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IMPETUM

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37%Game Brain Score
graphics, atmosphere
story, gameplay
48% User Score Based on 27 reviews

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IMPETUM is a single player hack and slash game with horror, mystery, thriller and violence themes. It was developed by TrueGamesStudio and was released on November 5, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

 Complete Game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3137930/IMPETUM/ IMPETUM - thriller with elements of detective fiction, drama, and horror.The main character returns home from a long business trip, where his wife and young son eagerly await him. However, upon his arrival, he discovers that something is amiss: the house feels strangely empty, and an unnatural silence pervades the air.  Soon, …

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48%
Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Graphics are impressive with beautiful character models and realistic environments.
  • The atmosphere and sound design effectively contribute to a scary and intense experience.
  • Some well-timed jump scares and a unique story with a meaningful twist provide enjoyable moments.
  • Gameplay is often frustrating due to poor interaction mechanics, unclear objectives, and awkward puzzle design.
  • Voice acting is generally low quality and robotic, detracting from immersion.
  • Technical issues such as bugs, glitches, limited graphics options, and unbalanced lighting impede the overall experience.
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story received mixed feedback, with some praising its intensity, meaningful twist, and deviation from typical horror narratives, while others found it confusing, slow-paced, and hindered by frustrating gameplay mechanics. The overall narrative had emotional impact but was sometimes overshadowed by poor execution and technical issues.

    • “The story of the game was intense and in the end it all made sense and I enjoyed the story overall even though the ending was sad.”
    • “Story is good and something different than those basic short horror stories/games.”
    • “Although I liked the game's story and the atmosphere, the gameplay was a bit frazzling.”
    • “Bland story, lowest possible quality of voice acting, boring jump scares, next to no gameplay.”
    • “The mechanics are awful, laughable jump scares, zero story... what were they thinking?”
    • “As well as a few story moments that were really confusing, making the overall thing really difficult to get through.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are generally praised for their realism and impressive visual quality, enhancing the atmosphere and jump scares. However, some users note optimization issues, particularly with multi-monitor setups and limited resolution options. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point despite technical drawbacks.

    • “I thought the visuals, sounds, and atmosphere were all much better than I expected.”
    • “Great graphics and some of the jump scares almost knocked my boots off.”
    • “I found the game extremely fun with incredible realistic graphics and a really cool experience.”
    • “It's not optimized well; most of the graphics and resolution options are pretty bad if you have more than one monitor.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay received mixed reviews, with some finding it frazzling due to poor mechanics and ineffective jump scares, while others praised it for being fun and accompanied by realistic graphics. Overall, the gameplay quality appears inconsistent and divisive among players.

    • “I found the game extremely fun gameplay, incredible realistic graphics and a really cool experience.”
    • “Although I liked the game's story and the atmosphere, the gameplay was a bit frazzling.”
    • “Bland story, lowest possible quality of voice acting, boring jump scares, next to no gameplay.”
    • “Although I liked the game's story and atmosphere, the gameplay was a bit frazzling.”
    • “The mechanics are awful, laughable jump scares, zero story... what were they thinking?”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its effective visuals, sounds, and pacing that contribute to a scary experience, though some feel it falls slightly short of fully delivering on its potential. Despite a strong story and ambiance, the overall impact is somewhat diminished by the game's short length, linearity, and gameplay issues.

    • “I thought the visuals, sounds, and atmosphere were all much better than I expected.”
    • “Besides being very short and linear, it seems to have all the elements for a scary game - the atmosphere, pace, etc.”
    • “Although I liked the game's story and atmosphere, the gameplay was a bit frazzling.”
    • “Besides being very short and linear, it seems to have all the elements for a scary game - the atmosphere, pace, etc., but somehow just misses the mark a little on each.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from poor optimization, particularly with multi-monitor setups, as its graphics and resolution options are limited and inadequate.

    • “It's not optimized well; most of the graphics and resolution options are pretty bad if you have more than one monitor.”
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IMPETUM is a hack and slash game with horror, mystery, thriller and violence themes.

IMPETUM is available on PC and Windows.

IMPETUM was released on November 5, 2024.

IMPETUM was developed by TrueGamesStudio.

IMPETUM has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

IMPETUM is a single player game.

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