OWLMAN

About

The following is a series of tapes recovered near the Overlook National Park where four people were recently reported missing- a family of three and one motorist. OWLMAN is a retro-stylized, first-person horror game played through the lens of a motorist documenting their favorite getaway. As they proceed back down the mountain and the sun starts to set, it becomes clear something is wrong. Explor…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The recent overhaul significantly improved the gameplay experience compared to the previous version.
The game features an interesting found footage concept that adds a unique layer to the horror experience.
It's free to play, making it accessible for players who want to try out a new horror game without any financial commitment.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, including poor controls and glitches that disrupt gameplay.
Many players found the jump scares ineffective and the overall horror experience lacking in tension.
The game is very short, with some players completing it in under 20 minutes, leading to disappointment regarding its length and depth.

stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs that detract from the overall gameplay experience. Many recommend waiting for a remastered version before playing.
- “I think it's best to skip this game for now and wait for the remastered version to be released, as this game is way too buggy and the gameplay does not make much sense.”
- “I like the concept of found footage, but the game is buggy.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is criticized for being overly buggy and lacking coherence, leading some users to recommend waiting for a remastered version before playing.
- “I think it's best to skip this game for now and wait for the remastered version to be released, as this game is way too buggy and the gameplay does not make much sense.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game raises concerns among users, as its quality is often compared to that of asset flips or cash grab scams, leading to skepticism about its value despite a lack of concrete evidence.
- “There's no evidence, so we need to give the benefit of the doubt... regardless, asset flip or not, the quality here is indistinguishable from many asset flip/cash grab scams, and that's a problem in itself.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics received criticism for lacking options to change the resolution and offering minimal customization for graphical settings.
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, which detracts from the overall experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the intense frustration and helplessness players feel when encountering unfair mechanics, such as instant death from clipping through walls, which can detract from the overall experience.