The Forgotten Tapes: Analog Nightmares
- January 23, 2023
- Bloody Vulpine
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Get on itch.io Store"The Forgotten Tapes: Analog Nightmares" is a survival horror game where players uncover a mysterious VHS tape containing sinister forces. The game combines retro aesthetics with modern gameplay mechanics, immersing players in a terrifying world of analog nightmares. To progress, players must solve puzzles, avoid monstrous creatures, and unravel the dark secrets behind the tapes' origins.
PC
Windows
PlayStation
Reviews
- The anthology features a variety of unique horror games, each with different themes and gameplay styles.
- Some games, like 'Consume' and 'The Other One', showcase great concepts and potential for expansion.
- The hub world adds an interesting layer to the experience, allowing players to explore before diving into each game.
- The overall quality of the games is inconsistent, with many feeling amateurish and lacking polish.
- Several games suffer from slow movement and excessive backtracking, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Many of the endings are weak, and the lack of cohesive storytelling leaves players feeling unsatisfied.
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally perceived as lacking cohesion and excitement, with some players likening it to mundane settings like a basement. While a few elements contribute positively to the ambiance, such as water sounds, the overall experience is marred by a lack of engaging audio and a compelling narrative, leaving it feeling unremarkable.
“Some of the games have a nice atmosphere to them.”
“I enjoyed the atmosphere, but it felt more like my grandma's basement than a funhouse.”
“They had nothing in the way of a cohesive story, nor did they provide any sort of horror atmosphere.”
“The game fails to create an immersive environment, leaving players feeling disconnected and uninterested.”
“Despite its potential, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the tension and suspense expected from a horror title.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its engaging short narrative filled with surprises, but it is criticized for lacking cohesion and failing to create a horror atmosphere. Overall, the storytelling is inconsistent, with some players finding it compelling while others deem it ineffective and poorly executed.
“Tells a compelling short story and includes many surprising twists.”
“The narrative is engaging and filled with unexpected developments.”
“They had nothing in the way of a cohesive story, nor did they provide any sort of horror atmosphere.”
“Bad graphics, no gameplay, no story, cheap jump scare at the end of every game.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is relatively short, averaging 15-30 minutes per tape, totaling around 3-5 hours for completion. However, players criticize the experience for its lack of engaging gameplay, poor graphics, absence of a compelling story, and reliance on cheap jump scares.
“Each tape seems to take around 15-30 minutes to beat, so all in all, you're looking at around 3+ hours of gameplay, or 5+ if you're a bit slower with horror games.”
“Bad graphics, no gameplay, no story; cheap jump scares at the end of every game.”
“Each tape seems to take around 15-30 minutes to beat, so all in all you're looking at around 3+ hours of gameplay, or 5+ if you're a bit slower with horror games.”
“If you just want a gameplay video, then scroll to the bottom.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by intentionally poor jumpscares and minor bugs, which contribute to a lighthearted experience, particularly noted in the game's conclusion. Overall, players find the humor to be amusing, albeit in a somewhat unintentional manner.
“The mineshaft features hilariously bad jumpscares, several little bugs, and not a whole lot going on.”
“It was fairly humorous at the end.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized as subpar, likened to low-quality titles with a lack of detail and polish. Reviewers note that the visual presentation detracts from the overall experience, contributing to a sense of disappointment in the game's quality.
“It's like a Z-grade Dread X compilation but with worse games and even worse graphics.”
“Bad graphics, no gameplay, no story, and cheap jump scares at the end of every game.”
