Mesel

About

"Mesel is a single-player Horror Action game set in an abandoned hospital. The game encourages players to become the protagonist and writer of their own novel, with every choice and mystery revealed adding to the narrative. Solve puzzles, discover documents, and experience a dense atmosphere, all while creating a unique, up to 100-page novel, without any combat included."

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Play Modes

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

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

story8 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features a unique concept where players write a novel as they progress, adding an original storytelling element.
The atmosphere is compelling, with decent graphics and sound effects that enhance the horror experience.
The puzzles are engaging and not overly complex, allowing for a smooth gameplay experience.

The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes when opening the inventory and unresponsive tooltips that can halt progress.
Voice acting is only available in Turkish, which may limit accessibility for non-Turkish speakers.
Some players found the game to feel unfinished and boring, with mixed opinions on the graphics quality.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features an intriguing and original storyline centered around a writer inspired by the heroic tale of a doctor named Ahmet, with a unique storytelling style that unfolds through flashbacks. While some players find the narrative predictable and the game mechanics cumbersome, the atmospheric gameplay and innovative approach to storytelling are praised, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of indie horror. Overall, the story is considered a highlight, adding depth and engagement to the gameplay.
- “This game has an amazing storyline that sends you through a loop.”
- “I like the fact that you explore and discover the story through flashbacks.”
- “There is an intriguing main story that unfolds its mysteries as you play.”
- “Story-wise, it's pretty predictable and some of the UI and game mechanics can be cumbersome.”
- “The game is about a writer who was inspired by the heroic story of a brilliant doctor named Ahmet.”
- “It adds to the overall feeling of the game, making you bring up the story and read it.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its affordability and sufficient length, offering hours of horror and challenging puzzles. While some users find the story predictable and certain UI and mechanics cumbersome, the game's simple yet effective mechanics and original storytelling style are highlighted as strong points, making it a worthwhile experience for indie game enthusiasts.
- “I think this is where indie games shine: simple, yet effective mechanics with an original story.”
- “Hours of gameplay full of horror and challenging puzzles.”
- “Overall, I recommend Mesel for the original storytelling style and atmospheric gameplay.”
- “Story-wise, it's pretty predictable and some of the UI and game mechanics can be cumbersome.”
- “It's cheap and has enough gameplay length for the price.”
- “Overall, I recommend mesel for the original storytelling style and atmospheric gameplay.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with users noting that the graphics and sound effects effectively contribute to a compelling experience. While the visuals may not be groundbreaking, they are considered very good and enhance the overall atmospheric gameplay. The original storytelling style further complements this immersive environment.
- “The graphics and the sound effects of the game are really well done, and help create a compelling atmosphere.”
- “Overall, I recommend this game for the original storytelling style and atmospheric gameplay.”
- “The graphics, while not world-beating, are very good and do a lot to create the atmosphere.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally considered a mixed bag, featuring decent scenery and props, though some elements may feel like reused assets. While character animations can be janky, the overall visual presentation is praised for creating a compelling atmosphere, making it stand out among indie titles. Overall, the graphics are good but not groundbreaking, contributing positively to the game's immersive experience.
- “It was one of the best indie games I have ever played with surprisingly good graphics.”
- “The graphics and the sound effects of the game are really well done, and help create a compelling atmosphere.”
- “The graphics, while not world-beating, are very good and do a lot to create the atmosphere.”
- “Graphically, it's a mixed bag; decent enough scenery and props (though I suspect these may be assets) and okayish characters with janky animations.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, but players have reported occasional glitches, particularly in specific areas like the fire room, as well as movement issues that can lead to getting stuck. Additionally, the checkpoint save system can be frustrating if interrupted during gameplay.
- “But it's mostly well enough put together, and the puzzles can easily be solved as long as you don't encounter the odd glitches, such as the fire room one.”
- “There are some movement glitches, and there's a chance of getting stuck. The checkpoint saves can be a bit of a nuisance if you get disturbed while you play.”
- “Some movement glitches and the possibility of getting stuck make the experience frustrating, especially with the checkpoint saves being a nuisance.”