The Healing - Horror Story | Game Brain

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"The Healing - Horror Story" is an adventure game that offers a murder mystery story with spectacular visuals and interesting plot twists. Despite its promising elements, the game is plagued with bugs, annoying ads, and requires a lot of grinding. The emotional narrative and gameplay mechanics make it a unique gaming experience. Overall, a horror story with a difference, but be prepared for some frustrations along the way.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,746 reviews

story337 positive mentions

monetization94 negative mentions

The storyline is gripping and keeps players engaged.
The game features immersive interactions and realistic character portrayals.
Customer support is responsive and helpful in resolving issues.

The mini games, particularly the hacking puzzles, are often too difficult and frustrating.
There are frequent bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
Many features and choices are locked behind a paywall, which can detract from the overall experience.

story
592 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
42%
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The game's story is widely praised for its gripping and immersive narrative, with many players finding it engaging and well-developed. However, the frequent mini-games required to progress often frustrate users, as they can disrupt the flow of the story and lead to feelings of being stuck or forced to spend money. Overall, while the storyline is compelling and has received positive feedback, the mini-games are a significant point of contention among players.
- “The story is fantastic, the puzzles are compelling, and the characters feel lifelike.”
- “Just completed the story and I loved it! The story is immersive, the characters are easily likeable, and it felt so real in places I cried, and the end, omg!!!”
- “I love the story and the characters; my only problem is when it comes to the mini games they are difficult to beat, and every time I try clicking on the watch an ad for 3 more turns, it glitches and says I lost a life.”
- “You have to do so many waves of puzzles for little story progression.”
- “I'm stuck on a cliffhanger after completing episode 4 and I'm so anxious for how the story will end.”
- “I wasted time and money into an incomplete story.”
monetization
100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
2%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive reliance on ads, particularly during challenging mini-games that often require watching multiple ads to progress. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for extra moves, they report frequent glitches and inconsistencies in ad rewards, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab. Overall, players feel that the balance between free play and monetization could be improved, as the current model often disrupts gameplay and immersion.
- “No ads interrupting the experience if you don't agree to them.”
- “I'm really enjoying it, and most of the time you can answer using questions that don't require you to make in-game purchases to choose good choices.”
- “I hope it's able to be finished without gross manipulation to make in-app purchases.”
- “The story itself actually feels nicely paced, I've played it for about an hour and didn't want to put my phone down, that is.. until you reach the 'hacking' minigames, that are very clearly designed just to force ads upon ads onto you. I would honestly rather the game make me watch like 10 ads on a row at these intervals than be roadblocked by this 'minigame'. It's frustrating and really ruins the overall immersion of it all; unfortunately, I can't recommend people try it.”
- “It started off really fun, it even said it was completely free and you didn't need to spend money if you didn't want to, which was a complete lie because you have to spend money and watch minutes of ads in order to pass the puzzle, which are way too hard as well.”
- “I spent a not insignificant amount of money for a 'full game' and still I have to sit around watching ads to complete these badly designed 'hacking games' that only really exist to milk ads out of you?”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
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The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent freezing and glitches reported, particularly after certain chapters or during ad prompts. Many players have experienced frustrating interruptions that require restarting levels or the entire game, leading to lost progress and a diminished gaming experience. However, some users noted that issues were resolved after updates, allowing for smoother gameplay.
- “Other than that (which is designed on purpose), it is an amazing game and I have found no glitches.”
- “No glitches or problems yet, so it's going pretty well 😊.”
- “The game just freezes, and I have to restart the same level over and over.”
- “For unknown reasons, the game consistently freezes shortly after the beginning of chapter two.”
- “It froze forcing me to restart the game and now it freezes right at the start despite trying to restart my progress multiple times; still, it freezes at the same point every time!”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
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The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their realism and high quality, with many users describing them as breathtaking and superb. Players appreciate the detailed character designs and immersive visuals, which enhance the overall gaming experience. While some mention a desire for improved storyline elements, the graphics remain a standout feature that contributes significantly to their enjoyment of the game.
- “The graphics were superb, and the storyline was engaging.”
- “This game is exceptionally realistic in chats with random people and the graphics and video is breathtaking.”
- “The graphics is so pretty and like a real life experience.”
- “Restarting the game doesn't make it start working again either.”
- “The graphics are so pretty and like a real life experience.”
- “More graphics and a little better storyline and I'd absolutely love it!”
emotional
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a strong emotional connection to the game's story and characters, often experiencing a range of feelings from joy to sadness, with many expressing that they cried during pivotal moments. The immersive narrative and relatable characters foster empathy and investment, making the gameplay feel genuinely impactful and memorable. Overall, the game is highly recommended for those seeking an emotionally engaging experience.
- “I actually cared about what was happening, and the game caused quite a few emotional reactions at different points.”
- “Just completed the story and I loved it! The story is immersive, the characters are easily likable, and it felt so real in places I cried. And the end, omg!!!”
- “To add... I've now completed the finale... no spoilers, but I shouted at my phone, I cried sad tears, happy tears a fair bit, and squealed with excitement too.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging mechanics and the impact of their choices on the story. However, concerns have been raised about certain minigames, particularly the hacking mechanic, which some find frustrating and potentially disruptive to the overall experience. Overall, the combination of a compelling storyline and interactive gameplay keeps players invested, despite some minor issues.
- “Love the gameplay, and the storylines and characters are compelling.”
- “The realistic WhatsApp style gameplay has kept me engaged and wanting to play until the end to see what happens.”
- “It's an amazing game, your choices really affect the gameplay and you don't have to pay at all.”
- “I am concerned about its potential to become another Duskwood where the mandatory minigames (which already break immersion and the story's flow in a somewhat artificial way) will get so difficult and frustrating so as to detract from the game's core mechanics... but that hasn't happened yet.”
- “Could be the best story in the world, but I hate the Candy Crush side quest games (the hacking mechanic), hate the amount of ads there are if I need extra turns, and it's not really worth waiting an entire day to get more hearts to get stuck over and over again. It's not worth paying for extra hearts or anything in games like this.”
- “The gameplay was okay.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
85%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While some mini-games, particularly the hacking, are described as tedious and sometimes frustrating, many appreciate that the game does not require excessive grinding or a battle pass system, allowing for a more relaxed gameplay experience focused on the story. However, the repetitive nature of certain tasks can detract from the overall enjoyment for some players.
- “The hack game is luck, more than strategy, and too tedious and not fun.”
- “Played both this and the sign; both are really good and keep you engrossed in their stories, but for me, the hacking in both games is the downfall. Without the tedious mini games, I would have rated it 5, but due to said mini games, it's only 3 stars for me. They should be optional rather than forced to progress in the story.”
- “As it stands: very cool game, but the hacking game gets very tedious after a while.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is frequently highlighted as engaging and entertaining, with players enjoying the witty author chats and humorous choices that enhance the thrilling storyline. Many users find the blend of mystery and comedy to be a compelling aspect, making the overall experience both fun and immersive.
- “The story is engaging and hilarious at times.”
- “With some humor in the choices and a thrilling storyline, I look forward to the parts to come!”
- “Apart from the creepy situation, the authors are the hilarious thing.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its engaging and immersive qualities, effectively creating a horror story vibe that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the strong writing and express a desire for the absence of mini-games, which they feel detract from the game's atmospheric impact.
- “The atmosphere is very engaging and it does give you the feeling that you are actually having this happen to you.”
- “It gives off a horror story atmosphere and I really love it.”
- “Honestly, the atmosphere and writing were very good.”
- “No mini games; it takes away from the game's atmosphere.”
- “It gives off a horror story atmosphere, and I really love it.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Character development in these games is generally engaging, with enough intrigue to maintain player interest, despite some limitations in dialogue choices and decision-making. Players appreciate the character designs and find the puzzles enjoyable, contributing to the overall experience.
- “These games are fun, a bit cheesy at times, often annoying that you can't respond with your own words or go back to make a different decision somehow, but overall there is enough character development and intrigue to keep you wanting to know what happens next.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the story of the game, but they express frustration that the music continues to play even when the app is minimized, which can be distracting.
- “The story and all was nice, but the music kept playing even when the app was put in the background.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Initial impressions indicate that the game runs smoothly, contributing to an engaging story experience. Users are optimistic about the optimization as they progress further into the game.
- “The game runs smoothly, and the story is interesting. I'm looking forward to seeing how it performs as I progress further.”
- “The optimization is impressive; everything feels fluid and responsive, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.”
- “I've noticed minimal lag and excellent frame rates, which really allows me to immerse myself in the game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Many users express concerns about the game's lack of replayability, suggesting that once completed, there may be little incentive to revisit it.
- “The only thing I'm concerned about is that there will be no replay value.”
- “I found the game enjoyable, but I doubt I'll want to play it again.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to go back and experience it again.”