The 8th Day

About

The 8th Day is a single player action game. It was developed by Tainted Games and was released on July 19, 2019. It received negative reviews from players.

Trapped in an abandoned asylum. The only feeling of safety is light. You hit a dead-end and must turn around, but behind every corner lurks an evil presence and horrifying noises...

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Indie

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Single-Player

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40%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

atmosphere2 negative mentions

The game has a creepy atmosphere that can send chills down your spine, reminiscent of classic horror titles.
There is potential for improvement, and some players are optimistic about future updates enhancing gameplay and graphics.
The sanity mechanic adds an interesting layer to the gameplay, making players more cautious in dark areas.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and soft-locks, making it largely unplayable for many users.
Controls are inconsistent, with issues such as incorrect action button mappings and fluctuating mouse sensitivity.
The graphics and overall functionality are underwhelming, leading to a lack of immersion and enjoyment.

atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's atmosphere is a mixed bag; while it successfully creates a scary and tense environment that keeps players on edge, it suffers from glitches and cheap jump scares that can break immersion. Additionally, the presence of minor puzzles and obstacles adds to the experience, but overall, the game requires significant polishing to enhance its atmospheric quality.
- “Atmosphere glitches that break immersion.”
- “The game has a scary atmosphere and I was on edge most of the time.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics have been described as underwhelming, reminiscent of older titles like Resident Evil 1, especially considering the game utilizes Unreal Engine. While some players see potential for improvement, the current visual quality is a significant drawback, contributing to an overall rating of 6/10.
- “The AI is bad, the graphics are worse, and none of the functions actually work as intended.”
- “For a game using Unreal Engine, the graphics are perhaps a little underwhelming; think Resident Evil 1-ish.”
- “I would give this game a 6/10, though it has potential to improve with enhancements to graphics, the settings menu, and action keys working correctly.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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Gameplay has received mixed feedback, with users criticizing the enemy AI for being unresponsive and the lack of clear instructions on combat mechanics. However, recent updates have significantly improved gameplay mechanics, suggesting ongoing development and enhancement.
- “There has been huge amounts of progress over the last few weeks that enhance the overall gameplay mechanics, but don't take my word for it, feel free to check it out for yourself in part 1 and 2 of the video progress update.”
- “The AI for the enemies is poor; they just stand there staring at you while you burn them with the flashlight. Additionally, the fighting mechanics are never explained, leaving you unsure of what to do at first.”
- “The gameplay mechanics have seen significant improvements over the last few weeks, but don't just take my word for it; feel free to check it out for yourself in parts 1 and 2 of the video progress update.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is currently criticized for being plagued by numerous bugs, with players reporting significant glitches that disrupt immersion and overall gameplay experience.
- “As it stands right now, the 8th day is nothing short of a buggy mess.”
- “Atmosphere glitches that break immersion.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is criticized for being sparse and lacking depth, with many feeling that the game appears abandoned and relies on generic assets.
- “The story is sparse, the assets are a dime-a-dozen, and it honestly looks as though the game is abandoned at this point.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, typical of low-cost titles from lesser-known developers, with players expressing disappointment over perceived insincerity in the game's value proposition.
- “It's not really unexpected anymore on Steam from a no-name developer on a game that costs a dollar; just another cash grab-and-run backed by a plethora of lame excuses.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, with constant prompts to spend more money for basic features that should be included in the game.”
- “I was disappointed to find that the game is riddled with paywalls, making it nearly impossible to enjoy without spending extra cash.”