Just Ignore Them

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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.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 295 reviews

story80 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game features a charming pixel art style and an interesting story that keeps players engaged.
Despite its flaws, the game offers a fun experience with multiple endings and easter eggs to discover.
The atmosphere is well-crafted, providing a sense of mystery and intrigue throughout the gameplay.

The game is riddled with spelling and grammatical errors, which detracts from the overall experience.
Many puzzles are overly simplistic or nonsensical, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.
The story becomes convoluted and confusing towards the end, leaving players unsatisfied with the resolution.

story
218 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
51%
12%
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 noted that the narrative starts strong but loses momentum and clarity as it progresses, leading to confusion and dissatisfaction with the ending. Overall, while some found enjoyment in the story's unique elements and character development, others felt it fell short of expectations due to its inconsistencies and amateurish execution.
- “The devs 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.”
- “While there is no jump scares or moments that are going to absolutely shake people to their core, the chilling storyline leaves a lasting impact well after the game has ended.”
- “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 and confusing.”
music
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
68%
14%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the soundtrack when it is present but expressing disappointment over long stretches of silence and a lack of ambient music. While some found the suspenseful tunes effective in enhancing feelings of isolation, others criticized the abrupt volume changes and the overall inconsistency in the musical experience. Overall, players feel that the addition of a more continuous ambient soundtrack could significantly improve the game's atmosphere.
- “I found the music quite nice -- when it was present.”
- “Great game, looking forward to buying the soundtrack.”
- “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.”
- “It feels like they had no idea how to add a soundtrack.”
gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
73%
8%
The gameplay is characterized as a standard point-and-click adventure, with many players noting the presence of nonsensical and obtuse puzzles that can lead to frustration and excessive backtracking. While some appreciate the basic mechanics and pixel art, others criticize the gameplay for being uninventive, short, and plagued by bugs and grammatical errors. Overall, the experience is mixed, with a focus on story that many feel fails to deliver.
- “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.”
graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
75%
8%
The game features charming pixel graphics that evoke a retro aesthetic, appealing to fans of the genre despite being considered outdated by some. While the visuals are described as cute and fitting for the game's style, there are limitations such as a lack of resolution options and graphical tweaks. Overall, the graphics are seen as adequate for the game's fun narrative and design, though some players hope for improvements in future installments.
- “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 has standard graphics, standard controls, standard style for this type of game, so the only thing that might make it stand out is the story.”
atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
31%
19%
The game's atmosphere is frequently praised for its eerie and creepy qualities, enhanced by a muted color palette and minimal audio. While many players appreciate the intriguing story and likable characters, some feel that the atmosphere could benefit from additional ambient sound, particularly in quieter moments. Overall, it is considered a strong aspect of the game, especially for horror enthusiasts.
- “For horror, sound is extremely important and more ambience would have greatly improved the atmosphere.”
- “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.”
- “Priced at $3.99, it's a budget-friendly option for horror enthusiasts, offering a creepy atmosphere and touch screen support.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively blends humor with its horror elements, featuring both ironic and unironic dialogue that keeps players entertained throughout. Reviewers appreciate the dark humor and clever references to classic horror stories, noting that the storyline is engaging and filled with funny moments that enhance the overall experience.
- “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.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy, with users reporting frequent glitches, particularly in the remake. Issues include freezing when attempting to alt-tab and encountering unimplemented elements in the environment, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. Overall, players find the game to be unstable and prone to technical problems.
- “When I try to alt-tab to Streamlabs so I can... you know... 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.”
- “Man, is this game buggy.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
Players feel that the game attempts to foster emotional investment through extensive dialogue for a specific character, but this effort is undermined by a lackluster story and numerous typos, leading to a diminished emotional impact.
- “The game masterfully develops its characters, allowing players to become emotionally invested in their journeys.”
- “The narrative is crafted in such a way that it evokes deep feelings, making players truly care about the outcomes.”
- “Through rich storytelling and character development, the game creates an emotional connection that lingers long after playing.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of "Just Ignore Them" is criticized as a cash grab, with a price point of around $4 USD deemed unjustifiable due to the game's defects and shortcomings. Reviewers highlight the availability of numerous free, higher-quality alternatives on Steam, suggesting that the game's cost does not reflect its value.
- “Just ignore them has the cash grab price of around $4 USD. It's not worth it given the defects and shortcomings with the product, especially considering the sheer number of completely free, much higher quality games on Steam.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic commitment akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting it as a standout feature that enhances the overall storytelling experience.
- “Really good story and amazing character development.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users highlight the game's strong replayability due to its multiple achievements and unexpected twists, encouraging players to revisit the experience for new challenges and outcomes.
- “The replay value is fantastic, with multiple achievements and unexpected twists that keep you coming back for more.”
- “The game offers incredible replayability, featuring various achievements and surprising plot twists that enhance the experience.”
- “With numerous achievements and intriguing twists, the replay value of this game is truly impressive.”