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 …
PC
Windows
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 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.
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- story2 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.
