Get on Steam"Phobia" is a Horror Shooter game, offering both multi-player and single-player modes. As a private detective, enter a terrifying laboratory overrun with genetic monsters, in a desperate hunt for a missing relative. Uncover the dark secrets of this place, fight or flee from infernal creatures, and delve into the mind of the protagonist, in a chilling journey through fear, nightmare, and madness.
Reviews
- The game is very affordable, making it accessible for fans of janky indie horror.
- It has moments of genuine atmosphere and tension, especially in the initial levels.
- Some players find it entertaining in a humorous way despite its flaws.
- The gameplay is frustrating due to poor monster AI and a lack of clear objectives, leading to confusion.
- The graphics and performance issues, such as bad frame rates, detract from the overall experience.
- The game lacks a tutorial and has a confusing ending, leaving players unsatisfied.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is initially well-crafted, with thoughtful design that creates tension and engagement in the early levels. However, the transition to a shooter format once players acquire a gun disrupts this atmosphere, leading to a jarring shift that diminishes the suspense built up earlier in the game.
“The initial few levels show that the developer put thought into the design and built up quite an atmosphere considering the graphics.”
“The game creates a tense atmosphere that had me on edge for the first two levels.”
“It was somewhat jarring how the game switches pace and that serves to kill the atmosphere created thus far, which is a shame, as it did actually have me on edge for the first two levels.”
“I'd recommend based on that it is a working game; the initial few levels look like the developer put some thought into the design and built up quite an atmosphere considering the graphics, etc. However, once you get a gun, it turns into a shooter, and that turned me off the game, to be honest.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as initially off-putting but ultimately enjoyable, with a charm that makes its flaws amusing.
“I enjoy it at first; it's very bad, but in a funny way.”
“The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious and keeps me coming back for more.”
“I love how the game uses clever jokes and puns that always make me laugh.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a standard arcade horror experience, where players initially focus on avoiding monsters using basic movement and flashlight mechanics, before gaining a gun that shifts the dynamic to the monsters needing to evade the player. Overall, it offers a straightforward and familiar progression.
“The gameplay is reminiscent of classic arcade horror games, allowing you to walk, run, and use your flashlight. Initially, you must avoid the monster, but as you progress and acquire a gun, the dynamics shift, and the monsters must now avoid you. It's a straightforward yet engaging experience.”
“The gameplay feels very generic, resembling a standard arcade horror game where you can walk, run, and use your flashlight. Initially, you must avoid the monster, but later you get a gun and the monsters have to avoid you, which makes it quite simple.”
“The mechanics are repetitive and lack depth, making the gameplay feel monotonous after a short while.”
“There are numerous bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience, leading to frustrating moments that take away from the overall enjoyment.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game initially impress with thoughtful design and atmospheric levels, but the quality seems to decline once gameplay shifts to a shooter format, which detracts from the overall experience for some players.
“The initial few levels look like the developer put a lot of thought into the design, creating a captivating atmosphere with impressive graphics.”
“The graphics are stunning and really enhance the overall experience of the game.”
“The attention to detail in the graphics is remarkable, making the game world feel immersive and alive.”
“The initial few levels look like the developer put some thought into the design and built up quite an atmosphere, but once you get a gun, it turns into a shooter, and that turned me off the game to be honest.”
“The graphics are quite dated and lack the polish you'd expect from a modern game, making it hard to immerse myself in the experience.”
“While the game has potential, the graphics feel underwhelming and detract from the overall enjoyment.”
