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Mask of Sanity

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31%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
47% User Score Based on 17 reviews

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Mask of Sanity is a single player survival survival game with horror, mystery, thriller, historical and others themes. It was developed by Unicore GS and was released on October 23, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

My name is Tom Bailey. It all began with an investigation into the murder of a physician in a local asylum St. Verginy, which was coated with strange rumors.

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47%Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Good horror atmosphere that can be engaging and scary at times.
  • Some levels have decent graphics and gameplay mechanics, particularly the first level.
  • The game offers a unique challenge with random loot and resource management.
  • Gameplay is marred by poor melee mechanics and frustrating enemy hitboxes.
  • Frequent bugs and issues, including losing inventory upon death and save system problems.
  • Limited weapon variety and scarce ammo lead to unbalanced combat experiences.

  • gameplay

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, -34% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users noting a decline in level design and overall quality, while others find the combat system unique and maneuverable. Despite these criticisms, the gameplay remains engaging for some, particularly in relation to the plot.

    • “From a gameplay perspective, the combat system is odd, but it allows for maneuverability.”
    • “The game seemed interesting to me in terms of gameplay and plot.”
    • “Not only are the levels getting uglier and emptier, but the gameplay gets much worse.”
    • “From a gameplay perspective, the combat system is odd, but it allows for maneuvering.”

  • story

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, -67% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The story aspect of the game is criticized for feeling incomplete and lacking coherence, with players noting that the narrative is primarily conveyed through scattered notes that fail to provide a clear context. Many are left wanting more cutscenes or a more developed storyline to enhance their understanding of the game's plot.

    • “The storyline feels incomplete, so I'm looking forward to more cutscenes, even if they come in a future game.”
    • “The storytelling is intriguing, but it can be challenging to piece together the context from the scattered notes and documents.”
    • “The storyline doesn't look complete, so I'll wait for more cutscenes, even if it would be in another game.”
    • “Storytelling is where all the real problems are: you find pieces of paper scattered around that vaguely tell you a story, but it's really hard to picture the context of the game.”
    • “Storytelling is where all the real problems are: you find pieces of paper scattered around that vaguely tell you a story, but it's really hard to picture the context of the game.”

  • atmosphere

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

    The game effectively creates a strong horror atmosphere, immersing players in a tense environment; however, the scarcity of healing options can lead to frustration, as tough enemies make survival challenging.

    • “The game creates a chilling horror atmosphere that keeps you on edge, but the scarcity of healing options adds to the tension, making encounters with tough enemies even more nerve-wracking.”
    • “The immersive atmosphere draws you in, with every sound and shadow heightening the sense of dread as you navigate through the eerie environment.”
    • “The haunting visuals and sound design work together to create a truly unsettling atmosphere that lingers long after you put the game down.”

  • graphics

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

    The graphics are considered subpar, with players noting issues such as poor sound quality and inconsistent hit registration during combat. The reliance on melee weapons like shovels further detracts from the experience, as players struggle with aiming and finding ammunition, leading to frustrating encounters with enemies of varying sizes.

    • “The graphics are not great, and the sound is really bad. The gunplay is poor, with headshots only registering sometimes. Good luck finding ammo, as the game relies more on melee combat, and your weapon is a spade or shovel. Enemies hit you more often than you hit them because shovel hits register inconsistently, and you need to aim for the head. Enemies come in three sizes: short, normal, and tall.”
    • “The visuals are underwhelming and lack detail, making the game feel outdated. The character models are poorly designed, and the environments lack any real depth or immersion.”
    • “Overall, the graphics are disappointing, with low-resolution textures and bland color palettes that fail to create an engaging atmosphere.”

  • music

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

    The music in the game is a point of contention, as users find it intrusive and are frustrated by the inability to turn it off, overshadowing the otherwise acceptable sound effects.

    • “The sound effects are okay, I guess, but it really doesn't matter because you can't turn the music off.”
    • “The music is repetitive and becomes annoying after a short while.”
    • “I found the soundtrack to be bland and uninspired, which detracted from the overall experience.”

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, -100% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's optimization is generally solid, providing a good indie horror/thriller experience, though players have reported occasional lighting glitches and performance drops.

    • “The game offers a pretty solid indie horror/thriller experience, with only occasional lighting glitches and performance drops.”
    • “Pretty solid indie horror/thriller experience aside from occasional lighting glitches and performance drops.”

  • stability

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

    The game is generally stable, providing a solid indie horror/thriller experience, though players have reported occasional lighting glitches and performance drops.

    • “Pretty solid indie horror/thriller experience aside from occasional lighting glitches and performance drops.”
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Mask of Sanity is a survival survival game with horror, mystery, thriller, historical and others themes. Common tags for Mask of Sanity include first-person, 3D, realistic, indie, linear and others.

Mask of Sanity is available on PC and Windows.

Mask of Sanity was released on October 23, 2020.

Mask of Sanity was developed by Unicore GS.

Mask of Sanity has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked Mask of Sanity for its atmosphere but disliked it for its gameplay.

Mask of Sanity is a single player game.

Similar games include Arizona Sunshine, I Am Alive, Husk, Gynophobia, Daymare: 1998 and others.