The Vanishing

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In The Vanishing, you enter an abandoned town shrouded in mystery, a place where time itself seems to have stopped. Once a thriving community, the town is now eerily silent, with crumbling buildings, deserted streets, and a dark history buried deep beneath the surface. Your journey begins with a single question: what caused the town’s sudden demise? As you explore the empty houses, forgotten …

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

The game is free, making it an accessible option for players.
There are some decent jump scares that can provide a brief thrill.
The game has a nice visual presentation and atmosphere, especially after adjusting graphics settings.

The game is very short, taking only about 20 minutes to complete with little content.
There is a lack of sound and ambience, which detracts from the horror experience.
The story is weak and the gameplay feels directionless, with no real puzzles or goals.

graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players have noted that after adjusting the vsync and graphics settings, the game delivers impressive visuals, enhancing the overall experience, including moments of effective jump scares.
- “After fixing the V-Sync and graphics settings, the game looked amazing.”
- “The graphics are stunning and really enhance the overall experience.”
- “The attention to detail in the environments is breathtaking.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality, utilizing minimal lighting to enhance the sense of fear and tension throughout the game.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, with just a torch for lighting; the ambience adds to the fear factor.”
- “The haunting sounds and eerie visuals create a chilling atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
- “Every corner of the environment is filled with detail, enhancing the overall atmosphere and drawing you deeper into the experience.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is criticized for being weak and lacking the detail necessary to make it stand out or feel unique.
- “The story is very weak and lacking in any detail to make it unique.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay is characterized as quick and simple, making it accessible and easy to pick up for players.
- “The gameplay is quick and simple, making it easy to pick up and enjoy.”
- “I love how intuitive the gameplay is; it keeps me engaged without feeling overwhelmed.”
- “The mechanics are smooth and responsive, enhancing the overall gaming experience.”