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.

The 1st chapter of an experimental mystic quest game with the atmosphere of Eastern Europe of the last century. After completing the 1st chapter, each player can influence the further plot of the game. What will happen in the next chapters, even we do not know.The plot is in your hands...

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

atmosphere7 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a hauntingly atmospheric and immersive narrative experience with a strong sense of nostalgia and emotional depth.
Puzzles are thoughtfully integrated, providing a balanced challenge that emphasizes observation and story immersion over difficulty.
The collaborative development approach engages the community, allowing players to contribute ideas for future chapters, enhancing player investment.

The game is very short, with most players completing it in under an hour, which may feel insufficient for some given the price point.
Controls and interface can be clunky or unintuitive, with some aspects lacking quality-of-life features like highlighted cursors or translations.
Some technical issues such as bugs and occasional crashes have been reported, impacting the overall experience for certain players.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "I know this place..? chapter i" is a haunting, atmospheric narrative that relies on subtle clues, symbolism, and player interpretation rather than direct exposition, creating an introspective and poetic experience. It unfolds through exploration and puzzles integrated with the environment, evoking a melancholic tone influenced by Soviet-era culture. While minimalistic and slowly paced, the story captivates those who appreciate immersive, surreal storytelling and offers a unique meta layer allowing community input on its progression.
- “I know this place..? chapter i (prologue), developed by sameframe and rbl labs and published by rbl labs, is a hauntingly atmospheric narrative experience that merges first-person exploration with surreal storytelling.”
- “The apartment is frozen in time, filled with echoes of the past, and the player is left to explore its rooms in search of meaning, piecing together fragments of story from notes, clues, and environmental details.”
- “It provides clues and emotional impressions rather than direct exposition, encouraging players to interpret the story through their own imagination.”
- “It may feel too minimalistic for players seeking complex interaction, but for those drawn to introspective storytelling and subtle worldbuilding, it offers a quietly mesmerizing journey.”
- “Interesting concept, time will tell if the story keeps it worth playing though.”
- “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.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game excels in creating a haunting, eerie, and contemplative atmosphere that emphasizes surreal storytelling and emotional resonance over traditional gameplay. Its use of lighting, sound, and carefully crafted environments evokes a sense of abandoned, dreamlike domestic spaces, enhancing the mysterious and chilling experience. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout aspect, deeply immersing players in its unsettling and enigmatic world.
- “I know this place..? chapter i (prologue), developed by Sameframe and RBL Labs and published by RBL Labs, is a hauntingly atmospheric narrative experience that merges first-person exploration with surreal storytelling.”
- “The developers clearly aimed for atmosphere over spectacle, and in doing so they capture the spirit of forgotten domestic spaces—rooms that feel abandoned yet preserved, like fragments of a dream that refuse to fade.”
- “Lighting and sound play a major role in shaping the atmosphere.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay focuses on exploration and narrative, emphasizing atmosphere and emotional depth over traditional challenges. While it offers an innovative, story-driven experience, some players find the short duration and pricing less justified. Developer interaction for future content adds a unique, participatory aspect to the gameplay.
- “Gameplay-wise, the experience sits comfortably within the exploration and narrative-driven genre.”
- “The thing with this game is that the developers allow buyers of this first chapter to send them feedback and new ideas for upcoming chapters, which is cool, but I personally think the game has a spicy price for just 20 minutes of gameplay.”
- “It trades traditional gameplay systems for atmosphere, narrative experimentation, and emotional resonance.”
- “The lack of overt challenge allows the player to focus on the tone and themes rather than mechanical mastery.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game evokes a deep emotional connection by immersing players in a realistic, memory-like setting filled with subtle clues and sensory details. Rather than direct storytelling, it relies on atmosphere and narrative ambiguity to invite personal interpretation and emotional reflection. This unique approach prioritizes emotional resonance over traditional gameplay.
- “You feel as though you’ve returned to a place you should remember clearly but can’t quite place, and that dissonance becomes the heart of its emotional pull.”
- “The realism of the setting enhances the emotional weight of exploration; every drawer, photograph, or sound cue feels deliberate, as if each were part of a larger memory puzzle waiting to be solved.”
- “It provides clues and emotional impressions rather than direct exposition, encouraging players to interpret the story through their own imagination.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music, combined with ambient sounds like fluorescent bulbs and creaking floorboards, effectively enhances the game's atmosphere of isolation. Overall, the soundtrack is well-received and adds to the immersive experience.
- “The hum of fluorescent bulbs, the creak of the floorboards, and the low ambient music all contribute to a sense of isolation.”
- “I liked the soundtrack.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their appealing concept and contribute effectively to the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience alongside its story and voice acting.
- “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
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits stability issues, with frequent bugs and clunky performance impacting the overall experience.
- “Quite clunky and buggy though.”