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"Parasomnum" is a single-player horror simulation game set in a minimalistic, low-poly world. Players must navigate a maze-like map filled with unsettling ambiance and avoid terrifying apparitions in a suspenseful 25 to 90-minute experience. With randomly generated elements, each playthrough offers richer replayability. Be among the first to impact updates for this debut game and face your fears in this dense atmosphere.

Reviews

44%
Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
atmosphere4 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The game creates a genuinely unsettling atmosphere with well-crafted suspense and ambiance.
  • It offers exceptional value for the price, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious indie horror game enthusiasts.
  • The sound design and tension-building elements are solid, providing a thrilling experience for players who enjoy psychological horror.
  • The game suffers from extremely low visibility, making navigation difficult and frustrating for players.
  • There are no checkpoints or save options, forcing players to restart from the beginning upon death, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • The gameplay can feel dragged out and confusing, leading to a lack of tension and atmosphere despite the initial promise.
  • atmosphere7 mentions

    The game is praised for its dark and eerie atmosphere, effectively immersing players with solid sound design and suspenseful events that build tension. Reviewers highlight its ability to create a genuinely unsettling experience, making it a standout debut in the horror genre, especially considering its budget-friendly nature. Overall, the atmosphere is rated highly, contributing significantly to the game's impact.

    • “The fairly dark atmosphere as well as the eerie and scary sounds were enough to immerse me in this game.”
    • “Overall the game is good, the tension building and atmosphere is top tier, the sound design is solid and the events are pretty good!”
    • “A slow walk speed really isn't the answer when you ask the question, 'why does my game have no tension or atmosphere?'”
    • “The game excels in creating a genuinely unsettling atmosphere, immersing players in a nerve-wracking experience through well-crafted suspense and ambiance.”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    Parasomnum delivers a thrilling initial playthrough that can induce genuine panic, but its limited depth and variety hinder replayability, making it feel more like a one-time scare. While some bugs are present, they do not significantly detract from the overall smooth gameplay experience.

    • “Parasomnum is one of those rare games that actually caused me to panic, so if you want to check out my full gameplay, it's right here!”
    • “Despite encountering a few bugs here and there, they do not significantly affect gameplay, providing a generally smooth experience.”
    • “While the initial playthrough is thrilling, the lack of depth and variety in gameplay limits replayability, making it more of a one-time scare.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game has a moderate replayability score of 5/10, as the initial experience is exciting but is hindered by a lack of depth and variety, resulting in it feeling more suited for a single playthrough rather than repeated sessions.

    • “While the initial playthrough is thrilling, the lack of depth and variety in gameplay limits replayability, making it more of a one-time scare.”
    • “Replayability is hindered by repetitive mechanics and a predictable storyline, which makes subsequent playthroughs feel tedious.”
    • “After completing the game once, there is little incentive to return, as the experience does not change significantly with different choices.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received a mixed response, with users rating it 7/10, indicating that while there are some bugs and performance issues, the overall experience is still relatively stable.

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