Playable Mockup
- May 25, 2022
- 727 Not Hound
Get on SteamPlayable Mockup is a horror exploration game where you must escape an infinite looping corridor from 0 PM to 0 AM. Use a "Time manipulation deck" by taking photos to advance the corridor time and uncover the ghost's identity and the culprit that took its life. The game features a silent and eerie atmosphere, with luck playing a big role in determining the outcome.
Reviews
- Unique concept that effectively combines horror aesthetics with roguelike deckbuilding mechanics.
- Immersive atmosphere with creepy sound design and visuals that enhance the gameplay experience.
- Good replayability with RNG factors ensuring that each run feels different and engaging.
- Game mechanics are poorly explained, leading to confusion and a steep learning curve for new players.
- The tutorial mode is overly challenging, making it difficult to grasp the core gameplay elements.
- Some players find the game too niche and not enjoyable due to its obscure mechanics and lack of clarity.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by a unique blend of immersive horror atmosphere and deep mechanics, though players often find the mechanics challenging and poorly conveyed, leading to confusion. While the game offers a fun learning curve and good replayability, the execution of its core mechanics can feel obscure, resulting in mixed feelings among players. Overall, it presents an entertaining take on deckbuilding, but the initial experience may leave some feeling lost.
“Immersive horror ambience, deep mechanics with a fun learning curve, good replayability.”
“Its core mechanics are theoretically pretty standard, but it's dressed in a horror theme and will certainly feel unfamiliar when first starting out.”
“I found the game to be a unique and entertaining take on the deckbuilding mechanic.”
“As you can see, having played about an hour of this game, I'm still quite lost on the mechanics here and there.”
“The tutorial mode is incredibly challenging, simply due to how badly the mechanics are conveyed to the player.”
“I enjoyed the idea of this game and the reason it was on my wishlist in the first place far more than its actual execution, so for me it's a toss-up between thumbs up and down, but I decided to vote down simply because the mechanics I haven't learned seem too obscure to be fun.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability due to its immersive horror ambience, deep mechanics, and RNG factors that ensure each run feels unique. As a roguelike deck-building game, it allows for quick 20-30 minute sessions, making it accessible and enjoyable for repeated play. However, some players note that the horror elements may not be as impactful as expected.
“Immersive horror ambience, deep mechanics with a fun learning curve, good replayability.”
“Essentially, this game is a roguelike deck-building game and has great replay value.”
“There is definitely replay value beyond this with the RNG factors, ensuring runs won't feel exactly the same each time.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel tedious and uninteresting.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are stylistic and effectively convey the game's tone, complementing its unique blend of horror and roguelite deckbuilding. However, some players feel that the visuals do not significantly enhance the overall experience.
“The visuals are stylistic and effectively convey the game's tone.”
“The unique concept combines a horror aesthetic with roguelite deckbuilding beautifully.”
“The visuals are stylistic and convey the tone effectively, but they don't elevate the game for me.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is praised for its immersive quality, highlighted by the constant mechanical noise of the generator in the hub area, which adds to the overall ambiance of the game.
“First, I like the atmosphere; the constant mechanical noise of the generator in the hub area is nice.”
“The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world with every sound and visual detail.”
“I was captivated by the eerie ambiance that perfectly complements the storyline, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
