Things Too Ugly

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Things Too Ugly is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Professor Space Games and was released on January 16, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Clock in for the night shift at TEREBRO INC., 1986. As a newly promoted Risk Assessment Data Processor, your job is simple: safeguard the company’s future. But the deeper you dig into the archives, the stranger and more unsettling the details become. Using vintage tools like a GPS and encoder device, you’ll sift through cryptic documents, unravel hidden codes, and piece together fragments of the …

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Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

story11 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The game features a nice story and interesting puzzle mechanics that keep players engaged.
The atmosphere is well-crafted with good voice acting and a lovely soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience.
It's a fun, short game that can be completed in one sitting, making it easy to replay for achievements.

The game is very short, typically taking only 1-2 hours to complete, which some players feel is not worth the price.
There is no save feature, requiring players to finish the game in one sitting, which can be frustrating.
Controls can be awkward, with some players finding the switching between input methods annoying.

story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally considered interesting and engaging, though many reviewers feel it lacks depth and character development, often describing it as too short to fully invest in. While the narrative unfolds through puzzles and case studies, some players noted that the voice acting and overall execution could be improved. Despite its shortcomings, the unique storytelling approach and intriguing premise have garnered a positive reception among fans of story-driven puzzle games.
- “This was a really fun story-driven puzzle game!”
- “I enjoyed my time and would recommend it to those looking for a smart puzzle game with a creepy backstory!”
- “There's barely a story, the voice acting is completely unconvincing, and the gameplay is literally just read a file and do a worksheet about it.”
- “There's not much of a storyline in Things Too Ugly.”
- “The story has a lot of vague inferences, shadowy motives, and hidden agendas.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features enjoyable puzzle mechanics, though some players find the puzzles too easy and the overall experience somewhat basic. While the game lacks a robust story and has issues with voice acting, it maintains engagement through its mechanics and tension without relying on jump scares. However, the absence of a save feature can be frustrating, requiring players to complete tasks in one sitting.
- “The puzzle mechanics are really fun, even though the puzzles themselves are somewhat too easy.”
- “Even if you don't like the depths of the Mississippi, it's a great game that keeps you tense without scare jumps, with fun mechanics and a good plot... and at a ridiculously low price.”
- “The game is rather short, however it has a fairly interesting story and gameplay mechanics which kept me engaged.”
- “There's barely a story, the voice acting is completely unconvincing, and the gameplay is literally just reading a file and doing a worksheet about it.”
- “The gameplay is basic.”
- “A big decision on the gameplay side is the lack of any saving; if you encounter something too difficult, you have to finish it or redo the whole thing at a later date.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a lovely soundtrack with standout tracks, such as a notable song about crows. However, some players feel that the music is limited, primarily consisting of two radio stations that mix ambient sounds with typical radio content, leading to a lack of variety in the audio experience. Overall, while the quality of the music is appreciated, its scarcity may leave some players wanting more.
- “The soundtrack was lovely too.”
- “I especially enjoyed the song about crows :)”
- “It's well written, well voice acted and has a great soundtrack.”
- “You have two radio stations to listen to for music and another for a solution, and that's pretty much it as far as the music goes.”
- “There’s next to no sound, except for the dull static over the radio, or if you choose to play some radio stations for background music.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their quality and effective worldbuilding, complemented by a pleasing art style and good visuals. Players appreciate the developers' efforts in creating an engaging experience through authentic graphics and voice acting, despite the game's short length.
- “The game is very short; however, the worldbuilding within the time frame is really nice, accompanied by good art and visuals.”
- “The graphics are nice enough, the music is good though there's not too much of it, the gameplay is simple but engaging.”
- “The devs have really made efforts to make it a fun experience with voice acting and authentic graphics.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “The art style feels inconsistent and doesn't match the overall theme of the game.”
- “The visuals are underwhelming, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is heavily influenced by its sound design, which enhances the eerie and isolating experience, despite minimal dialogue. Players appreciate the creepy ambiance and logical puzzles, making it a fitting choice for fans of atmospheric investigation horror games. Overall, it successfully creates a compelling and immersive environment.
- “A neat little atmospheric investigation horror puzzler that’s quite logical.”
- “Sound plays a large role in setting up the atmosphere because, let's face it, there's not a whole lot else going on that'll help.”
- “The supervisor is voiced, but dialogue is very minimal, keeping up the isolation and eerie atmosphere.”
- “If you like point-and-click puzzlers with a creepy atmosphere that ask you to search documents for clues, this ticks the right boxes.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has minimal replayability due to its short length, with players noting that there is little incentive to replay it after completion. While some achievements require full replays since there are no save options, the overall experience does not encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “The replayability value is impressive; some achievements require full replays since there are no save options.”
- “Each playthrough offers a unique experience, making me want to dive back in and explore different choices.”
- “The game encourages multiple runs with its branching storylines and varied character interactions.”
- “This mechanism, for me, didn't ruin anything because the game is so short and has no replay value at all; there would be no need to sit through the whole thing again after you're done.”
- “[b]Replayability value:[/b] For some achievements, as without saves, full replays are needed.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that emotional engagement varies significantly across genres, with narrative-driven games often eliciting deeper feelings due to their storytelling, while wholesome and horror games evoke different emotional responses through their unique atmospheres and themes. Overall, the emotional impact of a game is heavily influenced by its narrative depth and the player's personal connection to the content.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect initially tedious, as it primarily involves reviewing files and searching for solutions. However, this process becomes more engaging over time as players gain knowledge and experience through interactions with their supervisor.