Image

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Image is a single player action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Galactic Games and was released on January 20, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Image" is a first-person psychological horror game filled with jumpscares, flashing lights, and loud sounds. Explore a haunted, ever-changing house as a 10-year-old protagonist, interacting with objects and avoiding traps. Wander through surreal environments, discover spooky stories in each room, and uncover a chilling truth in this terrifying gaming experience.

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59%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game offers a variety of well-executed jumpscares and maintains a creepy atmosphere throughout the experience.
Replayability is high due to the randomized scares, making it a good choice for fans of short horror experiences.
The game features customizable controls and settings, which is a positive aspect for players looking for a tailored experience.

The game is very short, typically completed in about an hour, which may leave players wanting more content.
There is a significant lack of story and depth, making the gameplay feel random and disconnected.
Numerous bugs and technical issues detract from the overall experience, including problems with achievements and gameplay mechanics.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, leaving players feeling that it is either non-existent or confusing. Many reviewers express disappointment, noting that the absence of a meaningful narrative detracts from the overall experience, making it feel random and unengaging. While some appreciate the eerie atmosphere created by the minimal storytelling, most agree that the game fails to deliver a compelling plot or engaging puzzles.
- “For example, we play as a 10-year-old kid; the ending could reveal that it was all a nightmare, only for a plot twist showing the house is still haunted.”
- “I don't particularly like or dislike horror games, but I love games where you walk around an old house, solving puzzles and learning about the story through the things left in the house.”
- “Can't wait to continue the story!!!”
- “Without a proper story, everything feels a bit too random.”
- “Unfortunately, this game is pure horror - there are neither puzzles nor a story.”
- “While I enjoyed the fact that the game isn't littered with thousands of lore notes, it becomes evident that there's a complete lack of story, which may be for the better or worse.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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60%
The gameplay is described as standard and somewhat confusing, lacking depth and enhancement of the horror experience. While the game is short, lasting about an hour, it effectively showcases various horror elements and jump scares, leaving players wanting more content for the price. A longer playtime of 2 to 3 hours would have been ideal to fully explore its potential.
- “The game is short, like really short, 1 hour to beat short, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, because within that 1 hour of gameplay so many ideas are showcased and so many different horror elements and jumpscares are used that it feels longer. However, for 12 euros, it really feels like it could have been just a bit longer; I’m not asking for a 10-hour game, but perhaps 2 or 3 hours would have been perfect.”
- “8/10 only because I would love for the game to have more gameplay hours.”
- “Full gameplay”
- “The gameplay is very standard fare.”
- “It doesn't seem to enhance the gameplay or the scariness factor; it seems to be confusing for the sake of confusing you.”
- “The game is short, like really short, 1 hour to beat short, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, because within that 1 hour of gameplay so many ideas are showcased and so many different horror elements and jumpscares are used that it feels longer. However, I still have to say that for 12 euros it really feels like it could have been just a bit longer. I’m not asking for a 10-hour game, but perhaps 2 or 3 hours would have been perfect.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its effective atmospheric horror, featuring constant suspense and unsettling elements that enhance immersion. However, players note that while the initial experience is rich with scripted events and jump scares, the intensity diminishes as the game progresses, occasionally disrupting the immersive experience. Overall, it offers a compelling blend of imaginative environments and tension, albeit with some moments that break the immersion.
- “The suspense is constant due to the numerous events, and the atmosphere is unsettling in a good way.”
- “Only came across one bug where I had to restart the game, but on the whole it was a good sample of atmospheric horror, with small jump scares, etc.”
- “This game immerses you in a lot of atmosphere and imaginative environments.”
- “It took me 15 minutes to find the first artifact while I moved through the scripted events and scares, but as you progress, you realize the other four artifacts are closer together, and the events slow down, causing the atmosphere to loosen up.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs and freezing, which hinder gameplay and prevent some players from completing it. Despite its strong design, these glitches detract from the overall experience.
- “The game is fairly buggy.”
- “On two occasions, the black entity freezes to the point where you can walk through it.”
- “Overall very well designed, with the exception of the glitches, but I could not finish the game.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been criticized for lacking originality and depth, with some reviewers feeling it detracts from the overall experience. Many believe that the reliance on generic assets and loud sound effects, such as jumpscares, undermines the quality of the game and reflects poorly on indie developers. Overall, the music is seen as a missed opportunity to enhance storytelling and immersion.
- “The jumpscare was just because of the loud music.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are highly praised for their effectiveness in creating a scary atmosphere, utilizing great lighting and detailed environments to evoke feelings of anxiety and disorientation. Additionally, the game features a well-functioning settings menu that allows players to customize their graphic experience, which is often lacking in indie titles. Overall, the visual design significantly enhances the horror elements of the gameplay.
- “The moment you enter the game, you are immediately met with the game's scary vibe. Everything is dark, there are strange sounds, and you see scary things. You feel lost and anxious as you walk through the hallways. This game really has one aspect nailed down, and that is the scary aspect, from the great-looking graphics that are cleverly used to make you feel lost with the use of changing environments and great lighting to the sounds and jumpscares produced by the creatures.”
- “Oh my god, am I happy to announce that everything in the settings menu actually works! Now, I’m not sure if everyone who reads this will be as familiar with indie games as I am, but trust me, it is sadly way too common for indie games to lack settings menus or just simply have non-working sliders. This game, however, has a nice collection of graphic settings, sound settings, and more. Love to see it.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the high replayability due to the randomized scares, ensuring a fresh experience with each playthrough.
- “The scares are randomized each time, so the replayability is excellent.”
- “Every playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of choices and outcomes.”
- “With multiple endings and different character paths, I find myself coming back for more.”
- “The scares are randomized each time, so replayability is high.”
- “Once you've experienced the story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”