The Gravedigger
- August 12, 2024
- AUTHOGIN
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "The Gravedigger," you work as a cemetery caretaker, digging up graves for valuables. When you find burnt bones, a demonic presence demands them back. Your goal is to find all 6 burnt bones and return them to the mausoleum or altar while also looting valuables for your employer. Be careful not to awaken the demonic presence's wrath.
Windows
Reviews
- The game features strong jump scares and an engaging gameplay loop that keeps players on their toes.
- The graphics and overall aesthetic are praised for being above par compared to other indie horror titles.
- The developers are responsive and actively seek feedback, showing a commitment to improving the game with updates and patches.
- The game feels rushed, with some gameplay elements lacking visual representation, such as digging graves.
- There are glitches, including a 'black screen' issue when interacting with tombstones, which can disrupt gameplay.
- Some players feel the game is incomplete and would benefit from additional content, such as more jump scares and monsters.
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback, with some players feeling that the visuals appear rushed and lack effort, detracting from the overall experience. However, others note that the graphics are above average for indie horror titles within the same price range, suggesting a level of quality that stands out among similar games.
“These graphics are above par compared to other indie horror titles in the same price range.”
“The graphics are bland and lack detail.”
“The character models look outdated and unpolished.”
“The environments feel empty and uninspired.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the storytelling aspect, noting its resemblance to tabletop RPGs like "10 Candles," where players shape their own narratives, particularly around themes of mortality. There is a desire for more diverse storylines and interactions in future updates.
“Hope in the future to see different directions too in terms of storylines and interactions!”
“It is reminiscent of a tabletop RPG I used to play called 10 Candles, where the player told the story of their own death.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally considered decent, but many users feel that the game was rushed, resulting in a lack of visual polish and overall effort, which detracts from the experience.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that while there are some minor glitches present in the game, they are generally non-intrusive and do not significantly impact the overall stability of the experience.
