Left Behind

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Left Behind is a single player survival survival game with a horror theme. It was developed by SolitaryStudios and was released on March 12, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

story12 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and a highly immersive atmosphere, making the environments feel realistic and engaging.
The unique microphone mechanic adds an interesting layer to the gameplay, enhancing immersion and providing some entertaining moments.
The game successfully builds tension and has a few genuinely scary moments, making it a worthwhile experience for horror fans.

The gameplay suffers from slow movement, tedious backtracking, and a lack of an inventory system, which can lead to frustration.
The story is poorly structured and confusing, with a disjointed ending that fails to connect with the gameplay experience.
There are significant technical issues, including bugs, lack of save features, and unclear objectives, which detract from the overall experience.

story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
57%
14%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it disjointed and poorly executed, particularly criticizing the abrupt and confusing ending that feels disconnected from the main narrative. While a few reviewers appreciated the initial plot and atmosphere, many noted issues with pacing, backtracking, and a lack of cohesion, suggesting that the story needs more development and polish. Overall, the narrative has potential but currently falls short of delivering a satisfying experience.
- “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.”
- “The atmosphere, the story, and chase are all good.”
- “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!”
- “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.”
- “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.”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
17%
7%
The graphics in the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many reviewers praising their realism and immersive quality, often highlighting them as a standout feature. While some noted that certain elements, like the design of the monster, felt out of place compared to the overall high-quality visuals, the majority agree that the graphics contribute significantly to the game's atmosphere and experience. However, it is also mentioned that high-performance hardware is necessary 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
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
52%
11%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with praise for its innovative mechanics and stunning visuals, particularly the flashlight and microphone features that enhance immersion. However, many players criticized sluggish movement, poor menu interactions, and a lack of engaging content, leading to a perception that the game is not worth its price. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, significant improvements are needed in gameplay mechanics and technical performance.
- “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
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
31%
15%
The atmosphere of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its unsettling feel, realistic graphics, and effective use of immersive elements like the microphone, contributing to a creepy ambiance. However, others found the atmosphere lacking in tension and engagement, often overshadowed by gameplay issues such as bugs and tedious backtracking. Overall, while many appreciate the atmospheric build-up, opinions vary on its effectiveness in creating a truly immersive experience.
- “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 game has the creepy atmosphere down pat.”
- “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
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game effectively blends humor with gameplay, allowing players to engage in sarcastic banter with ghosts, which adds a lighthearted touch to the otherwise tense atmosphere. Players appreciate the comedic moments facilitated by in-game dialogue, enhancing the overall experience while showcasing the game's attention to detail.
- “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, and it made me appreciate the amount of detail you added into the forest.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, primarily due to constant backtracking that detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the lackluster story and bugs further contribute to the frustration, making the grind feel less rewarding.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game has been criticized for its stability, with users reporting bugs that detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the tedious backtracking further contributes to a sense of frustration, impacting the game's immersion.
- “The game was a tad buggy, which affected my overall experience.”
- “The constant backtracking was annoying and tedious, making the gameplay feel unstable.”
- “The atmosphere failed to creep me out, and the bugs detracted from the immersion.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received consistently negative feedback, with multiple users expressing dissatisfaction and describing it as "pretty bad."
- “The optimization is pretty bad.”
- “The optimization is pretty bad.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a desire for a longer gameplay experience to allow for a more gradual and impactful emotional transition to the ending, indicating that the current pacing may detract from the overall emotional resonance of the story.
- “It made me feel like this game could've been a bit longer to allow for a smoother transition to that ending.”