I Know This Place..?

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I Know This Place..? is a single player action game. It was developed by RBL LABS and was released on April 20, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

"I Know This Place..? is an experimental single-player Adventure game that allows players to shape its direction through feedback and suggestions. Follow the development of Chapter II and participate in the game's world-building by placing items, voicing characters, and more. The game's unique atmosphere and player-driven development aim to provide an engaging and thought-provoking experience for all."

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

atmosphere8 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features a refreshing and intriguing concept, with a mysterious atmosphere that keeps players engaged.
Puzzles are challenging yet enjoyable, and the community involvement in shaping future chapters adds a unique layer to the gameplay.
The graphics and artistic design are praised, evoking nostalgia for classic quest games while providing a captivating experience.

The game is very short, with some players feeling that the gameplay duration does not justify the cost.
There are technical issues, including bugs and crashes, which detract from the overall experience.
Controls can be clunky and unclear, making it difficult for players to understand how to progress in the game.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its intriguing concept and rich, atmospheric narrative, particularly appealing to fans of slow-paced, artistically driven experiences and those interested in Soviet culture. Players appreciate the open-ended nature of the plot, which allows for community input on its direction, and find it captivating and reminiscent of classic 90s quest games. While some elements remain partially revealed, the overall storytelling keeps players engaged until the end.
- “If you enjoy slow-paced, artistically interesting games that are story-rich, if you love puzzling, and if you are interested in USSR/Soviet culture, this game is 100% recommendable.”
- “I love the fact that the story is open to interpretation, and it really kept me hooked until the end.”
- “What is a great twist is that the community can have a say in where the story/game should go next.”
- “The plot is really strange and atmospheric.”
- “This game has a story (that was just partially revealed), nice graphics and atmosphere, voice acting, some puzzles (which were not hard) and some little horror elements.”
- “Interesting concept, time will tell if the story keeps it worth playing though.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as eerie and mysterious, enhanced by strong graphics and voice acting. Players appreciate the intriguing story and the immersive quest room design, which features unique elements like carpets on the walls. While the puzzles are noted to be challenging yet manageable, the overall ambiance contributes significantly to the game's engaging experience.
- “The atmosphere is super eerie and mysterious, and the puzzles are challenging but not impossible.”
- “Very atmospheric quest room, 11 carpets on the walls from 10.”
- “This game has a story (that was just partially revealed), nice graphics and atmosphere, voice acting, some puzzles (which were not hard) and some little horror elements.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The gameplay is praised for its innovative approach, allowing players to provide feedback and suggest ideas for future chapters, enhancing player engagement. However, some users feel that the price is steep for only about 20 minutes of content, raising concerns about value for money.
- “This takes gameplay to the next level.”
- “The thing with this game is that the devs allow buyers of this first chapter to send them feedback and new ideas for the upcoming chapters, for new puzzles or parts of the game, which is cool.”
- “The thing with this game is that the devs allow buyers of this first chapter to send them feedback and new ideas for the upcoming chapters, for new puzzles or parts of the game, which is cool, but I personally think that this game has a steep price for just 20 minutes of gameplay.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are highly praised for their quality and concept, contributing to a captivating atmosphere that enhances the game's storytelling and overall experience.
- “The graphics are really nice with a great concept.”
- “This game has a story (that was just partially revealed), nice graphics and atmosphere, voice acting, some puzzles (which were not hard) and some little horror elements.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with users describing it as clunky and buggy.
- “Quite clunky and buggy though.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with multiple users expressing their enjoyment of the soundtrack.