Serene Asylum

About

Serene Asylum is a first-person psychological horror puzzle game. Solve puzzles as you uncover the dark history of the insane asylum and try to escape before you are stuck in game forever. But don't be scared, it's just a game after all, right? Now... if you can read this, you need to wake up!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

story3 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game has a creepy atmosphere that effectively evokes a sense of fear and suspense.
Puzzles are enjoyable and provide a good challenge without being overly difficult.
It's a free game with potential, and many players found it fun despite its flaws.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues, including lag and glitches that hinder gameplay.
Objectives and controls can be unclear, leading to frustration and potential soft locks.
Many players felt the game lacked sufficient scares and was not as polished as it could be.

stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
86%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant bugs, glitches, and input lag that detract from the overall experience. While some players found minor glitches tolerable and enjoyed the game, others described it as "buggy trash" and noted that the glitches often overshadowed the intended gameplay.
- “It's free, I found no glitches, and it has adequate puzzles.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs.”
- “I appreciate the consistent performance; it never lags during gameplay.”
- “Very buggy and not that fun.”
- “Horrible massive lag input, no sensitivity options, glitchy and unbeatable (presumably because of glitches).”
- “It's very glitchy and not scary at all (the scariest things were the glitches, lmao).”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The graphics of the game are described as visually stunning and high quality, but performance issues arise, particularly on lower-end hardware, resulting in low frame rates and glitches. Users have noted that the settings do not seem to effectively improve performance, making the game unplayable on older graphics cards.
- “Game was graphically gorgeous.”
- “The graphics are really high quality.”
- “It's heavy on graphics (and the settings don't seem to work). With a GTX 1060 6GB, I only managed 25-27 FPS, and I think that is where the glitches come in. It was unplayable on my old 750 Ti, but the carrying an item really needs work.”
- “The graphics are maybe really high quality.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its solid and creepy elements, enhancing the overall experience, particularly with great puzzles. However, frustrations arise from clunky controls, which detract from the enjoyment of the otherwise intriguing premise.
- “The atmosphere was solid, creating an engaging experience that kept me intrigued throughout.”
- “Great puzzles, excellent creepy atmosphere; however, the controls are clunky and that should be worked on.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers limited replayability due to its linear structure and fixed ending, which detracts from its overall potential. While it is enjoyable and free for those with the necessary PC specifications, players may find little incentive to revisit it after completing the main storyline.
- “It's a good game for free if you have the PC for it, has potential to be a really good game with some tweaking, even though it is very linear with a fixed ending and really has no replay value.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's story is engaging and well-suited for fans of escape room experiences, offering an intriguing narrative that enhances the overall gameplay.
- “If you enjoy escape rooms with an intriguing narrative, you'll likely find this game captivating.”
- “The story is rich and immersive, drawing you in from the very beginning.”
- “Each character is well-developed, adding depth to the overall plot and enhancing the gameplay experience.”