Short Horror Story

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Short Horror Story is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Masseli Art and was released on December 10, 2022. It received negative reviews from players.

An unexpected visitor turns a peaceful night in the desert into a terrifying nightmare. An horror FPS made in two weeks, Short Horror Story, is a non linear horror tale that develops in a creepy shooter game.

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38%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a unique art direction that adds to the atmosphere and taps into the fear of the unknown.
Despite its flaws, the game is interesting to check out, especially considering it was made in a short time frame.
The dynamic lighting effects are surprisingly decent and enhance the overall experience.

The pixelation is excessively strong, making it difficult to see and navigate the game effectively.
The gun mechanics are clunky and uninteresting, leading to repetitive gameplay.
The game suffers from poor performance and lacks clear objectives, leaving players confused about what to do.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay elicits some fear but is generally considered mediocre, with clunky gun mechanics that can detract from the experience. Players find the linear progression and repetitive shooting of enemies in confined spaces to be uninspiring, despite some tolerable aspects of the mechanics. Overall, the gameplay lacks depth and variety, leading to a somewhat underwhelming experience.
- “The gameplay did make me a little scared at times.”
- “The gun mechanics aren't as bad as some of the other reviewers seem to think, although repeatedly shooting goblin-looking enemies down a mostly straight corridor definitely doesn't make the game any more interesting.”
- “Other than that though, it was mainly an okay game, apart from the fact that the gun mechanics are not amazing, but I can tolerate them.”
- “Then you're introduced to the shooting mechanic, which is clunky but natural at the same time, as if the main character is having trouble aiming his weapon.”
- “At the start, you are in a desert and have no clue where you are supposed to go. Later, you get into a cave that is super linear, and you have to shoot alien after alien with some very clunky shooting mechanics.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as a brief horror narrative that effectively delivers on its premise, though some players find the plot lacking depth and clarity regarding objectives. While one reviewer appreciated the story's quality and refrained from revealing spoilers, another expressed dissatisfaction, ultimately deleting the game before completion.
- “So overall, I will be recommending this game because it carries out what it says on the tin: a short horror story.”
- “This game has a really good story that I will not spoil for those who do decide to play.”
- “The horror aspect lasts until you learn how to actually use the pistol, and obviously the plot is nothing crazy.”
- “I'm not sure what the objective is here and how long this short story lasts but I deleted it without finishing it.”
- “Pretty sure this is the story of fighting off the duende caw caw.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the realistic visuals and shaders, while others find the 8-bit style overly simplistic and difficult to interpret. Despite the varied opinions on the aesthetic quality, many users note that the game runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware. Overall, the graphics seem to evoke a polarized response, balancing nostalgia with modern expectations.
- “The graphics are way better than what is shown in the previews; they are very realistic and almost frightening.”
- “Despite the impressive graphics and shaders, it ran really well on my laptop, which usually doesn't perform well with games.”
- “I'm a sucker for 8-bit graphics, but this is too much; you can hardly understand what's going on on the screen.”
- “I did like the old school pixelated graphics, but the combat system is crappy.”
- “Graphic sucks”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers suggest that the game's optimization could benefit from additional attention to menu and performance improvements, which would enhance the overall smoothness of the experience.
- “If you put a little more time into the menu and performance, and make the experience a bit smoother, you might have something decent.”
- “The optimization really enhances the gameplay, making everything feel more fluid and responsive.”
- “I appreciate the effort put into optimizing the game; it runs much better than before and allows for a more enjoyable experience.”
- “If you put a little more time into the menu and performance, and make the experience a little smoother, you might have something decent.”
- “The game feels clunky and unresponsive, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
- “There are frequent frame drops and stuttering, making it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is described as a mixed bag; while some appreciate the unique pixelated design that contributes to the game's ambiance, others find it lacking due to repetitive and poorly designed environments, which detract from the overall experience.
- “The pixelation, although I like the design as it's unique and adds atmosphere, can definitely get in the way of the gameplay.”
- “It's uninteresting and not well designed; there is no skill or challenge, and the atmosphere is barely there because the environment consists of basically three rock assets.”