TAKEN

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TAKEN is a single player action game. It was developed by Undead Yeti Software and was released on July 7, 2015. It received negative reviews from players.

Taken is a suspenseful, horror survival game where you find yourself trapped in a mysterious hedge maze that changes shape, size, and complexity every time you play. Not only must you find your way out, you must do it without being detected. Find the key and get the heck out of there!

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Single-Player

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31%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

music1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has an interesting premise and features multiple biomes.
Some players found it surprisingly entertaining due to its flaws, likening it to a 'so bad it's good' experience.
The developer acknowledges the game's shortcomings and is open to feedback for future improvements.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including wall clipping and poor pathfinding for enemies.
Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with a very short playtime and minimal content.
Many players found the graphics and overall presentation to be subpar, leading to a lack of immersion.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is primarily focused on navigating through increasingly complex mazes, but this mechanic quickly becomes repetitive and fails to enhance the experience. While players appreciate the variety in ambiance and difficulty settings, many find the overall gameplay lacking and unengaging, leading some to seek refunds after a short playtime.
- “The only positive things about the game are that you're given the choice between three types of ambiance/esthetic and five difficulty modes before getting into gameplay.”
- “The difficulty adds more complex maze patterns, which enhances the gameplay experience.”
- “The only mechanic is making it to the endpoint of the maze.”
- “The difficulty just adds more complex maze patterns, which really does not do anything to liven up the gameplay.”
- “I filed for a refund after about a half hour of attempted gameplay.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the improved graphic settings, indicating a positive enhancement in visual quality.
- “The graphics are outdated and lack detail.”
- “The character models look flat and unappealing.”
- “The environments feel lifeless and poorly designed.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized for low performance in various areas, excessive motion blur, and missing sound effects for environmental elements like rain and footsteps. Additionally, the pause menu incorrectly indicates a 'game over' screen, further highlighting the lack of polish.
- “There's no sound effects for the rain or footsteps; performance is low in many places, motion blur is too high.”
- “The game suffers from significant frame drops in crowded areas, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “Loading times are excessively long, and the overall optimization feels rushed and incomplete.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as lovely, providing a pleasant auditory experience, but it is noted that the overall sound design is lacking, with minimal environmental sounds like footsteps.
- “Hell, your footsteps don't even make a sound in the corridors of the Great Pyramid of Giza, and apart from some quite lovely music, there doesn't seem to be any other sound design whatsoever.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The storyline is criticized for being poorly explained and lacking believability, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The storyline is not well explained and not very believable.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted to be a point of interest, as one user found the experience amusing enough to create a humorous Let's Play video, despite ultimately seeking a refund after a short gameplay session.
- “I filed for a refund after about a half hour of attempted gameplay; I will have a rather humorous Let's Play video of it up soon.”