Russian AYE Horror
- April 18, 2018
- Nikita "Ghost_RUS"
Get on SteamIn "Russian AYE Horror" , players explore an abandoned building in an alternative 2488 Russia as protagonist Sanya, collecting photos while avoiding unnamed dangers. With an atmospheric soundtrack, radio broadcasts featuring diverse tracks and political speeches, and immersive sound effects, the game offers a chilling horror experience powered by Unreal Engine. This reality shift sets the stage for a harrowing future-set adventure.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The visuals and sound are well-executed, showcasing the capabilities of Unreal Engine.
- Some players found humor in the absurdity of the game, making it a source of entertainment despite its flaws.
- The game offers instant achievement completion, which can appeal to players looking to quickly boost their profile.
- The game is extremely short and lacks meaningful content, leaving players feeling stuck and unsatisfied.
- There are significant technical issues, including poor audio controls and a low maximum resolution, which detract from the experience.
- The developer has a controversial reputation, with accusations of racism and bigotry, raising ethical concerns about supporting their work.
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players find it amusingly bad and enjoy laughing at its absurdity, others feel the attempts at humor fall flat and lack genuine comedic value. Many reviewers note that the game leans into a style of obscure and meme-inspired humor, resulting in a mixed experience that can be entertaining in a ridiculous way, despite its shortcomings. Overall, it seems to provide a brief, albeit confusing, comedic experience for those willing to embrace its flaws.
“Even with that being said, my friend and I still had fun laughing at how ridiculous the game was, lmao. I would say it was a fun 15-minute experience, haha.”
“All in all, it's a game clearly aimed towards ridicule, obscure humor, and fake horror.”
“I obviously didn't expect it to be a scary game, but I hoped for some funny meme-horror stuff.”
- music10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's music, primarily featuring loud Russian techno and hardbass, is described as overwhelming and annoying, with no in-game audio controls to adjust it. Players must resort to using the Windows sound mixer to turn it off, which detracts from the overall experience. While the music fits a postmodern theme, its volume and lack of control options have drawn significant criticism.
“Unreal Engine and assets are doing their job; there are several radio stations featuring postmodern Russian music (a.k.a. hardbass).”
“The music.”
“Bewilderingly, the game doesn't include proper audio controls, so you can't turn off the annoying background music; you'll need to alt+tab out and stop the music using the Windows sound mixer.”
“Once you jump in, you'll be greeted with the ear-popping ensemble of Russian techno music turned to full blast.”
“The game, according to the Steam page, also throws caution to the player telling them to 'be careful' and 'beware of them', but not once in any of my playthroughs did I encounter anything life-threatening besides the music at the beginning.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are consistently praised as one of its standout features, with many users highlighting the impressive visuals and sound design as the best aspects of the overall experience.
“The visuals and sound are the best part of this game.”
“What I can say about this game that is good, though, is the graphics.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being a cash grab, with accusations of plagiarism due to the developers' failure to credit the original artists and game creators of the assets used. This has led to concerns about the ethical implications of the game's financial model.
“The developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets, which feels like plagiarism and a cash grab.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, prioritizing profit over player experience.”
“The in-game purchases are overpriced and give an unfair advantage to those willing to spend more money.”
