Left Behind
- March 12, 2024
- SolitaryStudios
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Get on itch.io Store"Left Behind" is a free-to-play first-person shooter game that follows a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies. The game's developer has made it paid temporarily to raise funds for their grandmother's urgent breast cancer operation. Players must navigate through levels, scavenge for weapons and supplies, and fight off hordes of zombies to survive. The developer has pledged to make the game free again once enough funds are raised for the operation.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features decent graphics and a creepy atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
- The voice mechanic adds a fun element to gameplay, allowing for humorous moments during play.
- There are some effective jump scares and tension-building moments that can genuinely frighten players.
- The protagonist's illogical decisions and poor character development can be frustrating and detract from immersion.
- The game suffers from optimization issues, with many players experiencing low frame rates and technical glitches.
- The gameplay is marred by tedious back-and-forth mechanics, lack of a save system, and a confusing story that leaves players feeling lost.
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it confusing and poorly structured, particularly criticizing the abrupt and disjointed narrative shifts. While the initial plot shows promise and features a good atmosphere, many feel that the conclusion fails to connect with the earlier elements of the game, leaving players unsatisfied. Overall, the story needs more development and coherence to enhance the gaming experience.
“Great job overall, needs a bit more work and polish in gameplay and story, but you did good man.”
“With more story being built and more tension being created, a future project can be very good and I'm looking forward to the next one!”
“It has a great atmosphere, scary moments, and a good story.”
“Badly strung together story that didn't make sense, does that back and forth thing where you go from one place to another and back again, running is horribly slow which makes it aggravating.”
“The character's story is dumped on you at the end of the game, and it has absolutely nothing to do with the scary elements you've experienced.”
“Then, randomly, the ending is some story about how a dude lost everything and his wife left him for being a little bitch or something and then he attempted suicide.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics received positive feedback, with many users praising their quality and realism, often rating them highly (4/5 or 9/10). However, some noted inconsistencies, particularly with the design of certain elements, like the "monster," which detracted from the overall experience.
“The graphics were great.”
“Good graphics rate 9/10.”
“The graphics are decent and the controls were okay.”
“A short but sweet horror experience here, extremely realistic graphics took me 90 minutes to beat.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it lacking due to poor mechanics, low frame rates, and a lack of save options. However, others noted improvements in the full release compared to the demo, highlighting enjoyable elements like the voice mechanic, while still calling for further polish and refinement.
“Great job overall, needs a bit more work and polish in gameplay and story, but you did good man.”
“After originally playing the demo and sharing criticisms, this full release does improve some of the gameplay for a more enjoyable experience.”
“Also, the voice mechanic was very fun to use and I didn't feel it really added to the game itself, but it did make for a few good meme moments.”
“Lastly, the mechanics and how you're progressing throughout the game are not good.”
“Dumb, boring games with horrible gameplay.”
“No saves, poor back-and-forth gameplay, 30 fps with a 3060 Ti on max settings during the day (60 fps at night) with a 2k resolution resulting in 4-5 fps.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its effective creepy build-up and immersive storytelling, earning a perfect score from some reviewers. However, there are criticisms regarding certain segments that feel mediocre and repetitive, detracting from the overall experience.
“I would recommend this game, especially for its atmospheric build-up.”
“The atmospheric build-up was great!”
“The game has the creepy atmosphere down pat.”
“Then you play some mediocre atmosphere setting with some back and forth, door is locked, go find key, open it with said key, something happens, the room is different, and like 2 super slow-paced chases cause sprinting is like 0.1% faster than walking.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game incorporates humor through interactive dialogue, allowing players to engage in witty banter even in tense situations, such as facing ghosts. This blend of comedy and detail enhances the overall experience, making players feel entertained rather than scared.
“The game also has a feature that allows you to talk in-game, creating some funny moments while playing.”
“It was pretty funny, and it made me appreciate the amount of detail you added into the forest.”
“It made me laugh; I was never afraid and could sarcastically talk to the ghosts trying to kill me.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is widely criticized, with users reporting significant issues that detract from the overall experience.
“The optimization is pretty bad.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players feel that the game's emotional impact could have been enhanced with a longer narrative, allowing for a more gradual and satisfying transition to the ending.
“It made me feel like this game could've been a bit longer to allow for a smoother transition to that ending.”
“The emotional depth of the characters really resonated with me, making their struggles feel incredibly real.”
“I was genuinely moved by the storyline; it tugged at my heartstrings and left a lasting impression.”
