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Refuted Wind

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72%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
72% User Score Based on 60 reviews

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Refuted Wind is a single player casual simulation game with horror and thriller themes. It was developed by Tropical Games and was released on September 26, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Mysterious murders are happening in the area where Dave lives. In an attempt to draw attention to these horrific events, he decides to make a short film. As his project becomes known, frightening events begin to happen around him.

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72%Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews
story5 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game has a strong atmospheric and suspenseful horror experience with a slow burn style, creating a tense and paranoid mood.
  • It offers a cozy and enjoyable short horror experience, suitable for players looking for a quick and complete story.
  • The sound design, visuals, and some clever features like the game within a game add charm and immersion to the gameplay.
  • The game is relatively short and some players found the story underdeveloped or confusing, especially towards the ending.
  • Gameplay pacing can be slow due to narrative segments and the slow movement of the main character, which may cause some monotony.
  • There are several technical issues and lack of polish, including occasional bugs, missing keybindings, no pause menu, and simple or repetitive animations.

  • story

    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    26% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 16% negative mentions

    The story is generally short, simplistic, and sometimes nonsensical, with many finding it weak or lacking depth. However, it maintains a level of suspense and intrigue that keeps the pace engaging, appealing to fans of brief, story-driven horror games. Overall, while not deeply memorable, it offers a decent spooky experience with some interesting moments.

    • “The story is cryptic and leaves you thinking long after it ends.”
    • “If you’re like me and love short, story-driven horror games, you’ll definitely want to give this one a try!”
    • “The plot is intriguing.”
    • “Short game, had a jump in plot mid-game that didn't make sense. I didn't hate it, but wouldn't recommend it.”
    • “The story is very weak, poor, and short, so I didn't get anything memorable out of this after playing through. 4/10.”
    • “The plot itself is just kind of nonsensical, especially the last segment of the game.”

  • gameplay

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The gameplay is generally engaging and well-designed, featuring smooth mechanics and a good atmospheric feel, though it tends to be quite linear and relatively short, sometimes causing moments of confusion. Overall, players appreciate the effort put into the interactive elements and find it an enjoyable experience.

    • “The gameplay is engaging and challenging, offering a refreshing take on the genre.”
    • “The mechanics are well thought out, and you can tell a lot of effort went into ensuring everything feels smooth and responsive.”
    • “Perfect length, dialogue, gameplay and atmospheric feel.”
    • “The whole gameplay is quite linear.”
    • “Less than an hour of gameplay... and some actual confusion some of the time.”
    • “More interactables throughout the house/overall gameplay needed.”

  • atmosphere

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    64% positive mentions, 27% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its intense, immersive, and tension-filled design, enhanced by minimal yet haunting sound and compelling world-building. It effectively balances slow-burn horror with moments of humor and paranoia, creating a captivating and memorable experience. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout element that deeply engages players throughout the game.

    • “The atmosphere is thick with tension, and the minimal yet haunting sound design pulls you in immediately.”
    • “The world's design and atmosphere also deserve special mention — they pull you in and keep you immersed throughout.”
    • “The atmosphere the game creates is impressive; I even started feeling paranoid during the daytime scenes in the game.”
    • “And it has an atmosphere of the 2000's.”

  • graphics

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The graphics have a nostalgic 90's style with a strong atmospheric quality that enhances the game's intensity, though they are not particularly advanced or award-winning. Small visual details contribute to the mood, but some elements like constant wind noise can become irritating over time. Overall, the graphical style fits the game's tone despite its simplicity.

    • “The beginning feels promising with nice sound design, little details, and a nice graphical style.”
    • “The game rewards you by keeping you on edge with little visuals here and there.”
    • “Graphics are more 90's style and the constant wind noise can be a little irritating after a while.”
    • “Graphically, it's not going to win any awards - but think Fears to Fathom.”
    • “The game is very intense and the graphics are very atmospheric.”

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with some players finding the jump scares funny and appreciating the slow-burn comedic elements. However, the overall impact is diminished for some due to a weak and short storyline, making the humor less memorable.

    • “But it’s a fantastic slow burn with great humor, some solid scares, and an atmosphere that’s top notch.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game effectively creates a suspenseful atmosphere, evoking feelings of paranoia and heightened tension in players.

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is notably time-consuming and challenging, often requiring extended effort or multiple attempts to progress.

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Refuted Wind is a casual simulation game with horror and thriller themes. Common tags for Refuted Wind include first-person, indie, linear, psychological, exploration and others.

Refuted Wind is available on PC and Windows.

Refuted Wind was released on September 26, 2024.

Refuted Wind was developed by Tropical Games.

Refuted Wind has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Refuted Wind for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Refuted Wind is a single player game.

Similar games include Fears to Fathom: Home Alone, Missing Hiker, Tales Beyond the Tomb: Pineville Night Stalker, Fears to Fathom: Carson House, Fears to Fathom: Norwood Hitchhike and others.