Suspicious Downpour

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https://store.steampowered.com/widget/1657170/?t=Suspicious%20Downpour%20is%20a%20very%20short%20single-player%20comedy%20horror%20experience%20about%20getting%20stuck%20in%20a%20storm%20while%20out%20camping.Now on Steam with achievements! But you can play the original jam edition and updated version here. Welcome to hanawiti forest, a popular location for adventurous backpackers. Pitch a tent a…

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 330 reviews

atmosphere18 positive mentions

monetization1 negative mentions

The game has a charming atmosphere with beautiful sound design and visuals, creating an immersive experience.
It's a fun and quick experience, perfect for a short break, with humorous elements that provide a lighthearted twist.
The ending is memorable and adds a unique touch to the overall experience, making it enjoyable despite its brevity.

The gameplay is very limited, with unclear instructions and minimal interaction, leading some players to feel it lacks depth.
It's extremely short, often taking only 5-15 minutes to complete, which may leave players wanting more content.
Some players found the game confusing and not genuinely scary, feeling it leans more towards a tech demo than a full-fledged game.

atmosphere
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
72%
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The atmosphere in the game is widely praised for its immersive and haunting qualities, effectively blending elements of horror, mystery, and relaxation. Players appreciate the beautiful sound design, including a haunting soundtrack and realistic sound effects, which contribute to a compelling and engaging experience, despite the short gameplay duration of around 5 to 10 minutes. Overall, the game's ability to create a tense yet lighthearted atmosphere makes it a memorable and enjoyable experience.
- “Suspicious Downpour is a compelling and atmospheric game that combines elements of mystery and survival to create an immersive and engaging experience.”
- “The game's hauntingly beautiful soundtrack perfectly captures the eerie and foreboding atmosphere of the world, while the sound effects are incredibly immersive and realistic.”
- “The atmosphere that the developers have created is just beautiful, from the soothing sounds of the rain to the quiet rippling of the tent canvas.”
- “Clearly just an experiment at creating an atmosphere, but does it fairly well.”
- “Then after a while everything goes quiet, with a sudden change of atmosphere also brought a change of game genre.”
- “There's not much to do (other than improvise little bits of music, throw the occasional sandwich, and look around with the flashlight), but the atmosphere is what sells this one for me (metaphorically; remember, it's free!).”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
64%
14%
The graphics of "Suspicious Downpour" are characterized by a minimalist, low-poly style that some players find charming and artistically effective, while others note issues with optimization leading to performance problems. Overall, the visuals are described as aesthetically pleasing and immersive, contributing positively to the game's ambiance, despite some criticisms regarding their simplicity and occasional technical errors.
- “With its stunning visuals, immersive sound design, and innovative gameplay mechanics, it is a game that will keep you engaged and intrigued from beginning to end.”
- “Suspicious Downpour is very visually beautiful; not stunning necessarily, but I find too much graphics not only lags things and makes it less enjoyable, but games don't have the same aura when they're artistically done such as this game.”
- “The graphics are top notch and the sounds are so subtle yet it's relaxing.”
- “It has minimalist, low-poly graphics.”
- “One thing I must say though, make sure your computer is prepared for the graphics of this game.”
- “Very basic graphics.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
67%
14%
The music in the game is a standout feature, offering players the ability to create their own melodies by pressing keyboard keys, which adds a unique and relaxing element to the gameplay. The hauntingly beautiful soundtrack enhances the eerie atmosphere, while sound effects contribute to an immersive experience. Overall, players appreciate the blend of music-making and ambient sounds, making it a delightful, albeit brief, musical journey.
- “The game's hauntingly beautiful soundtrack perfectly captures the eerie and foreboding atmosphere of the world, while the sound effects are incredibly immersive and realistic.”
- “You can improvise bits of music for yourself; you get a whole octave to play with.”
- “The music you create by pressing your keyboard keys is also a cute feature!”
- “The keyboard controls are not what you would expect, allowing you to play a series of musical notes for... well, no real purpose really, but it sounds quite nice and would almost make this the perfect game for just relaxing... except for the glowing eyes (but even those aren't too bad once you get used to them).”
- “There's not much to do (other than improvise little bits of music, throw the occasional sandwich, and look around with the flashlight), but the atmosphere is what sells this one for me (metaphorically; remember, it's free!).”
- “Suspicious downpour is an extremely short game where you sit in a tent, use a flashlight and make music.”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its humor, featuring a mix of cute and funny elements that provide quick entertainment and laughter. Players enjoy the amusing book titles, unexpected surprises, and a humorous ending that balances tension with comedy. Overall, it delivers a short yet delightful experience that effectively combines humor with gameplay.
- “This game is amazing and fun and hilarious. 1000% recommend to anyone looking for some quick entertainment and a laugh.”
- “It's 10ish minutes of the following: look around, find the flashlight, chuckle at the book titles, get mildly startled by the eyes in the woods, poke random buttons and get surprised by a sandwich, spam sandwiches, try/fail to play a song with the notes, die (laughing) when the bear comes out for a nom.”
- “There’s a lot of books laying around to pass the time with hilarious titles that poke fun at the game’s features, such as one book about how to use a flashlight properly or another that teaches how to make succulent sandwiches.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
53%
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The game's story is praised for its emotional depth and captivating narrative, with some players describing it as the best they've ever experienced. However, others note that the storytelling can be complex and occasionally difficult to follow, with key plot points obscured. While the world is richly detailed and immersive, some players feel that the gameplay is limited, and certain characters, like Mr. Wilson, could benefit from more screen time to enhance the overall narrative experience.
- “The world is richly detailed and lovingly crafted, with every object and environment feeling like it has a purpose and a story to tell.”
- “Great story, it made me cry.”
- “Absolutely genius storytelling and mood lighting.”
- “There isn't much game to experience; there is no story and not much gameplay.”
- “Additionally, the game's story can be a bit obtuse at times, with key plot points and information sometimes being difficult to decipher.”
- “Although Mr. Wilson is by far the best and most memorable character in the game, he has a big lack of screen time. In the whole story, there is only about 14 hours of screen time with him. I'm sure that if I collected all the books and diaries, there would probably be more lore there, but seeing as the game's map is about 27 square kilometers big, that would take many, many hours.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
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The gameplay experience varies significantly among users, with some describing it as minimal and lacking depth, featuring only basic interactions like looking around and clicking to progress. Others praise the innovative mechanics and immersive elements, highlighting engaging visuals and sound design that enhance the overall experience. While some find the gameplay to be short and simplistic, others appreciate its unique approach and captivating story.
- “With its stunning visuals, immersive sound design, and innovative gameplay mechanics, it is a game that will keep you engaged and intrigued from beginning to end.”
- “This is the best game I have ever played; the story was crazy and super intense and really captivating, not to mention the complex gameplay mechanics. 10/10 would recommend.”
- “The keyboard itself is a game/puzzle mechanic, which is a really neat idea and not something I've seen done in this way before.”
- “And as for the 'gameplay'... all you get to do (y'all hear me? get, not have! you don't have the slightest possibility to add to this list) is swipe your mouse once to look around, click it to get a torch, click to turn it on/off and then find a (seemingly randomized every time) button to finish the game.”
- “There isn't much game to experience, there is no story and not much gameplay.”
- “There is very little actual gameplay involved and most of what you need to do is hinted at through either on-screen tips or the titles of the books in your tent.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with players reporting intense feelings ranging from heartbreak to deep attachment to characters, particularly highlighting moments that evoke tears and reflection. Many describe the experience as both profoundly moving and addictive, with a mix of wholesome and depressing elements that resonate long after playing.
- “Great story, it made me cry.”
- “A heartbreaking work of genius.”
- “I am currently bawling my eyes out as I write this review and think about all of the great heartfelt moments I had with Mr. Wilson.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, primarily appealing to those who enjoy its environment and ambiance. While some players find it highly enjoyable, others feel that the gameplay itself does not encourage repeated playthroughs.
- “10/10 game, maximum replayability!”
- “Not a whole lot of playability or replayability unless you just like the environment and ambiance (which I do).”
- “Not a whole lot of playability or replayability unless you just enjoy the environment and ambiance (which I do).”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that while the game achieves peak performance, there is a call for triple-A companies to improve their optimization practices to meet player expectations.
- “Peak game performance; triple-A companies need to watch out.”
- “The optimization in this game is top-notch, making every frame count.”
- “I was impressed by how smoothly the game runs, even on lower-end hardware.”
- “The game struggles with optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite its potential, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
- “I was disappointed to find that even on high-end hardware, the game still suffers from significant performance issues.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game appears to be targeted and specific, suggesting that advertisements may be tailored to individual users, such as "jim boonie." This indicates a personalized approach to monetization, which could enhance user engagement but may also raise concerns about privacy and data usage.