Step into the mind of Rosaline in this psychological horror FPS. Face her fears, engage in intense combat, and help her find peace. Solve puzzles to unlock her psyche's secrets and progress by completing quests
The game has a unique and intriguing story that pulls players in, exploring the mind of a patient as a therapist.
The atmosphere and environment design are praised for their creativity, with each chapter offering its own spin and progressively challenging gameplay.
The gunplay and weapon variety are initially enjoyable, with solid movement mechanics and responsive controls.
Gameplay becomes frustrating due to inconsistent enemy hit-boxes, excessive enemy health, and poorly designed boss battles that feel unfair and reliant on luck.
The game suffers from pacing issues, with arbitrary deaths and poorly implemented puzzles that detract from the overall experience.
The story execution is weak, lacking a strong connection to gameplay, and the environments can feel bland and uninspired at times.
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
65%
15%
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some mechanics being criticized for inconsistency and unfair deaths that disrupt pacing. Players noted issues such as arbitrary challenges and a lack of correlation between gameplay and story, despite the mechanics being generally acceptable. Overall, the gameplay experience is rated around 7/10, highlighting both its potential and its shortcomings.
“Now, circling back to unfair deaths, after this puzzle we are presented with what seems to be a mine-cart track that travels through pitch blackness to our next destination, with a few leaps and bounds required to get over broken sections of the track - this is all fine, the environment could have done with a bit more ambience but the actual mechanics were perfectly okay.”
“Gameplay = 7/10”
“It felt like these deaths were put in as an arbitrary 'gotcha!' moment that added nothing to my experience and actively irritated me, breaking the pacing of my gameplay.”
“Triple jumping up the sheer wall - a mechanic that is not used before this, not used after and is inconsistently applied even within this one level.”
“And my goodness, it has been a long time since I've been so upset with the mechanics of a boss battle.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The story is described as unique and intriguing, effectively enhancing the game's setting and atmosphere, but it suffers from a disconnect with the gameplay, leading to a lack of cohesion. Many reviewers feel that improvements could be made to better integrate the narrative with the mechanics, resulting in a mixed reception, with an average rating of 5/10.
“The story's unique, intriguing, and kind of pulls you in.”
“And the story book itself!”
“I think if they fixed some of the issues with the story and the way the game feels like it is just spam heal and hope for the best, it would be much better.”
“The main issue is how the story doesn't really tie into the gameplay, although it did tie into the setting and atmosphere of the game!”
“I also felt like the gameplay in the game didn't correlate with the story either, but I'll get to that later.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with each level offering a unique ambiance enhanced by a compelling soundtrack and soundscape that elevate the experience. While the environments may feel somewhat repetitive, the atmospheric elements effectively contribute to the overall setting, even if the story does not seamlessly integrate with the gameplay.
“I actually think the strongest parts of the game were both the ambient soundtrack that plays at the start and the soundscape throughout the levels, which lent a nice atmosphere to elevate the otherwise quite samey environments.”
“The main issue is how the story doesn't really tie into the gameplay, although it did tie into the setting and atmosphere of the game!”
“The levels/chapters each have their own spin/atmosphere.”
“Played through the first chapter and absolutely love the atmosphere of the game.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players appreciate the ambient soundtrack and soundscape, noting that they enhance the game's atmosphere despite the environments feeling repetitive. However, there is a desire for a heavier metal influence in the music and a quicker melee option, indicating room for improvement.
“I wish the music was more metal and we had a quick melee, but I'm sure the developers are working on it.”
“I actually think the strongest parts of the game were both the ambient soundtrack that plays at the start and the soundscape throughout the levels, which lent a nice atmosphere to elevate the otherwise quite samey environments.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics are generally praised for their quality and the interesting, well-written background they provide, although some players expressed a desire for adjustable field of view (FOV) settings. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, despite occasional challenges in combat.
“Great graphics, interesting and well-written background.”
“The graphics and setting were impressive, creating an immersive experience.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively explores the protagonist's emotional trauma, intertwining her struggles with gameplay elements, such as facing unique enemies that symbolize her challenges. This connection between emotional depth and combat mechanics enhances the overall experience, making the journey feel more impactful.
“As we delve deeper into her emotional trauma and struggles, we encounter new enemies and a variety of foes that absorb bullets, making them tougher to defeat.”