Parasomnum
- October 15, 2023
- Lara the Pitbull
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game excels in creating a genuinely unsettling atmosphere, immersing players in a nerve-wracking experience through well-crafted suspense and ambiance.
- It offers exceptional value for the horror experience it provides, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious indie horror game enthusiasts.
- The tension building and sound design are solid, contributing to a thrilling short adventure that plays with psychological horror elements.
- The game suffers from extremely limited visibility, making it difficult to navigate and often resulting in players getting lost in the maze.
- There are no checkpoints or saving options, forcing players to restart from the beginning upon death, which can be frustrating.
- The overall experience is marred by a lack of direction, tutorials, and a confusing gameplay structure that detracts from the horror experience.
- atmosphere14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its dark and eerie atmosphere, effectively immersing players in a nerve-wracking experience through solid sound design and suspenseful events. Reviewers highlight the tension-building elements as top tier, making it a standout debut horror game that delivers atmospheric chills on a budget, earning an impressive 8/10 rating for its atmosphere.
“Overall, this debut horror game delivers a budget-friendly fright fest with a fantastic atmosphere.”
“A slow walk speed really isn't the answer when you ask the question, 'why does my game have no tension/atmosphere?'”
“The game excels in creating a genuinely unsettling atmosphere, immersing players in a nerve-wracking experience through well-crafted suspense and ambiance.”
“The fairly dark atmosphere as well as the eerie and scary sounds were enough to immerse me in this game.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative 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 experience. While some bugs are present, they do not significantly disrupt the overall gameplay, which remains generally smooth.
“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.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game has a moderate replayability score of 5/10, as the initial experience is exciting but ultimately lacks the depth and variety needed to encourage multiple playthroughs, resulting in it feeling more like a one-time scare.
“While the initial playthrough is thrilling, the lack of depth and variety in gameplay limits replayability, making it more of a one-time scare.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received a mixed response, with users rating it 7 out of 10 for both bugs and performance. While the game runs relatively well, there are notable issues that could affect the overall experience.
