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It Reaches

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88%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
88% User Score Based on 51 reviews

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It Reaches is a single player survival action adventure game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by Emberflight Games and was released on May 17, 2026. It received positive reviews from players.

It Reaches is a first person horror game, captured through the lens of a police officer’s body cam. Trapped inside the facilities of an abandoned hospital, find a way to escape the horrors lurking underground. Uncover a dark mystery left behind and don't get caught! They will reach for you…

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88%Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
optimization2 negative mentions
  • Excellent immersive atmosphere with high-quality visual and audio design that keeps players on edge.
  • Innovative gameplay mechanics such as breath-holding stealth and resource management add tension and depth.
  • Engaging survival horror experience with solid gunplay, puzzles, and a strong narrative focus that appeals to genre fans.
  • The AI for minor enemies and chase sequences can be repetitive and occasionally frustrating, breaking immersion.
  • Some technical issues including weapon switching bugs, occasional crashes, and uncomfortable visual effects affecting gameplay.
  • The pacing is slow and the story's ending feels abrupt and underdeveloped, which may reduce replayability and satisfaction.

  • gameplay

    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    29% positive mentions, 57% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its innovative breath-holding mechanic that heightens stealth tension, smooth and rewarding gunplay, and a balanced mix of running, hiding, and combat sequences. While some puzzles are considered too easy and certain mechanics initially feel janky or exploitable, the overall experience is engaging and well-suited for survival horror fans seeking a story-driven, mechanically solid game.

    • “Innovative breath-holding mechanic that effectively escalates tension during stealth sequences.”
    • “For genre enthusiasts seeking a mechanically uncompromising survival title, it comes highly recommended.”
    • “The gun upgrade mechanics felt good, and scarcity of bolts is great so you have to decide which components you want to upgrade with trade-offs, like a survival horror should.”
    • “Some mechanics (like getting the generators to work) are a bit janky to figure out at first, but when you understand the controls, it works well and the idea is cool.”
    • “The puzzles are a bit too easy, which could be a choice to keep the gameplay flow consistent, but the answers are pretty much in your face or not hard to find at all, lacking the satisfaction of solving a puzzle like in other survival horror titles.”
    • “But there are no healing items, you automatically recover health and I felt I got to a point where I abused the health regen mechanic as I could take some health damage, then insta-kill an enemy to save bullets and regen to full again.”

  • story

    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    65% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 18% negative mentions

    The story is generally well-received, described as engaging and atmospheric with strong psychological and body horror elements that keep players involved. While not groundbreaking, it offers a compelling narrative that supports the gameplay and is appreciated for its length and execution, though some note minor gaps in lore and depth. Overall, it's recommended for fans of story-driven survival horror seeking a concise, intense experience.

    • “The gameplay is spectacular, the story is awesome, and the ideas are absolutely crazy.”
    • “This game has been the best bodycam horror game that I have ever played, the story was just great, the mechanics were pretty good, and the puzzles were amazingly designed.”
    • “For the price and how long the story is, it's just amazing.”
    • “The overall lore and story is a bit ramshackle though, I think.”
    • “Not much into the story, a police officer checking a disturbance in an abandoned hospital turned into a nightmare, then getting flashbacks of your son and past life...eh.”
    • “Story is okay, nothing too special.”

  • atmosphere

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    78% positive mentions, 22% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is consistently praised for its intense, immersive, and tense psychological horror experience, enhanced by effective use of body cam perspective and well-designed environments. Players highlight the game's ability to keep them on edge with strong scares and a spooky ambiance, making it highly recommended for horror fans. Despite minor technical issues, the atmospheric quality significantly elevates the overall gameplay.

    • “Definitely the atmosphere, plus the environments do a phenomenal job at keeping the player on edge.”
    • “Despite technical hurdles, it remains an atmospherically above-average experience that fans of psychological horror should not miss.”
    • “Excellent use of the body cam perspective to build deep immersion and a tense atmosphere.”

  • graphics

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    80% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are generally praised for being impressive and unique, contributing effectively to the horror atmosphere. While some find them exceptional and visually striking, others feel they are good but not extraordinary. Overall, the graphics complement the story and enhance the immersive experience.

    • “Damn this game was amazing and had amazing graphics. The horror jumpscares and sound effects were very good. Highly recommended!”
    • “The graphics look good and the story is compelling enough.”
    • “Great graphics, voice acting, and story.”

  • optimization

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The game generally runs smoothly with good audio, but users report occasional performance dips and occasional freezes, particularly when using performance FSR, leading some to pause playing until optimization improves.

    • “It runs smoothly and the audio is great!”
    • “Performance dips occasionally and it froze one time when I set it on performance FSR.”
    • “I've decided to stop playing the game until performance is polished more.”

  • replayability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    Users generally find the game lacking in replayability, suggesting that additional content or features would be needed to enhance it.

    • “Not much in the way of replayability.”

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor is subtle and lighthearted, with playful elements like the animated dog and toys adding a charming and amusing touch to the experience.

    • “I find the animation for the picture of the dog and toys is honestly a funny thing to throw in there.”
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It Reaches is a survival action adventure game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. Common tags for It Reaches include first-person, 3D, realistic, indie, linear and others.

It Reaches is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, Windows and others.

It Reaches was released on May 17, 2026.

It Reaches was developed by Emberflight Games.

It Reaches has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked It Reaches for its gameplay but disliked it for its optimization.

It Reaches is a single player game.

Similar games include The Beast Inside, Propagation: Paradise Hotel, Beyond Hanwell, A.I.L.A, Mirror Forge and others.