Madison

About Madison

Madison is a single player simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by Nosebleed Games and was released on July 7, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from critics.

Madison is a first person psychological horror game that delivers an immersive and terrifying experience. With the help of an instant camera, connect the human world with the beyond, take pictures and develop them by yourself. Solve puzzles, explore your surroundings and most importantly, survive.

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story6 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

MADiSON delivers a genuinely spooky atmosphere with effective jump scares and a captivating story.
The game features solid graphics, creepy audio, and interesting puzzles that engage players throughout.
It successfully manipulates fear with terrifying gameplay and a deeply disturbing narrative, making it a must-play for horror fans.

Some puzzles are overly obtuse and can disrupt the pacing of the game, leading to tedious backtracking.
There are technical issues, including a save corrupting error and excessive camera sway that can detract from the experience.
The game lacks originality in some aspects and can feel repetitive, with reused environment assets and a few poorly explained narrative elements.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86% positive mentions, -29% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions
The story of Madison is widely praised for its captivating and well-told narrative, which effectively combines horror elements with a deeply unsettling atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to maintain constant tension through engaging puzzles, striking visuals, and superb audio design, all contributing to a genuinely scary experience. Overall, the story is considered a significant strength, enhancing the game's horror gameplay.
- “Madison is a horror game for the ages that manipulates fear with terrifying gameplay and a deeply disturbing story.”
- “Captivating, well-told story; constant tension and incredible atmosphere; genuinely scary and unnerving; exploration and puzzles are engaging, for the most part; looks and sounds great.”
- “Madison starts out strong with pristine graphics, scary audio, an intriguing story, great level design, and interesting puzzles.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is minimal, leaving players feeling disconnected from the plot.”
- “The twists in the story are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, 16% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions
The gameplay of Madison is characterized by a genuinely spooky atmosphere, effective jump scares, and interesting mechanics, particularly with the polaroid camera. However, it suffers from tedious puzzles and excessive backtracking, which can detract from the overall experience. While the visuals and sound design enhance the horror elements, consistency in pacing and puzzle design is needed for a more cohesive journey.
- “Madison is a horror game for the ages that manipulates fear with terrifying gameplay and a deeply disturbing story.”
- “[genuinely spooky atmosphere with effective jump scares, some clever puzzles and interesting camera mechanics, solid horror visuals and tense soundtrack throughout].”
- “[solid, effective jump scares, excellent atmosphere, fun gameplay mechanics via the polaroid camera].”
- “They just need to keep consistent over the entire journey—tone down the late game jump scares, reduce backtracking, and ensure the audio actually impacts the gameplay.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is consistently praised for its genuinely spooky and immersive qualities, featuring effective jump scares, creepy sound design, and impressive visuals. Reviewers highlight the constant tension and engaging exploration, making the overall experience feel like a thrilling haunted house ride. Despite some minor pacing issues with puzzles, the captivating atmosphere and innovative camera mechanics contribute significantly to the game's horror appeal.
- “From atmosphere to execution, this short horror romp takes you and doesn't let go.”
- “Captivating, well-told story; constant tension and incredible atmosphere; genuinely scary and unnerving; exploration and puzzles are engaging, for the most part; looks and sounds great.”
- “Even though some of the puzzles outstay their welcome and can throw the pace off a bit, Madison doesn’t linger too long overall and the horrific atmosphere makes it a haunted house ride more than worth the price of admission.”
- “[Genuinely spooky atmosphere with effective jump scares, some clever puzzles and interesting camera mechanics, solid horror visuals and tense soundtrack throughout].”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75% positive mentions, -50% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions
The graphics in Madison are praised for their striking and unsettling visuals, contributing to a genuinely spooky atmosphere that enhances the horror experience. Reviewers highlight the game's pristine graphics, effective use of audio, and clever level design, all of which work together to create tension and immersion. Overall, the unique visual style and attention to detail make Madison an enjoyable experience for players.
- “Madison starts out strong with pristine graphics, scary audio, an intriguing story, great level design, and interesting puzzles.”
- “[horror elements are excellent, a creepy and unsettling story, jump scares and tension-based horror, superb audio including voiceover, music & atmosphere, big focus on puzzles, striking and upsetting visuals].”
- “[genuinely spooky atmosphere with effective jump scares, some clever puzzles and interesting camera mechanics, solid horror visuals and tense soundtrack throughout].”
- “The overall graphics and uniqueness still made Madison a fairly enjoyable experience.”
- “The horror elements are excellent, with a creepy and unsettling story, jump scares, and tension-based horror. The visuals are striking and upsetting.”
- “The visuals are solid, contributing to a genuinely spooky atmosphere with effective jump scares and a tense soundtrack throughout.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, -34% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to create a genuinely spooky atmosphere, enhancing the horror elements with a tense and unsettling soundtrack that effectively supports jump scares and tension-based gameplay. The audio, including voiceovers and ambient sounds, plays a crucial role in immersing players in the creepy narrative and elevating the overall experience.
- “Genuinely spooky atmosphere with effective jump scares, some clever puzzles and interesting camera mechanics, solid horror visuals and a tense soundtrack throughout.”
- “Superb audio including voiceover, music, and atmosphere, contributing to a creepy and unsettling story.”
- “The soundtrack is particularly effective in making you feel tense at all times, with loud noises blaring at just the right moments, as shadowy figures loom just out of the corner of your eye and a puzzle solution lies just out of reach.”
- “[Genuinely spooky atmosphere with effective jump scares, some clever puzzles and interesting camera mechanics, solid horror visuals and tense soundtrack throughout].”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game is praised for its stability, with users reporting no bugs or glitches, allowing for an immersive experience that enhances the gripping story and overall atmosphere.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the immersion.”
- “There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay and hinder progress.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor in the game effectively balances tension and comedy, creating moments that elicit both screams and laughter, enhancing the overall experience with a mix of fear and amusement.
- “There are plenty of moments that had me screaming and then laughing, my heart racing and palms sweating as I dreaded turning another corner, knowing that something awful was likely waiting for me.”
- “The humor in this game is perfectly timed, making even the scariest moments feel light-hearted and fun.”
- “I found myself chuckling at the witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions that kept the gameplay entertaining.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Players find that while Madison offers engaging mechanics and suspenseful moments, the experience is often hindered by tedious puzzles and excessive backtracking, leading to a frustrating grinding aspect.
- “While it’s built around an interesting mechanic and features tense, sometimes terrifying moments, Madison is frequently derailed by tedious puzzles and an irritating amount of backtracking.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the story.”
- “I found myself spending more time grinding for resources than actually enjoying the gameplay, which really took away from the overall experience.”