Mike was Сursed
- April 19, 2018
- Bogdan Sychkov
Get on SteamIn "Mike was Cursed" , a Canadian town is plagued by mysterious disappearances, primarily of women and children. Returning home after a business trip, Mike discovers his own family is among the missing, and his house transforms into a chilling embodiment of fear. As the town scrambles to respond, Mike must navigate a harrowing domestic nightmare.
Reviews
- The game features some fun jump scares and an interesting storyline at the beginning.
- The graphics and music are well-received, adding to the overall atmosphere.
- Some players found the game to be genuinely scary and enjoyable despite its flaws.
- The game is very short, taking only about 30-50 minutes to complete, which many players found disappointing.
- The ending is widely criticized as being unsatisfying and poorly executed.
- There are significant issues with controls, voice acting, and overall gameplay mechanics, leading to a lack of immersion and enjoyment.
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story starts with potential but ultimately fails to engage players, feeling bland and unintriguing. Despite some initial jump scares, the narrative lacks depth and fails to create a gripping experience, leading to a short and unsatisfying gameplay duration. Overall, players find the story forgettable and not worth the investment of time.
“The game started off with some fun jump scares and an interesting storyline to begin with.”
“The story is present, but it's nothing to get attached to.”
“It took me 50 minutes to beat, and I opened every drawer (lots of them, only 2 with anything in them and they are story related).”
“Short game in which the story doesn't really get a hold of you, also due to the lame controls.”
“The story, well, there is one, but it's nothing to get attached to.”
- music6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ambiance, with standout tracks like the "neuro crash" song enhancing the gameplay experience. While many players enjoy the soundtrack and find it fun, some feel it doesn't elevate the game to a must-own status. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.
“The ambient sounds and music are also cool.”
“The neuro crash song on the laptop was a jam, and fun to listen to through the hallways segment. Changing the in-game music was also a cool feature for that segment.”
“10/10 gameplay and soundtrack.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally described as nice and visually appealing, with some users praising the music and sound design as well. However, there are mixed feelings about the overall impact, with some noting that the visuals are not particularly groundbreaking and the game relies on jump scares rather than strong graphical innovation.
“The music and graphics are awesome.”
“The graphics are nice, but nothing astonishing.”
“The sound design and graphics are okay, but this game just goes for poor jump scares.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising it as excellent and enjoyable, while others find it bland and reminiscent of Slender Man, criticizing its mechanics as lacking depth and innovation.
“10/10 gameplay and soundtrack”
“This is a good game, and I did enjoy the small bits of gameplay there were.”
“It's still bland, boring, and no different than Slender Man, with a few more bad mechanics thrown in.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from the poor quality of the voice acting, which some players found amusing despite its shortcomings.
“The voice acting was terrible, but it added a layer of humor that made the experience enjoyable.”
“The game's quirky dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud.”
“I loved the clever puns and witty one-liners sprinkled throughout the game.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is largely criticized for being dull and uninspired, with poor voice acting and minimal effective scares contributing to an overall lackluster experience.
“This game is extremely boring; the bad voice acting and underwhelming atmosphere are only punctuated by a few cheap jump scares.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is viewed negatively, with users feeling that the pricing is unjustified given the game's unfinished state and perceived lack of quality, likening it to a cash grab by developers.
“It isn't that bad, but for the price they are asking, and after running it, it's horrible. It feels like a semi-beta, unreal engine programmer cash grab in my opinion.”
“The monetization model is frustratingly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
“I feel like the game is designed to push players towards microtransactions rather than providing a fair experience.”
