The Fog: Trap for Moths
- March 19, 2019
- Creobit
Get on Steam"The Fog: Trap for Moths" is a point-and-click mystery adventure game. You play as a detective investigating a series of disappearances in a small town shrouded in fog. Interrogate suspects, search for clues, and solve puzzles to uncover the truth behind the strange events. With multiple endings, your decisions impact the outcome of the story.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a captivating storyline with interesting ideas and a creepy atmosphere, making it engaging for players who enjoy horror themes.
- The puzzles and hidden object scenes are well-designed and provide a decent challenge, with a good variety of settings that keep the gameplay fresh.
- The graphics and artwork are generally good, contributing to the overall immersive experience, and the music adds to the creepy ambiance.
- The plot is often criticized for being nonsensical and lacking depth, with an abrupt ending that leaves players feeling unsatisfied.
- There are significant issues with the map design and lack of fast travel, leading to frustrating backtracking and navigation challenges.
- Some players experienced game-breaking bugs, which can severely impact the overall enjoyment and playability of the game.
- story25 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it average and lacking depth, while others appreciate its captivating elements and engaging conclusion. Many noted that the plot can feel nonsensical or underdeveloped, particularly regarding character backstories and the significance of certain locations. Overall, while the narrative has its strengths, it often requires players to pay close attention to details to fully appreciate it.
“The story unfolds nicely, though I wish we uncovered a bit more about what exactly the creepy ruins were about.”
“I don't understand why this game has 'mixed' reviews; I think it's a good one with an interesting story perfect when you're in the mood for something spooky!”
“This game features a great storyline, beautiful locations, and interactions that require thought and purpose, all of which make for a challenging, yet engaging experience.”
“The plot is pretty nonsensical, and I just played my way through the game trying not to worry about the plot.”
“The plot is nonsense even by hidden object game standards, and the item placement makes no sense at all.”
“The story is almost not present; there aren't any animations other than the introduction and the very quick ending scene.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with many praising the quality of the artwork and atmospheric visuals, which effectively create a creepy ambiance without being overly gory. However, some reviewers feel that while the graphics are good, they do not stand out compared to other similar games, suggesting that there is room for improvement in this aspect. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's experience.
“It was creepy, and the visuals were good.”
“The quality of artwork was excellent.”
“This kind of game has been done better, with a more moving storyline, better graphics, and interactive maps.”
“The artwork has a lot of blood splashed around and disturbing imagery for atmosphere, but doesn't cross over into gory stuff.”
“Graphics okay.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its fittingly creepy atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience, though some find it repetitive. While it effectively contributes to the dark themes, players appreciate the option to adjust the volume if needed.
“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 hidden object scenes are fantastic and the atmosphere and music are spot on if you like dark stuff.”
“Fitting atmospheric music.”
“The music can get repetitive, but it's easy to turn down.”
“The atmospheric music is fitting, but it lacks variety.”
“There is only one music track, which becomes monotonous.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by striking artwork featuring blood and disturbing imagery that enhances the dark tone without becoming overly gory. Users appreciate the atmospheric locations and fitting music, which contribute to an immersive experience, although some find the puzzles to be on the easier side.
“The artwork has a lot of blood splashed around and disturbing imagery for atmosphere, but it doesn't cross over into gory territory.”
“The atmospheric locations really enhance the overall experience.”
“Puzzles are a little too easy for my liking, but the hog scenes are fantastic, and the atmosphere and music are spot on if you enjoy dark themes.”
“The artwork has a lot of blood splashed around and disturbing imagery for atmosphere, but doesn't cross over into gory stuff.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being standard and lacking unique mechanics, with many users finding it frustrating and unenjoyable. Additionally, the overall mood and theme of the game detract from the experience.
“The art was pretty standard for a hidden object adventure game, and there were no outstanding unique mechanics.”
“If you can get past the gameplay being the most annoying possible version of itself, the mood and theme are crap too.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users feel that while the game has emotional elements, it falls short compared to other titles, such as the Nevertales series, which deliver a stronger emotional impact.
“There are better games out there with more emotional impact, like the Nevertales series.”
“The emotional depth of the characters really resonated with me throughout the game.”
“I was genuinely moved by the storyline and the way it tackled complex emotions.”
