Pneumata

33%
Game Brain Score Based on 21 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • optimization
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Pneumata takes inspiration from Resident Evil but completely forgets what makes these games entertaining. While it initially showed potential, this bloated survival horror is immensely unfun.
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"Pneumata" is a psychological horror game that challenges players to uncover the truth behind mysterious disappearances in an apartment building while dealing with cosmic horror that blurs the line between reality and alternate worlds. As a detective, you must scavenge for weapons, supplies, and evidence to solve gruesome murders, all while evading the diverse AI-controlled enemies lurking in the shadows. The game's immersive environment and chilling atmosphere will leave even seasoned horror players questioning their sanity.

  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

33%
Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews
atmosphere2 positive mentions
gameplay4 negative mentions
  • The game features an engaging atmosphere and impressive graphics, especially considering it was developed by a solo developer.
  • Gameplay is fun and action-packed, with a decent level of challenge, particularly on harder difficulties.
  • Many players appreciate the game's potential and believe that with further polishing and updates, it could become a great experience.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including game-breaking glitches, poor AI, and issues with voice acting that detract from the overall experience.
  • Navigation is frustrating due to a lack of a map and poorly designed environments, making it difficult for players to progress.
  • Many players feel the game is overpriced for the quality it offers, suggesting it should be sold at a significantly lower price point.
  • gameplay15 mentions

    Gameplay experiences vary significantly among players, with some praising the action and graphics while others criticize the mechanics and navigation. Many users reported spending a considerable amount of time figuring out objectives due to a lack of guidance, and several encountered bugs that disrupted their progress. Combat mechanics, particularly dodging and blocking, were often deemed ineffective or forgotten, leading to a generally clunky gameplay experience.

    • “Overall, a hell of an amazing horror game experience with a lot of action, insanely nice graphics, and super fun gameplay.”
    • “The game introduces blocking and dodging mechanics at the beginning, but I found that I could defeat enemies or evade them without using these features throughout the gameplay.”
    • “I played this game for around 7 hours, and I think about half of my gameplay was spent figuring out where to go and what to do.”
    • “This area was the most annoying part of my gameplay; as I mentioned before, half my time was spent finding where to go and what to do.”
    • “Combat is extremely janky and clunky; the dodge mechanic doesn't work properly. The game looks nice, but it feels like it's running at 480p the whole time, and it's pretty short.”
  • graphics7 mentions

    The graphics of the game received mixed reviews; while some players praised the visuals as "insanely nice" and fitting for a horror experience, others found them to be merely average, with poorly detailed textures and overly dark environments that hindered visibility. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics can enhance the gameplay, they are not groundbreaking and may require adjustments for optimal performance.

    • “Overall, a hell of an amazing horror game experience with a lot of action, insanely nice graphics, and super fun gameplay.”
    • “I think the graphics and visuals were okay, nothing extraordinary or next-gen, but the problem was most of the areas were too dark to notice any details. There were many objects with very poor quality textures in the game, like keypads for example, and many other surfaces.”
    • “I think the graphics and visuals were okay, nothing extraordinary or next-gen, but the problem was most of the areas were too dark to notice any details. There were many objects with very poor quality textures in the game, like keypads for example, and many other surfaces.”
    • “Art/graphics: 6/10”
  • optimization6 mentions

    The game's performance is generally good, achieving 75fps at 1440p on high settings with a powerful GPU, though it drops to 60fps on epic settings, indicating it is somewhat hardware demanding. Users suggest that further optimizations and patches could enhance the experience, but overall, the performance is considered decent for its price point.

    • “Performance-wise, the game was good; I was getting 75 FPS at 1440p and high settings with a 3090, but at epic settings, it went down to 60.”
    • “The game is a bit hardware demanding in my opinion and can use some optimizations.”
    • “I'm going to try to tinker with my settings to get better visuals and performance.”
    • “In my opinion, with some patches and optimization, this can be a decent game.”
  • story4 mentions

    The game's story is described as intriguing but ultimately unsatisfying, leaving players without a proper resolution. While the voice acting is criticized, the narrative still holds some interest, resulting in a mixed overall impression.

    • “One of the reasons that I kept playing this game was to get a proper answer to the story at the end, which I did get nothing, I mean nothing at all.”
    • “Yes, the voice acting isn't too good for the most part, but the story is kind of interesting.”
    • “Story: 5/10”
  • music3 mentions

    The music and sound design received mixed reviews, with users noting issues with volume inconsistencies that detracted from the overall experience. The soundtrack was rated poorly, averaging around 4 out of 10.

    • “Sound and music were not great; there were moments when the music and effects were too loud and other times too quiet.”
    • “Music/Soundtrack: 4/10”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The atmosphere is highly praised for its engaging design, especially considering it was created by a solo developer. Reviewers find it visually appealing and interesting, contributing to a compelling experience that encourages replayability.

    • “The atmosphere is engaging, and the design was done nicely considering a solo developer created it.”
    • “It's not so bad; the atmosphere is great, it looks fantastic, and it's interesting enough to bring me back.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with users rating it a low 1 out of 5, indicating that once completed, there is little incentive to play again.

    • “There is no replayability value in this game.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game has been widely criticized for its poor stability, with users reporting numerous bugs and inconsistencies that detract from the overall experience. Many describe it as a convoluted and frustrating mess, leading to a negative perception of its reliability.

    • “This game is a buggy, inconsistent, convoluted mess.”
    • “What a boring, buggy piece of trash this game is.”
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