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Surveillance

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41%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

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Surveillance is a single player survival puzzle game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Crystal Bat Studio and was released on May 3, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Surveillance is a spot the difference horror in which you have to prevent high paranormal activity In different places around the world. Identify suspicious changes in environment and take immediate action! Many different places require your observation, includng Asylum, Polar Station, Backrooms, Spaceship, and even Castle! Each location includes several rooms, and you need to keep an eye o…

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70%Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
stability11 negative mentions
  • Atmospheric pixel-art horror puzzle with a creepy and immersive ambiance.
  • Unpredictable anomalies and procedural randomness keep the gameplay fresh and tense.
  • Varied investigative gadgets with upgrade mechanics add depth and a sense of progression.
  • Lack of tutorial or clear instructions leads to player confusion and frustration.
  • Clunky and sometimes buggy user interface, including freezing dropdown menus and reporting errors.
  • Repetitive gameplay loop with limited variety and minimal narrative or accessibility options.

  • stability

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game exhibits notable stability issues, highlighted by UI errors such as misspellings ("waring" instead of "warning") and problematic menu design. These flaws suggest a lack of polish and quality assurance that may affect the overall user experience.

  • gameplay

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The gameplay in Surveillance offers a unique, tension-filled experience centered on observing security cameras, emphasizing pattern recognition and memory over traditional horror elements. Its varied settings keep the observation mechanics fresh, though the overall loop may feel repetitive to players seeking diverse gameplay or a strong narrative. Fans of atmospheric horror and puzzle challenges will find the focused, detail-oriented gameplay highly engaging.

    • “Surveillance is an indie horror puzzle game developed and published by Crystal Bat Studio that transforms the simple act of monitoring security cameras into a tense and unsettling gameplay experience.”
    • “Instead of relying on traditional horror mechanics such as exploration or combat, the game focuses on observation, memory, and attention to detail.”
    • “The core gameplay—spotting subtle paranormal shifts across CCTV feeds in locations like an asylum, polar station, spaceship, backrooms, and even a creepy castle—is brilliantly executed.”
    • “The gameplay loop remains largely consistent throughout the experience, focusing almost entirely on observation and anomaly detection.”
    • “Players who prefer more varied mechanics or a strong narrative storyline may find the structure somewhat repetitive over time.”
    • “It’s a bold strategy to sell a game where the main mechanic is a freezing menu, but those pixels really do look nice.”

  • atmosphere

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its eerie and unsettling vibe, achieved through a distinctive pixel-art visual style and chilling sound design. Its clever blend of horror and puzzle elements, along with varied maps and gameplay options, creates a refreshing and engaging experience for fans of atmospheric indie games.

    • “This clever indie horror-puzzle game nails an eerie atmosphere with its pixel-art aesthetic and chilling sound design.”
    • “The visual style of the game contributes strongly to its atmosphere.”
    • “Sound design also plays an important role in maintaining the game’s unsettling atmosphere.”

  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features a distinctive pixel-art style that effectively evokes the look of low-resolution surveillance footage, enhancing its eerie and atmospheric horror-puzzle experience. This unique art style is praised for its charm and contributes significantly to the game's immersive and refreshing visual identity.

    • “The developers chose a pixel-art aesthetic that mimics the appearance of low-resolution surveillance footage.”
    • “This clever indie horror-puzzle game nails an eerie atmosphere with its pixel-art aesthetic and chilling sound design.”
    • “Surveillance brings in such a refreshing atmosphere with its pixelated art style, a plethora of maps, difficulty options, and a reason to keep playing via the upgradable items in the game!”

  • story

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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    The story is considered somewhat repetitive and may lack variety, which could disappoint players seeking a strong or diverse narrative experience.

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers surprisingly high replayability, with varied experiences ensuring that no two playthroughs feel the same, especially notable for a compact indie title.

    • “And with no two playthroughs the same, the replayability is surprisingly high for a compact indie title.”
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Surveillance is a survival puzzle game with horror and mystery themes. Common tags for Surveillance include indie, linear, psychological, pixel graphics, psychological horror and others.

Surveillance is available on PC and Windows.

Surveillance was released on May 3, 2024.

Surveillance was developed by Crystal Bat Studio.

Surveillance has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Surveillance for its atmosphere but disliked it for its stability.

Surveillance is a single player game.

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