Psycho Fear

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Psycho Fear is a single player and multiplayer simulation game. It was developed by Equinox Games and was released on September 19, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

ESTIMATED PLAYTIME On average, the game takes around 1 to 2 hours to complete. GAME PROGRESSION: Throughout the game, you may die. If you quit, you will lose your progress, as there are no save points. However, you can use your karma points to seek redemption, allowing you to return to life and continue your progress. In co-op mode, players can also revive each other using Serum Y syringes…

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Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

atmosphere6 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and immersive escape room experience, especially when played with friends.
Puzzles are well-balanced, providing just the right amount of challenge without becoming frustrating.
The atmosphere and graphics are impressive, capturing the horror vibe reminiscent of the Saw franchise.

The game is very short, with many players completing it in under two hours, leading to a lack of replay value.
Numerous gameplay glitches and bugs can disrupt progress, including issues with saving and puzzle interactions.
The lack of content and variety in puzzles makes the game feel more like a demo than a fully fleshed-out experience.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay experiences are mixed, with some players encountering significant glitches and bugs that disrupt the flow, such as incorrect timer settings and issues with the resurrection mechanic. Despite these technical challenges, many appreciate the interactive elements and unique horror gameplay, drawing favorable comparisons to other titles like Phasmophobia, though some note that the overall fluidity could be improved. The game's innovative ideas and mechanics, such as resource-based revives, add to the enjoyment, even if they come with limitations.
- “Interactive gameplay: engage with various objects and traps as you work to escape the clutches of fear.”
- “It's a bit steep at $9 for 1.3 hours, but I'd rather have my cash go to a small dev like this with interesting ideas that can take horror gameplay into fun directions.”
- “Gameplay: it’s true that the gameplay isn’t as fluid as some other games, but I like comparing it to games I love, like Phasmophobia, where you can’t even run.”
- “Had to give up twice due to gameplay glitches.”
- “We faced a bug in the beginning of the 3rd section where we were supposed to get a timer of 10 minutes but it decided to start from 5 seconds then instantly killed us; luckily, the respawn mechanic saved us and we managed to continue.”
- “You do seem to get a revive mechanic at the cost of a resource, but it only seems to work once; the second time I died, the option was greyed out, so I quit.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its creepiness and chilling ambiance, reminiscent of the 'Saw' franchise, complemented by great graphics. Players appreciate the balance of challenging yet manageable puzzles, which enhance the overall experience without detracting from the immersive environment.
- “The puzzles are challenging, the atmosphere is super creepy, and the karma system really makes you think about your choices.”
- “D developers did a great job giving us that 'Saw' type atmosphere, and the puzzles are actually fairly challenging.”
- “The atmosphere, puzzles, and visuals were fabulous!”
- “From the two hours we played, the areas provide a very chilling atmosphere.”
- “The game fails to create a sense of immersion, leaving the world feeling flat and lifeless.”
- “Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere feels generic and uninspired.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is considered limited, with players expressing a desire for achievements, more levels, and reusable assets to enhance the experience. However, the weekly updates provide a refreshing element that encourages players to return. Some users feel that additional randomization could further improve replay value.
- “The fact that it updates weekly adds a great layer of replayability.”
- “That would definitely add more replay value.”
- “There's not much replay value, though I feel like if the game had achievements, I'd easily spend the time to give it another playthrough.”
- “My only gripe is that I wish there were more levels and more reusable assets (such as reusing certain tools for other puzzles) and maybe a touch of randomization for future replay value!”
- “Replayability: this is where I think it falls short.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its creepy atmosphere, providing a delightfully uncomfortable experience for players. However, some users express a desire for a more developed narrative in future updates, suggesting that the current story could benefit from further expansion. Overall, the experience is considered amazing, with hopes for deeper storytelling in future installments.
- “I loved the story and the creepy vibes in the game and was definitely delightfully uncomfortable several times during my playthrough!”
- “Amazing experience, hope we will see more on that story in the future.”
- “I also think that a more fleshed-out story in the future would be awesome for a single-player experience.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally praised for their strong atmosphere and realism, with a notable gore-filled ambiance that enhances the overall experience. While some users feel that key objects could be more distinguishable, the visuals contribute positively to the game's engaging puzzles and immersive environment.
- “Great atmosphere, great graphics, puzzles are not too hard that it gets annoying, the game is awesome!”
- “Graphics: the visuals are good, with a pretty nice gore-filled ambiance that gave me strong Saw movie vibes.”
- “The atmosphere, puzzles, and visuals were fabulous!”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and lack the detail needed to create an immersive experience.”
- “The character models look outdated and the environments feel bland and uninspired.”
- “While the game aims for realism, the visuals fall flat and fail to highlight important objects.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, citing frequent gameplay glitches that disrupt the experience. Many feel that the lack of a reliable save system exacerbates these problems, leading to frustration and the need to restart the game.
- “Had to give up twice due to gameplay glitches.”
- “If you have a game with as many glitches as this, you need to implement a save system!”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game raises concerns among users, as the simplistic gameplay and puzzles suggest a potential cash grab rather than a thoughtfully designed experience aimed at a specific audience.
- “The game's monetization feels like a cash grab, with simplistic gameplay and puzzles that seem aimed at a very young audience.”
- “I can't help but feel that the monetization strategy is more focused on profit than providing a quality experience for players.”
- “The constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the overall enjoyment, making it feel more like a money-making scheme than a game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the game's high level of visual fidelity and effective optimization, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- “Playing through it just made me sit and appreciate the level of visual fidelity and optimization this game offers.”