Stranded Nightmare
- October 18, 2022
- Michael Janisch
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Stranded Nightmare" is a survival game where you, a castaway, must navigate a mysterious island filled with strange occurrences, humanoid creatures, and experimental science facilities. To escape, you'll need to gather clues, explore the island's underground world, and fight to survive with the help of weapons and an inventory system. With a scary and thrilling atmosphere and a focus on exploration and puzzle-solving, this game promises an exciting and entertaining experience. Use your flashlight to navigate the jungle at night, being careful of what may lurk in the darkness.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a captivating atmosphere with beautiful graphics and diverse locations, making exploration enjoyable.
- It offers a mix of horror and survival gameplay, with interesting mechanics and a dynamic environment filled with various enemies.
- Players have praised the game's ability to create tension and fear, especially during nighttime exploration.
- The game suffers from optimization issues, leading to inconsistent performance and low frame rates on some systems.
- Many players feel that the game lacks depth and complexity, comparing it to a high school project or a free-to-play title.
- Some aspects of the gameplay, such as shooting mechanics and menu design, are considered underdeveloped and in need of improvement.
- atmosphere11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its compelling atmosphere, characterized by a mysterious and oppressive setting on an uninhabited island, reminiscent of the series "Lost." Players appreciate the effective use of sound to enhance the eerie ambiance, creating a blend of horror and intrigue, though some note that it may not be overly frightening. Overall, it successfully immerses players in a captivating and atmospheric experience.
“The atmosphere is great, the locations are cool, the sound cuts through to the bone.”
“In my opinion, it turned out to be a pretty good action-horror whose plot unfolds on an island with an atmosphere of mystery; I advise all fans of the genre to pay attention to this game.”
“A little reminded me of the series 'Lost' with its uninhabited island and mysterious atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is oppressive, but not too scary; the sounds support the atmosphere well.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their aesthetic appeal and quality, with many reviewers noting the impressive visuals and immersive world-building. While some feel that the graphics could be improved, they still contribute positively to the overall experience, especially in enhancing the horror elements. Overall, the game's visuals are considered a strong point, particularly for a smaller developer.
“The graphics are pleasing to the eye; the gameplay is quite tolerable, I would even say fascinating, so to speak - for fans of the genre.”
“Oh wow, I was surprised at the amazing quality of the graphics; it's amazing for a developer who is much smaller than the huge companies.”
“Personally, I like the graphics, and the world is built in a good way with much to explore.”
“The graphics are not at the highest level, but the style is maintained.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it basic and lacking depth compared to other free-to-play games, while others appreciate its interesting mechanics and addictive nature. The atmosphere and graphics are praised, and features like day-night cycles enhance the experience. Overall, it seems to appeal primarily to fans of the genre, with some noting that it offers decent gameplay for its price.
“The graphics are pleasing to the eye, the gameplay is quite tolerable; I would even say fascinating, so to speak - for fans of the genre.”
“Stranded Nightmare is a cool indie game with nice gameplay mechanics and is worth the price the single developer wants for it.”
“It has some cool atmosphere in the dark, I give it that, but this is just a small map with some assets and very basic gameplay.”
“The graphics are pleasing to the eye, but the gameplay is quite tolerable; I would even say fascinating, so to speak - for fans of the genre.”
“Here, too, there is a change of day and night, affecting the gameplay.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its high quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers noting that it effectively contributes to the atmosphere, particularly in creating tension and excitement.
“Interesting plot, good graphics, high-quality soundtrack.”
“Nice graphics and frightening music - definitely keeps the nerves on edge.”
“The musical component is good.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, as players report that adjusting FPS settings has no effect and the overall PC load remains high. While it excels as an indie title with engaging gameplay, the lack of optimization detracts from the overall experience.
“Optimization, or rather the lack of it. I don’t know what kind of problem it is, but the fact that changing the FPS settings does not have any effect, and the PC load remains the same, is frustrating.”
“A splendid work for an indie title that brings high tension to hook you in until the very end, but it lacks in optimization.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story revolves around gathering intel and clues to uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of individuals on a mysterious island, creating an engaging action-horror narrative. Reviewers highlight the atmospheric setting and recommend it to fans of the genre for its compelling plot.
“Gather intel, find resources, and get clues to unravel the story and mystery behind the disappearance of other people.”
“In my opinion, it turned out to be a pretty good action-horror game whose plot unfolds on an island with an atmosphere of mystery. I advise all fans of the genre to pay attention to this game.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
“The plot twists are predictable, and the overall storyline fails to deliver any real surprises.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game to be nostalgic, evoking fond memories that add to the overall enjoyment.
“It was funny to remember this nostalgic feeling.”
“The humor in the game kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
“I loved the witty dialogue and clever puns that made every interaction enjoyable.”
