Investigation

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Investigation is a single player action game. It was developed by ShockyyDoc and was released on September 5, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Investigation is a body-cam styled horror game where you try and solve the murder of your best friend... but something sinister is lurking just around the corner. You are playing as an investigative reporter trying to uncover the mystery of John Plier's murder. You go looking for him in the subway he used to work at. However, something feels... wrong. You start imagining the horrors of what might'…

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a fun and realistic bodycam horror experience with nice graphics that keeps players engaged.
The movement mechanics are well-balanced, providing a satisfying experience when navigating the environment.
The game has potential for future chapters, and some players found it genuinely scary with challenging chase sequences.

The game feels rushed and lacks polish, with a minimal menu and non-functional settings like the volume slider.
The horror atmosphere is weak, with unconvincing sounds and ambience that fail to create a sense of tension.
The game is very short, taking only about 20 minutes to complete, and the gameplay is overly straightforward despite claims of complexity.

atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The game's atmosphere has been criticized for failing to effectively create a dark or horror-filled experience, with many noting the unconvincing ambience and sound design. While some players appreciate the smooth performance and automatic saving features, the overall tension and horror elements are deemed weak.
- “Apart from that it runs really smooth, it's nice that it saves automatically, you don't have to worry about restarting the whole game and the atmosphere keeps you tense.”
- “Weak horror atmosphere, with unconvincing ambience and sound.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story is criticized for being overly simplistic, with players noting that the quests are straightforward and often guided by a journal that diminishes the need for critical thinking. Despite claims of encouraging mental engagement, many find the narrative lacks depth and challenge.
- “The most straightforward quests and objectives... there's a journal telling you exactly what to do at all times, and the quests are so straightforward that this journal is not even needed.”
- “The most straightforward quests and objectives... there's a journal telling you exactly what to do at all times, and the quests are so straightforward that this journal is not even needed.”
- “The most straightforward quests and objectives... there's a journal telling you exactly what to do at all times, and the quests are so straightforward that this journal is not even needed.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players feeling that the ambient tracks serve merely as background noise and fail to enhance the atmosphere of tension or suspense. While the chase music was particularly criticized, the overall vibe and spookiness of the soundtrack have left some players eager for the next chapter.
- “I felt like any of the ambience was just background music, not related to creating a feeling of 'being watched over' or anything of that matter.”
- “I also wasn't a fan of the chase music, but in terms of overall vibes and spookiness, this has made me excited for chapter 2.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has seen some improvement following a patch aimed at fixing glitches that cause players to fall out of the map, particularly in the office area. However, users still report ongoing movement-related glitches, indicating that while progress is being made, stability issues persist. Overall, the game is noted to be quite short, with playthroughs averaging around 20 minutes for newcomers.
- “The movement is decent, but there are glitches related to movement and the ability to bug out of the map. The game is super short, taking only 20 minutes to beat on the first playthrough and 4-5 minutes once familiar with locations.”
- “The developer has released a patch that allegedly fixed the issues that caused glitches to make you fall out of the map in the office area, but it seems like these problems persist.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Players criticize the game for its misleading claims of complexity and non-linear gameplay, asserting that the actual experience does not support these assertions. Overall, the gameplay is perceived as lacking depth and variety.
- “The game claims it's complex with non-linear gameplay, but this is completely unfounded.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users consistently praise the game's graphics, highlighting them as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. The visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, generating excitement for future content.
- “I'm hyped for new chapters, and it's a very great game with nice graphics!”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users express disappointment that even with a monetized channel, running ads is not an option, which detracts from the expected benefits of monetization.
- “If your channel is monetized, don't expect to run ads on it though... bummer.”
- “The in-game purchases feel exploitative and make it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “The monetization model is frustrating; it seems like every feature is locked behind a paywall.”