The Mare of Jonah

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The Mare of Jonah is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by NALYCAN and was released on December 20, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

The Mare is a unique fast-paced gripping survival horror game that mixes classic ghost story with a nerve-wracking survival horror experience. Prey that you will survive the evil forces that lurks in the shadows of this grand mansion. Move carefully, and hide when you can. Run as fast as you can, but for all the world don't get caught. Play as a young boy trapped in an old mansion. In the game …

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Excellent use of music choices to set the mood, enhancing the overall atmosphere.
The game offers a fun and intense experience with thrilling chases and decent jumpscares.
The atmosphere is eerie and mysterious, making it engaging for players who enjoy horror themes.

The storyline lacks depth and could benefit from more detailed backstory and character development.
There are technical issues, such as inability to adjust graphics settings and audio bugs that detract from the experience.
The gameplay can become repetitive and boring due to constant chasing without enough variation or scares.

story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is generally seen as underdeveloped, with players noting that while there is some backstory available through notes, it lacks depth and fails to engage them fully. Although the atmosphere and graphics are praised, the narrative does not sufficiently captivate or scare players, leaving room for improvement.
- “You do get some backstory by reading the notes, but it could have delved deeper to flesh out more of a storyline.”
- “Storyline can be better.”
- “It has a solid atmosphere, graphics, and an interesting story told through various notes left by a housekeeper.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "The Mare of Jonah" is consistently praised for its eerie and mysterious qualities, with each space feeling uniquely crafted to enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the solid graphics and the intriguing story conveyed through notes left by a housekeeper, contributing to the game's immersive environment.
- “The Mare of Jonah is atmospheric, eerie, and mysterious.”
- “I also really loved the atmosphere of the game and how every space was dedicated to its own entity.”
- “It has a solid atmosphere, graphics, and an interesting story told through various notes left by a housekeeper.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are noted for creating a solid atmosphere, enhancing the storytelling through visual elements and environmental details. However, some users have experienced issues with the graphics settings, which can hinder gameplay progression.
- “It has a solid atmosphere, graphics, and an interesting story told through various notes left by a housekeeper.”
- “The graphics settings are to the right, and I can't click anything to continue.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and fail to impress, making the game feel outdated.”
- “The character models look stiff and lack detail, which detracts from the overall experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for effectively setting the mood, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users noted that the background music can be too loud, suggesting the addition of an option to adjust its volume.
- “Excellent use of music choices to set the mood.”
- “The only negative was that the background music was a bit loud; maybe there should be an option to lower it.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by decent jumpscares and satisfactory lore, but overall, it is considered only average.
- “Decent jumpscares, intriguing lore, and solid gameplay.”
- “Decent jumpscares, alright lore, and okay gameplay.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable and enjoyable, with many noting that it doesn't feel overly tedious during gameplay.