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Scauage

93%Game Brain Score
atmosphere, graphics
gameplay, story
93% User Score Based on 137 reviews

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"Scauge" is a horror game where you play as a scavenger, looting an abandoned town's ruins, only to discover a chilling nightmare. With multiple endings, realistic mechanics, and atmospheric sound, the game creates a paranoid and claustrophobic experience. Set in the ghost town of Prefield, which once thrived near rich mines, the game immerses you in a pixelated, nostalgic 3D world with unconventional puzzles and a sense of 1960s America.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 137 reviews
atmosphere41 positive mentions
  • The game features stunning graphics and an immersive atmosphere that keeps players on edge.
  • It offers a unique experience with challenging puzzles that require critical thinking, without any hand-holding.
  • As a free game, it provides great value with multiple endings and a nostalgic art style reminiscent of classic horror games.
  • The interaction prompts can be difficult to see due to poor contrast with the environment, leading to missed opportunities.
  • The puzzles, particularly the lock combinations, are often illogical and can leave players frustrated.
  • There are no graphics settings available, which can make the game difficult to play due to overly bright lighting.
  • atmosphere
    62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its spooky and immersive qualities, enhanced by excellent sound design and striking visuals that evoke a sense of nostalgia. Players appreciate the tension and psychological horror elements, noting that the game effectively builds suspense without relying on cheap jumpscares. Overall, the atmosphere is described as chilling and well-executed, making it a standout feature of the experience.

    • “The game amazed me with its setting and atmosphere.”
    • “Immensely atmospheric thanks to excellent sound design.”
    • “The heavy lifting of the game is done - good ambience and sound design, visuals, claustrophobic atmosphere.”
    • “Parts of it reminded me of Amnesia: The Dark Descent, with its emphasis on atmosphere to drive the action rather than combat, which is an approach that worked well here as the team did a great job evoking a strong sense of foreboding around every corner.”
    • “I also have to say the graphics contribute to the atmosphere as much as the sound does, going for a PS1 Resident Evil vibe rather than photorealism, which is a style that really works to evoke a strong sense of dread and caustic stress as the twitchy visuals contribute to the sense that something isn't right.”
  • graphics
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their nostalgic pixel art style, reminiscent of classic PlayStation titles, which effectively enhances the spooky atmosphere and overall tension. While the visuals contribute significantly to the game's eerie vibe, some users noted the lack of customizable graphics settings as a drawback. Overall, the combination of solid graphics, ambient sound design, and claustrophobic visuals creates a compelling and immersive horror experience.

    • “Even though it's an indie game, the graphics are surprisingly stunning, and the atmosphere pulls you in right from the start.”
    • “Pixel graphics evoke a pleasant feeling of nostalgia for the classic games of the past, instantly plunging into the warm atmosphere of childhood.”
    • “The game has some really good atmosphere, genuine scares, solid graphics.”
    • “There’s no graphics settings at all, which ends up being a huge problem.”
    • “Low graphic, real movements.”
    • “The realistic movement combined with the pixel-like graphics make it extra scary!”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging blend of treasure hunting and mystery-solving, creating an enthralling and exciting experience. Additionally, the developers have successfully crafted a creepy atmosphere that enhances the overall gameplay.

    • “The dev absolutely nailed it with the creepy atmosphere and solid gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay between searching for treasures and solving mysteries is enthralling and exciting.”
    • “The dev absolutely nailed it with the creepy atmosphere and solid gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is lackluster and fails to engage the player.”
    • “The mechanics feel clunky and unrefined, making it frustrating to play.”
    • “There are too many bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
  • story
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as simple yet effective, complementing its chilling atmosphere and fresh narrative. Players appreciate the engaging storyline, which features deep puzzles and multiple shocking endings, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of horror puzzle games.

    • “The story is fresh and the atmosphere is right on the spot.”
    • “There are some dope puzzles (some go deeeeep), a great storyline, and a couple of different shocking endings.”
    • “All in all, a short game that you should definitely try if you're into horror puzzle games; the simple story works pretty well and it's chilling.”
    • “The story is fresh, but it feels underdeveloped and lacks depth.”
    • “The narrative is predictable and fails to engage the player.”
    • “While the atmosphere is strong, the story doesn't deliver a satisfying experience.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the game's graphics and audio, which significantly enhance immersion and create a sense of tension throughout the experience. The emotional impact is heightened by the combination of visual and auditory elements, keeping players engaged and on edge.

    • “It moved well and the audio made me feel more immersed in this game.”
    • “Love the graphics of this game and it made me feel on edge while it lasted.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and sound effects in the game are highly praised for their ability to evoke strong emotional responses, often giving players goosebumps.

    • “The music and sound effects contribute to goosebumps.”
    • “The music and sound effects create an immersive experience that gives me goosebumps.”
    • “The soundtrack is so powerful that it often gives me goosebumps.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report that the game exhibits strong stability with controls functioning smoothly and without glitches. The unique "jelly" visual effect enhances the horror atmosphere, adding to the immersive experience despite the slight limitation in quick turning.

    • “The controls are good with no glitches whatsoever, which enhances the overall experience.”
    • “I appreciate the jelly-like movement, as it feels like you're in water and adds to the horror atmosphere.”
    • “The stability of the controls contributes significantly to the immersive experience.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability due to its multiple endings, appealing particularly to horror enthusiasts who enjoy exploring different outcomes.

    • “The multiple endings provide great replay value, making it an exciting choice for horror enthusiasts.”

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