Insane Decay of Mind

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Insane Decay of Mind is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by GoManga Interactive and was released on May 6, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

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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57%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a creepy atmosphere with eerie sound effects and unsettling creatures that can provide a thrilling experience for horror fans.
It is a budget-friendly option for those looking for a short horror experience, making it accessible to a wider audience.
Some players found the game to be a fun, albeit flawed, experience that showcases the developers' passion and potential for improvement.

The game suffers from poor graphics, clunky controls, and numerous bugs, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
Level design is repetitive and lacks creativity, making navigation tedious and unengaging.
Many players reported that the game feels incomplete and is better suited for VR, with non-VR gameplay being less enjoyable.

graphics
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The graphics in "Insane Decay of Mind" are widely criticized for being low-quality and dated, lacking the polish and detail expected in modern games. Many players feel that the visuals are underwhelming compared to the more impressive teaser trailers, leading to a disappointing overall experience.
- “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.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is criticized for its convoluted mechanics and uninspired level design, making it frustrating and tedious. While the concept has potential, players find the execution lacking, with simple maze navigation and a focus on avoiding enemies contributing to a monotonous experience. Overall, the gameplay suffers from bugs and a lack of engaging elements.
- “The gameplay is fairly simple; you navigate through a maze-like series of hallways while trying to find certain objects to reach the exit, all while avoiding enemies at all costs.”
- “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 bugged game.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is described as both creepy and well-designed, with effective sound effects contributing to the tension. However, the absence of a compelling soundtrack and a lack of clear storytelling detracts from the overall immersive experience.
- “The atmosphere is there, and the sound effects are well designed.”
- “The lack of a compelling soundtrack or immersive sound effects diminishes any potential atmosphere that the game could have created.”
- “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.”
- “And the whole atmosphere of the game is creepy as heck.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous bugs and glitches reported that hinder gameplay, including issues with controls and navigation. While the visuals and some horror elements are appreciated, the overall experience is marred by repetitiveness and technical problems, leading many to feel it lacks the polish of a complete game.
- “Glorified walking simulator; controls are awful, bugs and glitches everywhere, the scares aren't scary and the game explains itself in such a simple-minded and repetitive way that I was just immediately put off, even before I dropped the lollipop inside a wall and thus could not progress further.”
- “It looks good for a VR game, and the horror elements are somewhat decent, but there's still so much missing and I wouldn't call it a full game. The glitches are more than obvious and it's repetitive as heck.”
- “It's buggy and the appeal burns out quickly, but there's enough entertainment to justify the price.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a reflection of its developers, who are described as smart and funny individuals. Their passion for the project shines through, contributing to a lighthearted and engaging comedic experience.
- “The developers are a talented and humorous group, and their passion for the game shines through in every joke and witty line.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, making every moment enjoyable and filled with laughter.”
- “I love how the game balances clever humor with engaging gameplay, keeping me entertained throughout.”
grinding
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Players generally find the grinding aspect to be boring and tedious, lacking excitement and engagement.
- “Grinding is boring and tedious, offering very little in the way of 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 reward.”
story
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The game's story is primarily conveyed through the store description and hidden secrets found in achievements, rather than through direct narrative elements during gameplay. While it hints at an intriguing backstory, the focus leans more towards creating an atmospheric experience filled with tension and scares, leaving players to piece together the story through side quests and environmental clues.
- “You have to complete side quests to progress, while being cautious of the wandering souls in the dark corridors of the school.”
- “The story is outlined in the store description, but not much is revealed during gameplay, aside from the secrets found in the short notes of the achievements earned.”
- “This game has an intriguing backstory, but it feels like the presentation relies more on atmosphere and tension rather than fully exploring the narrative.”
- “The story is primarily outlined in the store description, and not much is revealed during gameplay, aside from 'secrets' found in the short notes of the achievements earned.”
- “You have to complete side quests to progress, while also being cautious of the walking souls in the dark corridors of the school.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is characterized by a decent ambient soundtrack, but it lacks a compelling score and immersive sound effects, which undermines the overall atmosphere. Users feel that the sound design is not rich enough to enhance the gaming experience.