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The Strange City

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40%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
54% User Score Based on 26 reviews

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The Strange City is a single player survival platformer game with horror and anime themes. It was developed by Newmatic Co., Ltd. and was released on November 24, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

[The Strange City—A World of Mystery, Fear, and Survival] On an unsettling night, Agent G awakens after a brutal car crash. Disoriented and alone, she notices two mysterious lights drifting into the forest. Compelled by an inexplicable force, G ventures deeper into the unknown. Only by reaching the end of this haunting path will she uncover the true reason for her adventure—and the secrets that aw…

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54%Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and creepy atmosphere with a distinct art style and monster designs that many players found appealing.
  • It delivers some exciting and intense horror moments reminiscent of games like Little Nightmares, with enjoyable action sequences.
  • The game is relatively short and provides a fun, spooky experience suitable for fans of indie horror adventure games.
  • The game suffers from significant technical issues including frame drops, lag, bugs, and poor optimization, making it unplayable or frustrating on some devices.
  • Gameplay is overly simple with minimal interaction, lacking puzzles and meaningful enemy threat, and has problematic controls and camera angles.
  • The story and world feel disjointed and underdeveloped, with inconsistent level design and weak narrative, reducing immersion and player engagement.

  • graphics

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 12% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are praised for their unique blend of a charming animal town aesthetic with a horror setting, delivering a visually striking and atmospheric experience reminiscent of Little Nightmares. While the art style and mood are well-received, some technical issues affect playability on certain devices like the Steam Deck. Overall, the graphics effectively enhance the game's eerie and unsettling atmosphere.

    • “Chased by strange creatures, clowns, teddy bears, etc. Graphics are great, just like Little Nightmares, offering a unique visual experience.”
    • “Even though it's Little Nightmares inspired, it's not a typical copy and paste knockoff. It holds its own with a distinct visual art style, music score, and cast of characters, including memorable nightmare-inducing scenes.”
    • “Mood and artwork were cool, contributing to an immersive atmosphere.”
    • “Actually unplayable on Steam Deck (even with the lowest graphics settings and forced 30 fps).”
    • “His aesthetic feels out of place compared to the 'average person' of this world.”
    • “The overall idea of a certain animal town game aesthetic mixed in a horror setting isn't new, yet still holds untapped potential.”

  • story

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The story in the game is generally seen as minimal or underdeveloped, serving mainly as a simple backdrop for gameplay rather than a rich narrative. Some users found it nonexistent or an afterthought, while others appreciated it as short but adequate. Overall, it lacks depth and detailed explanation.

    • “Story: good”
    • “The story was not bad but short.”
    • “I won't even get into the story, there's none.”
    • “There's zero story, you just run through random places to find your missing partner.”
    • “It's a cute game, but I would've liked more storytelling - or any, to be frank - to explain why we're doing what we're doing and generally what the heck is going on.”

  • gameplay

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    Gameplay is generally decent with functional platforming mechanics and manageable puzzles, though some players find certain mechanics confusing and less enjoyable.

    • “As far as game mechanics go, it's fairly decent.”
    • “Gameplay: not very good”
    • “The monsters are spooky, but the real terror is my inability to understand basic mechanics.”
    • “Puzzles weren't too complex and the platforming mechanics worked fine for the most part.”

  • music

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The music in the game is considered decent but relies heavily on stock tracks, with inconsistent looping and transitions. Despite this, it complements the overall atmosphere without overshadowing the unique visual art style and characters.

    • “Even though it's Little Nightmares-inspired, it's not the typical copy-and-paste knockoff you can find, but holds its own with its visual art style, music score, and cast of characters. I was dubious at first with the hospital and doctor, then the school and the butcher, but was pleasantly surprised at [spoiler] the nightmare-inducing clown chase and the grim reaper at the end, although I was half expecting a vampire [/spoiler], and found myself enjoying the game.”
    • “Music loops and changes inconsistently, also sounds like it's all stock music.”
    • “Music loops and changes inconsistently, also sounds like it's all stock music.”
    • “Soundtrack: decent”

  • atmosphere

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is notably unsettling and distinct, drawing some comparisons to titles like Little Nightmares while maintaining its unique style. It excels in creating immersive environments and compelling monster designs, making it appealing for fans of atmospheric horror with a twist. However, beyond the strong atmosphere, other aspects may be lacking.

    • “The atmosphere is definitely unsettling, and there are moments that remind me of games like Little Nightmares—but it’s definitely its own thing, which is what makes it interesting.”
    • “If you’re into atmospheric horror with a twist, it’s definitely worth checking out.”
    • “Places are nice to look at, have good atmosphere, and monster designs are pretty neat.”

  • optimization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The game suffers from horrible optimization, negatively impacting the overall experience. Proper optimization is essential for maintaining and growing a dedicated fan base.

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs negatively impacting the overall experience.

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is challenging due to the lack of a run button and occasional unresponsive controller movement, which can lead to frustrating timing and repeated failures. Additionally, visual misperceptions in platforming cause unexpected falls, adding to the difficulty and annoyance.

  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The character development is notable for its unique blend of adorable yet creepy designs, creating an intriguing and memorable visual appeal.

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The Strange City is a survival platformer game with horror and anime themes. Common tags for The Strange City include indie, psychological, psychological horror, cute, 3D and others.

The Strange City is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Windows and Xbox.

The Strange City was released on November 24, 2024.

The Strange City was developed by Newmatic Co., Ltd..

The Strange City has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked The Strange City for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

The Strange City is a single player game.

Similar games include Little Nightmares, Doorways: The Underworld, Little Nightmares 2, DARQ, Bendy and the Ink Machine and others.