The Meaning

About

"The meaning" is a psychological horror game, where you should expect the unexpected, It's a story about a man, who have lost everything & everyone. You'll view the life of Ethen Daniels from his perspective and submerged in the deep and sad reality of his life.

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Play Modes

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

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics1 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game has good potential and offers a creepy atmosphere with psychological horror elements.
Considering it's an early access title, the graphics and overall experience are better than expected, with realistic house design and effective lighting.
Many players enjoyed the game and are looking forward to future updates, indicating a positive reception despite its current rough spots.

The controls are wonky and the game lacks clear instructions, leading to confusion and frustration for players.
The game is criticized for being unfinished, with poor optimization and limited gameplay content, leading some to feel it is a scam.
There are reports of fake reviews, and some players feel the game lacks substance, with only a short amount of gameplay available.

optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is inconsistent, with some users reporting it as very poor and indicative of an unfinished product, while others praise it for being well-optimized and featuring a unique map.
- “It has good optimization and the map is really unique.”
- “The optimization is very bad, and they probably haven't implemented the horror elements yet; it's an unfinished product.”
- “The game runs poorly on most systems, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a desire for further development of the plot, indicating that they hope the story will evolve and deepen as the game progresses.
- “I'm hoping the plot will continue to be developed.”
- “I hope the story will get developed further.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are generally considered decent and satisfactory for its price, with users expressing enthusiasm for the overall experience and anticipation for future updates.
- “Tried the game; it's actually a pretty good game for the price with decent graphics. I would definitely recommend giving it a try, and I can't wait to play the new update!”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is characterized by a psychological horror and mystery vibe, creating a consistently creepy environment rather than relying on jump scares.
- “It wasn't jump scare horror; it was more like psychological horror and mystery, with a wonderfully creepy atmosphere.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay is notably brief, lasting only about 15 minutes, yet it includes an achievement that encourages players to remain in the game for an additional two hours, potentially to prevent refunds.
- “This game has only around 15 minutes of gameplay, yet it includes an achievement that encourages players to stay in the game for 2 hours, likely to prevent refunds.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, making it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- “I found the controls to be unresponsive and clunky, which severely impacted my overall enjoyment of the gameplay.”