The Feast

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The Feast is a single player casual simulation game with horror, drama, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by Sever and was released on December 15, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 92 reviews

story8 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique, surreal and symbolic narrative experience with strong allegories about denial, authoritarianism, and social/political commentary, particularly reflecting Russian society.
Multiple endings and branching paths provide replayability and invite players to explore different facets of the story and its metaphors.
The atmospheric presentation including minimalist art and sound design creates a tense and memorable mood, effectively supporting the game's thematic goals.

The story is vague and lacks clear plot, character development, or satisfying narrative resolution, which may leave players confused or disengaged.
Gameplay is extremely simple and shallow, with limited interaction, no saving feature, and absence of traditional mechanics, making it feel more like an art project or interactive theater than a full game.
Some find the game's political and social messages heavy-handed or preachy, which can alienate players who prefer subtlety or more nuanced storytelling.

story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is unconventional, symbolic, and unpredictable, revolving around a bizarre family dinner with multiple endings that encourage exploration. While some find it engaging and thought-provoking, others see it as vague, confining, or lacking depth, with allegory taking precedence over narrative complexity. The bite-sized, choice-driven storytelling offers a unique, atmospheric experience best suited for players who appreciate abstract and interpretive narratives.
- “The feast offers a crazy, unpredictable story that definitely keeps you on your toes.”
- “Definitely an interesting storyline that I was not completely expecting. Make sure you play through multiple endings to get the whole story.”
- “The use of symbolism, player restriction, and plot tension creates a beautiful experience that I 100% recommend.”
- “Lots of choices, easy gameplay, very vague story; you can interpret it in many ways.”
- “I finished 2 storylines and they were both weak.”
- “I only played through one ending (approval ending) and the story felt lacking.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its memorable, creepy, and surreal atmosphere that effectively conveys a dark, tense, and bizarre tone. However, some users find the sound design occasionally disruptive, and a few feel the story and thematic elements can sometimes feel constrained or heavy-handed despite the strong atmospheric setting. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout aspect that hooks players from the start.
- “This game has incredible thematic style, atmosphere, and tone.”
- “Good short game with a creepy dark atmosphere that hooks you up from the start.”
- “The game’s atmosphere and bizarre events make for a memorable experience.”
- “My only issue was that the sound design was a little rough, with a really loud soundtrack that would play during some key moments and really ruin the atmosphere for me.”
- “The atmosphere is solid and bizarre but story-wise, it feels confining and awkward despite how many options you seem to get, which may or may not help with its direction of feeling hopeless.”
- “Just a load of standard preaching badly covered by the atmosphere.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is simple and easy, serving primarily as a vehicle for the story and player choices rather than complex mechanics. While straightforward, the narrative is vague and open to interpretation, making the overall experience driven more by story elements than gameplay depth.
- “Interesting, couldn't really work out the story but was an interesting game with simple mechanics and nice art.”
- “Lot's of choices, easy gameplay, very vague story, you can interpret it in many ways.”
- “If you’re looking for a mystery, narrative, or actual gameplay, skip this.”
- “In terms of gameplay, the feast is relatively straightforward, but it’s the story and your choices that drive the experience.”
- “Lots of choices, easy gameplay, very vague story; you can interpret it in many ways.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers moderate replayability, with multiple outcomes that encourage exploring different narrative paths, enhancing the overall experience despite its brief duration.
- “While I didn’t go back to explore the other outcomes, knowing they exist adds replay value and encourages you to experience different facets of the crazy narrative.”
- “A short and chilling experience with some replayability.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are solid and effectively enhance immersion in its unique world. However, customization options are limited to preset graphics settings, with no in-game sound volume controls.
- “The game’s visuals and presentation are solid, further immersing you in its strange world.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the music overly loud and disruptive at key moments, which detracts from the overall atmosphere and immersion of the game.
- “My only issue was that the sound design was a little rough, with a really loud soundtrack that would play during some key moments and really ruin the atmosphere for me”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor is generally considered weak and not very funny, with some appreciation for the game's free availability.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks expanded lore and deeper character development, resulting in a diminished sense of fulfillment and narrative completion.
- “One thing the game is missing is expanded lore and more character development, as well as a sense of fulfillment and completion.”