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The Palace of Unrest

63%Game Brain Score
graphics, atmosphere
story, gameplay
63% User Score Based on 87 reviews

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Use poems to solve puzzles and escape the mansion with your life in this horror themed escape room game.

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63%
Audience ScoreBased on 87 reviews
graphics9 positive mentions
story4 negative mentions
  • graphics
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many users praising the beautiful visuals, detailed environments, and atmospheric effects that enhance the gameplay experience. However, some players experienced performance issues, such as lag and unresponsive graphics settings, which detracted from their enjoyment. Overall, while the graphics are considered a strong point, there are calls for further improvements and optimization.

    • “Time for an honest review, first thing I will get out of the way is the graphics, they are beautiful and the atmosphere left me feeling tense at first, the jumpscare with the knight coming alive was good.”
    • “Very good graphics, controls are solid, the monster is avoidable, the puzzles are not too difficult nor too easy, and any player with average skill should be able to complete the game.”
    • “Overall fantastic graphics with no lag.”
    • “Way too laggy for my computer, and even when I tried lowering the graphics, it reset itself to high every time.”
    • “The graphics settings seem to affect nothing at all.”
    • “Graphics were quirky for my version of the game, but all in all, they look good.”
  • story
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is widely criticized for being virtually nonexistent, leaving players without a clear narrative or motivation to progress. Many reviewers express a desire for more depth and direction, suggesting that the game feels bare-bones and lacks engaging storytelling elements. While some appreciate the gameplay experience, they agree that the absence of a coherent story significantly detracts from the overall enjoyment.

    • “Would love to see some story added, and something to make the game longer.”
    • “The developers seem to be quite good in designing and creating a game world but could be helped by a scriptwriter or someone knowledgeable in game design (meaning how to guide the player, how storytelling works, etc.).”
    • “Storywise not much is told as in who we are or why we arrived at our location.”
    • “The game had no real story, no real reason to push forward, and I feel the entire game was based around the 'press F to pay respect' meme.”
    • “If you want to waste your time, it's the best game you can find, but I should warn you it's not a game you can connect with the story because there is no story in this game.”
    • “It is an interesting project, though it is completely bare-bones and lacks any depth or story.”
  • atmosphere
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its haunting mansion setting, effectively creating a sense of isolation and danger that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the beautiful graphics, well-crafted textures, and the tension generated by the environment, although some note that the lack of clarity in objectives detracts from the immersion. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's eerie and thrilling exploration.

    • “Set within a haunting mansion, the game successfully blends mystery and atmosphere, making the player feel the eerie weight of isolation and danger.”
    • “It's clear that a lot of care went into building the atmosphere, which makes exploring the dark corners of the mansion as thrilling as it is unnerving.”
    • “A spooky little atmospheric gem!”
    • “The effort put into crafting the puzzles and atmosphere is commendable, and while I wish the execution were a bit more polished, I appreciate the developer's work.”
    • “The atmosphere and presentation of the game is much better than expected, but it is not helped by the complete absence of rhyme or reason as to why you are there, what you have to do, and where the puzzles might be.”
    • “Def added to the creepy atmosphere.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users feeling that the focus on visuals overshadowed the actual gameplay mechanics, resulting in a lack of depth and story. While the initial difficulty may be challenging, many find the gameplay becomes too easy as the game progresses.

    • “Hard start, easy gameplay afterwards.”
    • “Please click the link above to check out my (no commentary) gameplay.”
    • “Full gameplay.”
    • “It kind of seems like too much time went into the appearance of the game and not the gameplay itself.”
    • “There is no story and the gameplay is terrible.”
    • “The game has a hard start, but the gameplay becomes easy afterwards.”
  • optimization
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players reporting poor performance and sluggishness, particularly at higher graphics settings. While some users experienced acceptable frame rates on low settings, the overall consensus is that the game requires better optimization to enhance gameplay and performance. Additionally, certain design elements, such as enemy behavior, have been noted as problematic, further detracting from the experience.

    • “I had fine FPS at low graphics, so performance must be fine.”
    • “Fix the game's performance.”
    • “Also, this game is ridiculously poorly optimized.”
    • “I'm sure the devs are already aware of this, but the game could be optimized better.”
    • “It has bad performance; it's sluggish, and finding some of the keys can be a chore.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music is engaging and adds to the overall atmosphere, complementing the game's nice and creepy art style.

    • “The music keeps you on your toes and the art style is really nice and creepy.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players feel that the game's replayability could be significantly enhanced if the knight presented a more challenging and evasive threat, encouraging them to engage with the game multiple times.

    • “I believe the game would be more replayable if the knight was genuinely difficult to evade.”
    • “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different strategies I can try.”
    • “I also think this would make the game more replayable if the knight was genuinely difficult to evade.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the humor in the game to be notable, particularly highlighted by the amusing detail of arriving in a car that has no driver or passengers, which adds a lighthearted and comical element to the experience.

    • “The first thing I noticed in the game is that the car you arrive in is empty (no driver or passengers), and I kept thinking and laughing about it throughout the game.”
    • “The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me chuckling from start to finish.”
    • “I love how the game uses clever puns and unexpected humor to keep the experience light-hearted and fun.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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