Shhh!

75%
Game Brain Score Based on 75 reviews
  • humor
  • atmosphere
  • graphics
Shhh! Game Cover
Starting at €1.99Buy now
Get on Steam

"Shhh!" is a horror experience that challenges players to explore haunted locations with a VHS camera and a microphone, lasting 20 minutes per scenario. The game relies on microphone mechanics, where any noise or scream restarts the game. With three scenarios that offer distinct frightening experiences, players must navigate in silence and darkness to survive. Only one scenario is available at launch, with the rest to be released in updates.

Play Modes

Reviews

75%
Audience ScoreBased on 75 reviews
humor5 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a terrifying atmosphere with effective jump scares that keep players on edge.
  • For its price, the game provides a fun and immersive horror experience, especially for fans of the genre.
  • The graphics and sound design are well-executed, contributing to the overall creepy ambiance.
  • The game suffers from performance issues, including lag and crashes, which detract from the experience.
  • Many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in interactivity, often leading to boredom.
  • There are significant issues with aspect ratio settings, making it unplayable for some users with ultrawide monitors.
  • humor5 mentions

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while it aims for comedic moments, many players find themselves laughing more at the absurdity of the scares rather than being genuinely frightened. The presence of a humorous ghost or demon adds a lighthearted twist, leading to laughter during jump scares rather than terror. Overall, the game's comedic elements often overshadow its horror intentions, resulting in a more amusing experience than a scary one.

    • “The game made me laugh within one minute of runtime.”
    • “I think the ghost or demon who hunts you through the mansion was a little too funny.”
    • “It wasn't scary anymore; instead, I laughed at the jumpscares and lost by laughing.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive and chilling qualities, effectively creating a well-considered horror experience that can be both pleasurable and terrifying. Players appreciate the sound design and the tension created by the game's mechanics, which enhance the overall ambiance and contribute to a compelling gameplay experience.

    • “The atmosphere is spot on though.”
    • “Really enjoying the game 8/10, love the aspect of the game restarting if you make a sound; the vibes from the game, such as the atmosphere and the sounds, make the game chilling.”
    • “Depending on your microphone calibration, this game is a pleasurable (if terrifying!) walk through a well-considered horror atmosphere, or it's a downright 'try-it-again!' game of inches as you're relentlessly haunted.”
    • “The vibes from the game, such as the atmosphere and the sounds, make the game chilling.”
  • graphics3 mentions

    The graphics are widely praised for their realism and impressive environmental design, contributing to an immersive gameplay experience. While the visuals are a highlight, some users noted issues with voice recognition that detracted from the overall experience.

    • “Awesome graphics and wonderful gameplay.”
    • “The graphics look so realistic, as well as the environment design.”
    • “Great game with lots of good scares; the graphics are very good.”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    Users praise the gameplay for its engaging mechanics and impressive graphics, highlighting an overall enjoyable experience.

    • “Awesome graphics and wonderful gameplay.”
  • story3 mentions

    The story unfolds gradually, with players initially misled into thinking the mission is a straightforward clone due to a 20-minute timer. As they progress, they are encouraged to explore and piece together the narrative, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “I played it through and did my best to break the story down at the end.”
    • “This game tricks you into thinking it'll be a clone; however, the 20-minute timer is just a diversion, and you slowly discover the story as you play.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game is noted for its spooky atmosphere, but many users feel it lacks replayability, suggesting that once completed, it may not offer enough incentive for players to return.

    • “Very spooky, but not very replayable though.”
    • “The game lacks variety, making it hard to want to play through again.”
    • “Once you've completed it, there's little incentive to revisit.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Users have reported notable optimization issues, indicating that the game's performance may not be fully refined.

    • “However, I must note that there are definitely some optimization issues.”
Positive mentions (%)Positive
Neutral mentions (%)Neutral
Negative mentions (%)Negative

Buy Shhh!

Videos

Similar Games