Insane Decay of Mind

39%
Game Brain Score Based on 27 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • atmosphere
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Insane Decay of Mind: The Labyrinth is a first-person horror game where you play as Katherine, a young girl trying to escape a nightmarish, ever-changing school. As you navigate the labyrinth, your mind begins to warp, and you must avoid terrifying entities to regain your freedom. The game's Anniversary Update enhances the Shadows' AI and adds new elements in the Labyrinth to further immerse you in this chilling experience.

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  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
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Reviews

39%
Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique and spooky experience, making it a fun time killer for horror enthusiasts.
  • Despite its flaws, some players appreciate the passion and effort put into the game's development by a small team.
  • The game can provide moments of genuine fright and surprise, especially in VR, making it entertaining for those who enjoy jump scares.
  • The controls and mechanics are frustrating and unintuitive, leading to a tedious gameplay experience.
  • The graphics and audio design are dated and lack polish, contributing to an overall feeling of mediocrity.
  • Many players report bugs and technical issues that hinder the experience, including navigation problems and high mouse sensitivity.
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay is criticized for its convoluted mechanics and uninspired level design, leading to a frustrating experience. While the concept shows potential, the execution is marred by bugs and a lack of engaging elements, making it feel tedious to play.

    • “The game's main flaw lies in its convoluted and poorly designed mechanics.”
    • “The frustrating mechanics, uninspired level design, and lackluster visuals and audio make it a chore to play.”
    • “Interesting concept and realization, but boring gameplay and a bugged game.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The graphics in "Insane Decay of Mind" are widely criticized for being dated and lacking polish, failing to meet modern standards. Many players feel that the visuals do not match the quality suggested by teaser trailers, leading to a disappointing experience overall.

    • “The graphics are dated and unimpressive, lacking the polish and attention to detail that modern games offer.”
    • “The frustrating mechanics, uninspired level design, and lackluster visuals and audio make it a chore to play.”
    • “The teaser trailers (not the one on the store page) show better graphics and have a lot more in them than at least the first hour of the game.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is marked by a strong sense of creepiness, but it suffers from a lack of a compelling soundtrack and immersive sound effects, which undermines its potential. While there is an interesting backstory, it is not effectively presented, leading to a reliance on atmosphere and tension rather than narrative depth.

    • “This game seems to have an interesting backstory and all, but for some reason it's just not presented to you and wants to rely more on atmosphere and tension scares.”
    • “The lack of a compelling soundtrack or immersive sound effects diminishes any potential atmosphere that the game could have created.”
    • “And the whole atmosphere of the game is creepy as heck.”
    • “This game seems to have an interesting backstory, but for some reason it's just not presented to you and relies more on atmosphere and tension scares.”
  • music3 mentions

    The game's music is generally considered basic, lacking a compelling soundtrack and immersive sound effects, which undermines its atmospheric potential. While the ambient music is noted as good, the overall sound design is described as lacking richness, leading players to suggest enhancing the experience with their own music.

    • “The ambient music was good, but the sounds could have been richer.”
    • “Overall, it's fairly basic, and you might be able to enhance it with your own music.”
    • “Overall, the music is fairly basic, and you might be able to enhance it with your own tracks.”
    • “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game exhibits notable stability issues, including bugs that affect menu navigation and overall gameplay, which can diminish long-term enjoyment. However, many users feel that the entertainment value still justifies the price despite these shortcomings.

    • “It's buggy and the appeal burns out quickly, but there's enough entertainment to justify the price.”
    • “Navigation in the menus sometimes was buggy.”
  • story2 mentions

    The game's story is primarily outlined in the store description, with minimal narrative development during gameplay, relying instead on hidden secrets revealed through achievement notes. While the backstory appears intriguing, it is not effectively presented, as the game focuses more on creating atmosphere and tension rather than delivering a cohesive narrative.

    • “The story is intriguing, with a rich backstory that adds depth to the gameplay, even if it is not always directly presented.”
    • “While the game relies heavily on atmosphere and tension, the underlying narrative is compelling and encourages exploration.”
    • “The secrets you uncover throughout the game enhance the story, revealing layers of intrigue through short notes and achievements.”
    • “The story is only hinted at in the store description, and while playing, you mostly uncover 'secrets' through short notes in the achievements earned.”
    • “The narrative feels underdeveloped, relying too heavily on scattered notes rather than providing a cohesive storyline.”
    • “I was disappointed that the story didn't unfold more during gameplay; it mostly consists of brief snippets found in achievements.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is a reflection of its developers' intelligence and passion, showcasing their wit and creativity. Players appreciate the cleverness embedded in the game's design, which adds a unique charm to the overall experience.

    • “The developers are a talented and humorous group, and their passion shines through in the game's witty writing.”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch, making every moment enjoyable and filled with laughter.”
    • “I love how the game balances clever jokes with engaging gameplay, keeping me entertained throughout.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect to be boring and tedious, lacking excitement and engagement.

    • “Grinding is boring and tedious, offering very little excitement.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel like a chore rather than a fun activity.”
    • “I find the grinding aspect to be monotonous, lacking any real engagement or thrill.”
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