Thou Shalt Not Kill
- July 10, 2024
- Solitary Studios
Get on Steam"Thou Shalt Not Kill" is a VHS-style first-person walking simulator horror game. You play as Angel, a girl traveling through the forest who finds a VHS tape lying on the ground. She starts watching it, only to discover that the footage is unsettling and tells a mysterious story. As you watch the entire tape, you realize this is no ordinary VHS footage, and you are shocked by its revelati…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features extremely realistic graphics and fun gameplay, making it an enjoyable short horror experience.
- It builds tension effectively, with unexpected plot twists that keep players engaged.
- Despite some technical issues, the atmosphere and concept of the game are appreciated by players.
- The game is incredibly short, leading some players to feel it resembles a demo version.
- Walking speed is excessively slow, causing frustration and stress during gameplay.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and muddy gameplay that hinder the experience.
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are polarizing; while some users praise the extremely realistic visuals in the horror genre, others criticize the outdated graphics reminiscent of the early 2000s, describing them as lackluster and a significant drawback to the overall experience.
“Very fun short horror with extremely realistic graphics and fun gameplay.”
“From the moment you load this digital torture device, you're greeted with graphics straight out of the early 2000s, and not in a nostalgic way, but in a 'did my computer just time-travel?' kind of way.”
“In conclusion, 'Mundane Misadventures: The Snoozefest Saga' is a testament to everything wrong with modern gaming—lackluster graphics, abysmal gameplay, a storyline that insults your intelligence, and audio that makes you question the existence of good taste.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the reviewed titles varies significantly; one is praised for its fun and engaging mechanics alongside realistic graphics, while the other is criticized for its lackluster and abysmal gameplay, contributing to an overall negative experience.
“Very fun short horror with extremely realistic graphics and fun gameplay.”
“In conclusion, 'Mundane Misadventures: The Snoozefest Saga' is a testament to everything wrong with modern gaming—lackluster graphics, abysmal gameplay, a storyline that insults your intelligence, and audio that makes you question the existence of good taste.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is widely criticized as a disjointed and clichéd mess, filled with nonsensical plot twists that evoke comparisons to low-quality soap operas. Despite the negative feedback, some users express hope for future developments in the narrative.
“I hope the developer continues the story in some way.”
“The storyline, if you can call it that, is a disjointed mess of clichés and nonsensical plot twists that would make a B-rated soap opera cringe.”
“The storyline, if you can call it that, is a disjointed mess of clichés and nonsensical plot twists that would make a B-rated soap opera cringe.”
“The storyline, if you can call it that, is a disjointed mess of clichés and nonsensical plot twists that would make a B-rated soap opera cringe.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for its jarring combination of grating techno beats and dull elevator music, which many find unengaging and monotonous. Overall, the soundtrack fails to enhance the gaming experience, leaving players disappointed.
“The soundtrack, if it can be called that, alternates between grating techno beats and elevator music that would put a hyperactive toddler to sleep.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its strong concept, creating an engaging environment; however, technical issues such as crashes and sluggish performance detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration.
