IFU

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"IFU is a horror game where every move counts, as you guide Alexander, a computer programmer, through loops of mysteries and dark secrets. Plunged into a nightmarish reality, uncover the sinister secrets of Dr. Hatcher and the mystical Droseries. The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its environment, where every sound and visual contributes to the overall terrifying experience."

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Play Modes

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

43%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a beautiful art style and runs smoothly without any bugs.
There are a few effective jump scares that can provide some thrills.
The game is divided into three distinct chapters, which adds some structure to the gameplay.

The story is confusing and poorly executed, leaving players unsure of the plot and ending.
The game is very short, with gameplay lasting only about 45 minutes to an hour, which diminishes its value.
Many assets feel recycled and the overall experience lacks depth, making it feel unfinished.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The game's story is widely criticized for being confusing and poorly executed, with many players feeling it lacks coherence and fails to deliver a satisfying conclusion. While the division into three chapters is appreciated, the narrative often feels disjointed and relies heavily on notes that do not effectively convey the plot. Overall, despite some potential, the story is seen as a major weakness, leaving players frustrated and unsatisfied.
- “Couple nice jumpscares and a decent story.”
- “This game has a lot of potential as far as story goes but it just didn't deliver.”
- “I like how it is divided into 3 distinct chapters, however, the plot begins to evade me in the 3rd chapter.”
- “The story is all over the place; I had no idea what was happening even after reading documents, and the ending didn't make any sense at all.”
- “A lot of the time, the story was confusing and difficult to comprehend.”
- “This game has a lot of potential as far as story goes, but it just didn't deliver.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The gameplay is criticized for its lack of engagement, featuring minimal interaction with the central character, a cumbersome inventory that sees little use, and a stamina system that feels irrelevant due to the absence of chase mechanics. Players report completing the game in just 45 minutes to an hour, suggesting a lack of depth and content.
- “The game says it is about a dead surgeon, which you rarely encounter in your gameplay. There is a massive inventory, but you only use 2-3 items throughout the whole game. Additionally, there is a stamina bar, yet there is no running from anything in this game!”
- “Just finished the game; it took about 45 minutes to an hour of gameplay.”
- “I noticed some screenshots on the game store page that were not present in the gameplay.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game has been criticized for its repetitiveness, particularly due to the same bookshelf appearing in nearly every room, which detracts from immersion. Reviewers noted that the game lacks engaging elements, with only a few jump scares and an overall quiet, uninteresting ambiance, suggesting it could benefit from a more compelling atmosphere.
- “The fact that the same bookshelf with the same books were in almost every single room was a little too much and ruined the atmosphere.”
- “Other than that, this game is not even scary; there were maybe 2-3 usual horror game jump scares, and the atmosphere of the game was very quiet and not interesting.”
- “But it could use a little more atmosphere.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their beauty and smooth performance, with detailed locations and no noticeable bugs or glitches. While the visuals are a highlight, some users feel that the overall game experience does not match the quality of the graphics.
- “As far as graphics go, it was beautiful and ran smoothly with no bugs, another positive.”
- “The art is nice, the locations are detailed, and everything plays smoothly without any hiccups or graphical glitches.”
- “The visuals were really good.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is generally perceived as weak, leading to a lack of investment in the protagonist by players.
- “Character development was not strong, and I didn't feel very invested in the protagonist.”
- “Character development was not strong, and I didn't feel very invested in the protagonist.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users consistently highlight optimization as a primary concern for these games, indicating that performance issues are a significant focus in their reviews.
- “The main concern with these games is always optimization.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report a high level of stability in the game, noting that it runs smoothly without any hiccups or graphical glitches, contributing to an enjoyable experience.