Skyland 1976
- November 17, 2019
- Simon CLAVEL
Get on Steam"Skyland 1976" is a narrative-driven survival-horror game where you play as Simon Hopper, searching for your sister Alice who disappeared in the Grayson forest in 1976. The game takes place near a government facility called Skyland, and you must uncover the truth behind Alice's disappearance while surviving against enemies and managing resources. The game features puzzles to solve and a growing sense of horror as you delve deeper into the mystery.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a captivating story and an oppressive atmosphere that keeps players engaged.
- Graphics and sound design are well-executed, contributing to the overall immersive experience.
- The gameplay includes interesting puzzles and jump scares, making it enjoyable for fans of the horror genre.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, glitches, and a frustrating AI system that detracts from the experience.
- Many players find the gameplay repetitive, often feeling like a 'hallway simulator' with uninspired puzzles.
- The user interface is poorly designed, with some elements appearing cheap and cluttered, making it difficult to navigate.
- story36 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with many praising its captivating and compelling narrative, particularly its oppressive atmosphere and intriguing twists. However, some critics find the plot to be clichéd and uninspired, often describing it as a tired mystery trope. Overall, while the story is a highlight for many players, others feel it is undermined by average gameplay and repetitive elements.
“The game focuses on a captivating story and an oppressive atmosphere.”
“Good game with a captivating story that keeps you wanting more.”
“This is not a AAA game that's going to blow you away with its graphics, but what it does have is an incredibly compelling story that has kept me on the edge of my seat for over 2 hours so far.”
“I didn't because the game and the story is total garbage.”
“Lmao don't blame this is the oldest most overused extremely boring mystery story in literature; everyone is sick of this crap.”
“The plot is the same drab concept of 'missing kid/go find them in creepy place,' which is fine if the majority of your gameplay wasn't just a hallway simulator.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by classic mechanics such as a flashlight system and various stats to manage, including sanity and stamina, alongside numerous puzzles and jumpscares. However, it suffers from a lack of originality, feeling more like a "hallway simulator" with a repetitive plot centered around finding a missing child, which detracts from the overall experience. While the developer shows care for the product, the gameplay does not stand out as particularly recommendable.
“If you like to see some gameplay, you can check my channel where I will do the walkthrough of the game!”
“You can tell the dev gave a lot of care to his product, and it includes a bunch of gameplay features.”
“You can tell the dev gave a shit about his product and all, but it just feels like a project that includes a bunch of gameplay features without setting itself apart from being an experience worth recommending.”
“The gameplay is classic with a flashlight system, some stats to mind (sanity, health, stamina, and battery), some jumpscares, and a lot of puzzle solving (maybe too much).”
“The plot is the same drab concept of 'missing kid/go find them in a creepy place,' which is fine if the majority of your gameplay wasn't just a hallway simulator.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised as impressive, though some users note rough edges and clipping issues that detract from the overall experience. While the visuals are not on par with AAA titles, they are complemented by a compelling story. However, certain UI elements, like the inventory and HUD effects, are criticized for appearing cheap.
“The graphics are amazing, but you can definitely see some rough edges or lines around the clipping of certain objects and surroundings.”
“Sounds and graphics are really nice, but it's a shame that some parts of the UI look really cheap (I talk about the inventory and some HUD effects).”
“This is not a AAA game that's going to blow you away with its graphics, but what it does have is an incredibly compelling story that has kept me on the edge of my seat for over 2 hours so far.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized due to numerous bugs, glitches, and lag, which can be frustrating for players. However, many reviewers acknowledge that it was developed by a single individual, suggesting that the issues may be understandable given the circumstances. Overall, while the game is deemed interesting and worth the price, its technical stability remains a significant concern.
“Other than that, the game was interesting and definitely worth the price tag, but I can see where the bugs and glitches can be nerve-racking.”
“Lots of bugs, glitches, and lag.”
“First and foremost, this game is made by one person, so do not be quick to judge the content based on glitches or bugs.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a distressing ambiance, enhanced by a compelling interplay of lights and sounds that immerses players deeply into the experience.
“Coupled with a play of lights and sounds, it plunges us into such a distressing atmosphere!”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly while delivering appealing visuals.
“The game runs smoothly and looks great.”
“The game runs smoothly and looks great.”
“The game runs smoothly and looks great.”
