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 use of a cellphone as a light source with battery management adds a unique twist to the gameplay.
- The interior design and assets of the house are generally decent and consistent.
- The game has an interesting premise that could be engaging with further development.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that can hinder gameplay and progression.
- Controls are clunky and interactions with objects can be frustrating due to inconsistent trigger boundaries.
- The narrative is weak and predictable, with a lack of engaging content to motivate players.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being clunky and plagued by multiple bugs that hinder progression and enjoyment. Players noted issues with movement mechanics and a lack of clear interaction cues, suggesting that the game requires significant fixes and fine-tuning to enhance the overall experience.
“The entity has an interesting premise but gameplay-wise needs quite a few fixes and fine tuning.”
“I experienced multiple bugs that either dampened the gameplay or didn't allow me to progress at all.”
“Gameplay felt clunky and the challenge simply wasn't there.”
“Gameplay-wise, the game suffers from some wonky movement and unclear moments as to when you can or can't interact with objects.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for being confusing and predictable, centering around a character who wakes up in their late grandmother's house at 3am. While there are intriguing moments involving visions of a creature, the narrative is bogged down by excessive room searching, leaving players wanting a more engaging plot.
“Story-wise, you wake up in a house at 3am, and it turns out to be your late grandmother's that you're now living in, apparently alone.”
“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.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches that can result in a black screen upon startup. Many users feel that the game's performance does not justify its price, citing these bugs as a major drawback.
“When starting a new game, sometimes the game glitches out and you only see a black screen until you hit the escape key twice.”
“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.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users have reported issues with the graphics settings, specifically that the quality option frequently resets to ultra, requiring players to adjust it both from the launcher and the main menu each time. This inconsistency can be frustrating and disrupts the gaming experience.
“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.”
