance issues, running at very low FPS and lacking any settings options for audio or graphics.
- The audio is excessively loud, causing discomfort and making it difficult to enjoy the game.
- Many players reported frustrating gameplay mechanics, such as blending key items with the environment and poorly designed hitboxes.
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is excessively loud and cannot be adjusted, often overshadowing any potential sound effects. While it contributes to the game's atmosphere and attempts to create a scary experience, its overwhelming volume detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“The music is ludicrously loud and its volume cannot be adjusted.”
“I don't believe there were any sound effects in the game, but for all I know they could've merely been overshadowed by the music.”
“The music and atmosphere are responsible for trying to scare you.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it extremely boring, while others praise it for being engaging and emotionally stimulating.
“If you want to experience a wide range of emotions through gameplay, then this game is for you!”
“Fantastic gameplay will keep you engaged and entertained.”
“The gameplay is extremely boring.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is polarizing; while some players find it immersive and effectively unsettling due to its music and design, others criticize it for being overly sharp and restrictive, detracting from the overall experience.
“This is a great, atmospheric game.”
“The music and atmosphere are responsible for creating a sense of fear.”
“The atmosphere is terrible; the sharpness is too high, which prevents you from moving.”
“The music and atmosphere are designed to try to scare you.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers express disappointment with the game's optimization, noting a lack of audio settings and overall performance improvements. They suggest that developers should address these issues by following established best practices for optimization.
“I encourage the developers to review item #4 on this list as it covers what I think should've been done to improve the game's performance.”
“The game could benefit from additional audio settings, as many players have expressed concerns about it, along with some performance optimizations.”
“At least the dev could have implemented some settings for audio (you know people complain about it) and tried to do some performance work.”
“I'd encourage the developers to review item #4 on this list as it covers what I think should've been done to improve the game's performance.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their beauty, but some players feel that the intended surreal aesthetic could have been better communicated, potentially through narrative elements suggesting hallucination or delusion.
“The graphics in the game are beautiful.”
“The game's visual style is stunning and truly immersive.”
“The attention to detail in the graphics is remarkable, making the world feel alive.”
“If this was supposed to be part of a 'surreal aesthetic', the game should have communicated that better, such as by implying the player character is hallucinating or delusional.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“The art style is inconsistent, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game experiences stability issues, including glitches in certain areas and inconsistent damage interactions, particularly when players kick boulders, leading to unpredictable gameplay.
“The game glitches in some areas and intermittently deals damage when interacting with objects that is not dealt during other playthroughs, especially when 'kicking' boulders.”
“I frequently experience crashes that disrupt my gameplay, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
“There are numerous bugs that affect stability, causing the game to freeze or lag at critical moments.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story centers around a hero who is compelled to solve puzzles, setting the stage for an engaging narrative that unfolds as players progress through the game.
“The beginning of the story introduces a hero who is compelled to solve intricate puzzles, setting the stage for an engaging adventure.”
“The narrative unfolds beautifully, drawing players into a world filled with rich lore and compelling characters.”
“Each twist in the story kept me on the edge of my seat, making it impossible to put the game down.”
“The story starts off with a hero who is forced to solve puzzles, but it quickly becomes dull and predictable.”
“The narrative lacks depth and fails to engage the player, making it hard to care about the characters.”
“Despite an interesting premise, the story is poorly executed and leaves many plot holes unresolved.”
