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The Vanishing

43%Game Brain Score
graphics, atmosphere
story
65% User Score Based on 17 reviews

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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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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

    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

    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

    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

    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.”

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