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Adoption

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46%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
46% User Score Based on 97 reviews

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Adoption is a single player and multiplayer role playing game with horror, mystery and violence themes. It was developed by Fair Games Studio and was released on September 19, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

PC+VR horror game, where you have to help a little girl to find her mother and figure out what is really happening in your house and who your neighbors are.

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46%Audience ScoreBased on 97 reviews
story4 positive mentions
stability12 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique blend of co-op and horror, making it fun to play with friends.
  • It has a dark and engaging storyline that keeps players interested.
  • The game can be scary and provides a good atmosphere, especially when played in co-op mode.
  • The game is plagued with numerous bugs and crashes, making it largely unplayable.
  • Optimization issues lead to high CPU usage and movement bugs that require frequent restarts.
  • Many players report frustrating gameplay experiences due to game-breaking glitches and connectivity issues in multiplayer.

  • story

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    29% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    The game's story is described as dark and engaging, with players appreciating its linear narrative and the increasing intensity of enemy types. While some find the plot initially confusing, many enjoy the overall storyline and recommend it for those seeking a thrilling experience with manageable puzzles. However, technical issues have been noted, which may detract from the storytelling experience.

    • “A fantastic game with a dark story.”
    • “Love the storyline so far!”
    • “Super buggy at the moment, cool storyline though.”
    • “The enemy types that get introduced only get scarier, and we had an amazing time coordinating. Eventually, we even managed to get the hang of what the story was trying to tell us, we think.”
    • “I'd still recommend this game to someone that is looking for a linear scary story with not too difficult puzzles (so far).”

  • stability

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game is plagued by significant stability issues, with frequent crashes and bugs that render it nearly unplayable. Players report common problems such as freezing screens and game-breaking glitches, leading to frustration over the inability to complete the game or obtain refunds. Despite some positive remarks about the storyline, the overwhelming consensus highlights the game's severe instability.

    • “It's buggy and crashes all the time, and I can't even get a refund because of Steam's terrible refund policy.”
    • “Bruh, it is so buggy, it's unplayable.”
    • “Most common issue we run into is when we die; the screen goes black and it freezes.”

  • humor

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Players find the game to be exceptionally funny, especially when played with a friend, enhancing the overall comedic experience. The humor is consistently highlighted as a standout feature, contributing to the game's enjoyment.

    • “It's so funny if you play it with a friend.”
    • “This is hilarious!”

  • optimization

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The game's optimization is severely criticized, with players reporting significant movement bugs that prevent them from playing, often requiring a restart to regain functionality. Additionally, the poor optimization hampers the ability to play with friends, leading to a frustrating experience overall.

    • “Horribly optimized, can't even play with friends; you get stuck and can't even move.”
    • “Optimization is horrid and there are movement bugs where you just can't move and have to restart the game.”

  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is consistently praised for its authentic representation of a typical ghetto house, creating a vivid and immersive experience for players.

    • “The atmosphere perfectly captures the essence of a typical ghetto house.”

  • gameplay

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by unexpectedly tense action, complemented by clean mechanics and engaging puzzles, creating a well-rounded and immersive experience.

    • “Unexpectedly tense action with clean mechanics and nice puzzles.”

  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are not particularly impressive, which is understandable given the game's future plans for VR compatibility. Overall, the visuals may not stand out, but they align with the game's intended direction.

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Adoption is a role playing game with horror, mystery and violence themes. Common tags for Adoption include first-person, indie, roguelite, psychological, psychological horror and others.

Adoption is available on PC, Virtual Reality and Windows.

Adoption was released on September 19, 2019.

Adoption was developed by Fair Games Studio.

Adoption has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked Adoption for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Adoption is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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