Six Meat Under

About

StorySix Meat Under takes place in an alternate universe in North Dakota during the summer of 1986. You are a front gate security officer on their first day of the job at the Kurzmann Laboratory, a research center focusing on medical innovations and pharmaceuticals through their discoveries in the meat pit. Oh yeah there's a giant meat pit, in case you didn't notice. Your first day turns into a ni…

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Action

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

music8 positive mentions

The game features a creative blend of horror and shooter elements, with engaging boss fights and a captivating story.
The music is surprisingly good, enhancing the overall atmosphere and experience of the game.
Despite its short runtime, the game offers a charming experience with well-designed gameplay and a variety of genres seamlessly integrated.

The game is quite short, leaving players wanting more content and story development.
Some gameplay elements, like the 'Simon Says' puzzle, were frustrating and detracted from the overall experience.
There were instances of technical issues, such as lag during the final boss fight and getting stuck in the environment.

music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received high praise for being unexpectedly excellent, dynamic, and engaging, effectively complementing the gloomy horror atmosphere. Reviewers noted that it enhances the overall experience, particularly during boss fights, despite the game's short length. Overall, the soundtrack stands out as a significant highlight of the game.
- “And on top of that, the music is excellent, very dynamic and engaging despite the gloomy horror setting.”
- “The only con is the game's short; I hope you make more games like this longer. It was good, the story was horror B-movie style but done perfectly, shooting while the music rolls is awesome!”
- “Not a long game by any means, but the story really drew me in, the gameplay was serviceable, and the music was actually way better than expected.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is engaging and effectively draws players in, despite the game's short length and basic gameplay mechanics. While some elements may feel skippable, the horror B-movie style is well-executed, and the narrative unfolds elegantly alongside the gameplay. Players express a desire for more content, such as additional audio logs, indicating that the story leaves them wanting more.
- “Not a long game by any means, but the story really drew me in. The gameplay was serviceable, and the music was actually way better than expected.”
- “None of these elements are exceptional, don't get me wrong; both shooting and puzzles are very basic, but what truly astonished me was the elegance with which such elements continuously followed one another during the unfolding of the story.”
- “The only con is the game's short length. I hope you make more games like this that are longer. The story was horror B-movie style but done perfectly, and the shooting while the music rolls is awesome!”
- “This section doesn't seem to have any bearing on the game, and seems like it can be skipped almost immediately, but it has some decent story setup and atmosphere.”
- “None of these elements are exceptional, don't get me wrong, both shooting and puzzles are very basic, but what truly astonished me was the elegance with which such elements continuously followed one another during the unfolding of the story.”
- “Like I said, my only dislike is that it's too short and I wanted more story, more audio logs to listen to, but I'm happy with the pricing and for your first game on Steam, you did great.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as serviceable, beginning with a security booth mechanic where players check badges to manage access. While the game is not lengthy, it effectively engages players with its story and features surprisingly good music.
- “Not a long game by any means, but the story really drew me in, the gameplay was serviceable, and the music was actually way better than expected.”
- “Gameplay starts off like a security booth where you're checking badges and trying to determine who to let in and who to keep out.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is generally regarded as decent, providing a solid story setup despite some sections feeling irrelevant and skippable. Players appreciate the overall ambiance, which complements the enjoyable weapon mechanics.
- “This section doesn't seem to have any bearing on the game, but it has some decent story setup and atmosphere.”
- “The weapons feel good, and the atmosphere is pretty decent.”