Just Ignore Them

68%
Game Brain Score Based on 148 reviews
  • story
  • music
  • gameplay
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Just Ignore Them is a surreal psychological horror adventure game. As a child, you must navigate your fears, anxieties, and a cast of frightening entities in your apartment complex. Solve puzzles to confront your past and unlock the mystery behind your torment. Your choices will determine your fate and the fates of those around you.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Play​Station
  • Play​station Vita
  • Xbox
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Reviews

68%
Audience ScoreBased on 148 reviews
story40 positive mentions
stability4 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming pixel art style and an interesting story that keeps players engaged.
  • Despite some flaws, the game offers a fun experience with multiple endings and easter eggs to discover.
  • The atmosphere is well-crafted, providing a mix of humor and horror that appeals to fans of the genre.
  • The game suffers from numerous spelling and grammatical errors, which detract from the overall experience.
  • Many players found the puzzles to be either too easy or nonsensical, leading to frustration during gameplay.
  • The story becomes convoluted and inconsistent as it progresses, leaving players confused and unsatisfied with the ending.
  • story109 mentions

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its interesting premise and atmosphere, while others criticize it for being convoluted, poorly written, and lacking coherence. Many found the narrative engaging at first but felt it lost momentum and clarity as it progressed, leading to an unsatisfying conclusion. Overall, while some appreciated the unique elements and character development, the story's execution left many feeling confused and uninvested.

    • “The developers were able to create a good atmosphere, an interesting story, and likable characters.”
    • “An interesting story with an off-the-wall narrative and a good deal of mystery and excitement was what I got, and I'm glad I did.”
    • “The story is interesting and for the price, it is worth it.”
    • “I am so utterly confused as to the story of this game; it's all over the place.”
    • “The story is nonsensical, the dialogues and gameplay are amateurish, and there are grammatical errors in the texts.”
    • “This game started out very well, but lost the plot about 2/3 of the way through; the story became overly convoluted and difficult to fully follow, and the ending was just unsatisfying, confusing, and a bit disappointing, to be perfectly honest.”
  • music22 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the soundtrack when it is present but noting significant gaps of silence that detract from the overall atmosphere. While some found the suspenseful tunes effective in enhancing moments of danger, others criticized the sporadic and sometimes jarring nature of the music, suggesting that a more consistent ambient soundtrack would improve the experience. Overall, players feel that the game would benefit from a more cohesive musical presence to better complement its pixel art and narrative.

    • “I found the music quite nice -- when it was present.”
    • “The absence of a constant soundtrack enhances the feeling of isolation and loneliness, only interrupted by suspenseful tunes when danger is near.”
    • “I do however feel that the game would drastically benefit from having some kind of ambient music patched in, seeing as pixel graphics in silence just fails to build any sort of tension, which at certain points in the game becomes dreadfully noticeable.”
    • “The other music was so low that you didn't even notice it, so it added nothing to the ambiance of the game, but then bam! Music!”
  • gameplay20 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized as a standard point-and-click experience, with many players noting the presence of obtuse and nonsensical puzzles that can hinder progress. While some appreciate the mechanics and pixel art, others criticize the lack of innovation, excessive backtracking, and numerous bugs, leading to a mixed reception overall. The game is generally seen as short and lacking depth, with the story failing to engage players fully.

    • “I liked the point & click style gameplay (even if some puzzles had me going, 'how was I supposed to know that?'), but there was way too much backtracking in several parts.”
    • “Fun little game that has endless possibilities; I like the gameplay and pixel art.”
    • “The gameplay was basic but good.”
    • “The story is nonsensical, the dialogues and gameplay are amateurish, and there are grammatical errors in the texts.”
    • “Super short, story is boring, gameplay is trash, very unclear on what you have to do.”
    • “Gameplay-wise this is a standard point & click adventure game with uninventive puzzles and a surprising amount of bugs and typos.”
  • graphics18 mentions

    The game's graphics feature charming pixel art that appeals to fans of retro aesthetics, though they are considered outdated and lack resolution options or customization. While some players appreciate the art style and find it fitting for the game's narrative, others feel that the graphics could benefit from refinement, especially in more intense scenes. Overall, the visuals are seen as standard for the genre, with the emphasis placed more on the story and gameplay than on cutting-edge graphics.

    • “It's an inexpensive game with cute little pixel graphics.”
    • “The pixel-art work of this game caught me off-guard.”
    • “Always liked these pixel games; a game shouldn't need to have the best of the best graphics in order to be good.”
    • “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
    • “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
    • “It is not the very small amount of playing time or the low-resolution pixel graphics.”
  • atmosphere8 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its eerie and creepy qualities, enhanced by a muted color palette and effective sound design, although some reviewers feel that additional ambient sound could further enrich the experience. While the story and characters contribute positively to the atmosphere, opinions vary on the consistency of its execution throughout the game. Overall, it is recognized as a strong aspect, particularly appealing to horror enthusiasts.

    • “Nice story, soundtrack, atmosphere, pixel art, and plot twist.”
    • “One of the game's strengths is its eerie atmosphere, achieved through a muted color palette and sparing use of audio.”
    • “Perhaps an ambient soundtrack in the silent parts could add more atmosphere.”
    • “Interesting story, with a creepy and violent atmosphere.”
  • humor7 mentions

    The game effectively blends humor with its horror elements, featuring ironic and darkly comedic dialogue that keeps players entertained throughout. Many reviewers noted the clever references to classic horror stories and appreciated the balance of a creepy atmosphere with funny moments, resulting in an engaging and amusing experience. Overall, the humor adds a unique layer to the storyline, enhancing player enjoyment.

    • “Ironically good; attempts to be a scary game, but I found myself laughing throughout the entire thing.”
    • “There was enough humor to be found in its ironic as well as unironic dialogue to keep me smirking for most of the ride.”
    • “Nice original story, very creepy, dark humor, full of references from old horror stories and nice ambience.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy, with users reporting glitches, freezing issues when alt-tabbing, and instances of "adventure game logic" that disrupt gameplay. Overall, players have found the remake to be less stable than the original version.

    • “There are glitches in the remake.”
    • “When I try to alt-tab to Streamlabs to stream the game, my laptop freezes.”
    • “I played the original version and found some glitches in section three where I could mouse over things that hadn't actually been added to the environment yet, and encountered a few 'adventure game logic' moments.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Players feel that the game attempts to foster emotional investment through extensive dialogue for a character, but this effort is undermined by a lackluster story and numerous typos, which detract from the overall emotional engagement.

    • “The game masterfully weaves a narrative that pulls at your heartstrings, making you feel deeply connected to the characters.”
    • “Every choice you make has emotional weight, leading to moments that will leave you reflecting long after the game ends.”
    • “The character development is so profound that you can't help but become emotionally invested in their journeys.”
    • “The game has a lot of typos, and it has a very boring story.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization of "Just Ignore Them" is criticized as a cash grab, priced at around $4 USD, which many users feel is unjustified due to the game's defects and the availability of superior free alternatives on Steam.

    • “Just ignore them. It has a cash grab price of around $4 USD. It's not worth it given the defects and shortcomings of the product, especially considering the sheer number of completely free, much higher quality games on Steam.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
  • character development1 mentions

    The character development in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting a compelling story that enhances the depth and growth of the characters.

    • “Really good story and amazing character development.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players appreciate the game's high replayability due to its numerous achievements and unexpected twists, encouraging them to revisit the experience for new challenges and outcomes.

    • “The replay value is incredible, with multiple achievements and unexpected twists that keep you coming back for more.”
    • “Each playthrough offers new challenges and surprises, making it a game you can enjoy repeatedly.”
    • “The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two runs are ever the same, enhancing the overall replayability.”
    • “The replay value is lacking; once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back.”
    • “Despite some interesting twists, the overall replayability feels minimal and doesn't encourage multiple playthroughs.”
    • “After finishing the game, I found that there were no significant achievements or changes to motivate me to replay it.”
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