Sevyal

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Sevyal is a single player action game. It was developed by Ünal and was released on August 25, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

General - Gameplay You need to repair the electrical panels and activate the generator in this underground hospital where genetic experiments are conducted on individuals sentenced to death. You need electricity to contact the military! Remember, this is a remote location where radio frequencies are weak, and you are all alone. Features Character BackgroundChoose a character background at the be…

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

atmosphere3 negative mentions

Sevyal effectively creates a tense and eerie atmosphere through its environmental design, sound, and psychological elements, making for a compelling horror experience.
The game features a unique mental health system that adds depth to gameplay, requiring players to manage both physical resources and their character's sanity.
Players appreciate the variety in gameplay modes and character backgrounds, which encourage experimentation and replayability despite the game's short length.

The game suffers from technical issues, including glitches and freezing, which can disrupt the gameplay experience and lead to frustration.
Some players find the enemy AI to be inconsistent, with creatures sometimes failing to notice the player or being overly difficult to escape from once detected.
The graphics and overall polish reflect its indie origins, which may not meet the expectations of players looking for a more refined visual experience.

atmosphere
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Sevyal excels in creating a deeply immersive atmosphere that emphasizes psychological tension and isolation over high-budget visuals. The game's oppressive environment, enhanced by effective lighting and intelligent creature AI, fosters a slow-burning horror experience that resonates with players who appreciate subtlety in their scares. While its brevity may limit replayability, the cohesive atmosphere ensures that the unsettling journey remains impactful without overstaying its welcome.
- “Sevyal, developed and published by ünal, is a compact psychological survival horror experience that leans heavily into atmosphere, isolation, and resource tension rather than spectacle or high-budget polish.”
- “The psychological component reinforces the oppressive atmosphere and creates tension even when no immediate threat is present.”
- “The presentation may lack technical refinement, but it succeeds in creating a cohesive atmosphere.”
- “For players who appreciate slow-burning horror built on atmosphere rather than constant action, Sevyal offers a focused and unsettling journey into darkness.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is centered on survival mechanics that emphasize exploration and resource management, creating a constant sense of instability through environmental elements like flickering bulbs and mechanical sounds. Players experience a heightened sense of vulnerability, as survival extends beyond physical challenges. Overall, the mechanics are well-executed and contribute to an engaging experience.
- “Gameplay revolves around survival mechanics grounded in exploration and resource management.”
- “Very cool game, mechanics seem to work very well.”
- “Flickering bulbs, distant mechanical rumbles, and environmental tremors contribute to a constant sense of instability.”
- “This mechanic adds another layer of vulnerability, reminding players that survival is not solely physical.”
graphics
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The graphics are characterized by modest textures and functional character models, yet the environmental design enhances the overall experience through effective lighting and spatial composition. While the visuals may not be groundbreaking, they are deemed decent for the game's style, contributing to an enjoyable initial experience.
- “Graphics look decent for the game style, and overall, it seems to be an enjoyable game at the start.”
- “The graphics are modest, with simple textures and functional character models, but the environmental design compensates through lighting and spatial composition.”
- “Graphics look decent for the game style, and all around seems to be an enjoyable game at the start.”
story
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The story is characterized by a blend of environmental storytelling and psychological tension, fostering a lingering sense of unease throughout the game. Players encounter an eerie horror atmosphere complemented by a backstory revealed through collectible notes, enhancing the overall narrative experience.
- “It has an eerie horror vibe for sure, along with a sort of backstory with the notes you find along the way.”
- “Its combination of environmental storytelling, resource management, and psychological strain creates a layered sense of unease that lingers beyond its modest runtime.”
- “Has an eerie horror vibe for sure, along with a sort of backstory with the notes you find along the way.”
replayability
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The game's brevity may limit its replayability, but it effectively maintains a captivating atmosphere without overstaying its welcome.
- “While this brevity limits replay value, it also prevents the atmosphere from overstaying its welcome.”