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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Great atmosphere, graphics, and creepy sounds that enhance the horror experience.
- The game has decent jump scares and can be fun to play, especially for horror fans.
- Some players found the initial part of the game promising and engaging.
- The game is plagued with bugs, making it difficult to complete tasks and progress.
- Gameplay is repetitive, primarily involving finding keys to unlock doors, which can become tedious.
- The story lacks a proper conclusion, leaving players feeling unsatisfied with the ending.
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % 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 pursuit, the overall ambiance, enhanced by impressive graphics and unsettling sounds, contributes to a creepy experience, though some players find it frustratingly 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 detract from the overall experience.”
“While the game attempts to create a scary atmosphere, it often falls flat and feels more tedious than terrifying.”
“The survival elements are overshadowed by a lackluster atmosphere that fails to immerse the player.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % 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.
“The story is intriguing and leaves room for exploration.”
“I would recommend expanding the story further, perhaps by introducing more enemy types and making the lockers less of a safe space. If that safe space is removed, a more tailored save feature could enhance the experience.”
“There is a compelling narrative that invites players to delve deeper.”
“No finality to the story or even a breakdown of why/how everything occurred.”
“This game is frustrating; the storyline is lacking, and the ghost isn't even scary. It's just a repetitive cycle of finding keys to unlock 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 would be beneficial!”
- 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 from what I've played so far, it's a great scary game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, characterized by numerous bugs and a lack of engaging gameplay, leading to a repetitive experience filled with tedious key-hunting and poorly executed jump scares.
“This game is buggy, extremely generic, and the puzzles are very poor. It's just a lot of walking back and forth looking for keys to open doors, to find more keys, to open more doors. Occasionally, there is an unexpected jump scare that feels totally out of place, and the part where you have to hide from the ghost was very boring.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and entertaining, particularly for those who enjoy horror elements, and is well-suited for both personal play and watching let's plays for a more relaxed experience.
“If you want to check the gameplay for yourself, or maybe just enjoy watching horror let's plays where I don't take most things too seriously, look no further: https://www.youtube.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the short length of the game, as it minimizes tedious grinding, making it more likely for them to complete it.
“The length of the game is very short, which is good because I usually don't finish games like this due to the tedious grinding.”
“Grinding feels repetitive and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
