The Entity
- July 2, 2018
- Ragdoll Inc
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Get on itch.io Store"The Entity" is a horror house game where you search for clues and keys in your grandma's house, while managing generator power to avoid encounters with strange creatures. The game features three different endings based on your actions. A remake is currently in the works with improved horror elements.
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Reviews
- The game has an interesting premise with unique mechanics, such as using a cellphone as a light source and managing generator power.
- The graphics and sound design are above average for a small indie game, contributing to an immersive atmosphere.
- Some players found the game enjoyable and recommended it for those who appreciate indie horror titles.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including clunky controls, poor object interaction, and frequent crashes, making it frustrating to play.
- Gameplay is often tedious, with players struggling to find keys in a dark environment and dealing with inconsistent mechanics.
- The overall execution feels unpolished, with issues like bad clipping, a confusing narrative, and a lack of engaging content.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its poor mechanics, including the difficulty in finding small keys and clunky movement, which detracts from the overall experience. Players have reported numerous bugs that hinder progression and create frustration, while the lack of challenge and consistency in gameplay elements further diminish its appeal. Overall, the game requires significant improvements to enhance its playability and engagement.
“The entity has an interesting premise, but gameplay-wise, it needs quite a few fixes and fine-tuning.”
“Gameplay-wise, the game suffers from some wonky movement and unclear moments as to when you can or can't interact with objects.”
“Finding keys is the central gameplay; they are so small and hard to see that I just ran past furniture and pressed 'E' continuously to get them.”
“It's just another attempt to be a scary horror game that fails with the usual aspects of insane darkness, boring gameplay, and bugs.”
“Gameplay-wise, the game suffers from some wonky movement and unclear moments regarding when you can or can't interact with objects.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is described as confusing and predictable, with some elements of mystery conveyed through notes that feel unrealistic. Players appreciate the horror game's narrative premise, which involves waking up in a late grandmother's house, but express a desire for deeper exploration of the intriguing aspects rather than prolonged room searching. Overall, while the story has potential, it falls short of delivering a compelling experience.
“There is also a story, which at least has some mystery to it, even if it's told through notes written by people who would never say things like that.”
“If you like short horror games that have at least a little bit of a story without all the jump scares, then give this one a try!”
“The story writing is confused and often predictable.”
“Story-wise, you wake up in a house at 3 AM, and it turns out to be your late grandmother's that you're now living in, apparently alone.”
“All said and done, when we were shown visions about the creature, the story felt like it was going to get interesting, and we simply wish there had been more of that and less endless room searching.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered above average for a small Unity indie game, with some users noting that they are decent but could benefit from improvements for better object visibility and interaction. However, issues such as clunky interactions and inconsistent visibility of interactive elements detract from the overall experience. Additionally, there are technical problems with graphics settings resetting, which can be frustrating for players.
“Starting with the good, the graphics are alright, above average when it comes to small Unity indie games.”
“The graphics are not too bad either.”
“I don't like it; it's very clunky, and interaction with objects like lights and notes isn't easy. Also, the keys are incredibly difficult to see. I think if the graphics were a little bit better, then objects might be clearer. Sometimes it says 'press E' and there is nothing there, and sometimes it says 'press E' and the light comes on even though I am some distance from it.”
“The graphics quality option keeps resetting itself to ultra; you need to set it first from the launcher, then set it again from the main menu.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its stability issues, including frequent glitches that can result in a black screen when starting a new game. Users feel that the game's performance does not justify its price, citing bugs and a lackluster narrative as significant drawbacks.
“This would have been worth the time spent if it was free, but paying $5 is a little much for a buggy game with a weak narrative and an unenthused bad guy.”
“When starting a new game, sometimes the game glitches out and you only see a black screen until you hit the escape key twice.”
