Phobia

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"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.

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40%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is very short but worth the time for fans of janky indie horror.
It has some initial levels that create a decent atmosphere and tension.
The game is available at a low price, making it accessible for those who enjoy indie horror games.

The gameplay is confusing, with unclear mechanics and poor monster AI.
The environments are poorly designed, making it difficult to find keys and navigate.
The game lacks a tutorial and has significant quality issues, including frame rate problems.

atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The game's atmosphere is initially well-crafted, with thoughtful design and engaging tension in the early levels. However, the transition to a shooter format upon acquiring a gun disrupts this atmosphere, leading to a jarring shift in pace that detracts from the overall experience.
- “The initial few levels show that the developer put thought into the design and built up quite an atmosphere considering the graphics.”
- “The game had me on edge for the first two levels, creating a tense atmosphere that was engaging.”
- “It's a shame that the game switches pace, as it disrupts the atmosphere that was effectively built up in the beginning.”
- “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. However, once you get a gun, it turns into a shooter, and that turned me off the game, to be honest.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as initially off-putting but ultimately enjoyable, with a charm that makes its flaws amusing. Overall, players find the comedic elements to be a highlight, despite their rough execution.
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The gameplay is characterized as a standard arcade horror experience, where players initially evade monsters using basic mechanics like walking, running, and using a flashlight, before gaining a gun that shifts the dynamic to the monsters needing to avoid the player. Overall, it offers a straightforward and familiar progression typical of the genre.
- “The gameplay is reminiscent of a classic arcade horror game, 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.”
- “Gameplay feels very generic; it plays like a standard arcade horror game where you can walk, run, and use your flashlight. Initially, you have to avoid the monster, but later you get a gun and the monsters have to avoid you. It's pretty simple and lacks depth.”
- “The gameplay is quite repetitive and doesn't offer much variety. You start by avoiding monsters, and once you get a gun, the dynamic doesn't change significantly, making it feel monotonous.”
- “Overall, the gameplay is underwhelming. It follows a predictable pattern typical of arcade horror games, which makes it feel less engaging and innovative.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics in the game are initially praised for their thoughtful design and atmospheric quality, particularly in the early levels. However, the transition to a shooter gameplay style detracts from the overall visual experience for some players.