Sinister Entity
- December 19, 2023
- Spooky Hand Games
Get on Steam"Sinister Entity" is a survival horror game that traps players in a nightmarish world filled with otherworldly creatures. As the player, you must navigate through dark environments and solve puzzles to progress while avoiding terrifying entities. The game features permadeath, adding a high-stakes element to each playthrough. Your goal is to uncover the mystery behind the sinister entity and find a way to escape its clutches.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a charming atmosphere and good graphics, especially for a solo developer.
- Puzzles are enjoyable and not overly difficult, making for a fun experience.
- The game provides good jump scares and is entertaining, especially when played with friends.
- The game is relatively short, with a playtime of about an hour and a half.
- There are some technical issues, including a basic saving system and occasional frame drops.
- The voice acting and writing quality are lacking, which detracts from the overall experience.
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its effective horror elements, beautiful graphics, and immersive sound effects. The combination of a compelling story and well-designed puzzles further enhances the overall experience, creating a suitably spooky environment.
“The developer did a good job on the atmosphere and the graphics.”
“Interesting story with good puzzles, and the atmosphere of the game is just right.”
“I like the sound effects and the atmosphere of the game; it's horror and spooky.”
- story6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring a compelling plot centered around a character named Salma, who grapples with the trauma of her mother's death while encountering supernatural elements in her home. Players appreciate the combination of an engaging narrative with enjoyable puzzles, contributing to a fun and atmospheric indie horror experience. Overall, the story is considered typical for the horror genre but effectively enhances the gameplay.
“Interesting story with good puzzles, and the atmosphere of the game is just right.”
“Very fun indie horror game with a cool story, puzzles, and scares!”
“The story revolves around a girl named Salma, who is dealing with the trauma of her mother's death. She begins to hear strange noises in the house, leading to a chilling narrative where you take control of her character to confront a malevolent force.”
“The story is typical for the horror genre, revolving around a girl named Salma who is dealing with the trauma of her mother's death. She begins to hear strange noises in the house, and the game starts with you taking control of her character as a kind of devil wreaks havoc in the home.”
“The narrative feels clichéd and lacks depth, failing to engage the player emotionally despite its horror elements.”
“The plot is predictable and doesn't offer any surprising twists, making it hard to stay invested in the story.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the graphics for effectively creating an immersive atmosphere, highlighting impressive details such as reflections. Overall, the visual presentation is considered a strong point of the game.
“The developer did a good job on the atmosphere and the graphics.”
“While the sound and graphics are good, I noticed that the reflections are very impressive.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "sinisterentity" features survival and puzzle-solving mechanics, but some users have noted a desire for smoother overall execution.
“Sinisterentity is a short horror game that relies on survival and puzzle-solving mechanics.”
“The gameplay in 'sinisterentity' feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The puzzles are often frustrating and poorly designed, leading to a disjointed experience.”
“Survival mechanics are underwhelming, and the game fails to create a sense of real danger or urgency.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect tedious due to a basic and cumbersome saving system, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The saving system is tedious and basic.”
“Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay motivated.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have noted a lack of options to adjust the music volume, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The only thing I noticed is missing is the ability to lower the music.”
