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Ten Bells

98%Game Brain Score
story, atmosphere
replayability, stability
98% User Score Based on 245 reviews

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"Ten Bells" is a horror game set in a timeless English pub, where you must search for anomalies and uncover a hidden mystery. Progress through the game by backtracking when you find an anomaly and avoiding traps and inhabitants. With its unique concept and immersive atmosphere, "Ten Bells" promises to be a standout in the anomaly horror genre.

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98%
Audience ScoreBased on 245 reviews
story54 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • Ten Bells offers a genuinely spooky atmosphere with stunning graphics and a compelling story that enhances the gameplay experience.
  • The game features a variety of unique and creative anomalies, providing a satisfying challenge for players while maintaining a sense of immersion.
  • With its engaging narrative and well-executed jump scares, Ten Bells stands out as one of the best anomaly games, making it highly recommended for fans of the genre.
  • Some players found the reliance on jump scares excessive and felt that certain anomalies were too subtle, making them difficult to spot.
  • The game lacks a save feature, requiring players to restart if they exit, which can be frustrating for those wanting to take breaks.
  • Visual effects like lens flares and vignettes were reported as distracting by some players, detracting from the overall immersion.
  • story
    125 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is praised for its originality, depth, and integration with gameplay, featuring a dark and twisted narrative that unfolds as players progress. Reviewers highlight the effective use of environmental storytelling and the presence of engaging anomalies that enhance the overall experience. While some mention the story's brevity, it is generally regarded as impactful and well-crafted, contributing significantly to the game's immersive atmosphere and replayability.

    • “The atmosphere is perfect... and the story being told within the game is beautifully dark and twisted.”
    • “It's an original story being told... and it's a story with a twist ending you won't see coming.”
    • “The anomalies you discover feel genuinely creepy, adding layers to the story that keep you engaged long after you've 'escaped.'”
    • “It does feel a little short, but I'm not really sure how you'd get around adding more because it really is story-based.”
    • “Other games I just watched YouTube videos of seemed to all fall into a very light on story and atmosphere.”
    • “Compared to the other anomaly games that I've played, this one has better graphics, a story, and a mind-blowing end.”
  • atmosphere
    56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in *Ten Bells* is widely praised for its chilling Victorian setting and immersive English pub theme, creating a perfect blend of tension and dread. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to evoke a sense of unease through its environmental storytelling, sound design, and effective use of anomalies, making it a standout in the anomaly game genre. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as beautifully dark and twisted, enhancing both the horror elements and the narrative experience.

    • “Ten Bells is easily one of the most unsettling and spooky; the atmosphere, graphics, and scares are all so good!”
    • “Atmospherically it's beautiful, with a really nice blend of subtle kick-yourself changes, obvious but very atmospheric anomalies, and moments where everything rapidly (and in some cases literally) falls apart around you as you run screaming for the safety of the lavatory door.”
    • “The atmosphere is perfect... and the story being told within the game is beautifully dark and twisted.”
    • “Other games I just watched on YouTube seemed to all fall very light on story and atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere is dark and dreary, carrying a very creepy tone from the start.”
    • “The game delivered in the atmosphere and graphics department.”
  • graphics
    41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising the stunning visuals, smooth frame rates, and immersive art style that enhance the overall atmosphere and scare factor. Reviewers noted that the game runs exceptionally well even at maximum settings, contributing to a visually impressive experience that complements its engaging story and sound design. Overall, the graphics are described as gorgeous and a significant highlight of the game.

    • “The visuals are stunning, and I was impressed by the pretty consistent, smooth frame rate.”
    • “Overall really good, great art style and graphics, ran super smooth.”
    • “Graphics are gorgeous.”
    • “Compared to the other anomalies games that I've played, this one has better graphics, a story, and a mind-blowing end.”
    • “The game delivered in the atmosphere and graphics department.”
    • “I've dialed back the settings to a lower resolution and graphical setting just to extend battery life; needless to say, it runs incredibly smooth.”
  • gameplay
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a simple yet effective loop, primarily involving repeated exploration with a unique looping mechanic that enhances the experience. Players appreciate the smoothness and fun of the gameplay, particularly when it intertwines storytelling with the mechanics, making the seek-and-find elements more engaging. Overall, the atmosphere and lore contribute significantly to the enjoyment of the gameplay.

    • “I'm a fan of the surveillance camera style anomaly genre, but Exit 8 and onwards have really created a revolutionary twist with this looping mechanic, and Ten Bells has such a great atmosphere and lore.”
    • “And overall, just really smooth and fun gameplay.”
    • “I'm actually really blown away by the simple, yet very effective gameplay loop.”
    • “The experience, little helped on its way on becoming even a 'gameish', by some thug force feeding the aforementioned 'tech-demo' the novelty of WASD controls, whilst taking a 'yes, and...' policy approach, on 'gameplay feature' or 'jarring nonsense made by mistake, we leave in the finished product, for content.'”
    • “Because I didn't see the entertainment value in a game where you're just doing a seek and find for what's different... but if it's also telling a story behind the mechanic... it's going to pique my interest even more.”
    • “The gameplay is simple: walk through the pub 10 times.”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight that the addition of nightmare difficulty significantly enhances the game's replayability, making it one of *ten bell's* standout features. The blend of atmospheric dread and an intriguing story that unfolds over multiple playthroughs further contributes to its high replay value, appealing especially to fans of the genre.

    • “For fans of the genre, Ten Bell offers a great blend of atmospheric dread and replay value.”
    • “With the new addition of nightmare difficulty, this game's replay value went up as well.”
    • “Replayability is one of Ten Bell's biggest strengths.”
    • “Probably the anomaly game that has the most replayability factor due to the very interesting story that slowly gets revealed the more you play!”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its eerie and non-intrusive quality, effectively enhancing the atmosphere without overwhelming the player. Overall, it is considered well-executed alongside the game's impressive graphics and sound effects, contributing to a suspenseful experience.

    • “Oh, also - the music was good, and by that I mean it was non-intrusive.”
    • “In terms of graphics, music, and general audio, they are very well done.”
    • “The eerie music, the lighting, the suspense.”
    • “And in terms of graphics, music and general audio, they are very well done.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its impressive graphics and improved performance, contributing to an engaging experience. Players also appreciate the intriguing murder mystery storyline and the presence of unique anomalies, enhancing the overall gameplay.

    • “Great graphics, better performance, good little story of a murder mystery, and some great anomalies.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has received significant criticism for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs that render it nearly unplayable. Overall, the consensus highlights a frustrating experience due to these persistent technical issues.

    • “I bought this game with my own money, but I have to say it's incredibly buggy and unplayable.”

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