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43%Game Brain Score
atmosphere, graphics
story, gameplay
58% User Score Based on 26 reviews

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"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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58%
Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique and creative horror experience with well-executed jump scares and an unsettling atmosphere.
  • It features customizable controls and resolution settings, which enhance the user experience.
  • The game is a good option for those looking for a short horror experience, as it can be completed in about an hour.
  • The game lacks a coherent story and depth, making the gameplay feel random and disconnected.
  • There are numerous technical issues and bugs that detract from the overall experience, including problems with achievements and gameplay mechanics.
  • The game is very short, which may leave players feeling underwhelmed, especially given its price point.
  • story
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 over the absence of meaningful narrative elements, puzzles, or exploration, which detracts from the overall experience. While some find the minimalistic approach to storytelling adds a layer of creepiness, the consensus is that a more developed story would significantly enhance the game.

    • “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.”
    • “Story is non-existent but that's what makes it a little more creepy for me.”
    • “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

    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, leading to a feeling of greater length. However, many players feel that a slightly longer duration of 2 to 3 hours would have improved the overall experience, especially for the price point.

    • “8/10 only because I would love for the game to have more gameplay hours.”
    • “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 jump scares 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.”
    • “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

    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

    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

    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 game's quality and storytelling. Overall, the music is seen as a missed opportunity for enhancing the game's atmosphere.

    • “The jumpscare was just because of the loud music.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are highly praised for their effectiveness in creating a scary atmosphere, utilizing impressive 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.”

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