Remorse: The List
- April 22, 2022
- Ashkandi
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Remorse: The List" is a single-player horror shooter game with good graphics, plot, and phenomenal soundtrack. Explore a large suburban town in Hungary and manage your inventory to survive against unspeakable horrors while uncovering the secrets of a cryptic list. With open gameplay and variety in combat, discover the in-depth story in this atmospheric survival horror.
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Reviews
- The game captures the eerie atmosphere reminiscent of classic survival horror titles like Cry of Fear and Silent Hill.
- The enemy designs are unique and disturbing, contributing to the overall horror experience.
- The puzzles are well-crafted and engaging, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly complex.
- The combat mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making encounters frustrating rather than thrilling.
- The game suffers from significant backtracking, which can disrupt the pacing and immersion.
- The story lacks depth and clarity, leaving players feeling disconnected from the protagonist and the overall narrative.
- story126 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is often described as serviceable but lacking depth, drawing comparisons to titles like "Cry of Fear" and "Silent Hill" without reaching their narrative heights. While it features an interesting premise and some replayability through multiple endings, many players feel the execution is flawed, with pacing issues and a lack of emotional impact. Overall, the story is seen as generic and confusing, leaving many questions unanswered and failing to fully engage players.
“The story starts off fairly strong with a dream sequence and the player awakening in a pretty unsettling warehouse.”
“There was very great storytelling and to even more clarify the story/motives of the character, there is a free DLC that really helps out with this.”
“The story may seem interesting but the way the gameplay does it doesn’t really drive me into the story much.”
“Neither the pacing nor the story are that meticulously crafted and do not feel like they are carefully taking you for a ride; rather, you are just thrown from highlight to highlight in rapid succession, therefore leaving no room for other important aspects in-between.”
“A story does get told, but players are absolutely blue-balled when it comes to finding out what's happening to the town, what are the creatures, where did they come from, how did you get here, why is this happening in the first place, why, what, why!?”
“With this one, I am pretty much going to say the story is so skeletal that it amounts to a nothing-burger: you are anonymous dude #47 running around an anonymous Eastern European town #108 where everyone has mysteriously disappeared and some mannequin-like monsters on skateboards popped up out of Stranger Things, or whatever.”
- gameplay74 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising the survival horror mechanics and emergent gameplay that keeps the experience fresh, while others criticize the redundancy of certain mechanics and tedious backtracking. Combat is generally seen as standard for the genre, but issues like slow weapon reloads and underwhelming gun mechanics detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the lack of replay value and poorly designed puzzles contribute to a sense of frustration among players.
“Really well done with about 6 hours of gameplay (DLC story included) and additional challenges you can do after playing the main game as well.”
“This is an example of emergent gameplay done right.”
“The find the items mechanic is something I rather enjoy; the movement is good, and the graphics are fairly decent.”
“The mechanics are serviceable although a bit redundant at times (the pocket knife is received right before the shovel and they do the same thing; the backpack is given before inventory management ever becomes a problem).”
“3 hours of gameplay is one thing, but having at least 30 minutes of backtracking in those 3 hours makes for an experience that borders on a ripoff.”
“Its good with graphics and setting a nice creepy vibe, don't get me wrong here, but when it comes to gameplay, this is a hot mess.”
- atmosphere72 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, enhanced by exceptional sound design, lighting, and visual aesthetics. Players appreciate the blend of suspense, psychological horror, and effective use of ambient sounds, which contribute to a deeply unsettling experience reminiscent of classic titles like Silent Hill. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, elevating the game's horror elements and engaging players throughout their exploration.
“The atmosphere in particular deserves praise, and exploring the small town the game is set in certainly manages to be an eerie affair.”
“For the atmosphere and impressive visuals alone, this one is beyond the shadow of a doubt worthy of your undivided attention - need I say more?”
“The one thing that the game does on an amazing level is the atmosphere; as much as I love the soundtrack, I must say, turning down the volume and just listening to the ambiance of what once used to be a town full of people leaves you with a weird feeling that's crawling under your skin throughout the game.”
“Remorse: the list had some creepy tracks as well, but often, it was rather chill music that did not convey a proper horror atmosphere.”
“Most scares are s-c-r-e-a-m-s though, not atmosphere.”
“(for me sometimes it ruins the atmosphere)”
- graphics64 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the atmospheric visuals and detailed monster designs, while others note that the graphics appear somewhat dated, even at high settings. Despite some criticisms, the art design effectively conveys horror and enhances the overall experience, making it a visually engaging title for fans of the genre. Overall, while the graphics may not be cutting-edge, they contribute positively to the game's creepy ambiance and gameplay.
“The monsters are richly detailed and creepy, and the graphics are beautiful.”
“Remorse: The List is a really fun and creepy survival horror game with some breathtaking, grotesque visuals, intense combat, and cool, satisfying puzzles.”
“I believe that the graphics are very effective, and it conveys a very palpable feeling of a lived-in/rustic environment; it also makes the enemies and general gore all the more disgusting.”
“It's not a terrible looking game per se, but the graphics do look strangely dated up close, even at the highest settings.”
“Cons: old graphics.”
“The only positive is that the developers have worked well on the graphics, and this I can accomplish in Unreal Engine, but the game is a waste of time.”
- music60 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its ability to enhance the creepy atmosphere and overall experience, while others criticize its repetitiveness and lack of variety, noting that only a few tracks loop throughout gameplay. Some players found the soundtrack to be effective and fitting, while others felt it detracted from the horror elements, suggesting that turning off the music might provide a better experience. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a strong point for its emotional impact, but its execution leaves room for improvement.
“A fantastic game that shows how much courage you really have to the darkness and the unknown species within one's mind, accompanied with a foreboding, haunting yet beautiful and comforting soundtrack that keeps you on a knife's edge of melancholy and hope.”
“Remorse: The List is a genuinely creepy and effective psychological horror with great/disturbing enemies and a very effective soundtrack which really boosts the overall atmosphere.”
“The enemy design is great, the soundtrack is relaxing and intense (depending on your situation), the visuals are great, and the atmosphere is superb.”
“But god damn, was it really necessary to have the music blaring for 100% of the game?”
“Music is appropriately downbeat...but ultimately the short loops get tiring and irritating.”
“Soundtrack was really generic and with no sort of impact or feeling, just a bunch of riffs on the sound mixer and there you go.”
- replayability20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game offers moderate replayability, primarily due to its multiple endings, collectibles, and the opportunity to piece together the story through exploration. However, some players noted that once puzzle solutions are discovered, subsequent playthroughs may feel less engaging. Overall, while there are elements that encourage revisiting the game, the replay value is considered limited by some reviewers, with a score of 54/100 reflecting this sentiment.
“This game also has a lot of replayability value as you try to piece together the story from the various endings, revisiting locations and reading the notes you find here and there.”
“Considering the game has at least 3 endings, I think the run time is perfectly fine, so there's lots of replayability and hidden content. Even after playing for 4 hours, I know I missed some things.”
“For how short the game is (about 3 hours), I would probably put this in the upper echelon of indie horror games on Steam as a whole. It's extremely well done and has some replayability.”
“I decided to make this the final category since there is some replay value, and I honestly couldn't think of any other areas worth speaking about.”
“The only complaint I would have is that once you got the solution to a puzzle, every other playthrough will have the same solutions, which in my honest opinion is a missed opportunity for better replay value.”
“By the time played, you can see there is some replayability (keep in mind about 5 hours of downtime, not playing).”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the sprinting mechanics that require prior movement, making certain platforming sections frustrating. Additionally, the final boss encounter is described as a tedious experience, contributing to an overall sense of monotony in gameplay.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“There's a final boss in the game and... well... it's tedious, to say the least.”
“Tedious gameplay.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game is highly praised for its optimization, featuring smooth performance and solid movement mechanics. Graphics and animations are well-executed, with users reporting no bugs or stuttering throughout their gameplay experience.
“Graphics are good and the performance in the entire game went really smoothly.”
“Movement and overall performance is very solid, as well as graphics and animations are also very well done.”
“Well optimized.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game enhanced by the bonus content and "the museum" feature, which offers a heartfelt look behind the scenes and insights from the developers. This added layer of connection often leads to feelings of remorse for initial negative critiques, highlighting the game's ability to evoke a sense of warmth and reflection.
“After you finish the game, you unlock 'the museum,' which is a pretty interesting little glimpse behind the scenes and some endearing words from the developers. This actually made me feel remorse for my negative review.”
“When you play enough playthroughs, you unlock some bonus content for behind-the-scenes stuff (which I won't spoil), which just makes this more wholesome in its own way.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with no major crashes or significant glitches reported. However, users have noted minor issues such as inconsistent control settings and some minor glitches that detract from the experience. Despite these small setbacks, the game maintains a stable performance throughout.
“Tldr; glitches, shoddy controls, weak translations, boring combat, lack of tension, and empty environments make for a run-of-the-mill, mind-numbing experience.”
“Couldn't jump back out :( other than that - surprisingly good quality! No crashes, no glitches. Well, maybe just small ones like: I changed the 'open map' key to F1, but it's always bound to 'M' by default (after I run the game and load save) and only changes back to F1 on scene reload.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its comedic portrayal of enemies, which contrasts with the typical tone of horror games. However, some players feel that this approach makes the game resemble a standard indie horror title rather than reflecting the high-quality expectations set by its developers' previous work.
“The humor in the game is spot on, making even the enemies look funny and adding a unique twist to the typical indie horror experience.”
“The comedic elements are cleverly integrated, transforming what could be a standard horror game into something truly entertaining.”
“I love how the game balances horror with humor, creating moments that are both scary and laugh-out-loud funny.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the game excels in atmosphere, animations, and character design, contributing to a rich and immersive experience. However, there is no specific mention of character development, suggesting that while the characters are visually appealing, their growth and depth may not be a focal point of the game.
