The New Apartment
- January 31, 2025
- Paul Thomas Games
Get on SteamA short game about a person living in a suspiciously cheap apartment complex. AN INTRODUCTIONDisoriented and groggy, you rise from your comfy sofa. You go about your night as usual: washing the dishes, brushing your teeth, closing the curtains... And yet there's something in this apartment that strikes you as unfamiliar. Maybe it's a certain quality in the air, or the winding layout of the r…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game effectively relies on heavy atmosphere and tension rather than jump scares, creating a solid horror experience.
- The graphics and lighting are impressive, contributing to a visually appealing and immersive environment.
- There is significant potential for the developer, with many players expressing interest in future, more expansive projects.
- The game is very short, lasting only 20-30 minutes, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- There are some optimization issues, as players experienced low FPS on higher graphics settings.
- The story is minimal and may feel underdeveloped, leading to a lack of depth in the gameplay experience.
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story is minimal, centering on the player's exploration to uncover the reasons behind the inexplicably low price of their apartment. As a walking simulator, players progress the narrative by interacting with various objects, encouraging thorough exploration to fully experience the story.
“I suggest you carefully look at everything before proceeding with the story.”
“In terms of story, there really isn't much.”
“The story revolves around the player discovering why his apartment was so cheap to begin with.”
“As a walking sim, you can walk around and interact with a lot of objects, and this is also how you make the story progress.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics in "the new apartment" are praised for their solid quality, effective lighting, and smooth performance, contributing to the game's horror atmosphere. Users note a simple graphics slider with three stages, indicating options for low, medium, and high settings.
“The horror factor of 'the new apartment' relies solely on a slow burn of solid graphics, great lighting, and tense audio.”
“It looks very good graphically and ran smoothly for me.”
“There is only one slider for graphics, and as it has three stages, I have to assume they correspond to an overall level of low, medium, and high.”
“There is only one slider for graphics, and since it has three stages, I have to assume they correspond to an overall level of low, medium, and high.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“Textures are blurry, and the character models seem poorly designed, making the game feel less immersive.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its reliance on immersive, heavy elements rather than relying on jump scares, setting it apart from many indie horror titles. Reviewers commend it as a strong example of effective atmospheric horror.
“The game creates a truly immersive atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
“The haunting sound design and visuals contribute to an incredibly tense atmosphere.”
“Every corner of the environment is filled with a chilling atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the tension and immersion that a horror game should provide.”
“Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real sense of fear or unease.”
“The environments are lifeless, making it hard to get lost in the experience or feel any connection to the game's world.”
