Siren Head: Awakening
- October 30, 2020
- Prisma Games
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and spooky atmosphere, effectively capturing the horror of being chased by Siren Head.
- It's a free game, making it accessible for anyone looking for a quick horror experience.
- The graphics, while retro, add a unique charm to the game, reminiscent of classic horror titles.
- Siren Head's teleportation mechanic can feel unfair, often leading to frustrating deaths without warning.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and tedious, with players needing to backtrack frequently to collect car parts.
- The lack of a compelling story and limited audio variety detracts from the overall horror experience.
- gameplay37 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Siren Head: Awakening" is characterized by simple mechanics and a traditional horror experience set in dark woods, where players search for car parts while evading the titular enemy. While some players appreciate the nostalgic feel and creepy atmosphere, many criticize the gameplay for being repetitive, lacking depth, and drawing heavy inspiration from older titles like "Slender: The Arrival." Overall, the game offers a mix of enjoyable moments and frustrating mechanics, making it a polarizing experience for players.
“Siren Head's mechanics are not hard to grasp.”
“The gameplay is smooth, the environment is extremely creepy from the start, and the new map snow effect is well done.”
“Good scary vibes to the gameplay.”
“But, at this point in development, the gameplay is too simple.”
“Very slow and tedious gameplay.”
“While the mechanics are fine and nothing is inherently broken, the game is severely lacking in almost every department.”
- graphics34 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that they are dated and reminiscent of retro PS1-style visuals, which may not appeal to everyone. While some appreciate the unique art style and atmospheric elements, others criticize the graphics for being poor and contributing to a lack of immersion. Overall, the visuals are considered passable but not up to modern gaming standards, with gameplay often overshadowing graphical quality.
“The overall performance of the game is amazing, graphics are looking clean, I haven't found any bugs and it never stuttered.”
“Good horror game with pretty nice atmospheric sound and good graphics worth a try.”
“The game is optimized well, and instead of opting for newer graphics, the developer went with some retro PS1 style assets which work nicely here.”
“Game includes plain visuals that cause blurriness and confusion around the map due to the darkness and limited vision.”
“The graphics are terrible, but the artwork in the menu is amazing. The logo is great, but otherwise the gameplay is kinda boring.”
“Poor implementations, clunky, even as a work in progress it is terrible, and graphically I don't expect much for it being an indie or even single-person made game, but the graphics are worse than what you would find from 20 years ago.”
- atmosphere15 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its effective horror elements, with many players noting the suspenseful music and eerie environments that enhance the overall experience. While some find the atmosphere engaging and capable of inducing fear, others criticize it as lacking depth and visual appeal. Overall, the atmosphere is a significant highlight for many, contributing to the game's spooky and immersive qualities.
“Interesting game with a horror atmosphere.”
“The developers did a wonderful job at making the atmosphere terrifying and allowing Siren Head to blend right in.”
“This game is spooky; the atmosphere and the ambience play tricks on your mind, and this is a true mental horror game.”
“The atmosphere is not the best; Siren Head's walking animation is from Roblox.”
“There is nothing scary... the sound Siren Head makes is just annoying, not scary, and the atmosphere is bland and boring. The graphics don't help; it's ugly and so empty.”
“Yeah, there's bits of horror atmosphere, but I wouldn't call the game hyper scary.”
- story13 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for having virtually no story, with many users noting its lack of narrative depth and minimal content beyond a few optional notes. While some players appreciate the game's atmosphere and scare factor, the absence of a coherent storyline detracts significantly from the overall experience.
“Optionally, you can also invest the time to find four 'survivor notes' if you're interested in fleshing out the story a bit.”
“It has virtually no story and abysmal gameplay which lasts about 15 minutes.”
“I think it's bad; there's no story to improve the game because it's bad.”
“There is no story.”
- music10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in "Siren Head: Awakening" is characterized by its soft, almost calming tones, which contrasts with the game's horror elements, primarily driven by the loud sounds of Siren Head itself. While some players appreciate the atmospheric and suspenseful qualities of the soundtrack, others feel it lacks the emotional depth typically expected in horror games. Overall, the music effectively complements the game's eerie ambiance, enhancing the tension during gameplay.
“I also get a kind of 'Stranger Things' vibe from the menu soundtrack.”
“The main menu music is really creepy, and the backgrounds are really good and creepy; I really like the winter one.”
“Music isn't giving enough emotion to the horror.”
“I also get a kind of Stranger Things vibe from the menu soundtrack.”
“The music complemented the atmosphere, and I feel it did a solid job in building suspense, which is one of the few things this game has going for it: atmosphere and suspense.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Players consistently express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming and tedious, often requiring an unrealistic commitment of time and effort. Many find it frustrating and annoying, suggesting that it detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Very slow and tedious gameplay.”
“It's just tedious and annoying.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is highly praised for its excellent optimization, featuring clean graphics and smooth performance without any noticeable bugs or stuttering. The choice of retro PS1-style assets contributes positively to the overall aesthetic and functionality.
“The overall performance of the game is amazing; the graphics are looking clean, I haven't found any bugs, and it never stuttered.”
“The game is optimized well, and instead of opting for newer graphics, the developer went with some retro PS1 style assets, which work nicely here.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players report a stable experience with no crashes or glitches during gameplay, indicating a solid build. While some note that the game lacks originality and resembles Slenderman, it is generally considered free of significant technical issues.
“It doesn't bring many new gimmicks to the table and feels like a carbon copy of Slenderman at times, but it isn't a buggy, painful mess to play through either.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a dislike for Minecraft YouTubers who rely on "funny" names for humor, indicating that this approach does not resonate with them and may come off as unoriginal or forced.
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game evokes strong emotions, often leading to tears, and recommend avoiding late-night sessions due to its intense emotional impact.
“I cried... don't play at 3 AM :'(”
“The story hit me hard; I felt every emotion.”
“This game made me reflect on my own life and relationships.”
