Horror In Valkeala

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Horror In Valkeala is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Tero Lunkka and was released on March 3, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

"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.

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46%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game has a large location with interesting puzzles that can engage players for hours.
Some players found the atmosphere and music effective in creating a sense of fear.
A few reviews praised the game for its unique approach to horror, avoiding cheap jump scares.

The game suffers from severe performance issues, running at very low frame rates and lacking optimization.
Audio levels are excessively loud with no options to adjust, causing discomfort for players.
Many players described the gameplay as boring and criticized it for being poorly designed with numerous glitches.

music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is excessively loud and cannot be adjusted, often overshadowing any potential sound effects. While it aims to create a frightening atmosphere, its overwhelming volume detracts from the overall experience.
- “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.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
Gameplay experiences vary significantly, with some users finding it extremely boring, while others praise it for being engaging and emotionally stimulating. Overall, opinions are polarized, highlighting a divide between those who enjoy the gameplay and those who do not.
- “If you want to experience a wide range of emotions through gameplay, then this game is for you!”
- “Fantastic gameplay will not let you get bored.”
- “The gameplay is extremely boring.”
- “If you wanted to get a lot of emotions from the gameplay, then this game is for you!”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
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.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Reviewers express disappointment with the game's optimization, noting a lack of audio settings and overall performance improvements. They suggest that developers should consider established best practices to enhance the game's performance.
- “I encourage the developers to review item #4 on this list as it covers what I think should have been done to improve the game's performance.”
- “The developers could have implemented some audio settings, as many players have expressed concerns about it, and they should focus on performance improvements.”
- “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.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
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.”
- “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 color palette is dull and doesn't enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 encounter crashes that disrupt my gameplay experience, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “There are numerous stability issues, including lag spikes and freezing, which significantly detract from the overall experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game falls flat, failing to achieve even the level of "so bad it's funny," leaving players disappointed with its comedic attempts.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
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 first thing I became familiar with was the beginning of the story, which is about a hero forced to solve puzzles.”
- “The narrative is rich and engaging, drawing you into a world filled with intriguing characters and unexpected twists.”
- “I was captivated by the depth of the storyline, which seamlessly blends adventure and emotional moments.”
- “The story starts off with a hero who is forced to solve puzzles, but it quickly becomes predictable and lacks depth.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and fails to engage the player, making it hard to care about the characters or their journey.”
- “Despite an interesting premise, the story ultimately falls flat, with underdeveloped plot points and a lack of meaningful choices.”