The Experiment

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The Experiment is a single player and multiplayer casual action adventure game. It was developed by Carrot Studios and was released on February 29, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"The Experiment" is a First Person Survival Horror game where you must explore locations to find bottles and use an X-Ray machine's radiation to defeat a hostile mutated human. Your flashlight is essential for visibility, but its battery is limited, and your ears will help you locate the enemy. The creature roams the halls and poses a threat to you, so use your resources wisely.

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Audience ScoreBased on 109 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game is fun and provides a good experience when played with friends, leading to many laughs and memorable moments.
It has a unique premise and potential for growth, with players expressing hope for more content and updates in the future.
For its low price, many players feel it offers good value, with some even rating it highly despite its flaws.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including janky movement and extreme GPU strain, making it frustrating to play.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, leading to boredom after a short period.
The cross-platform functionality is poorly implemented, with significant differences in experience between PC and Xbox versions.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some users noting that while the visuals may not be cutting-edge, they effectively enhance the game's atmosphere. However, significant issues such as a severe graphics bug rendering the game unplayable and a lack of optimization have been highlighted, indicating a need for improvements. Overall, the graphics seem to have potential but require further refinement to meet player expectations.
- “'The Experiment' may not boast cutting-edge graphics, but its visuals effectively contribute to the game's atmosphere.”
- “'The Experiment' may not boast cutting-edge graphics, but its visuals effectively contribute to the game's atmosphere.”
- “Graphics and sound (8/10):”
- “Will make your GPU beg for mercy like a bitcoin miner on crack despite sporting PlayStation 0 graphics.”
- “Game is completely unplayable due to a graphics bug that makes the entire screen bright and flickering.”
- “Graphic optimization needs to be fixed.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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'The Experiment' delivers intense gameplay characterized by a chilling atmosphere and engaging mechanics focused on collecting hidden bottles. Players must strategically manage resources, particularly balancing the need for bottles with the flashlight's limited battery life, enhancing the overall sense of dread and urgency. With a strong emphasis on jump-scares and heart-pounding moments, it appeals to horror enthusiasts seeking a thrilling experience.
- “In the world of horror gaming, 'The Experiment' makes a bold entry with its chilling premise and intense gameplay.”
- “The game's mechanics revolve around collecting hidden bottles scattered throughout the eerie environment.”
- “This gameplay loop adds an engaging layer of resource management and strategy as you must balance the need for bottles with the limited battery life of your flashlight.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "The Experiment" is derived from its quirky gameplay mechanics, where players can exploit glitches to create amusing scenarios, such as trapping the monster in a room. While these moments provide entertainment, some users found the game ultimately unplayable despite its comedic potential.
- “The experiment is a fun simple horror game that has a quick objective to get pills by going through locked doors to end up at the ending room to electrocute the monster that chases you when seen, but can be looped in funny ways and even locked in a room when the dev script doesn't teleport it, which makes for some funny moments.”
- “Funny little game.”
- “The experiment is a fun simple horror game that has a quick objective to get pills by going through locked doors to end up at the ending room to electrocute the monster that chases you when seen, but can be looped in funny ways and even locked in a room when the dev script doesn't teleport it, which makes for some funny moments.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including janky movement, severe performance problems that heavily tax the GPU, and a lack of sound design. Reviewers unanimously agree that graphic optimization needs substantial improvement.
- “Graphic optimization needs improvement.”
- “Janky movement bugs, extreme performance issues on top of completely straining your GPU, and barely any sound design. This game is just not it.”
- “Graphic optimization needs to be fixed.”
- “Graphic optimization definitely needs improvement.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in 'the experiment' is marked by a suspenseful tension that keeps players on edge, largely driven by the formidable creature adversary. While the game may lack cutting-edge graphics, its visuals successfully enhance the overall immersive experience.
- “The creature itself is a formidable adversary, and the suspenseful atmosphere keeps you constantly on edge.”
- “'The Experiment' may not boast cutting-edge graphics, but its visuals effectively contribute to the game's atmosphere.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a complex emotional experience, feeling both safety and unease from the creature's presence. The game's ability to evoke profound feelings, including true happiness, is highlighted as a testament to its emotional depth and artistry.
- “His large blue fingers made me feel safe, yet also unsafe.”
- “This game was truly a masterpiece; the creature coming up to me and just touching me all over made me feel something I've never felt before... true happiness.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from stability issues, with frequent bugs and a lack of polish in certain areas, particularly evident in the challenging final level. While it can be enjoyable when functioning properly, the overall experience is hampered by these technical shortcomings.
- “The game is buggy, unpolished in certain areas, and the overall objective becomes extremely difficult on the last level.”
- “Not bad but needs work; the game can be buggy at times. However, when it isn't, it's fun.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a beautifully crafted narrative that intertwines rich storytelling with a thrilling survival horror experience, captivating players with its depth and emotional engagement.
- “Wow, such a beautifully rich story game mixed with a thrilling experience of survival horror.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features only four levels, but players find them to be replayable, suggesting that there is enough variety or challenge to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “Only 4 levels, but they are replayable.”
- “Only 4 levels, but they are replayable.”