REVEIL

77%
Game Brain Score Based on 458 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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Reveil tells a great story through its dialogue and settings, but it misses the mark when it comes to horror. It may not scare you, but it still proves quite compelling.
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"REVEIL: Funhouse Edition is a single-player Horror Action game, renowned for its phenomenal story, compelling gameplay, ingenious visuals, and sensational soundtrack. Wake up as protagonist Walter Thompson, disoriented and with a headache, in a surreal world filled with versatile puzzles, unanswered questions, and a disturbing psyche. The edition includes an original soundtrack, digital artbook, black and white filter, audio plays, and developer commentary."

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  • Play​station 5
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
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  • Xbox
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Reviews

77%
Audience ScoreBased on 458 reviews
story149 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • Stunning graphics and immersive atmosphere that enhance the psychological horror experience.
  • Engaging story with unexpected twists and a variety of intriguing puzzles.
  • Great sound design and music that contribute to the overall tension and mood of the game.
  • Short playtime, with some players feeling the game is too linear and lacking in depth.
  • Some puzzles are overly simple, and the game features frustrating stealth sections that detract from the experience.
  • The ending may feel anticlimactic or predictable to some players, leaving them wanting more.
  • story302 mentions

    The game's story has received widespread acclaim for its intriguing and unexpected twists, captivating players from start to finish. While some reviewers noted its linearity and lack of player choice, many praised the compelling narrative, immersive atmosphere, and strong visuals that enhance the storytelling experience. Overall, the game is recommended for those who appreciate story-driven horror experiences, despite its relatively short playtime.

    • “The story had me hooked from beginning to end.”
    • “Absolutely incredible psychological horror game with excellent story, pacing, and mental torture.”
    • “The story was so well written that when the revelation came... I was floored.”
    • “The only thing I would have liked is that your actions affected the story more; there is basically no decision making in this game.”
    • “I thought the story was just about to start with 'full speed' and that was the end of the game.”
    • “It feels like the story tidbits used in these areas would have been good to add to the story in their own sections but were instead hastily placed in the game as fillers for retrieval tasks which add very little to the main narrative.”
  • graphics108 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising the stunning visuals, rich art style, and immersive atmosphere that enhance the overall experience. Players noted the smooth gameplay and high-quality sound design, which together create a captivating and eerie environment. However, some critiques mention that while the graphics are impressive, they may not compensate for shortcomings in gameplay and story engagement.

    • “Beautiful graphics, eerie atmosphere and great game design.”
    • “Some of the most stunning visuals I've seen in a game to date, very immersive and captivating.”
    • “Absolutely mesmerizing... graphics are amazing and the levels keep you engaged!”
    • “Zzzzzzzzz graphics are good, ok story... but it's a boring walk-through game... meh... thought it might have been a little more to it, I guess... meh.”
    • “For a Unity game, the graphics are comparable to Unreal Engine 5; almost everything looks just as good.”
    • “Graphics don't matter in this game.”
  • gameplay67 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its beautiful graphics and a variety of puzzles, providing a smooth experience, though some players found it to be somewhat basic and reminiscent of typical walking simulators. While the game offers engaging mechanics and a surreal world to explore, it suffers from repetitive environments and a lack of innovation, leading to mixed feelings about its overall engagement and replayability. Despite these criticisms, many players appreciated the intriguing story and unexpected twists, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.

    • “A beautiful looking game with a good variety of puzzles and game mechanics, and some good exploration of the very surreal game world.”
    • “Reveil hits the nail on the head by combining various elements, allowing the gameplay to always feel fresh, whilst adding a good number of twists and turns to always keep the player asking questions and looking over their shoulder.”
    • “The puzzles were a particular highlight; they were genuinely fun to figure out and added an engaging layer to the gameplay.”
    • “It hadn't offered me anything new and just felt like another drop in the bucket walking sim that I spent most of my gameplay planning to ultimately not recommend it.”
    • “The gameplay, as I said, is very basic: walking from A to B, solving some puzzles in between, reading documents, and interacting with objects to understand what the story is and progress.”
    • “Some of the areas of the game, like the bedroom, felt repetitive. From a story standpoint, it made total sense to visit it multiple times, but from a gameplay standpoint, it was a little on the boring side.”
  • atmosphere57 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its stunning graphics, eerie sound design, and immersive environments, effectively enhancing the horror experience. Players appreciate the intricate level design and compelling narrative that keeps them engaged, although some noted minor issues like persistent UI elements that detract from immersion. Overall, the atmosphere is described as haunting and captivating, making it a strong draw for fans of psychological horror and puzzle-solving.

    • “Great atmosphere, great sound design, great visuals, great story.”
    • “From the faded grandeur of circus tents to the eerie corridors of Walter's mind, every location is rendered with stunning detail and immersive atmosphere, pulling players deeper into the unraveling mystery.”
    • “With its cleverly crafted puzzles, visually stunning environments, and spine-tingling atmosphere, the game offers a truly immersive horror experience that is guaranteed to keep you hooked until the very end.”
    • “Good graphics, shorter story, more of a good looking walking simulator, horror pretty much in atmosphere only.”
    • “I could not turn the subtitles off or the big white crosshair dot in the middle of the screen, very annoying and ruins a bit of the atmosphere when playing.”
    • “The game doesn't appropriately do much with the potential it has and the atmosphere and tension it builds doesn't really go anywhere.”
  • music36 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its ability to enhance the atmospheric experience and immersion. The soundtrack is described as exceptional, with high-quality sound design that complements the visuals and voice acting effectively. Overall, the combination of ambient elements and impactful music significantly elevates the game's emotional and psychological depth.

    • “The sound design deserves equal praise - from the ambient elements to the soundtrack itself, the immersion was pretty much flawless.”
    • “Music, sound effects, and spoken lines are super well mixed, super high quality and elevate the atmosphere by a ton.”
    • “🔲little to no music”
    • “~ music ~”
    • “The music slowly floats in the back of your head as your eyes are greeted with beautiful depictions of the human psyche recalling memories.”
  • optimization20 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with most players reporting smooth performance at high settings, particularly on powerful GPUs like the 3070 Ti and 3080 Ti. However, some users noted occasional frame drops and hitches when entering new areas, as well as issues like ghosting, suggesting that while the game is mostly optimized, there are still areas for improvement. A performance test at launch helps tailor settings to individual PC specs, enhancing the user experience.

    • “On the performance side of things, I ran this at 4K / max settings on a 3070 Ti and only experienced the occasional hitch when entering a new area.”
    • “After game launch, there's a performance test to get the best settings for my PC specs.”
    • “Some shutters when things were loading, but not too much; the game is pretty well optimized.”
    • “Has some optimization issues.”
    • “Needs a little optimization; frame drops here and there, but works smoothly at 60Hz.”
    • “The 4080 is bottlenecked by the Ryzen 7 3700X, but it doesn't hurt the performance here.”
  • replayability15 mentions

    The game offers limited replayability, primarily through multiple endings and collectibles, but many players feel that the short gameplay length of around three hours diminishes its overall value. While some appreciate the option to explore different endings, others believe the experience lacks depth and incentive for repeated playthroughs. Overall, it seems that replayability is present but not robust, with a mixed reception regarding its effectiveness.

    • “I was able to finish the game after about 3 hours, and I think for the $20 asking price, this amount of gameplay is a little short. However, there are multiple endings and some replayability.”
    • “There is some replayability in this game; as I mentioned, there are multiple endings and also collectibles in each chapter if you are interested in those.”
    • “It also has some replay value.”
    • “I was able to finish the game after about 3 hours and I think for the $20 asking price, this amount of gameplay is a little short; however, there are multiple endings and some replayability.”
    • “The potential of the premise is wasted on the second and third act; the twist comes out of left field and it's rather unearned. The game is painfully short, with no replay value outside of multiple endings which you can get at the final section.”
    • “There are some replayability in this game, as I said, there are multiple endings and also there are some collectibles in each chapter if you are interested in these things.”
  • emotional10 mentions

    The game is praised for its intense emotional depth and immersive visuals, creating a strong connection with the characters. However, some players feel that the emotional climax occurs too early, leading to a less impactful ending that diminishes the overall experience. Despite this, the game is noted for its heart-wrenching moments and engaging gameplay elements.

    • “This was by far the single most twisted and emotional game I have ever experienced.”
    • “The game is also gorgeous; the shaders, particle effects, and textures made me feel like I was in that world with the characters.”
    • “There are collection aspects, heart-wrenching moments, and jump scares.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as inconsistent; while some players find the grunting amusing, overall, the dialogue fails to deliver a comedic impact, leading to disappointment.

    • “Not funny, not scary... disappointing.”
    • “Not funny, not scary... disappointing.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when revisiting locations like the house, which can lead to disappointment due to the repetitive nature of the experience.

    • “It got a bit tedious going through the house the second time, and that was a bit disappointing.”
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Critic Reviews

63% average critic score

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Play time

6hMedian play time
5hAverage play time
4-6hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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