Suspicious Downpour

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Suspicious Downpour is a single player casual simulation game with horror, thriller and comedy themes. It was developed by Sugoi Yellow and was released on June 21, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 351 reviews

atmosphere18 positive mentions

monetization1 negative mentions

Great atmosphere and immersive sound design that effectively builds tension and ambiance in a short time.
Unique and humorous experience with a surprising and funny ending that subverts typical horror expectations.
Simple, short, and charming gameplay that is easy to pick up, includes fun features like playing musical notes on the keyboard and throwing sandwiches, making it enjoyable as a quick casual experience.

The game is extremely short and may feel more like a tech demo or interactive experience than a full game.
Limited gameplay mechanics and controls can be confusing, with little to do beyond looking around, using the flashlight, and pressing keys to play sounds.
Some players may find it not scary enough for a horror game and the story and objectives can be obtuse or unclear, requiring guides for achievements.

atmosphere
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The atmosphere of "Suspicious Downpour" is widely praised for its immersive, eerie, and relaxing qualities, skillfully blending haunting sound design with a peaceful, tent-in-the-woods setting. While primarily short and lighthearted with elements of humor that contrast with its initially tense and spooky mood, the game effectively creates a unique and engaging ambiance that resonates well despite limited gameplay. Overall, its strong atmospheric presentation is a key highlight, making the brief experience memorable and enjoyable.
- “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 devs have created is just beautiful, from the soothing sounds of the rain to the quiet rippling of the tent canvas.”
- “The game sets up an atmosphere to make you feel on edge and is goofy enough to be shown to a friend that knows nothing about the game.”
- “Then after a while everything goes quiet, with a sudden change of atmosphere also brought a change of game genre.”
- “Suspicious Downpour honestly was quite a unique experience, with rather limited controls and confusing key decisions. The atmosphere is somewhat well done with decent sound design, but the goofy side really threw me off. I was expecting a slightly more horror-focused experience, but the ending had me cracking up.”
humor
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its quick, cute, and hilarious humor, featuring funny endings, amusing book titles, and absurd moments like sandwich-spamming that consistently elicit laughter. Despite its short length, players appreciate its blend of humor with tension and occasional scare elements, making it a fun and lighthearted experience.
- “The game is quick, cute, and has a funny ending.”
- “My favourite free mini-game experiences are both tense, technically competent and funny and this hit all three marks in a few minutes.”
- “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 about how to use a flashlight properly or another that teaches how to make succulent sandwiches.”
music
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The game's music feature allows players to play a variety of musical notes using the keyboard, creating a charming and relaxing ambient experience that complements the eerie, immersive atmosphere. While not central to gameplay, this whimsical and haunting soundtrack, along with playful sound effects, adds to the game's unique appeal and encourages creative improvisation.
- “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.”
- “When pressed, each of the letter & number keys will play a different musical note.”
- “You can improvise bits of music for yourself; you get a whole octave to play with.”
- “The keyboard controls are not what you would expect, allowing you to play a series of musical notes for no real purpose, but it sounds quite nice and would almost make this the perfect game for just relaxing, except for the glowing eyes (though those aren't too bad once you get used to them).”
- “Oh, and you may also use a secret keybind to get two secret achievements, but that keybind is so secret that one of the two keys in it is never confirmed to be used in the game (by a music note that is bound to every other useful key), and the other one is a pause button!”
- “Legitimately finding the ending can be done extremely quickly (like, two minutes or less), but you can sit in your tent, listen to the rain, and play music as long as you want.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a minimalist, low-poly art style that many find aesthetically pleasing and fitting for its atmosphere, though not necessarily stunning. While some appreciate the artistic simplicity and immersive ambiance, others note occasional optimization issues and the need for a capable computer to run the visuals smoothly. Overall, the graphics are well-received for complementing the game's mood despite occasional technical hiccups.
- “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.”
- “Simple yet detailed graphics and environment (I really like the style, too).”
- “The graphics are top notch and the sounds are so subtle yet it's relaxing.”
- “I wish I were joking about the graphics, but the only other game that has thrown a 'critical graphics error' like the one I got right after seeing the bear for the first time was Stray.”
- “Very basic graphics.”
- “My only complaint, and it's nothing immersion breaking at all, is the optimization; even playing on medium/high graphics my GTX 1080 just howls.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its captivating, emotional, and richly detailed narrative, though it can be obtuse and requires exploration of in-game lore for full understanding. While some find it intense and memorable, others note its simplicity and limited main plot length. Overall, storytelling is considered strong, with a unique atmosphere and depth conveyed through world-building.
- “Best story telling ever!!!”
- “The world is richly detailed and lovingly crafted, with every object and environment feeling like it has a purpose and a story to tell.”
- “This is the best game I have ever played. The story was crazy, super intense, and really captivating, not to mention the complex gameplay mechanics. 10/10 would recommend.”
- “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 are only about 14 hours of screentime 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
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The gameplay is generally described as minimal and short, often focused on simple mechanics like looking around or basic interactions, with some players finding it relaxing or atmospheric. While a few reviews praise innovative mechanics and intense storytelling, many note the lack of depth, limited interactivity, and brief duration, making it more of a casual or atmospheric experience than a complex game.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “And as for the "gameplay"... all you get to do is swipe your mouse once to look around, click 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
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The game delivers a deeply emotional experience, often evoking tears and heartfelt reactions from players. It masterfully balances moments of sadness and wholesomeness, creating a memorable and impactful narrative. Many reviewers describe it as both heartbreaking and addicting, highlighting its strong emotional resonance.
- “Great story, it made me cry.”
- “A heartbreaking work of genius.”
- “I am currently balling my eyes out as I write this review and think about all of the great heartfelt moments I had with Mr. Wilson.”
replayability
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The game offers limited replayability beyond enjoying its environment and ambience, though some players still find it highly engaging and worth revisiting. Overall, replay value may depend on personal appreciation of the game's atmosphere.
- “10/10 game, maximum replayability.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization achieves peak performance, setting a high standard that even triple-A companies should take note of.
- “Peak game performance, triple-A companies need to watch out.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect appears to involve targeted advertisements, specifically directed at individual users such as "jim boonie." This suggests a personalized ad approach, though details on effectiveness or user reception are limited.

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Suspicious Downpour is a casual simulation game with horror, thriller and comedy themes.

Suspicious Downpour is available on PC and Windows.

Suspicious Downpour was released on June 21, 2021.

Suspicious Downpour was developed by Sugoi Yellow.

Suspicious Downpour has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Suspicious Downpour for its atmosphere but disliked it for its gameplay.

Suspicious Downpour is a single player game.

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