The Night The Carsons Disappeared
- October 24, 2016
- Stephen Long
Get on SteamOn April 6th 2009 the Carson family disappeared from their home in Richmond, and were never heard from again. The last known communication with the family came when Mr.Carson contacted local police to report the occurrence of a series of unexplained phenomena.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and creepy atmosphere, making it a good choice for VR horror enthusiasts.
- The story is interesting and has potential, with clever and unique scares that can engage players.
- It's free to play, making it accessible for those looking for a short horror experience, especially around Halloween.
- The gameplay is passive and often boring, with long stretches of inactivity that can lead to frustration.
- Graphics and animations are subpar, with many objects appearing poorly scaled and low quality.
- Audio issues, such as sounds playing from the wrong speaker channel, detract from the overall immersion.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story is described as unique and believable, with multiple interpretations and an interesting, creepy atmosphere. However, the quality of animations and character models detracts from the overall experience, leading to a sense of detachment from the narrative.
“The clown doll was unique, and the storyline could be interpreted in several different ways.”
“The story is interesting and creepy at the same time.”
“The setup for the story is highly believable, and I actually searched to see if it was based on a true story.”
“Ugly models and textures only enhanced the feeling of detachment I already felt from the world and its story.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics have been widely criticized for their bland and flat textures, with many reviewers deeming them below average and even terrible, particularly in the character and dog models. Overall, the visual presentation fails to impress, falling short of even low standards.
“Bland, plain, flat textured geometric graphics are below average.”
“Additionally, the graphics are really, really terrible even by low standards, especially where the character and dog models are concerned.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is largely praised for its direction, models, and animation, creating an eerie and occasionally genuinely creepy experience, despite some minor issues with scale.
“The direction, models, animation, and atmosphere make up for the scale being a little off.”
“Eerie atmosphere with some parts that were genuinely creepy.”
“The only negative would be the scale is a little off, but the direction, models, animation, and atmosphere make up for it.”
“Eerie atmosphere and some parts that were genuinely creepy.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics and fluid controls, offering a satisfying experience that keeps players invested. However, some users noted occasional pacing issues and repetitive elements that can detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the gameplay strikes a balance between challenge and accessibility, appealing to a wide range of players.
- grinding1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
