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True Fear: Forsaken Souls 1 is a single player puzzle game with a horror theme. It received positive reviews from players.

One of the most captivating horror escape games.

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83%
Audience ScoreBased on 860 reviews
story238 positive mentions
monetization13 negative mentions

  • Engaging and intriguing storyline with a strong horror atmosphere
  • High-quality graphics and animations that enhance immersive experience
  • Well-designed puzzles with adjustable difficulty levels and helpful hints
  • Game requires payment to unlock full content after a demo, which frustrates some players
  • Occasional technical issues such as glitches, unresponsive controls, and freezing
  • Limited replayability as parts of the game cannot be replayed without restarting the entire game
  • story
    392 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is widely praised for being captivating, immersive, and well-crafted with a creepy, horror-themed atmosphere that keeps players engaged and eager to uncover mysteries. While the plot is generally seen as intriguing with good pacing, some users noted occasional disjointedness or lack of a full conclusion without purchasing additional content. Overall, the storyline is a strong highlight that complements the game's graphics and puzzles, though some wish for more depth and extended narrative without paywalls.

    • “The story is amazing and executed perfectly, keeping you on the edge of your seat as the horror theme brings more to the table.”
    • “Absolutely fantastic, very engaging, the puzzles are challenging just enough, great graphics, amazing storyline, love love love this!!!”
    • “The story really grabs you, and you become entranced by each moment.”
    • “I have only two issues: 1) the story isn't that compelling and feels a bit disjointed.”
    • “Edit: removing 2 stars after completing the game, as the story has no ending, none of the ends are tied up!!”
    • “The story was rushed and disappointing.”
  • graphics
    251 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics received widespread praise for their high quality, detailed visuals, and atmospheric design, often compared to console-level or movie-like standards. Reviewers highlighted the eerie, immersive atmosphere created by the graphics, which paired well with the engaging storyline and creepy music. While some noted minor animation limitations, overall, the graphics significantly enhanced the gameplay experience and were a key factor in player enjoyment.

    • “The graphics are phenomenal, the gameplay was stunning, so I bought the full version.”
    • “By far one of the best... graphics are great, story line is right on point to keep me on the edge.”
    • “Giving this game 5 stars as it is worth it, it really feels like a movie scene... not a Bollywood one but a Hollywood one... the graphics are as good as a real movie... while watching the story it seems like watching a movie... and levels are just amazing.”
    • “My only criticism is that, as an artist, I'd work on the animation because, in looking at the making of, I feel like your art style on the main character was lost somewhat due to her animation leaving her face static and emotionless when this is a horror game.”
    • “The graphics are okay but not wow.. the story is amazing.”
    • “Graphics are a bit outdated.”
  • music
    58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its eerie, creepy, and haunting ambiance that effectively enhances the horror atmosphere and storyline. Many users highlight the soundtrack as a key element that keeps them engaged, with some noting the music builds tension and signals upcoming scares. While most reviews applaud the music’s quality and fit, a few wished for separate sound effect controls or found parts of the soundtrack less compelling.

    • “An amazing interactive game with gorgeous graphics and an eerie soundtrack; this has to be one of the best interactive horror games on Play Store.”
    • “Oh man... this is the best horror game I ever played... storyline is marvelous... puzzles are amazing... it seems you are solving them in your own house... music is also haunting... must play game please, bring out part 2... we can't wait anymore... please please please.”
    • “The eerie music just adds another layer to the creep factor – quiet and foreboding without being too overbearing.”
    • “Didn't like the cheesy suspense music; it didn't really drive home the creepy vibe it needs.”
    • “Very intriguing game, but I just wish they used a better audio soundtrack to make the atmosphere scarier.”
    • “The music in general was obnoxious.”
  • gameplay
    52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging puzzles, and enjoyable point-and-click style, with many finding it immersive and well-designed. However, some players note the gameplay can be short, relatively easy, or occasionally unresponsive, and there are mixed feelings about value relative to price and content length. Overall, the gameplay is considered fun, intuitive, and enhanced by good graphics and atmosphere.

    • “Good evolving storyline, fantastic graphics, interesting, great gameplay; completely forgot myself in the game, so engrossed before I knew it I'd played accidentally for 8 hours and it was 7am. It really keeps you thinking. I will definitely be looking into the next installment.”
    • “The gameplay is a lot more appealing and well-considered than nearly any other game I've played in this genre.”
    • “The press-and-hold mechanic to reveal all tappable objects in a scene, as well as the 'actions available' icon in the map, makes this game so much better than many others of the genre.”
    • “The gameplay was incredibly short, puzzles far too easy, and horror aspect quite lacking.”
    • “Gameplay is limited to 'pick item A, go to location B and use it' kind of thing, with a few not too difficult puzzles thrown in.”
    • “It cost $6.49 CAD for what was described as 12 hours (on average) of gameplay but took less than 3 to complete.”
  • atmosphere
    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is widely praised for its creepy, spooky, and immersive atmosphere, enhanced by detailed graphics, eerie audio, and compelling storytelling. Many users highlight the suspenseful and unsettling mood that builds intensity without relying on jump scares, creating a compelling horror experience. While the atmosphere is a standout feature, some wish for improved audio in cutscenes and more content to fully enjoy the experience.

    • “There is so much to love here; fantastic and detailed visuals, audio, story, and atmosphere.”
    • “Really excellent, creepy without jump scares, uncanny valley weirdness with the main character just adds to the atmosphere.”
    • “Playing in a pitch-black room with headphones on, it is very atmospheric and creepy.”
    • “BGM is good but certain audio playing in the cutscenes could be improved to enhance the atmosphere and reduce tackiness.”
    • “Building atmosphere (things slowly getting more dangerous) and fear of the unknown (safety, friend or foe, what's in the dark): these elements could be intensified to create a stronger impact.”
    • “Very intriguing game but I wish they used a better audio soundtrack to make the atmosphere scarier.”
  • monetization
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game employs a one-time purchase model without in-app purchases or ads, which many players appreciate for providing an uninterrupted experience and good value compared to frequent microtransactions common in other games. However, some users find the upfront cost steep, especially since only a portion of the game is free to play, and suggest options like optional ads for free access to later chapters. Overall, the lack of ads and paywalls during gameplay is praised, though price sensitivity remains a concern for some players.

    • “I love that there are no ads or fees associated with free play.”
    • “People who complained should be thankful at least this is not any in-app purchase that keeps taking your money for upgrades.”
    • “No ads, no action limits to make you pay to play.”
    • “The option to either purchase or watch ads every so often would have made me carry on.”
    • “Setting it to an in game purchase means my husband cannot play the game without also paying for it.”
    • “Fun, but good god, put ads or something in it instead of letting me play for less than an hour before having me pay $5.”
  • stability
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from frequent stability issues, including glitches, freezes, and unresponsive controls, often requiring restarts or even reinstallation. While some players report no problems, many find the bugs disrupt gameplay significantly and call for developer fixes.

    • “It freezes on me every time, and there is nothing I can do about it.”
    • “Game freezes many times, and sometimes it shows nothing but a black screen with a skip button, but the skip button doesn't work at all.”
    • “I like this game but it's buggy and gets stuck a lot. I paid for True Fear 1 and completed it, then I paid for True Fear 2. I have to quit the game, close it, and restart it. Developers, fix your bugs in your games True Fear 2 and especially True Fear 1. This game is the most buggiest game. I'm trying to play and finish the game; I'm tired of restarting it.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game evokes a sense of hesitation and challenge, with some frustration due to touch responsiveness issues on mobile. However, the game maintains engagement through its chill atmosphere and a subtle push to persevere despite these minor gameplay limitations.

    • “It's not impossible to finish and has enough chill factor to grab my attention. The one reason I kept with it was that it made me feel cowardice if I didn't pursue the game.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game can become somewhat tedious due to simple and repetitive puzzles, but the excellent navigation and the option to skip certain challenges help reduce excessive backtracking and monotony.

    • “The puzzles are simple but some are a little tedious.”
    • “So much to find and to do, but you can decide yourself if you want to solve the puzzle or skip it if it becomes tedious.”
    • “So it can get rather tedious but that's about it.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is often described as clever and funny, particularly through its puzzles, adding an enjoyable and lighthearted element to the experience. However, some users balance the game's scares with external humor, indicating that its comedic aspects may not fully counteract the tension.

    • “Excellent graphics, killer storyline, and clever and even funny puzzles, I am a huge fan of Digital Lounge.”
    • “I've been watching a funny YouTube video at the same time so I don't freak out but the jumpscares get me still.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers high replayability, especially for fans of point-and-click, hidden object, and horror genres, combining intense storytelling with challenging and engaging gameplay.

  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development is praised for being deeply engaging and well-crafted, contributing significantly to the overall story experience and making players wish for a more immersive platform than mobile.

    • “The story line is incredible, the puzzles are interesting, and the character development made me wish this wasn't a mobile game so I could play on my computer.”
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True Fear: Forsaken Souls 1 is a puzzle game with horror theme.

True Fear: Forsaken Souls 1 is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing True Fear: Forsaken Souls 1.

True Fear: Forsaken Souls 1 was developed by The Digital Lounge.

True Fear: Forsaken Souls 1 has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

True Fear: Forsaken Souls 1 is a single player game.

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