STATIC: Investigator Training

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STATIC: Investigator Training is a single player action game. It was developed by Ethereal Darkness Interactive and was released on April 14, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Assume the role of Julie Masters, a new Berkshire Paranormal investigator as she explores and investigates the Houghton Mansion using all the ghost-hunting tools of the trade!

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

story7 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique FMV experience with a charming, low-budget aesthetic that appeals to fans of retro point-and-click adventures.
Players appreciate the engaging ghost-hunting theme and the use of various tools to investigate, providing a degree of non-linearity and replayability.
Many reviewers found the game enjoyable for its price, highlighting its quirky charm and the fun of exploring a haunted house.

The game is criticized for being very short, with a playtime of only about 1-2 hours, leaving players wanting more content.
Technical issues such as poor controls, bugs, and crashes detract from the overall experience, making it frustrating for some players.
The quality of the FMV and voice acting is often described as amateurish, leading to a lack of immersion and engagement in the story.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
23%
The game's story is described as having a self-made charm, with some reviewers finding it fun and complete, particularly for fans of ghost hunting themes. However, many criticize it for being flat, lacking depth, and suffering from poor execution, including low-quality graphics and inconsistent animations. Overall, while the story has its moments, it is often deemed unoriginal and not worth a high price.
- “Everything has a self-made charm, and the game tells the story pretty well.”
- “Still, the story is fun and complete - I would definitely recommend getting it, if not for full price, then during a sale like this Halloween one.”
- “The story was interesting but could have been fleshed out a bit more; the ghost video and audio recording were very good and will prove interesting for those interested in paranormal investigation.”
- “Lack of content, lack of puzzles, lack of story... lack of everything.”
- “It is an old game with all the flaws of games of the era - poor animations, the perspective inside rooms just keeps changing, so sometimes the character is too short for the surroundings, sometimes too tall. It lacks atmosphere and it is really hard to get involved in the story.”
- “Writing and story is flat.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The graphics in this low-budget indie graphic adventure are generally considered subpar, featuring low-quality character designs and only decent FMV sequences. While reminiscent of older titles like Harvester and Phantasmagoria, the rough edges add a quirky charm that some players appreciate, though expectations should be tempered. Overall, the visuals are functional but not a standout feature of the game.
- “The graphics are a bit similar to games like Harvester and Phantasmagoria.”
- “+ old school Sierra graphics.”
- “This is a low-budget indie game, so put your expectations on graphics and FMV fidelity in check, but I found its rough edges to be quirky and fun.”
- “Nothing special, good story with some spooky moments, character graphics are low quality, FMV sequences are okay.”
- “As you can see from the screenshots, the graphics are nothing to write home about, but the voice acting is very nice, and the plot is decent.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The atmosphere of the game is described as inconsistent; while some players appreciate the effort put into creating a distinct environment, others criticize it for lacking immersion due to outdated graphics and awkward character scaling. Overall, opinions are divided, with some finding it engaging and others feeling it falls short.
- “First overall, I must say that this team really put a lot of work into it, and this game truly has atmosphere.”
- “It is an old game with all the flaws of games of the era - poor animations, the perspective inside rooms just keeps changing, so sometimes the character is too short for the surroundings, sometimes too tall. It lacks atmosphere and it is really hard to get involved in the story.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is characterized by a clever yet tedious easter egg hunt style, with hotspots scattered throughout the environment that require specific tools to interact with. Players can choose three out of five tools at the start, but the overall experience may feel lacking compared to other games in the genre.
- “Tedious easter egg hunt style gameplay where hotspots are scattered everywhere, some of which are responsive to different tools, of which you pick three out of five at the game's beginning.”
- “This game has more gameplay than this.”
- “It's quite clever, and I wish someone would do more of this style of gameplay!”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the inclusion of real actors, which adds a unique and entertaining element. Reviewers note that the blend of humor with spooky themes creates an engaging and amusing experience.
- “It's just funny and cool having real actors in video games.”
- “And it was both funny and spooky.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, likening it to an easter egg hunt with scattered hotspots that require specific tools to interact with, limiting the experience to a repetitive and frustrating search.
- “Tedious.”
- “Tedious easter egg hunt style gameplay where hotspots are scattered everywhere, some of which are responsive to different tools, of which you pick three out of five at the game's beginning.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The game offers a degree of replayability through its selection of ghost-hunting tools, allowing players to experiment with different combinations for varied investigative experiences. This non-linearity encourages players to revisit the game to explore alternative strategies and outcomes.
- “You can choose three ghost-hunting tools out of six or seven, so there is a certain degree of non-linearity and replayability.”
- “You get to select some tools to do your investigations with (I chose camera, thermometer (useless), and pendulum), so there may be some replay value if you want to try solving it with the other tools.”
- “You can choose three ghost-hunting tools out of six or seven, so there is even a certain degree of non-linearity and replayability.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to be somewhat unstable, with multiple users experiencing crashes, particularly during FMV sequences. Despite its bugs, some players feel the low price point makes it a worthwhile experience for fans of older PC games.
- “A bit buggy; the game crashed for me several times during FMV sequences.”
- “This is one of those games that is for people who liked the 13th Hour and other old PC games like that. It is not a long game, and yes, it is buggy, but I paid $1.99 for it. It is worth it if you like the old games.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has been criticized for falling short of expectations, with reviewers noting that the developers' attempts to create an engaging auditory experience were unsuccessful.
- “Even though the developers tried to enhance the presentation with music and other elements, they ultimately failed pretty hard.”

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STATIC: Investigator Training is a action game.

STATIC: Investigator Training is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing STATIC: Investigator Training.

STATIC: Investigator Training was released on April 14, 2015.

STATIC: Investigator Training was developed by Ethereal Darkness Interactive.

STATIC: Investigator Training has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

STATIC: Investigator Training is a single player game.

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