Psalm 5:9-13

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Psalm 5:9-13 is a single player action game. It was developed by Ranwog and was released on March 13, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

"Psalm 5:9-13" is a first-person walking simulator with a VHS filter, offering a 30-minute journey into a terrifying location. The game features realistic graphics, high-quality sounds, and an atmosphere filled with tension and anomalies. Prepare to face frightening events as you explore and uncover the dark secrets hidden within.

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Indie

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Single-Player

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 610 reviews

atmosphere46 positive mentions

story14 negative mentions

The game features excellent jump scares that effectively create a terrifying atmosphere.
Visually appealing with great graphics and sound design, enhancing the overall horror experience.
Despite its short length, the game provides a thrilling and intense experience that is worth the price.

The gameplay is very short, typically around 30 minutes, leaving players wanting more.
Lacks a coherent story or backstory, making the experience feel incomplete.
Movement is slow and cumbersome, which can detract from the overall immersion and pacing of the game.

atmosphere
102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its intense horror elements, effective jump scares, and chilling sound design, creating a deeply immersive experience. Many players appreciate the game's dark, oppressive ambiance, enhanced by a unique VHS aesthetic that amplifies the overall tension. Despite its brevity, the game successfully delivers a memorable and spine-chilling atmosphere that resonates with fans of the horror genre.
- “A brief but thrilling experience, Psalm 5:9-13 is a tour de force of atmosphere and sound design.”
- “The atmosphere is fantastic, packed with jump scares and eerie sounds.”
- “The atmosphere itself leaves chills down your spine and the things stalking you from the shadows effectively scare the crap out of you.”
- “What made the game scary was the intensely anxiety-inducing atmosphere and unfathomable monsters.”
- “The jumpscares are well-placed throughout, and the atmosphere and VHS effect make you feel uncomfortable, especially during moments of complete silence.”
story
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
77%
16%
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and clarity, with many players noting the absence of a backstory, dialogue, or readable content. While some appreciate the unsettling atmosphere and jump scares, they feel the narrative is either confusing or non-existent, leaving players to interpret the story on their own. Overall, the consensus is that while the horror elements are effective, the storytelling aspect is minimal and could benefit from more development.
- “The game features a terrifying atmosphere, it's full of crazed heart-stopping jump scares, and a chilling storyline.”
- “With a game like this, I think the devs were wise in leaving out any kind of backstory to go on--it makes the experience much more haunting and allows the player to use their own imagination to fill in the blanks.”
- “Absolutely enjoyed this game and how it left the 'story' up to your own interpretations.”
- “No story at all.”
- “Not really a story or any hint of a story aside from the title and what the player interprets.”
- “There wasn’t much of a story towards the game.”
gameplay
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
86%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the clumsy controls, lack of depth, and short duration of around 30 minutes. While some appreciate the unsettling atmosphere and shock factor, others find the puzzles boring and the jump scares cheap. Overall, the gameplay is described as simplistic, primarily involving exploration and triggering events, which may leave players wanting more complexity and engagement.
- “It really makes you anxious; the only drawback is that the gameplay is only 30 minutes.”
- “The gameplay is about 30 minutes long, feels more like a UE5 horror tech demo, but it's still good.”
- “That said, the limited framing and player mechanics of the game do a great job setting a highly unsettling tone for the game before you even get very far.”
- “Clumsy controls, bugs, static shadows look like they're from Minecraft. Gameplay consists of looking at spooky things to activate triggers, puzzles are boring, screamers are cheap and tiresome, and the main menu is confusing.”
- “No story, no overall mechanics, very short with cheap jumpscares and extremely slow movement.”
- “For paying anything more than 99 cents, I expect rather more than half an hour of gameplay.”
graphics
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
27%
6%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their high quality, with well-made textures and effective lighting that create a visually stunning yet eerie atmosphere. The use of a VHS aesthetic adds a nostalgic and grungy feel, enhancing the overall experience, particularly in the context of horror. Many reviewers noted the engaging visuals and sound design, contributing to a compelling and immersive environment, despite the game's short duration.
- “The visual side of the game is great - graphics are well made, textures are good looking, lighting makes the whole game look really pretty but terrifying at the same time.”
- “The visuals are excellent and I like the grainy VHS effect--it helps create a grungy, oppressive atmosphere.”
- “This game is a typical VHS-styled horror game, yet the graphics are special and way better than usually being used in similar games.”
- “VHS-style graphics.”
- “A 30-minute, quick exploration horror game with VHS aesthetic.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The music in the game is noted for its eerie quality, effectively contributing to a creepy atmosphere, though it is considered somewhat short. Overall, reviewers rated the soundtrack around 6/10, indicating a mixed but generally positive reception.
- “The setting and soundtrack are good and create a creepy atmosphere.”
- “Good game with an eerie soundtrack but pretty short.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its lack of backstory, slow pacing, and absence of achievements, leading to a consensus that it offers little to no replay value. Players feel that the short length and lack of engaging content, such as interactive elements or meaningful goals, diminish the incentive to revisit the game. Overall, the experience is deemed unfulfilling, with many reviewers expressing disappointment in the game's potential for replayability.
- “Very short with absolutely no replay value and the reveal at the end is very boring because you can look down at your character's body and notice something is off.”
- “I gave it a thumbs down just because there is no backstory whatsoever and he walks ridiculously slow. There are no achievements for any goals, leaving no replay value to come back to. If they added the ability to open drawers and cabinets to find some notes to read to give you any kind of story and a way to actually get killed, then I could recommend.”
- “Very short with absolutely no replay value and the reveal at the end is very boring because you can look down at your character's body and notice something is off.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive at times, indicating that it can feel repetitive or tedious.
- “It can feel a bit grindy sometimes.”
- “The game tends to be a bit grindy at times.”
- “There are moments when the grinding becomes excessive.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of jumpscares and the presence of amusingly designed creatures, creating a blend of surprise and comedic elements that enhance the overall experience.
- “It's basically walking around with jumpscares and funny-looking creatures.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a profound emotional impact from the game, often finding it difficult to articulate their feelings. However, they highlight the game's ability to resonate deeply, with some even referencing specific phrases or texts, such as Psalm 5:9-13, to encapsulate their experiences.
- “I couldn't put it into words about how this game made me feel, but nonetheless, with help from my Twitch chat, they came up with the perfect phrase that describes my full experience of Psalm 5:9-13.”