OBSCURIA

46%
Game Brain Score Based on 26 reviews
  • story
  • optimization
  • graphics
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WELCOME TO OBSCURIAThe large cruise ship Nocturne has been evacuated due to a shipwreck, everyone has been evacuated except one person, Captain Blackhood. Since he gave the order to evacuate he has not been seen again, your mission as an agent is to find him alive, or dead, but to find him, in addition an invasion of ghosts has invaded the cruise ship. Genre: Horror, Exploration, Scare, Tension Pr…

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  • Windows
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46%
Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • The game has good graphics and an interesting ghost story, providing a decent horror experience for a free game.
  • Some players found the game enjoyable and fun, with a few good jump scares and puzzles.
  • The author shows promise in their unique style, and many are looking forward to future chapters.
  • The game suffers from poor optimization, with many players experiencing low frame rates and technical issues.
  • Controls and mechanics are clunky, making it difficult to interact with objects and navigate the game.
  • The jumpscares are often considered unoriginal and not very scary, leading to a lack of tension in the gameplay.
  • story8 mentions

    The story of the game is noted to have potential but is often criticized for being unoriginal, hard to follow, and underdeveloped due to the game's short length. While some players appreciate the ghost story elements and the overall atmosphere, many feel that the narrative does not significantly enhance the horror experience. Overall, the story is seen as a secondary aspect compared to the game's graphics and gameplay.

    • “The graphics look cool, and the story sounds interesting.”
    • “Very nice graphics, lighting, and ghost story.”
    • “Very good game, it has very good graphics although there are some small errors, but it does not bother the gameplay; the story is good and it has some good scares and puzzles.”
    • “The story has potential, but the game is too short to really develop an interesting narrative. However, story isn't necessarily what I care the most about when it comes to a horror game.”
    • “The story is a bit hard to follow and not well explained.”
    • “The plot is unoriginal and relies heavily on loud, obvious jump scares, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • optimization5 mentions

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting severe performance issues that render it nearly unplayable, often dropping to as low as 5 fps. Many users express frustration over the lack of quality and urge developers to address these significant optimization problems.

    • “So VHS tapes fix, flashlight, optimization, and subtitles.”
    • “The scariest part of this game is its poor optimization and lack of quality.”
    • “The performance literally makes the game impossible to play, since it runs at like 5 fps.”
    • “Needless to say, this game is terribly unoptimized.”
  • graphics5 mentions

    The graphics are generally praised for their cool aesthetic, impressive lighting, and unique VHS tape style, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere and storytelling. However, some users noted minor graphical errors and the absence of options to adjust settings, which could enhance performance for those experiencing issues. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point of the game, complementing its engaging narrative and gameplay elements.

    • “I loved the cruise setting and the VHS tape graphics.”
    • “Very nice graphics, lighting, and ghost story.”
    • “Very good game; it has very good graphics, although there are some small errors. However, it does not bother the gameplay, the story is good, and it has some good scares and puzzles.”
    • “And some settings to turn down the graphics could easily fix this issue, but those options just don't exist.”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring impressive graphics and engaging puzzles, though some users note issues with the flow of mechanics and minor errors that do not significantly detract from the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of scares and a compelling story, contributing to a positive impression of the game.

    • “Very good game, it has very good graphics although there are some small errors, but it does not bother the gameplay. The story is good and it has some good scares and puzzles.”
    • “Had some good jumps, but the main issues are with the flow of mechanics.”
    • “Gameplay impressions: https://youtu.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game often stems from its janky mechanics and less-than-terrifying monsters, which some players find more amusing than frightening. The jumpscares fail to deliver genuine scares, contributing to an overall comedic tone rather than a horror experience.

    • “The game is a bit janky; the jumpscares weren't that scary to me, and the monsters were more funny than scary.”
    • “It has a lot of issues that I think make it more funny than scary.”
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