RAW FOOTAGE

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RAW FOOTAGE is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Hazier Studio and was released on August 15, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Raw Footage is a first-person horror game. There is only you and your camera. Forests known by it's mysterious creatures is the only thing keeping you from being alive. Push the button and record once you get a chance, because it may be the last thing you will ever do.

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

atmosphere4 positive mentions

monetization1 negative mentions

Unique and tense horror atmosphere with effective use of sound, lighting, and shadows that immerses players in a spooky forest setting.
Interesting and original gameplay premise requiring players to record footage of elusive monsters and find bodies, adding an investigative twist beyond simple survival.
Free-to-play and made by an independent developer, offering a neat, spooky experience that appeals to fans of survival horror and cryptid hunting games.

Gameplay can be frustrating due to the excessive amount of footage required to progress and difficulty in encountering and recording monsters.
Technical issues such as occasional crashes, frame drops, lack of save feature, and absence of customizable controls hinder the overall experience.
Limited mechanics and repetitive gameplay with large maps that feel empty, scarce resources, and lack of multiplayer despite tags suggesting it.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The gameplay offers a tense and challenging experience with mechanics fitting for a cryptid hunting game, but is hindered by some clunky controls, lack of useful features like a shoulder view, and occasional monster inconsistencies. While the difficulty and repetitive nature may appeal to hardcore players, others might find it frustrating and less enjoyable, especially given limited updates and some standard survival horror flaws.
- “For a game about hunting cryptids, this has the mechanics you'd want.”
- “It forces encounters with the monster and engaging gameplay.”
- “At first it annoyed me a little, but 2 minutes in I realized how realistic it makes the gameplay, which makes it so much more psychological too.”
- “I think if the mechanics had been tighter the game would be shorter but a lot more fun.”
- “A mechanic to look over your shoulder would be really useful to keep filming the enemies as you run away, but it's doubtful that the developer will put out any more updates at this point.”
- “On top of falling prey to some stereotypical tropes to this survival investigative horror game like garbage flashlight mechanics and lack of a compass, raw footage does have some issues with the monster.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The game is praised for its strong and tense atmosphere, effectively creating a feeling of isolation and suspense. While the visuals are decent, the immersive ambiance and engaging monsters stand out as key positives, though some users note there are more fun free horror games available.
- “A good looking game with a great setup, cool monsters, and tense atmosphere.”
- “Great atmosphere and tension.”
- “I like the atmosphere, really feels like you're not alone.”
- “The visuals are okay, and so is the atmosphere, but at the end of the day there are far better and more fun free horror games out there.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics are generally praised for being good and effectively utilizing the Unreal Engine, creating a suitably dark and atmospheric experience. While visuals and sound contribute positively, some users feel there are better-looking free horror games available. Overall, the graphics are solid but not outstanding.
- “Graphics: 7/10, Unreal Engine is pretty, and the developers know how to take advantage of it.”
- “The graphics are good enough, the game is made on Unreal Engine so it couldn't look bad; expect the game to be pretty dark, even though you have a flashlight.”
- “Good surround sound and graphics are good.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization is widely criticized as a cash grab, with users accusing the developers of plagiarism by using uncredited assets created by other artists and developers.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is dark and quirky, stemming from the absurd premise of collecting bodies while being chased by a comically odd creature, providing a twisted yet amusing experience.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the game’s grinding aspect repetitive and demanding, as progressing requires extensive filming of creatures, making the gameplay feel grind-heavy despite positive feedback on other elements.
- “The surplus of positive reviews for raw footage is honestly a bit surprising, given its repetitive content and overall grindy nature; you have to film a lot of the creatures to end up passing the levels.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect is characterized by a strong sense of tension and immersion, as the maps evoke the feeling of entering a dangerous and unfamiliar forest on multiple occasions.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story centers around a strategic and intense mission to attract and confront a smart monster, where players must carefully prepare before provoking it and focus on recording footage as their primary objective.