IN THE FACADE WE TRUST™

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IN THE FACADE WE TRUST™ traps you in a corridor caught in an ever-changing and increasingly unsettling loop. With each cycle, you’ll notice subtle differences, but more importantly, you’ll feel yourself progressing through the story. However, your objective in this corridor is NOT just to observe the changes—it's a game of trust. As the narrative unfolds, you will be forced to place your trust in …

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

story10 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a compelling storyline that challenges players' perceptions of trust and morality, creating a unique and immersive experience.
The atmosphere is well-crafted, with effective sound design and visuals that enhance the tension and horror elements throughout the gameplay.
Players appreciate the multiple endings and the choices that impact the narrative, adding replay value and depth to the experience.

Many players encountered bugs that hindered gameplay, including getting stuck in certain areas and issues with the game's saving system.
The voice acting, primarily done through AI, was criticized for being lifeless and detracting from the overall immersion of the game.
Some players felt that the game lacked creativity and originality, being too similar to other titles like P.T. without offering enough new content or mechanics.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
41%
14%
The game's story is generally praised for its compelling narrative and engaging twists, drawing players into a tense atmosphere that encourages exploration and decision-making. While some found the voice acting lacking and the scares minimal, many appreciated the depth and complexity of the plot, which can be experienced differently based on player choices. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a strong point, though some reviewers noted it could benefit from more memorable elements.
- “Great 'pt' style game with a couple of easter eggs, some decent jump scares scattered about, and overall a compelling storyline.”
- “This game does an excellent job of keeping the tension high, telling an engaging story, and with a little added twist at the end.”
- “The story also just pulls you in and makes you think about what is going on.”
- “The voice acting was stale, the scares were surprisingly few, and the story is one that's been told better in other games.”
- “Played twice to get the different endings (spoilers: they are the same), but understood the story more since it was pretty confusing on the first run.”
- “In conclusion, the plot is decent, but not memorable.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its exceptional execution of a creepy and horrifying setting, enhanced by a haunting soundtrack and effective jump scares. While some players noted that certain areas felt overly dark, the overall ambiance is considered one of the standout features, making it a top contender among indie horror games.
- “This game executes a creepy and horrifying atmosphere exceptionally well.”
- “This walking sim expertly combines an eerie, atmospheric setting with a haunting soundtrack.”
- “Great atmosphere, one of the best indie games I've played.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find minimal value due to its short length and lack of engaging content, others appreciate the opportunity to explore different choices and endings, enhancing the replay experience.
- “The cool thing is there is a little bit of replay value just to see what happens (and some choices are terrifying) if you would have made different choices.”
- “Since it has two different endings, the replayability is also great.”
- “I would give it a 5 out of 10 just because the visuals were good and it started off with a little bit of a vibe that quickly faded. There's no replay value here; nothing special and kind of dull.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback; while some users praise them as superb and well-optimized, others criticize the overall visual experience as dull and lacking replay value. Despite the initial appeal, the quality of the graphics does not compensate for other shortcomings in gameplay and presentation.
- “The graphics are superb.”
- “The game is well optimized, the graphics are amazing and I didn't find any bugs in my 3 hours of play.”
- “Clone 11 years late while simultaneously walking, and I mean walking, a lot, through AI artwork, listening to AI voice work which the developer couldn't even be bothered to edit the strange gaps and mannerisms out of.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is characterized by smooth execution and a lack of bugs, although it doesn't introduce new monster mechanics or chase dynamics. Overall, players appreciate the direction and execution of the gameplay experience.
- “Gameplay was nice and smooth, and I didn't really experience any bugs.”
- “While they didn’t introduce anything new in terms of monster mechanics or how they chase you, the direction and execution made up for it.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted as a standout feature, with players appreciating its clever twists and the comedic elements woven into the story and character interactions, which add a unique layer to the otherwise realistic horror experience.
- “I am not going to say what the twist is, because I think it is funny, and I don't want to spoil that at all.”
- “This is quite the godlike realistic horror game with a super funny story and characters.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
Overall, the game is well optimized, featuring impressive graphics and a smooth experience, with no reported bugs during gameplay. However, some users noted that adjusting settings for high performance did not yield significant improvements.
- “The game is well optimized; the graphics are amazing, and I didn't find any bugs in my 3 hours of play.”
- “Changing settings to high performance or not does not help.”
- “The game runs poorly regardless of the optimization settings.”
- “Even with the lowest settings, the frame rate is still inconsistent.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in this walking simulator is praised for its ability to enhance the eerie and atmospheric setting, featuring a haunting soundtrack that complements the overall experience.
- “This walking sim expertly combines an eerie, atmospheric setting with a haunting soundtrack.”