The Old Gentleman
- July 12, 2024
- Can't Get Enough Games
Get on SteamStuck in a submarine at the bottom of the sea, guide your crewmate around the sea floor to gather parts and repair the sub while avoiding the source of a mysterious light. Learn the required Morse Code on the fly, or surrender to the mysterious presence lurking in the deep blue... The Old Gentleman is a short half-hour horror game inspired by the real-life "Old Gentleman" dive suit and …
Reviews
- The game features a unique concept and is well-executed, providing an enjoyable experience.
- The atmosphere is effective and immersive, enhancing the overall gameplay.
- The mechanics are novel and satisfying, with a good learning curve that guides players effectively.
- The game is quite short, leaving players wanting more content.
- Some players expressed a desire for additional difficulty options and modes to increase replayability.
- There may be a steep initial learning curve for some players, though it improves with practice.
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for being immersive and well-crafted, complementing the novel and satisfying mechanics. Players find it to be a short yet enjoyable experience, filled with a captivating ambiance that enhances the overall gameplay.
“The atmosphere was effective, the game mechanics were novel and satisfying, and the art is well done.”
“A very enjoyable, short game with an amazing atmosphere.”
“A wonderful, short and sweet game filled to the brim with atmosphere.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its effective atmosphere and novel mechanics that create a satisfying learning curve, resulting in a unique and enjoyable experience. The well-executed art further enhances the overall immersion.
“The atmosphere was effective, the game mechanics were novel and satisfying, and the art is well done.”
“The learning curve of the game's mechanics is very satisfying and works well with the aforementioned atmosphere for a very unique experience that I can't recommend enough.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for the story to be expanded with more stations, functions, and additional stages, indicating that they find the current narrative lacking in depth and variety.
