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The Fog: Trap for Moths

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62%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
62% User Score Based on 68 reviews

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The Fog: Trap for Moths is a single player action game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Creobit and was released on March 19, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Play The Fog, a captivating hidden object game with more than a few surprises lurking along its misty paths. You'll search for useful items, solve cleverly designed puzzles, and play mini-games unlike any you have encountered.

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62%Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews
story20 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • The game offers a creepy and atmospheric setting with good music and visuals, providing an engaging horror vibe for fans of the genre.
  • Hidden object scenes are generally well-done with some challenging elements and varied puzzles, which can be skipped if necessary.
  • The storyline, while somewhat average and obscured in parts, unfolds through journal entries and provides an intriguing mystery connecting military experiments and dark themes.
  • The game suffers from a critical, game-breaking bug near the end that can prevent progression, with no official fix available after many years.
  • The map is confusing and lacks fast travel, leading to tedious backtracking and navigation frustration throughout the game.
  • The storytelling and pacing are uneven, with an abrupt and unsatisfying ending, limited character development, and unclear objectives causing player confusion.

  • story

    50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 54% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions

    The game's story is intriguing and dark, often conveyed through a journal that players must follow closely, but it feels incomplete with many loose ends and a rushed or confusing ending. While some find it captivating and fitting for a spooky atmosphere, others see it as average or nonsensical, with limited character development and minimal dynamic events during gameplay. Overall, the narrative sets a creepy tone but may lack depth and resolution for those seeking a fully engaging plot.

    • “I recommend playing the tutorial on this one, as I skipped it, and missed a couple of important points, such as the story unfolding almost entirely in our journal, and the fact that we're carrying something that we're periodically going to have to interact with.”
    • “The story is about a mother and her young daughter who's been on a road trip, enjoying their free time, unfortunately, they had a car accident which caused the mother to lose her consciousness. When she regains it, she realizes her daughter went missing.”
    • “This game features a great story line, beautiful locations and interactions that require thought and purpose, all of which make for a challenging, yet engaging experience.”
    • “Most of the story is left unresolved at its conclusion.”
    • “The plot is pretty nonsensical, and I just played my way through the game trying not to worry about the plot.”
    • “The story is barely there unless you keep up with your notes, and other than the opening area, most areas aren't too dynamic and don't have events or scares.”

  • graphics

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    71% positive mentions, 8% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    The graphics are generally praised for their good quality, atmospheric artwork, and effective visuals that enhance the spooky mood, though some note they are somewhat dated or low-resolution due to the game's age. The artwork is described as excellent and fitting the theme well, with some minor critiques about not being cutting-edge compared to newer titles. Overall, the visuals are appreciated and contribute positively to the game's experience.

    • “The quality of artwork was excellent.”
    • “I will give the developers credit that the artwork is fantastic, and I love the little atmospheric sounds and hover-over objects that give the game a nice spooky feeling.”
    • “The visuals paint a great atmosphere, and there are some nice little features (such as the jewelry box) to make it stand out a bit.”
    • “It's an old game with low-res graphics, but it has a lot of content.”
    • “This kind of game has been done better, with a more moving storyline, better graphics, and interactive maps.”
    • “Graphics okay.”

  • music

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 39% neutral mentions, 23% negative mentions

    The music in the game is atmospheric and effectively enhances the creepy, dark mood, though it tends to be repetitive with only one main theme. Volume controls for music and sound effects are available, allowing players to adjust the balance to their preference. While some find the music fitting and immersive, others note the sound effects can overpower it initially, and the ending lacks any musical accompaniment.

    • “The music is good and quite creepy, and overall the game is wonderfully creepy.”
    • “Puzzles are a little too easy for my liking, but the hog scenes are fantastic and the atmosphere & music are spot on if you like dark stuff.”
    • “As with most hogs by the big two, this game has a nice music score that blends a bit of stock with a bit of new.”
    • “The ending scene had no music or sound effects whatsoever; all that played during the crumbling was the mellow main menu music.”
    • “The music can get repetitive, but it's easy to turn down.”
    • “The game only has one music theme, which can feel gloomy and repetitive, making it somewhat annoying.”

  • atmosphere

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features a strong, dark atmosphere supported by fantastic artwork, atmospheric music, and spooky sound effects that enhance the eerie mood. Visual details and interactive elements contribute to its immersive and unsettling environment without becoming overly graphic. Overall, the atmosphere is well-crafted and appreciated by players who enjoy darker themes.

    • “The visuals paint a great atmosphere, with nice little features like the jewelry box to make it stand out.”
    • “I love the spooky atmosphere, enhanced by fantastic artwork and atmospheric sounds that give the game a nice feeling.”
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  • gameplay

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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    The gameplay offers a balanced mix of adventure and hidden object elements with some unique mechanics, such as collecting items to unlock a case. However, it can feel formulaic and occasionally frustrating. Despite this, it effectively creates an authentic horror atmosphere through environmental storytelling and detailed artwork.

    • “There is a nice balance of adventure gameplay and hidden object scenes, but it's fairly formulaic.”
    • “Despite gameplay being a bit rough, it succeeds in creating authentic horror using mostly environmental storytelling and exceptional drawings.”
    • “There's an interesting mechanic where you gather objects to open up parts of a case you carry with you.”
    • “If you can get past the gameplay being the most annoying possible version of itself, the mood and theme are crap too.”
    • “The art was pretty standard for a hidden object adventure game, and there were no outstanding unique mechanics.”
    • “After 3 hours of gameplay, you are to find pieces to open a chest.”

  • grinding

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is considered tedious due to frequent back-and-forth travel and the absence of fast travel, leading some players to skip puzzles because of the repetitive effort required.

    • “It does not have fast travel, and the game takes you back and forth between locations way too often, making this feel tedious and like an inconvenience.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional impact of the game is considered weaker compared to other titles, such as the Nevertales series, which offer a more compelling and memorable emotional experience.

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3h Median play time
3h Average play time
3-3h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs
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The Fog: Trap for Moths is a action game with mystery theme. Common tags for The Fog: Trap for Moths include indie, addictive and hidden object.

The Fog: Trap for Moths is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing The Fog: Trap for Moths.

The Fog: Trap for Moths was released on March 19, 2019.

The Fog: Trap for Moths was developed by Creobit.

The Fog: Trap for Moths has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Fog: Trap for Moths for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Fog: Trap for Moths is a single player game.

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