Oxide Room 104
- June 16, 2022
- Wild Sphere
- 3h median play time
For someone trapped inside a motel with grotesque horrors and a doctor that likes to remove limbs, the protagonist of Oxide Room 104 sounds surprisingly upbeat.
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Get on Xbox Games StoreA bone-chilling body-horror game with escape room gameplay. Bad decisions have brought Matthew to this terrifying motel. Now it’s up to you to decide how to escape – will you make it out alive? Combining escape room gameplay and action, Oxide Room 104 is a bone-chilling single-player body-horror game set inside an old motel. Abducted, at the mercy of a ruthless scientist, and stalked by a horribl…
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Reviews
- The game features a unique concept with a blend of horror and escape room mechanics, providing a satisfying challenge with multiple endings and replayability.
- The atmosphere is well-crafted, reminiscent of classic horror games like Silent Hill, with good graphics and sound design that enhance the creepy environment.
- Players appreciate the engaging puzzles and the sense of accomplishment that comes from overcoming the game's challenges, despite some initial frustrations.
- The game suffers from a harsh death mechanic that forces players to restart from the beginning after a limited number of deaths, leading to repetitive gameplay and frustration.
- Voice acting and some dialogue are criticized for being poor and repetitive, detracting from the overall immersion and experience.
- Many players feel the game is overpriced for its length and content, suggesting it would be better suited for a lower price point.
- gameplay26 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 31 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with significant criticism directed at the death mechanic, which punishes players with increased difficulty and requires them to redo substantial portions of the game. Players also noted issues with inventory management and flawed damage mechanics, while some appreciated the atmosphere and puzzle design. Overall, the gameplay is described as original but marred by repetitive quick-time events and frustrating mechanics that detract from the experience.
“It is kind of an escape room gameplay with enemies surprising you, and different ways to get to a place or an item.”
“Overall very original idea and mechanics behind this, and I hope the devs make more games like this.”
“Short game and once you understand the mechanics, it's quite easy.”
“My problem with this mechanic overall is that you are punished for every death, not just with the need to redo all the things again, even though slightly differently, but also by increased difficulty.”
“The inventory management system is ridiculous, and the damage/poison mechanic is severely flawed.”
“There are a few cheap deaths that put you back at least a half hour of gameplay.”
- story24 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as broad and complex, with intriguing elements that require players to gather notes to fully understand it. However, many reviewers criticize it for relying on contrived tropes and being overly simplistic, often feeling like a repetitive fetch quest. While the narrative has its moments, particularly in the initial stages, it ultimately leaves some players disappointed with its execution.
“A very fun experience with many choices to be made, good graphics and sound, the story is broad and complex.”
“If you die, the plot of the game is changing - the way the game changes is good and smart, I like it.”
“If you like puzzles, horror, and a unique story, this is for you.”
“Some of the story follows contrived tropes without much expanded thought.”
“I could possibly forgive all of that, but the plot is pretty awful.”
“It's essentially one big go fetch quest of running around a motel with a story littered in.”
- atmosphere18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its tension and creepiness, effectively evoking nostalgia for classic titles like Silent Hill. While some players appreciate the minimalistic design and environmental changes that occur with each death, others find the overall environment lacking in interest, which can detract from their motivation. Despite mixed feelings about gameplay mechanics, the atmosphere remains a standout feature, contributing to a solid and immersive experience.
“Even though it's quite minimalistic and sometimes simplistic, this game can provide a good atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is spot-on and appropriately calls back to Silent Hill 1 and 2. The puzzles are satisfying if slightly obtuse, and the game over mechanic, while obnoxiously repetitive at times, at least leads to some interesting changes in the environment.”
“This is an extremely well-made and atmospheric game.”
“The game has plenty of tension and creepy atmosphere without that.”
“This system ruins every bit of tension and atmosphere and just leads to frustration.”
“The atmosphere is spot-on and appropriately calls back to Silent Hill 1 and 2, the puzzles are satisfying if slightly obtuse, and the game over mechanic, while obnoxiously repetitive at times, at least leads to some interesting changes in the environment.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty, good physics, and animations, contributing to an enjoyable experience. While some users note that the graphics may not be the best compared to larger titles, they still enhance the overall fun and replayability of the game.
“Who likes that genre got the right one, something out of the ordinary and cool to play and worth replaying, good graphics, physics, and animations.”
“Beautiful graphics.”
“A very fun experience with many choices to be made, good graphics and sound.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, with no crashes reported and solid performance even on high settings. It features DLSS support, which is a notable addition for this genre, although some players find the visuals to be somewhat plain and repetitive despite the cinematic settings.
“No crashes or anything performance-wise.”
“And speaking of performance, it is very good, and adds DLSS, which is uncommon nowadays in these types of games.”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on high settings.”
“Especially the oxide, I can understand it performance-wise, but even on cinematic settings, they feel plain and repetitive.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is primarily delivered through amusing voice acting, which players find entertaining, especially in repetitive scenarios like interacting with bath salts. This lighthearted approach contributes to a fun and engaging experience, making it enjoyable for casual play.
“I just had fun with it in the bathroom because I would click on two different bath salts and it was funny to hear him say 'bath salts' over and over again.”
“After that, you quickly understand how the game works; the voice acting is funny at times.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its multiple endings and variations in gameplay, allowing players to explore different outcomes. Although it can be completed in about two hours, the presence of four distinct endings and various hotel remixes encourages players to revisit the experience.
“There is a replay value, since there are various endings, and you get the value from knowing what's going to happen. The replay might be higher depending on how you play.”
“It's not a long game—you can beat it in about two hours—but with four endings and multiple remixes of the hotel, there's plenty of replayability.”
“There is replay value, since there are various endings, and you get the value from knowing what's going to happen; the replay might be higher depending on how you play.”
- stability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users consistently report that the game exhibits excellent stability, with no bugs or glitches encountered, allowing for a smooth gameplay experience.
“No bugs, no glitches, and easy to pass through.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express frustration and disappointment in emotional moments when unexpected deaths occur due to unforeseen circumstances, such as encountering hazardous elements without adequate resources. This highlights the game's ability to evoke strong feelings of helplessness and regret during critical gameplay moments.
Critic Reviews
Oxide Room 104 Review
If you're looking for a neat indie horror game to play over the weekend, Oxide Room 104 delivers a satisfying experience. It's not a long game—you can beat it in about two hours—but with four endings and multiple remixes of the hotel there's plenty of replayability. I especially enjoyed the escape room puzzles and thought the majority of them offered a good challenge. If horror puzzles are your thing, don't hesitate to pick up this refreshing adventure.
75%Oxide Room 104 Review
For someone trapped inside a motel with grotesque horrors and a doctor that likes to remove limbs, the protagonist of Oxide Room 104 sounds surprisingly upbeat.
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