The Experiment

67%
Game Brain Score Based on 140 reviews
  • graphics
  • humor
  • gameplay
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"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.

  • PC
  • Windows
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

67%
Audience ScoreBased on 140 reviews
humor10 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions
  • The game is fun and provides a unique horror experience, especially when played with friends.
  • For its low price, it offers a decent amount of content and has potential for future updates.
  • The atmosphere and jump scares effectively create a sense of tension and excitement during gameplay.
  • The game is plagued by bugs and performance issues, making it frustrating at times.
  • Gameplay can become repetitive and boring after a short period, with limited objectives.
  • The graphics and sound design are underwhelming, detracting from the overall experience.
  • graphics14 mentions

    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.”
  • humor10 mentions

    The humor in the game is noted as a standout feature, with players enjoying its comedic moments, particularly when playing with friends. Despite some technical issues that hinder gameplay, the funny scenarios that arise, such as the monster getting stuck, contribute to a lighthearted experience. Overall, while the game may have flaws, its humor resonates well with players.

    • “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.”
    • “Great game, had tons of funny haha moments with friends.”
  • gameplay10 mentions

    '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 limited battery life of their flashlight, creating a thrilling experience filled with jump-scares and a persistent sense of dread. Overall, it is highly recommended for fans of horror gaming, earning a strong gameplay rating of 9/10.

    • “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.”
  • stability6 mentions

    The game's stability is generally criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs and unpolished elements that detract from the experience. While some moments are enjoyable, issues like glitches in item counts and inconsistencies in gameplay mechanics, particularly in the final level, highlight the need for further refinement.

    • “The game is buggy, unpolished in certain areas, and the overall objective becomes extremely difficult on the last level.”
    • “4 bottles in a room, glitches in the bottle count, flashlight percentage different than the actual percentage for spectators.”
    • “Not bad but needs work; the game can be buggy at times. However, when it isn't, it's fun.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    Players describe the game as a profound emotional experience, highlighting a unique blend of feelings such as true happiness and a sense of safety mixed with unease, evoked by the creature's intimate interactions. The game's ability to elicit such deep emotions is praised, marking it as a masterpiece in emotional storytelling.

    • “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.”
    • “His large blue fingers made me feel safe, yet also unsafe.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including janky movement and extreme performance problems that heavily strain the GPU. Additionally, the lack of sound design further detracts from the overall experience, indicating a need for substantial improvements in graphic optimization.

    • “Graphic optimization needs to be improved.”
    • “Janky movement bugs and extreme performance issues, on top of completely straining your GPU. Barely any sound design; this game is just not it.”
    • “Graphic optimization needs to be fixed.”
    • “Janky movement bugs and extreme performance issues, on top of completely straining your GPU. Barely any sound design; this game is just not it.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The atmosphere of 'the experiment' is characterized 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 effectively 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.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized, with many users feeling it resembles a rushed cash grab, leading to a lack of recommendation.

    • “Would not recommend, feels like a rushed cash grab.”
  • story2 mentions

    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.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game features only four levels, but players note that these levels are designed for replayability, allowing for multiple playthroughs despite the limited number.

    • “Only 4 levels, but they are replayable.”
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