Type Your Fate

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Type Your Fate is a single player action game. It was developed by Zollkron and was released on August 21, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Play like before, fear like never before Type your fate. Arm yourself with your keyboard and your wits, and try to escape from the abandoned house where you are. Unfortunately, you won't be alone... Yes, but what the hell is this? Type Your Fate is an 'old school' style text-based interactive fiction game in which you will have to do everything using a command console, from moving to i…

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

Type Your Fate offers a unique blend of interactive storytelling and typing mechanics, creating an engaging and intellectually stimulating experience.
The game successfully builds tension through its atmosphere, clever puzzles, and the constant threat of the assassin, keeping players invested.
The minimalist visuals and immersive audio design effectively enhance the horror experience, making players feel the isolation and dread of the abandoned house.

The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and performance slowdowns, which can disrupt gameplay and frustrate players.
Typing lag can make the experience tedious, as players may experience delays in letter appearance, affecting their ability to respond quickly.
Some players find the game to be short and challenging to progress through due to the frequent crashes and low frame rates.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of *Type Your Fate* is characterized by its blend of traditional text-based mechanics and modern horror elements, requiring players to be attentive and quick-thinking due to the constant tension from the assassin's presence. While the game has received positive feedback for its unique storytelling and mechanics, players have noted issues with crashes that can disrupt the experience, making it essential to consult community resources for guidance on gameplay mechanics. Overall, it offers a compelling interactive experience, though technical difficulties may hinder enjoyment.
- “The gameplay demands attentiveness and fast thinking, as the assassin’s presence looms constantly, creating a thrilling tension that drives the pace forward.”
- “The reception among players has been largely positive, with many praising the game’s clever integration of traditional text-based mechanics with a modern horror twist.”
- “Type Your Fate is a unique blend of interactive storytelling and typing mechanics, where the player's decisions shape the outcome of the narrative.”
- “Very short and hard to get through, because it crashes a lot (which, in fact, can make your gameplay not so short after all).”
- “Important aside from game tutorial make sure to check the game steam community post there the tips and tutorials which actually guide you the game mechanics and rules.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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*Type Your Fate* effectively creates a tense and immersive atmosphere through its minimalist visuals, atmospheric illustrations, and engaging sound design. The combination of strategic puzzle-solving and suspenseful storytelling enhances the horror experience, making players feel deeply involved in the game's eerie environment. Overall, it offers a compelling atmosphere that resonates well with fans of the genre.
- “Type Your Fate, developed and published by Zollkron, presents a fresh take on the text-based horror adventure genre, combining nostalgic interactive fiction elements with a modern, tense atmosphere.”
- “Visually, Type Your Fate opts for a minimalist style that leans on atmospheric illustrations and simple animations to paint the eerie environment.”
- “The music really adds a lot of atmosphere to the game; you truly feel immersed while trying to escape from the killer. That excitement is beautifully crafted, and those who love this kind of game will never be disappointed. I recommend it to everyone.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the tension that a horror game should evoke.”
- “Despite its potential, the game fails to create a truly immersive atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected.”
- “The ambiance is underwhelming, making it hard to feel any real sense of dread or urgency.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect is characterized by a blend of exploration, puzzle-solving, and player agency, reminiscent of classic text adventures but enhanced with modern storytelling and audiovisual elements. Players engage in a unique interactive experience where their typed decisions directly shape the narrative, creating a suspenseful and atmospheric challenge that appeals to genre enthusiasts.
- “The core experience revolves around exploration, puzzle-solving, and quick decision-making, with a strong emphasis on player agency through typed commands that evoke the feel of classic text adventures but with updated storytelling and audiovisual support.”
- “Its combination of strategic puzzle-solving, atmospheric storytelling, and relentless suspense offers a compelling challenge for fans of the genre.”
- “Type Your Fate is a unique blend of interactive storytelling and typing mechanics, where the player's decisions shape the outcome of the narrative.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving little emotional impact on the player.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere, immersing players in the experience and heightening the excitement during gameplay. Reviewers recommend it for its impressive soundtracks, which significantly contribute to the overall enjoyment, especially for fans of the horror genre.
- “The music really adds a lot of atmosphere to the game; you really feel like you are in the game while trying to escape from the killer. That excitement is very beautiful. Those who love this kind of games will never be unhappy; I recommend it to everyone.”
- “A really fun type-esque horror game with amazing soundtracks.”
- “Did I mention the game's sound and music are awesome? Well, give it a try and see for yourself!”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are understated yet effective, enhancing the game's themes of isolation and dread. They complement the sound design to create a psychologically tense horror experience, prioritizing atmosphere over flashy visuals or detailed effects.
- “While the graphics are not flashy or highly detailed, they serve their purpose well, reinforcing the feeling of isolation and dread inherent in the narrative.”
- “This blend of visuals and sound works hand-in-hand to create an evocative horror experience that relies more on psychological tension than on jump scares or flashy effects.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, *type your fate* is well-optimized for Windows and Linux, running smoothly on modest hardware, which enhances its accessibility. However, some users have reported occasional crashes and performance slowdowns, which the developer is actively working to resolve through updates.
- “Performance-wise, *Type Your Fate* runs smoothly on Windows and Linux systems with modest hardware requirements, making it accessible to a broad audience.”
- “The developer has acknowledged technical hiccups such as occasional crashes or performance slowdowns and is actively addressing these issues through updates.”
- “However, some have noted technical hiccups such as occasional crashes or performance slowdowns, which the developer has acknowledged and is actively addressing through updates.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts high replayability due to its randomized room layouts, diverse puzzle challenges, and dynamic assassin behavior, making each playthrough a unique experience.
- “The game further enhances replayability through randomized room layouts, varying puzzle challenges, and shifting assassin behavior, ensuring that no two playthroughs feel identical.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect frustrating due to a noticeable delay in letter input, which complicates backspacing and deleting, making the overall experience more tedious.
- “The letters don't appear until half a second after typing them, which makes backspacing and hitting delete a lot more tedious.”