Pact of Joy
- August 7, 2023
- Just Sauce Studio
Get on Steam"Pact of Joy" is a horror-theventure game set in the underwater Aegis facility, Phorcys Station. As Victor Cortes, you'll investigate signs of a potential Buffer and uncover secrets of the cult-like group, the Children of Joy. Gameplay includes stealth exploration, repairing control panels, and interacting with former station inhabitants' personal computer terminals to learn about their past lives.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique atmosphere and well-designed environments that enhance the exploration experience.
- The story is intriguing and engaging, with interesting characters and lore that keeps players invested.
- The game offers a good value for its price, providing enjoyable gameplay and a mix of jump scares and exploration.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and screen tearing that can disrupt gameplay.
- Many players found the game to be overly reliant on fetch quests, lacking in variety and depth.
- The production quality is lower than expected, with noticeable rough edges in animation and voice acting.
- story24 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story, while primarily delivered through emails and data logs, is engaging and well-crafted, featuring a rich lore and well-rounded characters that keep players invested. Although the gameplay consists mainly of fetch quests and lacks puzzles, the intriguing mystery/horror narrative and the option to explore side quests enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the emotional depth and unique setting, making it a worthwhile journey for fans of sci-fi and mystery genres.
“The game plays like a short Bioshock but without the combat; all the emphasis is on the story and completing small missions.”
“The characters, despite not being what you may expect, still feel well-rounded and interesting, and I had so much fun exploring and learning everyone's story.”
“This game was beautifully put together from the graphics to the emotional roller coaster of a storyline.”
“There are no puzzles in the game; it's 100% fetch quests, and you slowly learn the story (which is interesting enough to keep you going) by reading emails and data logs scattered through computer terminals.”
“The story is a mystery/horror and put together in a weird way.”
“Mostly fetch quests, but it is a walking sim pretty much.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its unique and well-designed world, creating a thick, immersive experience filled with effective jump scares and a creepy ambiance. Players appreciate the entertaining dialogue that enhances the exploration of the station, contributing to the overall engaging atmosphere.
“The atmosphere and game world are unique and well designed.”
“The atmosphere is thick.”
“Perfect amount of jump scares and a creepy atmosphere.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are praised for their quality and aesthetic appeal, contributing to an overall immersive experience alongside a compelling storyline. Players report smooth performance with no technical issues, enhancing the visual enjoyment.
“This game was beautifully put together from the graphics to the emotional roller coaster of a storyline.”
“Great intriguing story with fun gameplay and good graphics... ran well... no issues.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty, with many players noting that they often found themselves immersed in it, spending significant time simply listening while in their rooms.
“The music really is beautiful.”
“I'm not going to lie, I spent most of my time just listening to the music in my room.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the soundtrack to be bland and forgettable, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
“The music doesn't fit the game's atmosphere, leaving me feeling disconnected from the gameplay.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players noting that the challenges, including jumpscares and puzzles, are balanced and engaging without being overly complex or tedious.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by quirky and comical conversations that create a contrast with the jump scares, enhancing their effectiveness. This blend of lightheartedness and unexpected horror is reminiscent of the playful tone found in shows like Tiny Toons Adventures, making the experience both amusing and startling.
“I think the odd, kind of comical conversations (reminds me of Tiny Toon Adventures) make the jump scares actually work... it's like watching funny cat videos, and suddenly a screaming demon face pops into the video.”
“The humor in this game is brilliantly absurd, making even the scariest moments feel light-hearted and entertaining.”
“I love how the game balances humor and horror; the witty dialogue and silly situations keep you laughing even when you're on edge.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its stunning graphics and an emotionally engaging storyline that takes players on a compelling roller coaster of feelings.
“This game was beautifully put together, from the graphics to the emotional roller coaster of a storyline.”
