The Naked Game

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The Naked Game is a single player action game with a thriller theme. It was developed by SiCzech Arts and was released on December 15, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

"The Naked Game" is a psychological thriller/puzzle/exploration game that follows the story of a young Eurasian girl, Mia, who was kidnapped and is trying to escape while regaining her memories to solve riddles. The game features hardcore puzzles, a unique artistic style, and a deep, immersive world full of pop culture references and conspiracy theories. Players will experience the game from Mia's perspective in first-person perspective. The game is inspired by real events, providing a chilling and suspenseful experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features an intriguing concept that explores vulnerability and psychological themes.
Some puzzles are challenging and fun, providing a sense of accomplishment when solved.
The graphics and atmosphere are praised for their quality, contributing to the overall experience.

The game suffers from severe bugs and optimization issues, making it frequently unplayable.
Lighting is excessively dim, making exploration frustrating and difficult.
The lack of clear instructions and confusing story elements lead to player frustration and a lack of engagement.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for being muddy and confusing, with an introduction that leaves players staring at a black screen until they take action. Reviewers feel that the narrative lacks depth and engagement, suggesting that it could benefit from better construction and expansion. Comparisons are made to other games that offer clearer storytelling and more engaging gameplay.
- “The background of this story could've been more engaging if it was constructed and expanded better.”
- “Heck, I'll even go as far as to say spend some money and pick up Welcome to Hanwell; a similar game, but the game attempts to have combat and a clear story.”
- “Unless buttons are pressed, players are stuck watching an endless black screen that's actually the introduction to the first mission.”
- “The game's story is really muddy and confusing.”
- “I would even go as far as to say spend some money and pick up 'Welcome to Hanwell'; a similar game that attempts to have combat and a clear story.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by severe stability issues, with numerous bugs and frequent crashes rendering it nearly unplayable. While players acknowledge that the gameplay can be exceptional once these problems are resolved, the current state significantly detracts from the overall experience.
- “It's just insanely buggy.”
- “The game is completely extremely buggy and crashes so often that it's completely unplayable.”
- “If you want to see what I meant with controls and the 'glitches,' check out this video that doesn't show any puzzle answers: first impression.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a pitch-black environment that can hinder exploration, yet many players find the immersive graphics and overall ambiance to be a significant highlight, making the experience worthwhile.
- “It's one of the biggest reasons exploration feels immersive, as you can easily get lost in a pitch-black atmosphere.”
- “It's definitely worth the money, especially for the stunning graphics and captivating atmosphere.”
- “Regardless if this was intentional, it's one of the biggest reasons exploration is hindered by being lost in a pitch-black atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere feels overwhelmingly dark, making exploration frustrating and disorienting.”
- “While the graphics are impressive, the atmosphere often detracts from the overall experience.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are highly praised, with many users highlighting the impressive visuals and immersive atmosphere as key strengths. Overall, players feel that the graphical quality justifies the game's price.
- “But it's definitely worth the money, at least for the graphics and atmosphere.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players highlighting severe performance issues and persistent bugs that significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “The elephants in the room regarding its terrible optimization and nonstop bugs are unforgivable.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks genuine replay value, as players feel that despite achieving its best pacing and tension towards the end, there is little incentive to replay it.
- “Even when it finds its best pacing and tension near the end, there's no genuine replay value.”