The Vanishing

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The Vanishing is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by rojo.cc and was released on October 3, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

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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58%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game is free, making it accessible for anyone to try without financial commitment.
There are some decent jump scares that can provide a brief thrill.
The atmosphere and ambient lighting contribute to a spooky experience, despite the game's shortcomings.

The game is poorly constructed, relying heavily on generic stock assets and lacking originality.
Gameplay is very short and lacks depth, with minimal puzzles and a weak story.
Public reception is overwhelmingly negative, with many players feeling their time was wasted.

story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the atmosphere and the discovery of narrative elements through notes, while others criticize it for being generic and lacking depth, ultimately deeming it unworthy of engagement.
- “The story is engaging and the atmosphere is immersive; I loved discovering notes that revealed what had happened.”
- “Not worth playing even for free... the plot is generic, and the gameplay is just bad.”
- “The story is very weak and lacking in any detail to make it unique.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive storytelling, enhanced by the discovery of notes that reveal the narrative. The use of minimal lighting, particularly a torch, contributes to a tense and fearful ambiance, effectively heightening the overall experience.
- “Nice story and atmosphere; I enjoyed finding notes that told the story about what happened.”
- “Atmospheric with just a torch for lighting; the ambience adds to the fear factor.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
50%
The gameplay has been criticized for being poor and unengaging, with a generic plot that fails to enhance the experience. Some users note that it is quick and simple, but overall, it is deemed not worth playing, even for free.
- “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.”
- “Not worth playing even for free... the plot is generic, and the gameplay is just bad.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.
- “Had a good little jump scare in there, and after fixing the VSync and graphics, the game looked amazing.”