Understanding, The Game

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Understanding, The Game is a single player action game. It was developed by Matias Ezequiel Weschenfeller and was released on December 23, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 167 reviews

story8 positive mentions

character development3 negative mentions

The game features a captivating atmosphere with impressive graphics and sound design, creating a genuinely scary experience.
Players appreciate the unique approach to horror, focusing on psychological elements and immersive gameplay rather than traditional jump scares.
Despite being a demo, the game shows significant potential, with many players expressing excitement for the full release and praising the developer's passion and effort.

Many players found the gameplay confusing and directionless, often getting lost due to a lack of clear objectives and guidance.
The flashlight mechanic, which drains batteries quickly, was criticized for making navigation frustrating and detracting from the overall experience.
Some reviews pointed out technical issues, such as visual bugs on wide monitors and abrupt cutscenes that disrupt immersion.

story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
66%
13%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it confusing and lacking in clarity. While some appreciate the potential and atmosphere, they feel that the narrative is underdeveloped and requires more exposition and guidance to engage players effectively. Overall, there is hope for improvement in the full release, but the current demo leaves much to be desired in terms of storytelling.
- “The story was well written.”
- “There's a really good dark and eerie atmosphere that really captures the freaky scary storytelling.”
- “I like the concept of the story so far.”
- “The overall story was confusing and it almost seemed like there wasn't one.”
- “While this certainly has potential, there's no real story or any sort of ending/resolution.”
- “However, the storyline is very difficult to follow because there isn't much of it there.”
atmosphere
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
21%
10%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and creepy qualities, enhanced by smooth textures, effective lighting, and atmospheric sounds that contribute to a sense of dread. Players appreciate the balance of jump scares and the overall eerie vibe, although some noted that certain jump scares disrupted the tension. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, making it a compelling choice for horror enthusiasts.
- “The game's potential is truly exciting, with its smooth textures, modest system requirements, and a captivating 3D semi-realistic art style all contributing to its immersive atmosphere.”
- “A very creepy and atmospheric game, which encourages you to actually think about what you need to do next.”
- “The atmosphere/environment of the game was creepy; however, there was hardly any guidance on how the game should proceed.”
- “I was streaming it for my brother, and he said at one point, one of the intended jump scares simply 'took him out of the atmosphere.' It didn't even scare us; it just ruined the eerie vibe that had been building up.”
- “The atmosphere really puts you on edge immediately as soon as you get into the game.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
24%
14%
The game's graphics have received mixed reviews, with many praising the smooth textures, immersive 3D semi-realistic art style, and effective use of lighting that enhances the atmosphere. However, some players found the color palette overly simplistic and bland, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-executed and contribute positively to the game's ambiance, there are areas for improvement noted by several reviewers.
- “The game's potential is truly exciting, with its smooth textures, modest system requirements, and a captivating 3D semi-realistic art style all contributing to its immersive atmosphere.”
- “Graphically, the game demo is phenomenal.”
- “Good mastering of the Unreal Engine which results in a nice graphical environment.”
- “I have no clue how this game has so many positive reviews; it's not scary at all, very bland graphics with everything having an orange/yellow/red color palette.”
- “The graphics could do better, but for the demo version I played, it's definitely worth trying, to say the least.”
- “The main color of the graphics is red, so I hope the text color is also not red for it to be more noticeable.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
55%
17%
The gameplay of the game is generally well-received for its mechanics and visual appeal, though many players find the story and objectives lacking clarity and depth. While some mechanics, like the flashlight, are criticized for being ineffective, the overall experience is described as engaging, albeit sometimes confusing and slow-paced. Players appreciate the basic yet effective gameplay, with some noting the need for further polish and guidance to enhance the experience.
- “Despite being relatively new to games of this nature, the potential of understanding the game in terms of storytelling and gameplay mechanics is readily apparent.”
- “The gameplay mechanics and overall look of the game are wonderful, but the story and objectives could use some work or more explanation.”
- “I loved the idea and the basic but effective gameplay!”
- “The flashlight mechanic is terrible, gives off no light at all, and the batteries run out within seconds, leaving you stuck in the dark to fumble around.”
- “The same tropes, a few jumpscares, confusing story, no real threat to the player, not really much gameplay.”
- “In terms of gameplay, it moves a little slow and most of the transitions are jarring, leaving you wondering what your goal is or where you should go next.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
53%
20%
The music in the game received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the atmospheric score and its ability to enhance the creepy ambiance, while others criticized issues like abrupt cuts and poorly looped tracks that disrupted immersion. Despite these flaws, many found the soundtrack to have personality and contribute positively to the overall experience, though some noted it could benefit from further refinement. Overall, while the music had its standout moments, it also faced significant criticism for technical shortcomings.
- “I liked the soundtrack; it has personality.”
- “Very creepy place to walk around with a well done musical/audio score to add to it.”
- “The sounds and the music were extraordinary.”
- “The music cuts out during some of the cut scenes, and unless you read the backstory here on the store page you might be lost story-wise.”
- “The soundtrack was not looped well.”
- “After being lost for 15 minutes, I noticed that the soundtrack had a gap in which the game goes completely silent for 1 second and then the music starts back up again.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the character development in the game is lacking, with many players feeling that the story does not effectively enhance or evolve the characters throughout the gameplay. This has led to a sense of disconnect between players and the characters, diminishing overall engagement with the narrative.
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, leaving me disconnected from the story.”
- “I expected more depth in the characters, but they all seem one-dimensional and predictable.”
- “The lack of meaningful character growth throughout the game made it hard to stay invested in the narrative.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as unintentional, stemming from awkward sound transitions and overly prolonged cut scenes, such as a drawn-out sequence featuring a dead character. Players find the abrupt audio changes and lengthy dialogues amusing, though they suggest improvements for a smoother experience. Overall, the humor appears to arise more from technical flaws than intentional comedic design.
- “The cut scene of the woman who was dead on the toilet was hilariously long because it just dragged on from angle to angle, making it unexpectedly funny.”
- “Hearing the game's music cut off and restart was amusing, especially when it happened while transitioning between sounds.”
- “The sound effects when walking away from one sound to another were not subtle at all, which added an element of humor to the experience.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the replayability of the game, noting that missing certain elements can lead to varied experiences, enhancing the overall replay value.
- “The replay value is severely lacking.”
- “People missing them is okay in my book, because it leads to different experiences and thus an increase in replay value.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game effectively evokes strong emotions, particularly fear, creating an intense and immersive experience.

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Understanding, The Game is a action game.

Understanding, The Game is available on PC and Windows.

Understanding, The Game was released on December 23, 2020.

Understanding, The Game was developed by Matias Ezequiel Weschenfeller.

Understanding, The Game has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its character development.

Understanding, The Game is a single player game.

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