Unknown Memoirs: The Rental
- May 7, 2023
- ZenVisionGames
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Get on itch.io Store"Unknown Memoirs: The Rental" is a short story, horror walking simulator that takes players through a creepy rental apartment. As they uncover the building's dark secrets and bloody history, they'll encounter strange noises, moving objects, and disturbing visions. The game features realism in its gameplay and contains intense psychological horror.
Reviews
- The game features engaging puzzles that provide a refreshing break from typical horror game mechanics.
- The atmosphere is effectively creepy, with a good balance of tension and jump scares that keep players on edge.
- It's a short but immersive horror experience that showcases the potential of a new indie developer.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes and optimization issues, leading to a frustrating experience.
- The ending feels lazy and lacks meaningful resolution, leaving players unsatisfied.
- Many elements of the game are clichéd and overused, detracting from the overall horror experience.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a traditional walking simulator, meeting expectations for the genre, but some users reported performance issues, including frame rate drops to 30 fps, which affected the overall smoothness of the experience.
“It's been a while since I played a full-on walking simulator, but I knew what to expect gameplay-wise, and so should you by now!”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are considered decent for an indie game, complementing the overall experience alongside its effective audio design. While not groundbreaking, they contribute to the game's atmosphere, which is enhanced by a few jump scares.
“The graphics and sounds are okay for an indie game, but they don't stand out much.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a pervasive sense of unease and tension, creating an immersive experience that suggests the presence of an unseen, omnipotent force lurking within the environment.
“The atmosphere envelops you in a sense of slowly creeping unease, with constant hints of an unknown presence that feels ever-present and omnipotent within the confined space.”
“The game masterfully creates an atmosphere that immerses you in a world filled with tension and mystery, making every moment feel charged with anticipation.”
“From the haunting sound design to the meticulously crafted visuals, the atmosphere draws you in, making you feel as if you are part of a living, breathing entity.”
“If the goal behind the atmosphere was to wrap around you a sense of slowly creeping unease with constant traces of an unknown third party… one that’s ever-present and omnipotent within the small space.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
“Despite the game's attempts at creating tension, the atmosphere ultimately falls short, leaving players feeling disconnected and unengaged.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from notable optimization issues, leading to performance problems that affect the overall gameplay experience.
“The game has some problems with optimization.”
