Old Gods Rising

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Old Gods Rising is a single player action game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Bad Blood Studios and was released on May 20, 2020. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

As the consultant for a maverick director's new film: "Old Gods Rising," Professor Tom Winston arrives at Ashgate University to find that things are not quite as they seem. Has he become the unwitting star of Kayfer’s latest project? Or, has he stumbled into something far more sinister?

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story35 positive mentions

stability9 negative mentions

Engaging Lovecraftian-inspired mystery with intriguing story and well-executed voice acting.
Beautiful and detailed university environment with numerous Easter eggs and clever humor.
Smooth exploration gameplay with a good atmosphere and interesting sound design.

Game is quite short, often around 2 to 4 hours, which some find insufficient for the price.
Technical issues including bugs, glitches, loading delays, and occasional falling through the map.
Abrupt and unsatisfying ending that leaves many story elements unresolved or feeling rushed.

story
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally praised for its intriguing, well-paced, and atmospheric Lovecraftian horror narrative with strong voice acting and environmental storytelling that encourages exploration and discovery of optional lore. However, it is often described as short, sometimes abrupt or messy in its conclusion, and lacking deeper development or interactivity, leaving some players wanting more depth or a clearer ending. Despite these drawbacks, the story's unique style and hidden details make it engaging for fans of narrative-driven walking simulators.
- “The story is well told and interesting, and it encourages exploration as there's always something new to uncover around the next corner.”
- “The story was great too, had me second guessing and then second guessing my second guesses up until the end.”
- “Let me start by saying Old Gods Rising brings a unique genre of storytelling to the table, creating a really strong, well-detailed, and very well scripted game.”
- “The story is kind of a mess that ends way too abruptly.”
- “By the end of the story there was no mystery and the ending was just bad.”
- “The main story's ending is also kind of disappointing, and is also just thrown away with the extra free chapter that has been added post launch.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are widely praised for their beauty, detailed textures, and immersive art direction, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere and appeal. Many users appreciate the rich artwork, clever visual Easter eggs, and meticulous environmental design, though some note minor technical issues and performance demands. Overall, the visuals are considered the standout aspect, elevating the narrative and voice acting despite repetitive or short gameplay.
- “As I said earlier, it is very immersive due to its great graphics (especially the textures) which you can tell have been worked on meticulously, and has a lovely atmosphere, with its attention to detail, clever lore, witty easter eggs, and great voice acting, even the sound is hyper dimensional/dynamic (which help to cause a few frights).”
- “The visuals are definitely the strongest part of the game with the story and voice acting following.”
- “The artwork was my favorite part of the game and I made efforts to painstakingly explore every corner of the university in search of it – I was not disappointed.”
- “You do get the option to pick your graphics quality but not fine tune to your needs.”
- “And I had a handful of graphics related glitches for a little while, but nothing game breaking.”
- “Minor graphic issues.”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its immersive and well-crafted atmosphere, enhanced by meticulous graphics, clever lore, dynamic sound, and strong voice acting. While some note occasional breaks in immersion due to the lack of other humans or out-of-place comedic lines, overall it creates a unique, intriguing, and atmospheric experience that stands out within its mystery/adventure genre.
- “An intriguing, atmospheric mystery game that kept me thinking right up to the end.”
- “Loved the atmosphere, the story as well as the great voice acting, that made characters visible.”
- “As I said earlier, it is very immersive due to its great graphics (especially the textures) which you can tell have been worked on meticulously, and has a lovely atmosphere, with its attention to detail, clever lore, witty easter eggs, and great voice acting; even the sound is hyper dimensional/dynamic (which helps to cause a few frights).”
- “The lack of other humans kind of breaks immersion, but most of the time it helps the atmosphere.”
- “All of this detracts from the atmosphere of the game and pulls me out of it.”
- “My only real complaint is that there are a couple lines of comedic dialogue near the end of the game that are very out of place and kind of disrupt the atmosphere.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally smooth and accessible, with manageable pacing and clear navigation, though it can feel simple, repetitive, and lacking in challenge or depth. While some enjoy the easy, story-focused walking simulation, others find it too short and limited in interactive elements. Minor bugs and occasional performance issues have been reported but do not heavily impact the overall experience.
- “Though some people might find this game simple and not challenging enough, I actually like how much hand-holding the game does for you. Instead of a frustrating UI or confusing map, the gameplay experience of walking through the various places of Ashgate University was smooth, making it a quick and easy game to enjoy.”
- “Also, check out the last game news update for instructions on starting the post-game mode. I had a good time with it even though the desert gameplay is very different from the main course.”
- “A great, story-rich Lovecraftian horror experience with decent gameplay, if you can overlook some performance issues.”
- “The artwork is nice but the gameplay is repetitive and amounts to walking from here to there and back again.”
- “Far too short, not enough going on gameplay wise, nor plot wise.”
- “I did have a few horrendous pop-ins and the mouse kept ceasing to move me but the only gameplay bugs were an inability to pick up an item at one point, and a mission to go to a place that would not just update until I left that place!”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from various bugs and visual glitches, including occasional freezes and graphical artifacts, which can interrupt gameplay and necessitate restarts. While these issues are noticeable and sometimes frustrating, frequent auto-saves and overall enjoyable gameplay help mitigate their impact. The developers are expected to address these stability problems in future patches.
- “A bit buggy but an overall enjoyable experience once you get past the limitations of the game, its bugs, and the main character being both a savant and a completely gullible idiot.”
- “Also, some walls have a white light until getting closer, then open up to actual paths. Additionally, when your radio rings, sometimes the game freezes for an instant.”
- “The numerous bugs and glitches restrict this game from being a great title.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features strong referential and Lovecraftian humor, which some find a bit heavy but generally enjoyable and well-executed. It includes clever Easter eggs and witty voice acting, contributing to its charm and originality. Overall, the humor is a highlight, adding a lighthearted touch to the mystery-driven experience.
- “This is a hilarious game, one of the most original takes on Lovecraft in a game.”
- “A short and predictable story but hidden gem of a game, graphically very good with some nice humorous touches.”
- “Review: great voice acting and lots of funny Easter eggs interspersed throughout the map.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally solid, with frequent autosaves mitigating minor issues like occasional texture loading delays and terrain glitches. However, some users report performance problems such as streaming issues and occasional bugs that can affect gameplay, though these appear to have improved over time.
- “It was also pretty well optimized; I didn't encounter any significant bugs while playing. Some textures took a moment to load, and I got stuck once on terrain, but the autosave feature is very well implemented. It saves frequently, and you can even choose when to save by crossing doors and such, so it wasn't a problem at all.”
- “Performance-wise, there were some streaming issues that caused me to fall through the map if I got impatient and walked into them, but I believe that's been improved.”
- “A great, story-rich Lovecraftian horror experience with decent gameplay, if you can overlook some performance issues.”
- “Performance-wise, there were streaming issues that caused me to fall through the map if I got impatient and walked into them, but I think that's since improved.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is highly praised for its superb ambient tracks and well-crafted sound effects, which enhance immersion and complement the game's visuals. Additionally, the soundtrack and voice overs are well executed, effectively contributing to the game's tension and atmosphere.
- “The ambient music is superb and so are the sound effects; it really adds depth and immersion to the game alongside the fantastic visuals.”
- “The soundtrack and voice overs are well done.”
- “Nice tension, music, and scenery.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is considered tedious, especially since key achievements occur at the story's end, making multiple playthroughs feel unnecessary and burdensome for players.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's monetization includes humorous ads for Ashgate University, which users find entertaining and add a lighthearted touch to the experience.

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Old Gods Rising is a action game with mystery theme.

Old Gods Rising is available on PC and Windows.

Old Gods Rising was released on May 20, 2020.

Old Gods Rising was developed by Bad Blood Studios.

Old Gods Rising has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked Old Gods Rising for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Old Gods Rising is a single player game.

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