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Uncanny Tales: 1992

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79%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
79% User Score Based on 52 reviews

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Uncanny Tales: 1992 is a single player survival simulation game with horror, thriller and violence themes. It was developed by VYASTUDIO and was released on September 10, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The second episode in the series follows 14-year-old Anton, caught in a web of family turmoil and his father’s debts. Forced to relocate to an unfamiliar city, Anton faces a chilling encounter with a Soviet serial killer responsible for horrific crimes in the fall of 1992. Uncanny Tales: 1992 Uncanny Tales: 1992 is a narrative adventure game. Play as 14-year-old Anton, who moves to a new city …

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79%Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews
story5 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Strong atmospheric visuals and sound design that create a creepy, unsettling vibe rooted in a realistic early 1990s post-Soviet setting.
  • Engaging narrative with fully voice-acted dialogue in Russian, combined with subtle storytelling that builds psychological tension instead of relying on jump scares.
  • Authentic retro style and immersive gameplay focused on exploration and investigation, offering a memorable and haunting horror experience.
  • Game is quite short, with playtime between 40 minutes to 1.5 hours, leaving some players wanting more content and a longer story.
  • Technical issues such as glitches, AI pathfinding problems, clipping through walls, and occasional crashes that negatively impact the gameplay experience.
  • Slow pacing and occasional frustrating gameplay segments, especially during final chase parts, which can test the patience of players accustomed to faster or more action-oriented horror games.

  • story

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    36% positive mentions, 43% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    The story of Uncanny Tales: 1992 is a grounded, psychological horror centered on a young boy's unsettling experiences in a bleak town, praised for its atmosphere and thoughtful, slow-building tension. While some find the narrative brief and straightforward, its intimate storytelling, effective scares, and well-crafted ending create a memorable and disturbing experience. Overall, it balances mood and narrative depth without relying on constant action, appealing to players who appreciate atmospheric and sinister tales.

    • “The story centers on Anton, a 14-year-old boy who moves with his family to a bleak provincial town in the autumn of 1992.”
    • “Its focus on psychological tension, grounded setting, and environmental storytelling creates an experience that feels intimate and disturbing in equal measure.”
    • “Overall, Uncanny Tales: 1992 stands out as a thoughtful and unsettling horror experience that trusts its audience to engage with mood and story rather than relying on constant stimulation.”
    • “The story is kind of meh, but the cozy and living environment and visuals keep the immersion on point.”
    • “40 minutes is not a lot... if the story would've been written for 2hrs of gameplay I'd say it's worth it.”
    • “While the game has been widely praised for its atmosphere and storytelling, it is not without minor issues.”

  • atmosphere

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    55% positive mentions, 45% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game excels in crafting a strong, immersive atmosphere through dark visuals, unsettling sound design, and a slow-building psychological horror experience. Its focus on narrative tension and mood over jump scares creates a compelling, memorable, and genuinely creepy ambiance that resonates with fans of atmospheric and retro horror.

    • “It's pretty solid from start to finish, scaring me more than once, and maintaining a creepy vibe and atmosphere throughout.”
    • “Uncanny Tales: 1992 is a slow-burning psychological horror adventure that places atmosphere, setting, and narrative tension above shock tactics or conventional scares.”
    • “The game thrives on atmosphere—dark corridors, unsettling sound design, and a creeping sense of paranoia that builds with every step.”

  • gameplay

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    Gameplay centers on first-person exploration and investigation, emphasizing atmosphere and narrative over traditional survival mechanics. It offers a compelling, eerie experience driven by curiosity, though some find the pacing and duration short. Overall, it balances exploration, story discovery, and occasional tense enemy encounters to create a memorable horror journey.

    • “Progress is driven by curiosity and investigation rather than survival mechanics, reinforcing the vulnerability of the protagonist.”
    • “Gameplay balances exploration and narrative, pushing you to piece together fragmented stories while surviving tense encounters.”
    • “40 minutes is not a lot... if the story would've been written for 2 hours of gameplay, I'd say it's worth it.”
    • “There is no one or two key items that feel rough to me; it's just the overall feel of the game as well as the actual gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay is presented from a first-person perspective and focuses almost entirely on exploration and observation.”

  • graphics

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are highly praised for their atmospheric and authentic portrayal of a post-Soviet, retro-inspired setting, effectively enhancing immersion and the horror experience. Visuals are described as both spectacular and nostalgic, successfully capturing the essence of '90s horror aesthetics.

    • “A super game with spectacular graphics and the music is beautiful.”
    • “Strong atmospheric visuals, decent writing and fully voice acted in Russian.”
    • “The post-Soviet backdrop is not merely aesthetic but deeply integrated into the experience.”

  • stability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    Stability in the game shows some improvement over its predecessor, allowing most players to complete it, but occasional visual glitches and pacing issues still disrupt immersion at times.

    • “Some players have reported technical inconsistencies, such as occasional visual glitches or pacing hiccups that momentarily break immersion.”
    • “Glitches galore though; especially the last bit.”

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is consistently praised for its beauty and impressive quality, featuring a cool retro vibe that complements the game’s overall atmosphere.

    • “A super game with spectacular graphics and beautiful music.”
    • “The voice acting and music were incredible and had a cool retro vibe.”
    • “Also, good music.”

  • emotional

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's restrained and atmospheric design effectively conveys emotional weight, making the horror feel personal and immersive. Its use of muted visuals and settings reflects a pervasive sense of decay and uncertainty that aligns with the town's mood.

    • “This restrained approach gives the mystery emotional weight and makes the unfolding horror feel personal rather than abstract.”
    • “Drab apartment blocks, outdated furnishings, and muted color palettes convey a sense of decay and uncertainty that mirrors the town’s emotional state.”
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2-2h Spent by most gamers
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Uncanny Tales: 1992 is a survival simulation game with horror, thriller and violence themes. Common tags for Uncanny Tales: 1992 include first-person, 3D, indie, psychological, exploration and others.

Uncanny Tales: 1992 is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Uncanny Tales: 1992.

Uncanny Tales: 1992 was released on September 10, 2025.

Uncanny Tales: 1992 was developed by VYASTUDIO.

Uncanny Tales: 1992 has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Uncanny Tales: 1992 for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Uncanny Tales: 1992 is a single player game.

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