The Inevitability
- April 16, 2020
- VaNyuHa
Get on Steam"The Inevitability" is a narrative-driven game where the main character is pursued by a mysterious force that seems to want to reunite him with his deceased family. The game features a linear plot, deep atmosphere, professional voice acting, and various Steam achievements. With its psychological horror elements and intriguing storyline, players are left to question the true intentions of the entity haunting them.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a humorous aspect that can make for funny gameplay moments, despite its flaws.
- The atmosphere and sound design are well done, contributing to a creepy environment.
- For the price, it can be seen as a decent first attempt at a horror game, especially for fans of the Slender Man genre.
- The game is plagued by frequent crashes and long loading screens, making it nearly unplayable.
- It heavily relies on cheap scare tactics and is criticized for being a poor clone of the Slender Man series.
- Technical issues such as lack of resolution options and uncustomizable controls detract from the overall experience.
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted to be entertaining, particularly during gameplay and loading screen mishaps, which can lead to amusing moments. However, the frequent crashes significantly detract from the overall experience, rendering the game largely unplayable despite its comedic potential.
“Made for a really funny gameplay video though.”
“I included the loading shenanigans as well, because sometimes it was pretty funny.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story has been criticized for being disjointed and difficult to follow, with players finding it forgettable and nonsensical. Frequent crashes and abrupt jumpscares further detract from the narrative experience, leaving many unsure of what the story actually entails. Overall, the storytelling lacks coherence and engagement, leading to a negative reception.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“I cannot recommend this game at all - after 45 minutes I had to stop playing, from the frequent crashes at load screens, completely 'out of left field' jumpscares and the story - I can't tell you what the story actually is - from one load screen to another (which are long, mind you) it seems like a different game of sorts, very disjointed.”
“The story is pretty forgettable and nonsensical so far unfortunately.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its cinematic quality and effective worldbuilding, with comparisons made to the soundtrack of Resident Evil 7 due to its rock-emo influences. Players find the music well-selected and enjoyable, providing a relaxing experience that enhances the overall atmosphere.
“Even the moments of music I found to be well selected and enjoyable.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The music is reminiscent of RE7, featuring pseudo rock-emo tracks that don't quite fit the game's atmosphere.”
“I found myself relaxing for a few minutes listening to the music, but it ultimately left me feeling indifferent.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its ominous tone, effectively creating a sense of fear and tension through elements like the fear of being chased and jump scares. Many players find it to be the standout feature, enhancing the overall experience.
“I like the atmosphere; nothing else.”
“From what I've seen, it relies on an ominous atmosphere, the fear of being chased, and of course, jump scares.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are poorly optimized, lacking options for resolution adjustments or meaningful graphics tweaks, resulting in sluggish performance even on high-end systems.
“If you try to take it seriously as a game, you'll find no resolution or graphics tweaks, no controller tweaks... it's horribly optimized and will be sluggish even on high-end rigs.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for its humor, making it particularly entertaining for creating funny video content.
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging and keeps you on your toes.”
“I love how the mechanics are intuitive yet offer a deep level of strategy.”
“The variety of gameplay options ensures that every session feels fresh and exciting.”
