The Patient
- October 16, 2024
- SPACEDAISYSTUDIO
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Get on itch.io StoreThe Patient is a small indie atmospheric horror puzzle experience loosely made in the style of an older PS1 horror aesthetic. Take on the role of an unsuspecting doctor forced to work night shift to find and euthanize an infected patient housed within the basement of the institution. Game Warning:Disturbing Content, Blood and Gore, Fictional Drug References You play as Dr. Ellen Reed, and you ar…
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Reviews
- The game offers an immersive experience that keeps players on the edge of their seats.
- It features a unique premise and retro-style visuals that are well-executed, enhancing the overall atmosphere.
- Players found satisfaction in solving the main puzzle, despite its challenges, and appreciated the game's potential.
- The gameplay can feel tedious due to slow movement and excessive backtracking, which detracts from the urgency of the experience.
- The puzzle mechanics rely heavily on RNG, making it frustrating for players who prefer deductive reasoning.
- The game is relatively short, with some players able to complete it quickly by guessing, which undermines the intended challenge.
- stability6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with some users reporting minor glitches that do not significantly impact gameplay. However, there are instances of softlocks requiring a restart, and the randomness of glitch appearances can lead to confusion during play. The game performs well on the Steam Deck, adding to its overall stability.
“Runs great on Steam Deck!”
“The game maintains a steady frame rate, even during intense action sequences.”
“I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs, which makes for a smooth gaming experience.”
“The problem is, you have 30 minutes to find these glitches in the patient data, and it is completely random as to whether a glitch will appear or not.”
“I had some glitches; you may have to restart the game if you get a softlock after the death cutscene.”
“I am confused by the hint; why does the number of glitches switch between runs?”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its tediousness and flawed execution, despite having an interesting concept. While some users noted minor bugs and glitches that don't significantly impact play, the repetitive gameplay loop and the need for meticulous attention to detail detract from the overall experience.
“Bugs & glitches: it does have a few glitches, but they do not affect your gameplay.”
“The gameplay loop is: head past the patients to load the floppy disk, check for lights in their rooms, head to your office and mount the disk.”
“I like the concept, but the execution was just off when it comes to the gameplay.”
“The gameplay loop is: head past the patients to load the floppy disk, check for lights in their rooms, head to your office, and mount the disk.”
“Yeah, I was very close to refunding this one, but it does exactly what it says in the description; it's just that the gameplay is very tedious.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, leading some to consider refunding it, despite it fulfilling its described purpose.
“Yeah, I was very close to refunding this one, but it does exactly what it says in the description; it's just that the gameplay is very tedious.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which made the experience feel more like a chore than fun.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praised the game's visuals and sound, highlighting the quality of the cutscenes. There is a desire for longer gameplay while maintaining this high standard of graphics.
“The visuals and sound were great; I think you should maintain that use of cutscenes going forward. I would like to see a longer game with the same level of quality from you.”
