Sinister Entity

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Sinister Entity is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Spooky Hand Games and was released on December 19, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

"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.

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

story8 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Well-made game for a single developer, showcasing impressive effort and creativity.
Engaging atmosphere with good puzzles and a fun story, making it enjoyable for a short playthrough.
Supports Arabic language and dialect, adding a unique touch to the gaming experience.

The game suffers from bugs, including occasional FPS drops and a tedious saving system.
Voice lines and writing quality are criticized, detracting from the overall experience.
The game is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more content and features.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, centered around a girl named Salma dealing with the trauma of her mother's death, is generally well-received, with players appreciating its typical horror elements and engaging plot. The narrative is complemented by enjoyable puzzles and a fitting atmosphere, making it a fun indie horror experience. Overall, the combination of story and gameplay creates an intriguing and immersive experience for players.
- “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 something in the house, and the game starts with you taking control of her character to uncover the mystery of a devil that is haunting the house.”
- “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 she discovers that some kind of devil is haunting the house.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its effective blend of horror elements, beautiful graphics, and immersive sound effects, creating a spooky and engaging environment. Reviewers highlight that the atmosphere complements the interesting story and challenging puzzles, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The game is very beautiful, the sounds and atmosphere are good, and the puzzles were excellent.”
- “I like the sound effects and the atmosphere of the game; it's horror and spooky.”
- “The developer did a good job on the atmosphere and the graphics.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "sinisterentity" is centered around survival and puzzle-solving mechanics, but many users have noted a desire for smoother overall execution.
- “"sinisterentity" is a short horror game that relies on survival and puzzle-solving mechanics.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally praised for their quality, with particular emphasis on impressive reflections and a well-crafted atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the developer's attention to detail in creating an immersive visual experience.
- “The developer did a good job on the atmosphere and the graphics.”
- “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.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and basic, particularly criticizing the saving system for its lack of complexity and convenience.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have noted a lack of options to adjust the music volume, which detracts from their overall experience.
- “The only thing I noticed missing is the ability to lower the music.”