Rest House

13%
Game Brain Score Based on 22 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • stability
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This game consists of five stories that are connected with mysterious characters and events. The main character is trying to discover the meaning each of them. He gets sucked in the events that will lead him to the strange places where he meets strange people, fairy tale creatures and landscapes.

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13%
Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
emotional1 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features a mysterious atmosphere and gorgeous graphics that create an engaging experience.
  • Players enjoy the mix of adventure and platforming elements, making it exciting to solve levels.
  • Some users appreciate the unique and surreal narrative, finding it intriguing despite its flaws.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs, crashes, and poor technical quality, making it frustrating to play.
  • Many players find the puzzles nonsensical and the overall design incoherent, leading to confusion.
  • There is a lack of essential features like saving progress and a tutorial, which detracts from the gameplay experience.
  • story5 mentions

    The story is criticized for being incoherent and nonsensical, with players encountering random dialogue that lacks cohesion and clarity. The overall narrative experience is described as chaotic and poorly implemented, contributing to a sense of confusion rather than engagement.

    • “The story unfolds in a captivating way, immersing you in strange environments and intriguing scenarios.”
    • “You navigate through bizarre landscapes, engaging in unusual activities as a unique storyline develops.”
    • “I don't think this is worth $5 given the poor quality of implementation, lack of polish, low quality assets, and incoherent story.”
    • “You walk around very strange environments doing strange things while a strange (but very basic) storyline unfolds.”
    • “There is no story; the voices just speak of random nonsense, and you can activate them without the others turning off, so at one point I had 5 voices going on that sounded like I was in the middle of a noisy crowd.”
  • graphics3 mentions

    The graphics are praised for their gorgeous design, though some users find the levels and artwork to be muddled and jarring. Despite the mixed opinions, there is an appreciation for the unique and random visuals, especially considering the game's early access status.

    • “The design is gorgeous and the graphics are great.”
    • “I kind of like the crazy random visuals, and since it's early access, I don't want to be too harsh.”
    • “The levels and artwork are muddled, jarring, and provide a fragmented glimpse into the developer's unusual psyche.”
    • “The graphics are inconsistent and often detract from the overall experience.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay, including problems with saving and unexpected character deaths. While some users feel it has improved slightly, they still cannot recommend it in its present state.

    • “The game is still really buggy, and I still don't feel I can recommend it in its current state, but it is definitely closer to a 'recommend' than I thought it would be at this point.”
    • “The game is very buggy, and saving is not possible.”
    • “The game is so buggy that I died while walking around doing nothing. Why can you even die in a walking simulator?”
  • music3 mentions

    The music in "So, the Rest House" is praised for its catchy and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall experience of the early access horror puzzle game. Players express a desire for the original soundtrack, indicating its strong impact on their enjoyment.

    • “The rest house is an early access horror game puzzle with a nice atmosphere and music.”
    • “Really nice and catchy music.”
    • “I want the soundtrack from this game if it's original.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
    • “The background tracks are forgettable and don't enhance the gameplay experience.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be jarring, as the mechanics can lead to unexpected and frustrating deaths, such as dying from touching a wall while surviving a high fall. This inconsistency can evoke feelings of confusion and disappointment, impacting the overall emotional experience.

  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of "The Rest House" is praised for its engaging horror elements, complemented by a fitting musical score that enhances the overall experience.

    • “The rest house is an early access horror game puzzle with a captivating atmosphere and immersive music.”
    • “The eerie ambiance and haunting sound design create a truly unsettling experience.”
    • “The game's atmosphere draws you in, making every moment feel tense and engaging.”
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