Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and runs smoothly without 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 many found disappointing.
- Many assets feel store-bought and overused, detracting from the overall atmosphere and originality of the game.
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely criticized for being confusing and poorly executed, with many players finding it difficult to follow, especially in the third chapter. While the division into three chapters and some jump scares are noted as positives, the overall narrative lacks coherence and delivers a disappointing ending, leaving players feeling unsatisfied. Despite its potential, the storytelling ultimately fails to engage or make sense.
“Couple nice jumpscares and a decent story.”
“The story is all over the place; I had no idea what was happening even after reading the 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.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its lack of engagement, featuring minimal interaction with the central character and an underutilized inventory system, where players only use a few items throughout the experience. Additionally, the presence of a stamina bar feels unnecessary, as there are no significant chase or running mechanics, leading to a short overall playtime of about 45 minutes to an hour.
“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 also noticed some screenshots on the game store page that were not present in the gameplay.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is criticized for its repetitiveness, particularly with the same bookshelf appearing in multiple rooms, which detracts from immersion. Additionally, the overall ambiance is described as quiet and unengaging, lacking the tension and excitement typically expected in horror games.
“The fact that the same bookshelf with the same books was 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.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are 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 and the game had a couple of good puzzles.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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.”
“The characters felt one-dimensional, lacking depth and growth throughout the story.”
“I found it hard to connect with the characters, as their development was minimal and predictable.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users consistently highlight optimization as a primary concern for these games, indicating that performance issues may detract from the overall experience.
“The main concern with these games is always optimization.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a high level of stability in the game, noting that it runs smoothly without any hiccups or graphical glitches, complemented by nice art and detailed locations.
