Red Silhouette
- August 15, 2024
- Noah Lewin
Get on SteamHired by a mysterious trillionaire in the not so distant future, Eevi keeps trespassers out and fights the varmints. This mall is a time capsule from a different era. The rich have taken to the skies and abandoned the frozen surface. Gazing at the suffering below from the luxury of their own miniature Earths. Stranded on the deserted island the mall sits on, Eevi the wage slave is left to explore …
Reviews
- The game features a unique and charming art style that creates a bizarre and unsettling atmosphere.
- The level design is creative, with maze-like structures that change as the story progresses, keeping gameplay fresh and engaging.
- The developer is responsive to feedback and has shown a commitment to improving the game, fixing bugs quickly and enhancing the overall experience.
- The platforming mechanics are janky, with issues like inconsistent climbing animations and frustrating jump puzzles that can lead to player frustration.
- The storytelling is weak, with confusing dialogue and a lack of context that makes it hard for players to understand the plot.
- There are technical issues related to the game's engine, causing performance problems and glitches that detract from the overall experience.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by a confusing and maze-like structure, with a plot that evolves as players progress, which some find appealing. However, the overall storytelling is criticized for being average, with poorly executed dialogues that leave players lacking context, and significant plot twists that feel disconnected from earlier narrative elements. The bizarre world and its narrative ultimately detract from the overall gaming experience.
“The world is bizarre with a weird story.”
“I should begin with storytelling.”
“Yes, this game has a nice setting and ideas built on.”
“The game's storytelling through dialogues is quite bad, because often players don't have any background about it even after reading info in the store.”
“In the cinematic levels, there's an unexpected plot twist, but there was no mention in the previous game that Aurora is the sister of the main character.”
“The plot's conclusion just ruins the entire game experience.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their unique art style and impressive visuals, which stand out as a strong aspect of the overall experience. Additionally, the environments are noted for their distinctiveness, enhancing the game's appeal.
“Visuals absolutely are the strong side of the game, in my opinion.”
“The art style is unique.”
“The environment and art style of the game is unique.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming respawn point theme, which leaves a lasting impression, while other segments also feature enjoyable compositions that enhance the overall experience.
“The music during certain parts of the game is quite good.”
“The calming respawn point music leaves an indescribable impression.”
“The music during some parts of the game was pretty good.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is generally smooth, maintaining a locked 60 FPS with occasional drops to 45-50, which do not significantly impact playability. However, players note that the game begins with excessive dialogue that feels irrelevant, delaying the actual gameplay and leading to frustration.
“It doesn't load fully 100%, and the FPS in the game is mostly smooth, with occasional drops from a locked 60 to 45-50, which don't ruin the gameplay at all.”
“The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes, making every moment feel impactful.”
“The controls are intuitive and responsive, allowing for a seamless gaming experience.”
“The game starts off with an overwhelming amount of dialogue about characters I don't know, which feels like it's just thrown in there. After a lot of mashing through the text, I finally get to the gameplay, but none of the dialogue really mattered.”
“The gameplay is bogged down by excessive dialogue that detracts from the experience. It takes too long to get to the actual gameplay, and when I finally do, I feel like I've wasted my time.”
“There's a frustrating amount of exposition before you can actually play. The dialogue feels unnecessary and makes the initial experience tedious.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as quite scary and creepy, effectively instilling a sense of fear and anticipation about what might be lurking around the corner. Reviewers recommend it for those seeking a new atmospheric horror experience.
“Quite scary with a creepy atmosphere that makes you fear what’s hiding around the corner.”
“If you are looking for a new atmospheric horror game, I recommend giving this developer a chance.”
“Quite scary with a creepy atmosphere that makes you fearful of what’s hiding around the corner.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by players finding amusement in the absurdity of situations, such as the comedic element of duping cars, which adds a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.
“It's hilarious to hear about the crazy car duping stories, lol.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, always making me laugh!”
“I love the witty dialogue and funny situations that keep popping up.”
