The Stoevi Curse

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The Stoevi Curse is a single player survival simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by colinspiri and was released on May 1, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Unravel the mystery of The Stoevi Curse, a first-person survival horror game set in rural post-Communist Bulgaria. Protect your farm, save your family.

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

The game features a unique blend of farming simulation and horror elements, creating an engaging and immersive experience.
The pixelated art style and sound design effectively enhance the atmosphere, making it a compelling experience.
The narrative is intriguing and well-written, keeping players invested in the story throughout the gameplay.

Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with some players finding it easy to avoid the horror elements.
The AI behavior can be frustrating, as it sometimes traps players or is overly perceptive, leading to cheap deaths.
The game is relatively short, leaving some players wanting more content and a deeper experience.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
23%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its unique mechanics and immersive atmosphere, particularly in the horror genre, while others found it simplistic or tedious at times. The combination of engaging elements and a strong narrative has been highlighted as a positive aspect, though some mechanics, like waiting for plants to grow, were criticized for being dull. Overall, the game offers a blend of fun and tension, making it a noteworthy indie title despite its flaws.
- “Gameplay was quite spooky, but simple enough for me to quickly understand.”
- “Combined with the really good presentation, and fun/tense gameplay, all made this a great experience for a free horror game!”
- “The gameplay is simple and engaging once you get the hang of it, and the game also wields a strong narrative that pairs with its gameplay very well.”
- “I loved the artistic elements of this game, but hated the actual gameplay of running away from the thing that gives you an instant game over.”
- “The mechanic of waiting for the plants to grow early on is boring and feels like watching paint dry.”
- “Terrible gameplay.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight a unique blend of farming simulation and horror elements, creating an engaging and stressful experience that transforms mundane agricultural tasks into thrilling gameplay. Players appreciate the innovative concept and execution, though some suggest improvements, such as adding kill animations. Overall, the game successfully captivates with its genre fusion, making grinding feel both fun and intense.
- “It is pretty much a farming sim with horror elements.”
- “I never knew farming could be so stressful until I played this game.”
- “But that's the beauty of this horror farming game - it takes the mundane task of agriculture and turns it into a heart-pumping thrill ride.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The story is described as intriguing and well-written, effectively drawing players into the mysterious happenings on the farm. While some reviewers noted a desire for more initial buildup and interaction to enhance engagement, the overall narrative and art style received positive feedback, making the game worth playing.
- “The story is very well written, and as the game progressed I became more and more intrigued as to what was going on on the farm.”
- “Love the art style + story; I would definitely recommend checking it out.”
- “Loved the texture work, visual style, and the story was great too.”
- “I felt like if there was more build-up at the beginning, more story, more interaction, and a clearer idea of what was going on or what you were supposed to be doing, it would be more engaging.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users finding the pixelated visuals and 4:3 aspect ratio visually tiring and over-filtered. However, others appreciated the unique art style and aesthetic, suggesting that it complements the game's story well. The lack of display options was noted as a drawback.
- “Cool aesthetic.”
- “Love the art style + story; would definitely recommend checking it out.”
- “Visuals are your typical pixelated mumbo jumbo with a 4:3 cropped screen.”
- “The visuals are tiring to the eye.”
- “The lack of display and graphics options is annoying.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its effective use of 90's visual style, which contributes to an uneasy and threatening experience. Players appreciate the atmospheric horror elements and engaging character dialogue, making it a recommended choice for fans of the genre.
- “Overall recommended if you like atmospheric horror stories.”
- “Really atmospheric, threatening experience.”
- “The 90's visual style enhances the uneasy atmosphere, and even the level design is reminiscent of games from that era.”
- “The game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the world.”
- “Despite its potential, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to engage players.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music and sound design in the game are highly praised, with users noting that they enhance immersion and complement the overall gameplay experience effectively.
- “Music and sounds are great and will immerse you into gameplay without a doubt.”
- “The sound design and music are just as good as everything else.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
Overall, the game is visually appealing and performs well, but some users have reported encountering glitches that hinder specific actions, such as fertilizing, particularly on PC.
- “The game looks and runs great.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs, which is impressive.”
- “The performance is smooth, and I can play for hours without any issues.”
- “I encountered numerous glitches on my PC that made certain actions, like fertilizing, completely unresponsive.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing my saved data.”
- “There are persistent stability issues that lead to lag and freezing, disrupting the overall gameplay experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players report that the game evokes strong emotional responses, with some experiencing fear and sadness, as illustrated by one player's reaction to a surprising event involving a rock creature and the loss of crops.
- “I was so immersed in the story that I felt a deep connection to the characters; their struggles made me cry.”
- “The game made me experience a rollercoaster of emotions, from joy to heartbreak, and I couldn't help but feel for the characters.”
- “Every choice I made had emotional weight, and I found myself genuinely caring about the outcomes.”