The Old Gentleman

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The Old Gentleman is a single player action game. It was developed by Can't Get Enough Games and was released on July 12, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Stuck 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 …

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

atmosphere4 positive mentions

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 and additional stages.
Some players expressed a desire for a difficulty selection to enhance the challenge.
There are suggestions for additional modes, such as an endless mode, to increase replayability.

atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is consistently praised as immersive and effective, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of well-executed art and satisfying mechanics, which together create a unique and enjoyable environment. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
- “A very enjoyable, short game with an amazing atmosphere.”
- “A wonderful, short and sweet game filled to the brim with atmosphere.”
- “The learning curve of the game's mechanics is very satisfying and works together well with the atmosphere for a very unique experience that I can't recommend enough.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its effective atmosphere, novel and satisfying mechanics, and impressive art design. Players find the learning curve rewarding, contributing to a unique and enjoyable experience that comes highly recommended.
- “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.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.