Sanity of Morris

39%
Game Brain Score Based on 39 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • atmosphere
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Sanity of Morris wants to invoke paranoia and investigative skepticism, but instead elicits frustration and unintentional hilarity.
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In the psychological horror detective game "Sanity of Morris," you are Johnathan Morris, investigating unnatural events and your father's mental state in the isolated town of Greenlake. Using stealth and a flashlight to evade enemies, you'll search for hidden clues and record your findings to uncover the truth. As you delve deeper, you'll need to discern fact from fiction in a chilling story filled with deadly forces and potential alien influences.

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Reviews

39%
Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews
story7 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game features a compelling story that keeps players engaged and thinking throughout.
  • Voice acting is well done, adding depth to the characters and enhancing the overall experience.
  • The atmosphere and sound design create a creepy and immersive environment that complements the horror elements.
  • Gameplay is plagued by bugs, including glitchy AI and frustrating stealth mechanics that often lead to unfair deaths.
  • The protagonist is insufferable, with excessive self-narration that breaks immersion and detracts from the experience.
  • Visuals are muddy and poorly lit, making exploration tedious and often confusing, with many mechanics feeling underdeveloped.
  • story37 mentions

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and thought-provoking, particularly appreciating its exploration of conspiracy theories and alien themes. However, others criticized the narrative for being clichéd and poorly executed, often overshadowed by frustrating gameplay mechanics and a lack of resolution. Overall, while the voice acting and environmental storytelling were praised, the story's effectiveness varied significantly among players.

    • “The story and the atmosphere are the only reasons why I've waited all the way to the end...”
    • “The voice acting and storyline are very good, and I liked how collected hidden objects created a conspiracy-type timeline, with pictures and notations.”
    • “It definitely kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time and made me want to keep exploring and finding out the mystery behind the story.”
    • “A title that very poorly mixes genres of horror and mystery to create a plot that isn't engaging nor holds any significant pushes in new and fresh directions regarding aliens or conspiracies as a theme.”
    • “The plot didn’t feel as though it resolved fully.”
    • “Sanity of Morris will test your sanity with buggy enemies and an inane plot that doesn't make sense.”
  • gameplay22 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a mix of interesting puzzle mechanics and exploration-heavy elements, but it suffers from inconsistent execution and a lack of depth. While level design and pacing are generally praised, many players find the mechanics underutilized and the overall experience tedious, with issues like poor animations and brightness affecting immersion. The game offers a straightforward objective and some engaging moments, but ultimately fails to deliver a cohesive and challenging gameplay experience.

    • “The game does a great job at level design and progression; it's not the greatest or most innovative game ever, but it has good pacing and switches up the gameplay just the right amount so it doesn't get boring.”
    • “It has a well-focused story with a simple objective, straightforward mechanics, and a good atmosphere.”
    • “Gameplay boils down to using your torch to clear obstacles, finding items to open doors/change your environment, and using stealth to avoid enemies as you search for your missing father in strange, alien locations while seeking the truth about the role of a mysterious government agency.”
    • “While the story as a whole is not too bad, this game suffers from a really annoying mechanic where when inspecting things in hand, the main character flips out and the objects turn into spiders or skulls, and this happens throughout the game.”
    • “A faintly interesting premise is irrevocably squandered by muddy visuals, tedious moment-to-moment gameplay, and a hateable weak-willed protagonist.”
    • “It begins really strong, but gameplay gets steadily weaker about halfway.”
  • atmosphere8 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its engaging alien designs and inviting environments, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Players appreciate the strong sense of character and immersion, particularly as the game progresses and allows for exploration. The combination of a well-focused story, straightforward mechanics, and brilliant voice acting enhances the eerie yet captivating atmosphere.

    • “The game has a lot of atmosphere and character, especially once it opens up after the beginning cutscene and lets you walk around on your own.”
    • “Brilliant acting is matched by an eerie atmosphere.”
    • “It has a well-focused story with a simple objective, straightforward mechanics, and a good atmosphere.”
    • “The story and the atmosphere are the only reasons why I've waited all the way to the end.”
    • “I'm not a Unity expert, and maybe they were assets, but I liked the alien design and the general atmosphere of the environments.”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the visuals as "majestic" and "very good," while others criticize them for being muddy and plagued by technical glitches that hinder performance. Despite the high-end capabilities of some systems, issues like low framerates and the need to reduce graphic settings detract from the overall experience for certain users.

    • “The visuals are, in one word, majestic!”
    • “It has puzzles, awesome chases, stealth, and pretty darn good graphics!”
    • “Very good graphics and ambiance.”
    • “It just felt miserable to accomplish these tasks with technical glitches all over the place on a graphically high-end computer.”
    • “I had trouble getting acceptable framerates, and I turned down graphic settings, such as the lighting effects.”
    • “A faintly interesting premise is irrevocably squandered by muddy visuals, tedious moment-to-moment gameplay, and a hateable weak-willed protagonist.”
  • music3 mentions

    The music and sound design in the game are highly praised, enhancing the overall experience by creating a tense atmosphere, even during moments that seem calm. The chase and danger music effectively heightens the sense of fear, contributing significantly to the game's immersive quality.

    • “The music and sound design are a big plus.”
    • “The music and sound effects make the experience even more scary.”
    • “The chase/danger music plays even when everything is fine.”
    • “The music and sound design are a big minus.”
    • “The music and sound effects detract from the overall experience.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with players reporting significant issues such as buggy AI and erratic enemy behavior, which detract from the overall experience and make gameplay frustrating.

    • “The gameplay is also horrible; you are dealing with a buggy AI and should basically just hit crouch and walk slowly 90% of the time.”
    • “Sanity of Morris will test your sanity with buggy enemies and an incoherent plot that doesn't make sense.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The optimization in the game is criticized for significant performance issues, particularly in the second area of the hideout, which suffers from stuttering FPS and difficult navigation. However, the voice acting is noted as a strong point, adding a relatable quality to the experience.

    • “The second area in the hideout is a technical disaster zone, full of stuttering FPS, hard-to-navigate tunnels, and frustrating stealth mechanics.”
    • “The optimization is so poor that it feels like I'm playing a completely different game, with constant frame drops and lag.”
    • “Navigating through the game is a nightmare due to the lack of optimization; the controls feel unresponsive and the performance is inconsistent.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game offers limited replayability, primarily serving as a tool for players to revisit and verify missed information rather than providing a fresh experience with each playthrough.

    • “The game offers a wealth of choices that make each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
    • “With multiple endings and branching storylines, I found myself eager to replay the game to explore different outcomes.”
    • “The variety of character builds and strategies keeps the gameplay fresh, encouraging me to dive back in for another round.”
    • “There's not much replayability; it's more about double-checking for answers in case you missed out on crucial information!”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
    • “The lack of diverse outcomes makes replaying feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is marred by tedious gameplay and unappealing visuals, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from the initial premise. Players find the repetitive nature of the grind unenjoyable, compounded by a protagonist that lacks depth.

    • “A faintly interesting premise is irrevocably squandered by muddy visuals, tedious moment-to-moment gameplay, and a hateable weak-willed protagonist.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
    • “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which quickly became a chore rather than fun.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in "Sanity of Morris" is characterized as ironic and often unintentionally funny, suggesting that its comedic elements may arise from unexpected situations or absurdities within the game. Players are likely to find its humor memorable, even if it wasn't the primary intention of the developers.

    • “Sanity of Morris is going to be remembered as one of those kinds of ironic and unintentionally funny video games.”
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Play time

4hMedian play time
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