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.
Reviews
- The game features some amusing and absurd elements that can provide a laugh for those in the right mindset.
- The visuals and sound design, utilizing Unreal Engine assets, are noted as decent and contribute to the overall atmosphere.
- It offers instant achievement completion, which may appeal to players looking for quick achievements.
- The game is criticized for being an asset flip with minimal content, lacking any real gameplay or narrative.
- Players report technical issues such as loud audio without controls and a low resolution cap, making it unplayable on modern displays.
- The overall experience is described as extremely short and lacking any meaningful challenge or goal, leading to disappointment.
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is polarizing, with some players finding it amusingly bad and enjoying the absurdity, while others feel it falls flat and lacks genuine comedic value. Despite mixed reactions, many players still found moments of laughter in its ridiculousness, suggesting that the game's intent was to blend humor with horror, albeit with varying success. Overall, it seems to cater to a niche audience that appreciates obscure and ironic humor.
“It's so bad it's funny to me.”
“I obviously didn't expect it to be a scary game, but I hoped for some funny meme-horror stuff.”
“Even with that being said, my friend and I still had fun laughing at how ridiculous the game was, lmao. It was a fun 15-minute experience, haha.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's music, characterized by loud Russian techno and hardbass tracks, has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the unique postmodern vibe, many find the lack of audio controls frustrating, as they cannot turn off the intrusive background music without resorting to external methods. Overall, the music is described as overwhelming and distracting, overshadowing the gameplay experience.
“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.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised, with many users highlighting them as the standout feature alongside the sound design. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
“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.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has been criticized for being exploitative, with accusations of plagiarism and a lack of credit to original artists and developers, leading to perceptions of the game as a cash grab.
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, prioritizing profit over player experience.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
“The constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the overall enjoyment and immersion of the game.”
