Slit Mouthed

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Slit Mouthed is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Nyxtales and was released on December 11, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

In "Slit Mouthed", you play as two security guards on night duty in a mansion that has been experiencing strange events. Based on the Japanese urban legend of the Slit Mouthed Woman, the game features multiple endings, atmospheric environment, enemy AI, and Japanese voice acting. As you carry out your duties, you'll encounter the strange events that have plagued the mansion, adding a frightening twist to your routine checklist.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

story6 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features excellent voice acting and a creepy atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
It is a significant improvement over the developer's previous game, Teke Teke, with better controls and more imaginative gameplay.
The game offers multiple endings and a straightforward gameplay experience, making it a decent choice for a short horror session.

The gameplay is quite short, lasting around 30-60 minutes, and lacks depth, making it feel less engaging for replayability.
There are technical issues, including bugs and crashes, which can disrupt the gaming experience.
The enemy AI is not very challenging, and the game could benefit from more puzzles and jump scares to enhance the horror elements.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story revolves around a late-night security guard at a mansion haunted by the urban legend of the slit-mouthed lady, delivering a creepy atmosphere enhanced by excellent voice acting. However, while the storytelling is noted as a strong element, the narrative lacks depth and engagement, with multiple endings that feel unsatisfying and similar. Overall, the story is seen as decent but ultimately falls flat, leaving players with an empty feeling due to its simplicity and lack of impactful choices.
- “It tells a creepy story of being a late-night security guard at a mansion haunted by an urban legend, the slit-mouthed lady.”
- “Excellent voice acting; as far as the storytelling goes, it is delivered very well because of that and it gave quite a natural feeling.”
- “The game has its ups and downs; I enjoyed the overall story of the game and the enemy is creepy as hell, the game feels smooth and the graphics/atmosphere is amazing.”
- “Story wasn't anything that special to get engaged or attached to remember or talk about it, which is quite unfortunate because of the excellent voice acting.”
- “It indeed has 3 endings, none that really make you feel like you've accomplished anything different; the options are just yes, no, hit her with a bloody axe, and the story ending only slightly changes depending on which one you choose. It felt very bland.”
- “I was hoping this game would be more enjoyable, but it just fell flat. From the story to the ridiculously easy puzzles, this game just left me with an empty feeling; I didn't feel accomplished at all.”
atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is predominantly described as creepy and immersive, effectively instilling a sense of fear and tension throughout. Many players appreciated the combination of unsettling environments, engaging dialogues, and challenging gameplay, particularly highlighting a memorable basement scene that enhanced the overall experience. While some felt the atmosphere could benefit from additional scary moments, the general consensus is that it contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The atmosphere is creepy, the enemy is creepy, and the dialogues are nice!”
- “Really loved the atmosphere and the overall feel of the game.”
- “The game has its ups and downs; I enjoyed the overall story of the game and the enemy is creepy as hell. The game feels smooth, and the graphics/atmosphere are amazing. A few more 'scary moments' would be nice, but I liked it in general.”
- “The atmosphere was so creepy that I was scared all the time.”
- “Only one section made me feel like there was atmosphere, and it's when you go into the basement for the third time (if you're going for the good ending) where all the lights are turned out and you have to deal with her down there.”
- “Had a decent atmosphere.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has seen significant improvements over its predecessor, addressing previous technical issues and enhancing various elements. However, players note a lack of engaging content, with limited gameplay that may not warrant replay despite multiple endings. Exploration within the mansion is possible, but many rooms feel sparse, and while the game runs well even on older hardware, it may not offer enough depth to captivate players for long.
- “This game is a significant improvement over the previous one, enhancing many gameplay elements and completely fixing some of the major issues and technical problems.”
- “The game is set inside a mansion where you can explore freely, except for some doors that are locked for gameplay purposes (and you need to find the key). Most of the rooms are sparse with the usual assets that you can pick up and inspect while rotating the item with your mouse before putting it down, as is common in indie games.”
- “It plays very well on an older video card below their minimum recommendations. Although it does flash some warnings when loading textures, nothing beyond that occurs, and there is no hindrance to gameplay.”
- “I think there are two main problems with the game: first, there isn't a lot of gameplay, and what is there isn't interesting enough to justify a second playthrough, despite its multiple endings.”
- “The game is indeed set inside a mansion where you can explore freely apart from some doors that are locked for gameplay purposes (and you need to find the key), but most of the rooms are sparse with the usual assets that you can pick up and inspect while rotating the item with your mouse and then put down again, as you find in these indie games.”
- “It plays very well on an older video card below their minimum recommendations, though it does flash some warnings when loading textures; nothing beyond that happens, and there is no hampering of gameplay.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many users praising the visuals and atmosphere as impressive and smooth. Some players noted that lower graphics settings enhance the creepiness, reminiscent of PS1-era horror games. While there are minor criticisms, the consensus is that the graphics contribute positively to the overall experience.
- “The graphics and visuals are pretty good, glad it had English subtitles.”
- “The game feels smooth and the graphics/atmosphere are amazing; a few more 'scary moments' would be nice, but I liked it in general.”
- “Also playing the game with low graphics settings/low rendering scale makes the game much creepier, like PS1 era horror games.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music and sound design are generally well-received, with quality Japanese voice acting enhancing the experience. However, the intro is criticized for lacking music, voice acting, or ambiance, which makes it feel incomplete compared to the rest of the game.
- “Sound/music were nice.”
- “The game has Japanese voice acting and it's quite good; however, the intro is just white text on a black background with neither voice acting, music, nor ambiance. That felt quite incomplete compared to the rest of the game.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a high level of stability, with no glitches or bugs encountered during gameplay, leading to a positive perception of the game's reliability and value.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers some replayability despite its short length and similar endings, encouraging players to experience it multiple times.
- “The game isn't that long, and while the endings aren't all too different, it does offer replayability.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight a specific moment in the game, particularly the third descent into the basement, as the only instance that evokes a strong emotional atmosphere, characterized by darkness and tension while confronting a significant character. This moment stands out as a rare emotional peak in an otherwise less impactful experience.
- “Only one section made me feel like there was atmosphere, and it's when you go into the basement for the third time (if you're going for the good ending) where all the lights are turned out and you have to deal with her down there.”