Uninvited Guest
- November 5, 2021
- AdroVGames
Get on Steam"Uninvited Guest" is a horror-themed escape room game where players must navigate a mansion filled with deadly puzzles and supernatural creatures. As the uninvited guest, players must uncover the mansion's dark secrets while trying to survive and escape. With a mix of puzzle-solving and survival elements, players must think quickly and strategically to avoid the mansion's dangers and uncover the truth.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a strong atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
- It offers a variety of well-timed jump scares that keep players on their toes, especially in the first two chapters.
- The game has a simple yet intriguing storyline with an unexpected ending that adds to its charm.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and relies heavily on jump scares, which may become predictable and less effective over time.
- The save system is frustrating, as players can only save at the beginning of each level, leading to potential loss of progress.
- Some puzzles are overly convoluted or frustrating, particularly in later chapters, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- story84 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as weak and incoherent, with many players noting its simplicity and lack of development, particularly regarding key plot points that are introduced but never explored. While some appreciate the unexpected twists and the atmospheric environments, others criticize the reliance on jump scares and minimal narrative depth, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite its shortcomings, a few players found the story engaging enough to maintain interest, especially given the game's low price point.
“The immersion and story are interesting.”
“Overall, I thought the story was really well done and the graphics of the game looked great.”
“They story is also very intriguing and keeps you interested in continuing the game.”
“Story makes zero sense; at the beginning of the game, there is a paragraph talking about the illness of a family member, and that is never mentioned again. It does not develop.”
“You find notes scattered around which contain a single phrase; they don't even make sense and don't connect with each other, and do not tell a story.”
“So, I can ultimately recommend this game, but beware that it simply cannot sustain what passes for plot in these sorts of games, and descends into the anything-goes pit of narrative incohesion.”
- graphics56 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising the stunning visuals and atmospheric design powered by CryEngine. Players noted that the beautiful graphics significantly enhance the horror experience, contributing to the game's spooky ambiance and effective jump scares. However, some critiques mention that while the graphics are impressive, they are often the only standout feature in an otherwise mediocre gameplay experience.
“The graphics are stunning too, I've had a few jump scares and I'm really enjoying this one!”
“Cryengine is too beautiful, amazing visuals, love the sound effects, unexpected scares, I'm really enjoying how good the game is, 8/10.”
“All of these somewhat basic horror principles are wrapped up in a glorious looking indie graphics package that uses its ever-loving budget on the Cryengine.”
“I can't say the same things about graphics, but the story and playing style are almost perfect.”
“I have bought all the games of this developer; the first three were very rough but showed promise. He was obviously improving with each game, and by the third game, I really thought, wow, this is starting to be something. So I really thought the fourth game would be the best yet... but I was wrong. This game is not good and is just more of the same. Graphically, it is fine, but all games today are, and the graphics were never the problem in his games thanks to CryEngine.”
“It's graphically sound though, and the audio is okay, except maybe the Scooby-Doo villain laugh that you hear regularly.”
- atmosphere40 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its rich, immersive environments, stunning visuals, and effective sound design that enhances the psychological horror experience. Many players appreciate the blend of creepy ambience and jump scares, creating a tense and engaging atmosphere that keeps them on edge. However, some reviews note a lack of depth in certain areas, with a few criticizing the absence of a cohesive story or gameplay elements amidst the atmospheric elements.
“Every single one was a great adventure and a great game with amazing visuals, audio, music, and atmosphere.”
“Absolutely wonderful game, the atmosphere is incredible and really feels like you're walking through.”
“There's a low level of threat from time to time, a generally unnerving atmosphere, a couple of jarring scares, and enough gloomy mystery hanging around to keep you pushing forward.”
“No atmosphere, no story, no gameplay, just silly sounds every five seconds.”
“There's a low level of threat from time to time, a generally unnerving atmosphere, a couple of jarring scares, a touch of Layers of Fear's constantly shifting corridors and a variety of fast-paced puzzles that range from turning statue busts and maneuvering their proper placement, key scavenging, navigating a timer to unlock gates, finding light sources to deal with the dark, etc. It has enough gloomy mystery hanging around to keep you pushing forward as the game quickly rotates the set-pieces to keep things from getting stale.”
“The soundscape is also pretty decent, but the atmosphere is certainly lacking.”
- gameplay26 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being linear, predictable, and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting a significant absence of engaging mechanics or challenges. While some appreciated the visuals and a twist in the narrative, the overall experience was deemed boring and unfulfilling, suggesting a need for improved storytelling and gameplay design.
“Loved the twist at the end and straightforward gameplay.”
“Uninvited Guest is a horror game with simple mechanics.”
“Your games have potential to be masterpieces, if only you hired someone to help you with storytelling and gameplay mechanics.”
“There is little to no gameplay involved.”
“Gameplay is the kind of yikes part; it's extremely linear and predictable. There are a few puzzles, but it's mostly just holding the W key and GG. Pretty boring. I would have liked to see maybe some resource management, better puzzles, combat, stealth, or more open areas... something.”
“As with this creator's previous work, the story is by far the weakest part, followed closely by the gameplay.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the creepy atmosphere, with elements like eerie whispers, knocks, and unsettling laughs contributing to the overall tension and immersion. Reviewers consistently highlight the combination of great visuals and audio, noting that the soundtrack significantly elevates the gaming experience.
“Every single one was a great adventure and a great game with amazing visuals, audio, music, and atmosphere.”
“The graphics and music are nice and enhance the creepy atmosphere of the mansion.”
“The graphics, creepy music, the random whispers, knocks, and evil laughs make it so scary!”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its oddity, providing a refreshing contrast to the previous installment's serious tone. Reviewers highlight the blend of tension and hilarity, appreciating how the game manages to be both creepy and funny, which enhances the overall experience.
“What I also appreciated was that there's an odd sense of humor this time around as opposed to Coldside's poker-faced seriousness.”
“It certainly had its tense and even hilarious moments, and I'm sure I'll pick up another game from these devs whenever it's released.”
“How can a game be both so creepy and funny!”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players often find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when faced with challenging puzzles designed to extend gameplay duration. Many users take breaks by switching to shorter games to alleviate the monotony of grinding through difficult objectives and expansion content.
“I usually mix in some shorter adventure, horror, or point-and-click games whenever I need a break from grinding through tougher experiences on hard or completing as many objectives and as much expansion content as I can for lengthier games that I'm enjoying.”
“I skipped chapter 4 due to an extremely tedious and tricky puzzle to lengthen the duration of the game.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers generally praise the game's optimization, highlighting significant improvements in performance and various aspects compared to previous titles from the developer. This positive trend indicates a commitment to enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“I'm giving this game a positive review mostly because I noticed how the developer has improved various aspects and performance issues since the previous games.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a mixed emotional response to the game, with some players feeling disconnected or emotionally numb, while others find the narrative predictable. This suggests that the emotional impact may vary significantly among players, particularly those with extensive experience in the horror genre.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been criticized due to the presence of numerous bugs and glitches, which have negatively impacted the overall user experience.
“The game is plagued with bugs and glitches that ruin the experience.”
“I encountered numerous bugs and glitches that made it nearly unplayable.”
“The stability issues are frustrating, with constant glitches interrupting gameplay.”
