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[Stories to Tell] Greyville Stay

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82%Game Brain Score
story, atmosphere
graphics, stability
82% User Score Based on 91 reviews

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[Stories to Tell] Greyville Stay is a single player simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by Zebaxx and was released on January 6, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Greyville Stay is a psychological horror walking simulator based on a vivid nightmare, where strange events unfold after returning home one afternoon. Featuring first-person exploration, dialogues with NPCs, and interactive elements like an in-game PC, it immerses players in eerie VHS-styled visuals. This short, atmospheric experience delves into unsettling dreams and suspense.

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 91 reviews
story6 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a solid short horror experience with effective jump scares and a creepy atmosphere.
  • Impressive work for a 15-year-old developer, showcasing potential for future projects.
  • It's free to play, making it an accessible option for those looking for a quick scare.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and presentation issues, including grammar and graphical glitches.
  • It feels rushed and lacks depth, with a predictable narrative and limited gameplay mechanics.
  • Many elements appear to be borrowed from other games, particularly the Fears to Fathom series, leading to a lack of originality.
  • story
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating its engaging premise and well-timed jumpscares, while others find it predictable and lacking in complexity compared to similar games. Despite some bugs and a sense of incompleteness, many agree that the narrative adds value to the overall experience, especially given the game's price.

    • “Great game for its price, loved the storyline and the jumpscares are well timed.”
    • “I would say way better made than stories to tell run away when it comes to visuals, gameplay, length, events, etc. loved the story/premise for sure.”
    • “I ran into a few bugs but overall I enjoy the short story.”
    • “The graphics are darker and more nightmarish than 'Fears to Fathom', but at the same time, the story feels more predictable and less complex/mysterious than the 'Fears to Fathom' game, where you're always trying to figure out how to piece together the characters after you finish the playthrough.”
    • “Game bugged out on me in the middle of the story.”
    • “The story was weird and there isn't a lot to this game.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their dark, nightmarish aesthetic that effectively captures an analog horror vibe, enhancing the game's immersive atmosphere. However, some users noted issues with graphical glitches and presentation errors that detracted from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, the visuals are generally considered superior to those in similar titles, contributing positively to the game's storytelling.

    • “The graphics give a sort of analog horror vibe which I actually enjoy.”
    • “It looks great, capturing an aesthetic fantastically that makes the lighting terrifying.”
    • “Yeah, I read some reviews about the graphics and other elements, but frankly, I was so immersed in the vibe and atmosphere.”
    • “Creepy graphics.”
    • “The graphics are darker and more nightmarish than fears to fathom, but at the same time the story feels more predictable and less complex/mysterious than the Fears to Fathom game (where you're always trying to figure out how to piece together the characters after you finish the playthrough).”
    • “Not only does the beginning strike me as almost identical to another game I played about a month ago, right down to the introduction of tasks, what tasks they are, and even the Andrew Tate-looking dude from the police showing up at the door to talk about the news... but it also has a distracting number of presentation errors in spelling, graphical glitches, etc. I even recognized a glitch/audio artifacts in certain sound effects that reveal you're not using a continuous smooth sound but a rather short audio loop.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its creepy vibe and effective scares, creating a deeply immersive experience despite its short length. Players appreciate the chilling ambiance that enhances the overall enjoyment, often overshadowing critiques of other elements like graphics.

    • “The atmosphere feels creepy, and the scares are genuinely good.”
    • “Love the vibe and the atmosphere.”
    • “I read some reviews about the graphics and other elements, but frankly, I was so immersed in the vibe and atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere feels creepy and the scares are genuinely good.”
    • “The game is very short but full of chilling atmosphere.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous presentation errors such as spelling mistakes and graphical glitches, as well as audio artifacts that disrupt the overall experience. These technical flaws detract from the gameplay and suggest a lack of polish.

    • “Not only does the beginning strike me as almost identical to another game I played about a month ago, right down to the introduction of tasks, what tasks they are, and even the Andrew Tate-looking dude from the police showing up at the door to talk about the news, but it also has a distracting number of presentation errors in spelling, graphical glitches, etc. I even recognized a glitch and audio artifacts in certain sound effects that reveal you're not using a continuous smooth sound but a rather short audio loop.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing significant progress. Stability is a major issue that needs to be addressed.”
    • “I encountered multiple bugs that not only disrupted gameplay but also caused the game to freeze entirely. It's frustrating to deal with such instability.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a blend of spooky vibes and humor, with players noting that the detective character adds a comedic touch that enhances the overall experience. While the game is short, its funny moments provide a lighthearted contrast to the eerie atmosphere.

    • “The game has a short playtime but is filled with spooky vibes and some genuinely funny moments.”
    • “The detective character brought a lot of humor to the game.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players feel that the intense soundtrack detracts from the overall experience, others appreciate how it effectively sets the tone and complements the ambient sounds.

    • “The music really set the tone as well as the ambient sounds.”
    • “But having that intense music the whole time took away from the experience.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to subpar performance and a lack of engaging content. Users feel that improvements are needed to enhance the overall experience.

    • “However, it is poorly optimized and not a lot happens.”
    • “Game performance could be better.”
  • gameplay
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its superior quality compared to "Stories to Tell," with notable improvements in visuals, length, and event variety, alongside a compelling story and premise.

    • “I would say it's way better made than 'Stories to Tell: Run Away' when it comes to visuals, gameplay, length, events, etc. I loved the story and premise for sure.”
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[Stories to Tell] Greyville Stay is a simulation game with horror theme.

[Stories to Tell] Greyville Stay is available on PC and Windows.

[Stories to Tell] Greyville Stay was released on January 6, 2025.

[Stories to Tell] Greyville Stay was developed by Zebaxx.

[Stories to Tell] Greyville Stay has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

[Stories to Tell] Greyville Stay is a single player game.

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