MITE - Terror in the forest
- April 14, 2023
- Kanashi Studio
Get on Steam"MITE - Terror in the Forest" is a third-person horror game based on Japanese folklore, where players must navigate through a haunted forest as a hiker searching for his lost family, all while being pursued by a mysterious and swift yokai that gains speed when not in direct contact with the player's gaze. In Chapter 2, the roles reverse, and players join a priest and two policemen in hunting down MITE. The game is a thrilling experience that explores the fear of the unknown and the importance of perception in survival.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game provides a lot of good scares right from the start, creating a tense atmosphere.
- It features good graphics and realistic physics, enhancing the overall experience.
- The controls are simple and intuitive, making it accessible for players.
- The game feels a bit raw and could use more polishing to improve the overall experience.
- Some players found it not very scary and got bored quickly, indicating a lack of depth.
- There is a desire for more multiplayer options, as the current experience is quite solitary.
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is described as simple yet addictive, engaging players with its straightforward narrative.
“Though simple, but addictive storyline”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their quality, featuring a realistic style that enhances the overall visual appeal of the game. Users appreciate the shift away from stylization, noting that the graphics look good overall.
“Graphically, this one looks less stylized and more realistic but looks good overall.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features intriguing and frightening mechanics, particularly involving monsters that require players to maintain eye contact to prevent attacks, set in a suspenseful "forest of fear." Overall, while the mechanics are engaging, the gameplay itself is described as relatively simple.
“There are interesting mechanics that are scary, such as monsters that you have to look at so they don't attack, because you are in a forest of fear!”
“Gameplay-wise, it's pretty simple.”
“Gameplay-wise, it's pretty simple.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is generally considered decent, though it may not evoke strong feelings of fear among players.
“I wasn't especially scared, but the atmosphere is decent.”
