Left Behind Full Game

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"Left Behind" is a Filipino-made realistic psychological horror game, where you play as a real estate agent exploring a suspicious property with a client. The game uses your microphone to record and alter your voice in real-time, adding to the eerie atmosphere. Expect at least an hour of gameplay filled with jump scares and a gripping storyline.

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Play Modes

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

62%

Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

story6 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and a highly immersive atmosphere, making the environments feel realistic and engaging.
The use of a microphone adds a unique and innovative gameplay mechanic that enhances immersion and can lead to memorable moments.
The game successfully builds tension and has some effective scares, providing a creepy experience for players.

The gameplay suffers from slow movement, tedious backtracking, and a lack of an inventory system, making progression frustrating.
The story is poorly structured and confusing, with a disjointed ending that fails to connect with the gameplay experience.
The game is very short and lacks a save feature, requiring players to complete it in a single sitting, which can be aggravating.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
57%
14%
The story received mixed reviews, with some players finding it disjointed and poorly executed, particularly criticizing the abrupt and confusing ending that felt disconnected from the main narrative. While a few appreciated the initial plot and atmosphere, many felt that the story lacked coherence and depth, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant improvements in storytelling to enhance player engagement.
- “The developer uses cleverly the game medium and it can be seen through the art style, plot, and sound use.”
- “With its expertly crafted gameplay, gripping storyline, and immersive audiovisual presentation, this game sets a new standard for indie horror titles and is sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone brave enough to venture into its dark and twisted world.”
- “It has a great atmosphere, scary moments, and a good story.”
- “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.”
- “Felt that I was violently tossed out of the game and story I had been playing, into some other alternate disjointed storyline altogether that didn't tie in to the beginning.”
- “The story went all over the place.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
10%
14%
Overall, the graphics in the game are widely praised for their quality, with many reviewers highlighting their realism and immersive atmosphere. While some elements, like certain character designs, received criticism for not matching the high standard of the visuals, the majority agree that the graphics significantly enhance the gaming experience. However, players should be aware that high-performance hardware is recommended to fully appreciate the stunning visuals.
- “Developed by a team of visionary creators, this game delivers a unique blend of innovative mechanics, stunning graphics, and spine-chilling tension that will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout your journey.”
- “Speaking of atmosphere, Left Behind boasts wonderful realistic graphics.”
- “The graphics are excellent and highly immersive.”
- “The graphics are decent and the controls were okay.”
- “The graphics are close enough to the hyper-realistic art movement and they will do the trick.”
- “A short but sweet horror experience here, extremely realistic graphics took me 90 minutes to beat.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
47%
16%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising the innovative flashlight and microphone mechanics, as well as the stunning scenery and level design. However, many players criticized sluggish movement, poor menu interaction, and a lack of engaging content, leading to a perception of the game as lacking depth and polish. Overall, while there are unique elements that enhance immersion, significant technical and gameplay issues detract from the experience.
- “Developed by a team of visionary creators, this game delivers a unique blend of innovative mechanics, stunning graphics, and spine-chilling tension that will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout your journey.”
- “One of the standout features of Left Behind is its ingenious use of the microphone, adding a whole new layer of immersion and enhancing both the gameplay and the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “With its expertly crafted gameplay, gripping storyline, and immersive audiovisual presentation, this game sets a new standard for indie horror titles and is sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone brave enough to venture into its dark and twisted world.”
- “Menu interaction was bad, the movement was sluggish with an aggressive sway for no reason, a lot of pop-in on the most random of assets, barely any gameplay, microphone use had no reason to be in it, gameplay had absolutely nothing to do with the ending, not even remotely scary, the character is an entire moron... this is not a game that should have been sold for money.”
- “No saves, poor back & forth gameplay, 30 fps with 3060 ti on max settings during the day (60 at night) with a 2k resolution 4k - 5 fps.”
- “Lastly, the mechanics and how you're progressing throughout the game is not good as well.”
atmosphere
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
23%
The atmosphere of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its unsettling feel, immersive graphics, and effective use of sound to enhance gameplay. However, others found it lacking in creepiness and criticized the overall execution, citing issues like bugs and tedious backtracking that detracted from the experience. Overall, while the atmospheric build-up is noted as a strong point, opinions vary on its effectiveness in creating a truly immersive and scary environment.
- “The atmospheric build-up was great, by the way!!!”
- “One of the standout features of Left Behind is its ingenious use of the microphone, adding a whole new layer of immersion and enhancing both the gameplay and the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “Overall, the atmosphere is great!”
- “The atmosphere failed to creep me out.”
- “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 .1% faster than walking.”
- “I can say as a positive, the graphics are nice, the game ran fairly smoothly and the atmosphere had an unsettling feel, but that was where the good stuff ended for me.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is highlighted by its ability to evoke laughter through sarcastic interactions with ghosts and engaging dialogue features that create amusing moments. Players appreciate the blend of humor with the game's detailed environment, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Made me laugh; I was never afraid and was able to sarcastically talk to ghosts trying to kill me.”
- “The game also has a feature that allows you to talk in-game, creating some funny moments while playing.”
- “It was pretty funny, but it made me appreciate the amount of detail you added into the forest.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players found the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with constant backtracking contributing to a frustrating experience. Additionally, the lackluster story and bugs further detracted from the overall enjoyment.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game has been criticized for its stability, with users reporting bugs that detract from the experience, alongside issues like tedious backtracking and a lackluster atmosphere. Overall, these factors contribute to a less than stable gameplay experience.
- “The game was a tad buggy, which really affected my overall experience.”
- “I encountered several bugs that disrupted my gameplay.”
- “The constant backtracking was annoying and tedious, making the game feel unstable.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game is widely criticized, with users reporting significant issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “The optimization is pretty bad.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players feel that the emotional impact of the game 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 left a lasting impact on my heart.”