They That Feast
- December 28, 2018
- Blackwood Specter
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Reviews
- The game offers a creepy atmosphere with effective sound design that enhances the horror experience.
- It's a free game, which demonstrates the developer's belief in their work and provides an opportunity for players to try it without financial risk.
- The concept of navigating a boat through an Amazonian river while uncovering a mysterious story is intriguing and has potential for further development.
- The game suffers from numerous glitches and bugs, making the gameplay experience frustrating and janky.
- The story is incoherent and lacks depth, leading to a lack of engagement with the characters and plot.
- Exploration on land is unsatisfying due to overpowering enemies and a lack of meaningful interactions, which detracts from the overall experience.
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is consistently described as dark, oppressive, and immersive, effectively creating a sense of dread with its creepy sound effects and environmental design. While many players appreciate the chilling ambiance that enhances the horror experience, some have noted technical issues that can detract from the overall immersion. Overall, the game's atmosphere is praised for its ability to draw players in and maintain tension throughout.
“The oppressive atmosphere is enhanced by the darkness all around and good sound effects making you very aware that there is something horrible out there hunting you.”
“Nice creepy atmosphere, the ambiance sucks you in and holds you.”
“The environment and atmosphere are done very well.”
“The atmosphere is dark and encroaching, the noises are horrific... and I don't think I've taken a boat ride down a jungle river since playing Amazon Trail as a kid, which is a game I remember fondly! More so now, as it didn't have a flying murder-stomach that wanted to eat me.”
“The oppressive atmosphere is enhanced by the darkness all around and good sound effects, making you very aware that there is something horrible out there hunting you.”
“Nice creepy atmosphere; the ambiance sucks you in and holds you, but the sound system needs improvement.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story is generally straightforward and enjoyable, featuring a journey down a river with abandoned shelters, but it suffers from incoherence and a lack of depth. While the basic premise and plot have potential, they are not fully realized, leading some players to find the narrative lacking and unworthy of engagement.
“The story is straightforward and enjoyable, playing out as you travel down a river, visiting abandoned shelters along the way.”
“The story seemed interesting, featuring enemies that cannot be seen with the naked eye.”
“The basic story premise and plot are strong and do not need to be expounded upon if you read between the lines.”
“The story is a bit incoherent.”
“I'll just tell you the story because this is hot garbage and it's not worth playing.”
“Basic story premise and plot are strong and do not need to be expounded upon if you read between the lines.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features an intriguing boat driving mechanic set in a Lovecraftian environment, where players navigate to various locations that may hold secrets, all while experiencing unsettling audio elements like eerie screams and distorted sounds.
“I think the boat driving mechanic is an interesting concept, and the whole Lovecraftian setting adds depth to the gameplay.”
“The gameplay consists of exploring various locations, stopping at places that seem to hold secrets, all while being accompanied by eerie screams and distorted sounds.”
“The gameplay consists of moving along to stop at a place that looks like it may have something there, accompanied by ear-piercing screams followed by distorted noise.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that while the game's concept shows potential for enjoyment, its current stability is hindered by noticeable bugs and glitches that need to be addressed for a smoother experience.
“The concept looks as though it could be fun, and worth playing in the future, when some of the obvious bugs and glitches are worked out.”
