Mortal Decay

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Mortal Decay is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Roger Kaffer and was released on October 28, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Mortal Decay" is a single-player survival horror game set in a mysterious, abandoned research facility. As protagonist Roger Kaffer, players must navigate labyrinthine corridors, solve puzzles, and evade grotesque, mutated creatures. The game features a dynamic day-night system, scarce resources, and a focus on stealth and exploration.

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

story10 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game offers a great atmosphere with effective jump scares and a compelling story, making it a worthwhile experience for horror fans.
Despite its short length, the game is well-optimized and runs smoothly, providing a fun and engaging gameplay experience.
The voice acting and overall design are commendable for an indie title, adding depth to the narrative and enhancing the horror elements.

The game is very easy and can be completed in under an hour, which may leave some players wanting more content.
Graphics and animations are basic, reminiscent of older games, which may detract from the overall immersion.
The plot is somewhat predictable and lacks complexity, making it feel average compared to other horror titles.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
27%
17%
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring a typical yet engaging plot that combines survival elements with horror, enhanced by good voice acting and atmospheric design. While some find the narrative predictable and the final showdown underwhelming, many appreciate the depth provided by environmental storytelling and notes scattered throughout the game. Overall, it offers a compact and enjoyable experience, especially considering its low price point.
- “Good story, good voice acting, good design and all for just 2 bucks.”
- “The story-line was well thought out and I am looking forward to see what else this game has planned for the future.”
- “It has a chilling atmosphere and a very compelling story.”
- “The plot is typical and predictable in a lot of ways that it doesn't take a genius to understand it all.”
- “For the story, I can't say there is much really; you are some random guy looking for food and ended up on a random building where there were some crazy captives, and there it was survival.”
- “It's a spooky, single-player, horror-survival game with modest visuals and story.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The gameplay is described as enjoyable and engaging, offering a fun hour-long experience focused on exploration and survival with minimal tools, such as a flashlight. Despite its simplicity and lack of high-end graphics, players found the gameplay to be compelling and worth the price. Overall, it delivers a satisfying experience within its brief duration.
- “The game was fun and really worth the price tag for the hour-long experience, and really proves that the gameplay can still be great without the refined graphics of bigger studios.”
- “It was a fun hour of gameplay.”
- “Great gameplay and graphics too!”
- “Gameplay was, like I said, just looking for keys, reading notes; you only had a flashlight, and that was it. You just try to survive, really.”
- “Furthermore, I got just about 1 hour of gameplay out of this one.”
- “Overall, it was a fine 1 hour of gameplay.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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40%
The graphics of the game are generally described as basic and modest, yet they effectively contribute to the overall creepy atmosphere. While some users note the visuals are poor compared to larger studio titles, the gameplay remains engaging and enjoyable, proving that compelling experiences can be achieved without high-end graphics.
- “The graphics, while basic, add to the creepy vibes!”
- “Great gameplay and graphics too!”
- “Graphics are poor.”
- “It's a spooky, single-player, horror-survival game with modest visuals and story.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by strong use of light and darkness, creating a chilling and spooky environment that enhances the storytelling. While some players found the stealth elements lacking, many appreciated the unpredictability and overall compelling nature of the atmosphere, which effectively delivers a few decent scares.
- “Strong use of atmosphere and light/darkness, and there are some good stealth sequences, although overall there is less use of stealth than I was hoping for going in.”
- “Great atmosphere, pretty spooky, and really unpredictable.”
- “It has a chilling atmosphere and a very compelling story.”
- “Gave a couple decent spooks, but the atmosphere is a bit meh.”
- “Strong use of atmosphere and light/darkness, but there are some good stealth sequences. Overall, there is less use of stealth than I was hoping for.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, allowing players with older hardware to achieve smooth performance at medium to high settings, often reaching 80-85 fps. This positive feedback stands out in contrast to the common issues faced with poorly optimized games from other developers.
- “The game runs well; I have a pretty old machine and played it on medium/high settings with 80-85 fps. It's very well optimized. I'm usually used to poor optimization because most developers don't know how to optimize games properly, but here it was excellent.”
- “The optimization is impressive! I can play on lower-end hardware without sacrificing too much performance, which is a rarity these days.”
- “I appreciate how well the game is optimized. It runs smoothly even on my older setup, allowing me to enjoy the experience without constant frame drops.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences some stability issues, including sound and character glitches, such as enemies hitting players from a distance. However, players note that these bugs are relatively minor compared to other games they've encountered at higher prices.
- “The game has a few sound glitches and character issues, such as enemies hitting you even after you've already passed them or when you're several meters away.”
- “I've paid ten times that and more for buggy games with no voice acting that barely function.”