Metania
- December 16, 2023
- Akrivos Pantelis
Get on SteamMetania is an Indie Psyhological Horror game uses Physics to pass obstacles Interaction with lights Objects doors furniture etc.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a good atmosphere and immersive sound design that enhances the horror experience.
- Engaging physics-based puzzles and creative interactions with the environment add depth to the gameplay.
- Despite its rough edges, the game shows promise and is considered worth playing, especially for fans of psychological horror.
- The game is plagued by bugs, including issues with player movement and save mechanics that can lead to frustrating experiences.
- Certain gameplay mechanics, particularly physics interactions, can feel clunky and require refinement.
- Some areas of the game are particularly challenging and may deter players due to annoying gameplay elements.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a mix of puzzles and problem-solving, providing a generally enjoyable experience despite some frustrating physics mechanics, particularly in cave sections. Players appreciate the interaction with various objects, which adds depth, though the challenges are not overly complex.
“Pretty good game, incorporates various gameplay mechanics, mainly puzzles and problem-solving to progress, but nothing too complicated.”
“Interacting with various objects, doors, and furniture offers an added depth to gameplay.”
“An annoying gameplay of physics in the cave, getting across the water and retrieving keys in a cell, but I still liked it.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in Metania is widely praised for its creepy and tense qualities, effectively contributing to the psychological horror experience. Players find the atmospheric tension combined with engaging physics-based puzzles to be a significant highlight, making the game worth the investment despite some challenging sections. Overall, the game successfully creates a haunting environment that enhances its horror elements.
“From what we've experienced thus far, Metania is a game worth playing; the atmospheric tension, combined with engaging physics-based puzzles, marks a bold step in a new direction for psychological horror.”
“As an early access horror game, it is horrifying, and the atmosphere is incredibly creepy.”
“Good atmosphere; it's worth the $5 if you keep trying during those two very painful areas.”
“As an early access horror game, it is horrifying, and the atmosphere is creepy.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is still in development and exhibits several bugs, particularly when played at frame rates over 60fps, which can affect player movement and interactions. Issues such as the game incorrectly registering player deaths and causing infinite respawns from previous saves have been reported, but overall, players find it manageable and beatable despite these stability concerns.
“The game isn't in its final stage just yet, but in its current state, it's pretty buggy. If you're trying to play it regularly, you'll notice that at over 60fps, the player slides off slopes easily, making it nearly impossible to crouch through vents unless you finesse it. In some instances, upon death, the game believes the player is still alive, forcing me to close the game to restart. If I saved before that death, I die infinitely across all saves. There are a couple of bugs, but that's alright; I'll give it a neutral thumbs up.”
“The game isn't in its final stage just yet, but in its current state, it's pretty buggy. If you're trying to play it regularly, you'll notice that at over 60fps, the player slides off slopes easily, making it nearly impossible to crouch through vents unless you finesse it. In some instances, upon death, the game believes the player is still alive, forcing me to close the game to restart. If I saved before that death, I die infinitely across all saves. There are a couple of bugs, but that's alright; I'll give it a neutral thumbs up.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the game's ambiance but express a desire for a more profound and compelling storytelling experience.
“The ambience is nicely done, but I would love a deeper and stronger storytelling.”
“The story feels shallow and lacks the depth needed to engage players.”
“I found the narrative to be predictable and uninspired, which detracted from the overall experience.”
