The Sunday

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The Sunday is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by carb and was released on August 15, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The SundayThe Sunday is a short walkthrough horror game where the idea of being alone will hunt you, until the drakness settles in your brain. The line between reality and nightmare is razor thin. You wake up hangover after a party, alone. Your parents took a short trip to visit one of your relatives that is sick. It only takes a little time until the voices start to become a part of the reality. …

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

Great atmosphere with ominous and liminal vibes that keep players on edge throughout.
Visually stunning graphics and good performance create an immersive horror experience.
Effective and unexpected jump scares combined with unique mechanics like house appearance changes.

The game is very short, lasting around 30 to 60 minutes, which some players find too brief.
Gameplay issues such as blurry visuals at the start, slow character movement, and inconsistent door interaction controls.
Lack of clear directions or guidance in objectives, causing confusion and frustration for players.

atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers a compelling and unique atmosphere, effectively combining unexpected scares and unsettling elements that keep players on edge throughout. The dynamic environment shifts enhance the eerie experience, though some find the character's slow movement pace slightly detracting.
- “There's a really good delivery on atmosphere, and scares that will keep you on edge from start to finish.”
- “A game with a great atmosphere and graphics; jump scares are unexpected and create a feeling of unease throughout the story. I also liked the mechanics of changing the appearance of the house when the character is delirious.”
- “Very interesting game with a unique atmosphere.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features stunning, highly realistic graphics that effectively enhance its eerie atmosphere and immersive gameplay. Visual effects, including dynamic changes during delirium and well-executed jump scares, contribute to a strong sense of unease. The only minor drawback noted is the character's slow movement speed.
- “Visually, it's a treat — the graphics are stunning, and the performance is on point too.”
- “A game with a great atmosphere and graphics, jumpscares are unexpected and create a feeling of unease throughout the story. I also liked the mechanics of changing the appearance of the house when the character is delirious.”
- “A good shadow guy jump scare haunted house liminal trippy game with extremely realistic graphics and gameplay feeling.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is praised for its immersive atmosphere, realistic graphics, and unique mechanics like the house changing during delirium, creating a suspenseful and uneasy experience. However, some users find the character's movement speed too slow, which slightly hampers the overall flow.
- “A game with a great atmosphere and graphics, jumpscares are unexpected and create a feeling of unease throughout the story. I also liked the mechanics of changing the appearance of the house when the character is delirious.”
- “A good shadow guy jump scare haunted house liminal trippy game with extremely realistic graphics and gameplay feeling.”
- “The only minus is the character's movement speed, it moves too slowly for me.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story is praised for its immersive atmosphere and effective use of jumpscares that create unease, enhanced by mechanics like altering the house’s appearance during delirious moments. However, some players find the lack of clear direction frustrating, with unclear objectives that hamper progression.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features stunning graphics paired with smooth performance, indicating excellent optimization.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users suggest adding scary music, indicating that the current soundtrack may lack the desired tension or atmosphere.