Pesadelo: Regressão

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"Pesadelo: Regressao" is a psychological horror game that takes players through the mind of a patient in a mental institution. The game features a unique narrative-driven approach as players uncover the patient's past memories and confront their inner demons. With a focus on exploration and puzzle-solving, players must navigate a disturbing and surreal world to uncover the truth.

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Play Modes

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

52%

Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features interesting inventory mechanics and puzzles inspired by classic horror games like Resident Evil.
It incorporates elements of Brazilian folklore, adding a unique cultural aspect to the horror experience.
The atmosphere and graphics are praised for their quality, creating a tense and immersive environment.

The game suffers from poor execution, with issues like frustrating enemy AI, random enemy spawns, and a lack of key remapping options.
Voice acting is primarily in Portuguese and is considered amateurish, which detracts from the overall experience.
Many players found the gameplay to be formulaic and boring, with a lack of direction and clarity in objectives.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The gameplay features a mix of inventory mechanics reminiscent of Resident Evil, alongside a blend of crafting, puzzles, and survival elements. While some players appreciate the tense atmosphere and jump scares, others find the mechanics clunky and the "hide and seek" elements disappointing, leading to frustration during gameplay. Overall, it offers a straightforward experience with moments of tension, though opinions on its execution vary significantly.
- “I liked the inventory mechanics; you can see that they are heavily inspired by Resident Evil, even the way we save the game.”
- “Very scary gameplay; imagine being in a cemetery in the middle of the night with a bunch of mutated demon men with claws walking around looking for you.”
- “Tense cat-and-mouse gameplay, with some occasional jump scares.”
- “So, I got bored. I found some of these mechanics annoying, and I kept trying to progress, but these entities would randomly spawn at the most inconvenient moments. I just got tired of it.”
- “Once I got started on the game, it disappointed me with its mediocre 'hide and seek' mechanics in the beginning, which made me put the game away for a while.”
- “Gameplay on its own was pretty simple to pick up: go from point A to point B to pick up quests, complete the objective, and return.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many praising the decent visuals, good lighting, and atmospheric design that enhances the gameplay experience. While some reviewers note that the graphics are not groundbreaking, they still compare favorably to those of higher-budget titles, particularly for an indie game. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's thrilling and immersive atmosphere.
- “Good lighting and visuals construct a thrilling atmosphere to dodge monsters in the night.”
- “The graphics look nice; it seems like it was made by a AAA studio. The atmosphere is great, and you can feel the scariness in the air.”
- “Graphically, textures and models can compare with any good AA game; for an indie game, it's just flawless.”
- “The updated visuals aside, I do not recommend.”
- “Graphically, textures and models can compare with any good AAA game; for an indie game, it's just flawless.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's storyline has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it generic and lacking clarity, while others appreciate its intriguing elements and dark atmosphere. There are calls for better guidance on mission objectives and a deeper exploration of the character's backstory to enhance the overall narrative experience.
- “Interesting storyline, something about reliving your past memories.”
- “If you like a dark environment, an original story, and being scared, this is the indie game for you!”
- “The plot is interesting, though you don't really know what it is all about.”
- “The storyline from what I've played so far is fairly generic and nothing to write home about.”
- “Firstly, it's kind of weird to start up the game and complete tasks when I have absolutely no idea about the backstory of this character. I hope it'll come up eventually.”
- “If there was a control to pop the mission (goal) back up every once in a while just to remember what you're doing, that would be great.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its thrilling and immersive qualities, effectively creating a sense of tension and fear as players navigate a challenging environment filled with monsters. While the visuals and lighting contribute significantly to the overall experience, some players feel that the voice acting lacks emotional depth, slightly detracting from the atmosphere. Overall, the game is noted for its ability to maintain high tension, making it best suited for those who enjoy intense horror experiences.
- “The atmosphere and scares were all there, and trying to survive in the world the developers created is very challenging, but not so much that it hurts the game in any way.”
- “Good lighting and visuals construct a thrilling atmosphere to dodge monsters in the night.”
- “The game atmosphere will keep you at high tension all the time, so maybe 'Pesadelo - Regressão' isn't for people with weak hearts.”
- “It might be that I'm not just accustomed to hearing Portuguese, but I can't feel charisma or any emotions in the voice acting, so it brings down the atmosphere a bit.”
- “Game atmosphere will keep you at high tension all the time, so maybe 'Pesadelo - Regressão' isn't for people with weak hearts.”
- “The atmosphere and scares were all there, and trying to survive in the world the devs created is very challenging, but not so much that it hurts the game in any way.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits significant stability issues, particularly when played on settings higher than "epic," leading to frequent bugs and crashes. Additionally, users have reported problems with VR mode activation and game freezing when switching between windowed and fullscreen modes.
- “I tested that out, and if you don't play on epic settings, the game is very buggy and sometimes just crashes completely.”
- “First off, if you own an HTC Vive and launch this game, it will automatically turn on your Vive for some odd reason and run the game in VR mode. After disconnecting my Vive, I managed to start the game, but every time I change the settings from windowed to fullscreen mode, it just freezes the game.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the overall experience, with a chilling and atmospheric soundtrack that effectively complements the horror elements and immerses players in the game's ambiance.
- “The soundtrack is nice and it enhances the whole experience a lot.”
- “The sound has great chilling/horror music that completely fulfills the pleasure of enjoying the game's horrifying ambiance.”