Stay Still
- January 6, 2023
- Tarba Paul Cornel
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "Stay Still," a first-person psychological horror game, players assume the role of Nam, exploring an urban house to uncover its dark secrets. Developed by a small team of indie game developers, the game presents a harrowing experience as Nam encounters supernatural forces. This project serves as a learning experience for a newcomer in the field, guided by a seasoned developer, aiming to deliver a chilling and immersive experience.
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Windows
Reviews
- The game has great atmosphere, graphics, and creepy sounds that enhance the horror experience.
- Some players found the initial jump scares to be effective and the game enjoyable overall.
- The game offers a fun experience for streamers and players who enjoy horror games, despite its flaws.
- The game is plagued with bugs, making it difficult to complete tasks and causing frustration.
- Gameplay is repetitive, primarily involving finding keys to unlock doors, which can become tedious.
- The story lacks a proper conclusion, leaving players unsatisfied with the overall experience.
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its initial tension and intriguing design, particularly in the early segments, which effectively build suspense. While the latter part shifts focus to key-hunting amidst a ghostly presence, the overall ambiance, enhanced by impressive graphics and unsettling sounds, contributes to a creepy and engaging experience, though some players find it challenging.
“The atmosphere was nice, and the demo had me intrigued when I first ran through it.”
“I wouldn't say this game is scary, except maybe the beginning, which has such great atmosphere and tension building.”
“This game has great atmosphere, graphics, and creepy sounds, and the ghost is terrifying.”
“The atmosphere is filled with cheap jumpscares that quickly lose their impact.”
“While the game attempts to create a scary atmosphere, it often feels more like a series of disconnected puzzles than an immersive experience.”
“The survival elements are overshadowed by a lackluster atmosphere that fails to engage the player.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for lacking clarity and resolution, leaving players confused about the events and motivations behind them. Many feel the narrative is underdeveloped, suggesting that it could benefit from more depth, additional enemy types, and a more engaging gameplay structure. Overall, while there is potential in the story, it currently fails to deliver a compelling experience.
“There is a story there.”
“I would recommend expanding the story more, with maybe more enemy types, and make the lockers not a safe space, and if that safe space is taken away, add a more tailored save feature!”
“No finality to the story or even a breakdown of why/how everything occurred.”
“This game sucks; I keep getting stuck. The storyline is terrible, the ghost isn't even scary, and the gameplay is basically just finding keys to unlock doors to find more keys to unlock more doors.”
“I would recommend expanding the story more, perhaps by adding more enemy types, and making the lockers not a safe space. If that safe space is taken away, a more tailored save feature should be added!”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics and art style of the game are well-received, with users noting a strong atmosphere and unique visual assets that enhance the experience. The combination of good graphics and creepy sound design contributes to an effective horror ambiance, although some players find the gameplay challenging. Overall, the visuals are praised for their quality and ability to evoke fear.
“I liked the graphics and art style; the jump scares in the beginning were decent, and it's probably an okay price, even though it's a rather short game (under 2 hours).”
“The graphics were good and not the same rehashed assets.”
“This game has great atmosphere, graphics, and creepy sounds. The ghost is terrifying, but I can't seem to get past her at the moment. I've tried so many times but fail every time, which is frustrating, lol. From what I've played so far, it's a great scary game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, characterized by numerous bugs and a lack of engaging content, leading to a repetitive experience filled with tedious tasks and poorly executed jump scares.
“This game is buggy and extremely generic. The puzzles are very poor, consisting mostly of walking back and forth looking for keys to open doors, only to find more keys to open more doors. Occasionally, there are unexpected jump scares that feel totally out of place, and the part where you have to hide from the ghost was very boring.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times. I lost progress multiple times due to these stability issues.”
“I encountered numerous glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience. The frame rate drops and random freezes made it frustrating to continue.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is presented in a lighthearted manner, making it accessible for viewers who enjoy horror-themed content without a serious tone. Users are encouraged to explore the gameplay through let's plays for a more entertaining experience.
“The gameplay is incredibly immersive, keeping you on the edge of your seat with every twist and turn.”
“I love how the mechanics are intuitive yet challenging, making each encounter feel fresh and exciting.”
“The pacing of the gameplay is perfect, allowing for moments of tension and release that enhance the overall experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the short length of the game, as it minimizes tedious grinding and helps maintain their engagement, making it easier for them to complete the experience.
“The game is incredibly repetitive, making the grinding feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
“I found myself spending hours on grinding just to progress, which quickly became frustrating and dull.”
“The grinding mechanics are poorly designed, leading to a tedious experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
