Horror Stories: PLEASE COMPLY

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"Horror Stories: Please Comply" is a narrative-driven psychological horror game. Players uncover disturbing secrets and make choices that impact the story's outcome while avoiding deadly entities. The game features multiple endings, a rich atmospheric environment, and puzzle-solving elements to enhance the overall horror experience.

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

Horror Stories: PLEASE COMPLY screenshot

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

story3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers an interesting narrative and explores themes of choices and compliance, creating a sense of dread and intrigue.
Visually and audibly engaging, the game successfully builds an unsettling atmosphere that enhances the experience.
For its short length, the game is considered a decent value, providing multiple endings and a unique horror experience.

The game is extremely short, with many players finishing it in under 20 minutes, leading to feelings of it being a waste of money.
Gameplay is minimal, often described as more of an experience than a game, with little interactivity or decision-making involved.
Some players found the visuals and sound design lacking, detracting from the overall experience and immersion.

story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is described as interesting and engaging, with multiple endings hinted at, though some players find it too short and lacking in meaningful decision-making. While some appreciate the horror narrative and atmosphere, others criticize it for being surreal and not delivering a substantial plot, leading to mixed feelings about its overall effectiveness.
- “Short horror story, interesting narrative and dread on what is to come.”
- “Really really short 'game', gonna give it 7.5/10, there seems to be multiple endings but I don't know how to get them. For 1.3 euros, I think it's good; the story is interesting.”
- “Looking forward to the next horror story :)”
- “Not even the slightest hint at decision making that would affect the story.”
- “Not even a decent story is present, just some surreal artistic setting that lacks real horror and adds real annoyance.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players finding them adequate for creating an engaging atmosphere, while others criticized the visuals as low quality. Overall, the audio and graphics were noted to be effective in enhancing the game's unsettling tone, despite some dissatisfaction with the sound design.
- “Audio and graphics are perfectly good enough to build the necessary atmosphere.”
- “Graphics, audio and in-game events: A+”
- “Very short but interesting premise, simple yet effective visuals, and unsettling audio.”
- “Besides, the visuals are of pretty low quality, the sound design is bad, and the reason to 'play' it is just nonexistent.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is largely limited to clicking on items and following prompts, resulting in a simplistic experience. While it allows for some player-driven exploration, it also leaves certain aspects ambiguous, adding an unsettling element to the overall experience.
- “There is barely any gameplay; all you do is click on items and do what you're told.”
- “That's all of the gameplay here.”
- “Gameplay appears to be driven by the player but also leaves some unanswered questions, making it more unnerving.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The optimization of the game has been criticized for experiencing some performance issues, indicating that players may encounter lag or other technical difficulties during gameplay.
- “There are significant performance issues that hinder gameplay.”
- “The game suffers from frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
- “Optimization is lacking, leading to long loading times and crashes.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's audio and graphics effectively contribute to creating an immersive atmosphere, meeting players' expectations for a compelling experience.
- “The audio and graphics work together seamlessly to create an immersive atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly engaging, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a rich atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”