IFU

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IFU is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Setonika Games and was released on February 5, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

"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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Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game has beautiful graphics and runs smoothly without bugs.
There are a few effective jump scares that can catch players off guard.
The game has potential with an interesting story concept, and some puzzles are enjoyable.

The game is very short, lasting only about 45 minutes, and lacks depth in both story and character development.
Many assets appear to be store-bought, leading to a lack of originality and immersion.
The narrative is confusing and poorly executed, with an unsatisfying ending that leaves players feeling disappointed.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
57%
29%
The story is criticized for being confusing and poorly executed, primarily conveyed through notes that fail to engage players effectively. While some appreciate the division into three chapters and the presence of a few jump scares, many reviewers feel the narrative lacks coherence and delivers a disappointing ending, ultimately missing its potential.
- “Couple nice jumpscares and a decent story.”
- “I like how it is divided into 3 distinct chapters, however, the plot begins to evade me in the 3rd chapter.”
- “This game has a lot of potential as far as story goes but it just didn't deliver.”
- “A lot of the time the story was confusing and difficult to comprehend.”
- “The story is all over the place; I had no idea what was happening even with reading documents, and the ending didn't make any sense at all.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
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 unnecessary due to the absence of any chase or escape mechanics. Players report completing the game in just 45 minutes to an hour, suggesting a lack of depth and content.
- “Just finished the game, which took about 45 minutes to an hour of gameplay.”
- “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 identical bookshelves found in nearly every room, which detracts from immersion. Reviewers noted that the game lacks engaging elements, with only a few predictable jump scares and an overall quiet, uninteresting ambiance, suggesting a need for more atmospheric depth.
- “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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are praised for their beauty and smooth performance, with no reported bugs. While the visuals are highlighted as a strong point, 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 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.”