Unwanted Experiment

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"Unwanted Experiment" is a single-player horror point-and-click game with great mechanics, beautiful graphics, and an exceptional soundtrack. You are trapped in a scientist's laboratory in Hidden Town, rumored to be the site of unusual experiments and creepy creatures. Escape before the scientist returns and turns you into a test subject, all while experiencing a dense atmosphere and plenty of humor in this emotional journey. But beware of the annoying ads.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 6,679 reviews

story640 positive mentions

monetization213 negative mentions

The game features challenging puzzles that require critical thinking.
The art style and storyline are engaging and well-crafted.
Hints are available through ads, which are not intrusive and help players progress.

Some puzzles lack logical connections, making them frustrating to solve.
The game is relatively short, leaving players wanting more content.
There are occasional bugs, such as the inability to close certain interactive elements.

story
921 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its intriguing plot, engaging twists, and strong connections to other titles in the series, creating a rich narrative experience. While many players appreciate the art style and the seamless integration of puzzles with the storyline, some express a desire for longer narratives and deeper character development. Overall, the storytelling is considered a highlight, with many players eager for future installments that continue the captivating tales.
- “I loved the way the story unfolds, and the ending was unexpected.”
- “The story was really interesting, and the puzzles were challenging without being too frustrating.”
- “Beautiful art, clever puzzles with logical (if tricky) solutions, a seamless interface, and a compelling story combine to make a phenomenal experience.”
- “The story was rather weak; I know it's not the main point of the game, but it can improve the experience.”
- “The storyline is rather straightforward compared to a few of the other games from this developer, which have a more complex storyline.”
- “The story is not that great.”
graphics
261 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their unique and charming art style, often compared to comic book aesthetics and reminiscent of the Rusty Lake series. Players appreciate the visuals for enhancing the storytelling and overall atmosphere, with many noting that the graphics are both beautiful and well-suited to the game's themes. Overall, the combination of engaging visuals and sound design significantly contributes to the immersive experience of the game.
- “The visuals and sound design are top-notch, and they really add to the overall experience.”
- “The art style is unique and does a great job at setting the tone and conveying the story.”
- “The graphics are amazing, and the storyline keeps you engaged.”
- “Pretty art style severely let down by ridiculous, unfun, and nonsensical puzzles, and a super shallow story.”
- “Graphics are nice, but puzzles are very poorly made and clues are very forceful.”
- “Story and graphics are a bit basic compared to some of their other games.”
monetization
233 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating the minimal and non-intrusive ads that only appear when hints are requested. While some users feel that the puzzles are intentionally difficult to encourage ad views, most agree that the option to watch ads for hints is reasonable, allowing for a free-to-play experience without excessive interruptions. Overall, players commend the balance between ads and gameplay, with many expressing willingness to support the developers through in-app purchases to remove ads.
- “If you're looking for a little point and click game, this one is good and has none of the energy and microtransactions you see everywhere.”
- “No ads unless you want hints, and good graphics.”
- “No ads unless you need hints.”
- “Multiple unskippable ads and at least one puzzle which couldn't be solved by anyone with hearing issues without a hint (necessitating either paying for premium or watching an ad to continue).”
- “The game is quite short and packed with ads, I would highly recommend paying the $1 for a good hour or so of uninterrupted fun.”
- “Puzzles intentionally confusing to make you watch ads.”
gameplay
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been widely praised for its smooth mechanics, inventive puzzle designs, and engaging character-switching elements, providing a fun and immersive experience. While many players enjoyed the challenge of the puzzles, some noted that certain mechanics lacked intuitive logic, leading to occasional frustration. Overall, the combination of great graphics, music, and a compelling storyline enhances the gameplay, making it a standout in the genre despite some criticisms regarding puzzle coherence and length.
- “The gameplay is amazing and a bonus is you only ever have to watch an ad when you want a clue.”
- “The puzzles flow in the most satisfying way and the two people in different rooms mechanic was really fun without getting confusing.”
- “The gameplay is inventive, the puzzles are so intricate and well thought-out and every decision has a consequence.”
- “I appreciate they added an extra layer of complexity to the puzzle mechanics in regards to character swapping, but many of the puzzles themselves lacked cohesive logic and onboarding, almost like you were supposed to know everything the developers wanted without much cues or hints.”
- “Shame, could've been a good little escape room as it has an enjoyable simplicity to its graphics and gameplay... but the puzzles are bizarre.”
- “Game mechanics are terrible and it's a stretch calling this a mystery game, more like you keep guessing until something unlocks.”
music
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread praise for its ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many players noting its soothing, eerie, or thrilling qualities that complement the gameplay and visuals. Reviewers appreciate how the soundtrack sets the mood without being intrusive, contributing positively to the gaming experience. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, often described as beautiful and well-suited to the game's themes and puzzles.
- “I love the art and the music (which I typically hate) was perfect ambiance to the gameplay.”
- “The art style is nice, and the music sets the vibe for the game.”
- “Great music, nice visuals, cool storyline just lovely!”
- “The graphic is nice and the puzzle is not too hard, not sure about the music since it makes this game a lot less stressful, which I'm not sure if it's a good idea or not. Well, it helps me go through this more easily, so that's a plus I think?”
- “Black screen with background music after using the valve; also, it always freezes each time a storyline finishes.”
- “Can't get through the music puzzle; either the numbers or music are mixed up.”
atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its unique blend of creepiness and whimsy, enhanced by effective sound design and art style. Players appreciate the eerie yet engaging environment that complements the challenging puzzles, although some find the difficulty level frustrating. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as immersive and fitting, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
- “The sound puzzle was neat, I liked switching back and forth, and the origami animals gave a fun and whimsical atmosphere.”
- “The art and music give it a nice eerie atmosphere, without being too scary.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly creepy, and the puzzles are challenging but fair.”
- “Slightly creepy atmosphere did its part to help it along too.”
- “Clever puzzles, clean art and story, spooky atmosphere (though less so than Rusty Lake).”
humor
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as darkly hilarious and often unexpected, with players enjoying the comedic elements woven into the challenging puzzles and gameplay. Many found specific moments, such as boss fights and quirky animations, to be particularly amusing, contributing to an overall entertaining experience. Despite some nonsensical elements, the humor consistently elicited laughter and enjoyment from players.
- “Presented like an escape room, this point and click adventure is darkly hilarious and challenging.”
- “Spoilers alert: the boss fight is hilarious.”
- “The game play is very good, the story is funny and I really enjoyed playing it.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the stability of the game received mixed reviews. While some players reported no glitches or bugs, others experienced significant issues such as freezing, black screens, and poorly designed puzzles. The game's performance appears to be inconsistent, with some users enjoying a smooth experience while others encountered frustrating technical problems.
- “I love puzzles and refuse to use hints or cheats! I love the animation style, there are no glitches, and no hints are required. I enjoyed the logic; it made me think (wasn't 'too easy'). Nifty storyline, I'm just sad the story wasn't longer!”
- “No ads, no glitches.”
- “It was brilliant even though it was difficult, with a great ending and graphics, and no glitches.”
- “Unfortunately, it's a bit buggy and not as polished as the others.”
- “Black screen with background music after using the valve; it always freezes each time a storyline finishes.”
- “Freezes on the first screen and won't do anything.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game emotionally engaging, highlighting its wholesome themes and impactful storytelling that can evoke strong feelings, including tears. The background music enhances the immersive experience, making players feel connected to the narrative. Overall, the emotional depth of the game keeps players invested for hours.
- “At first, I got so emotional!”
- “It's background music made me feel like I was in a realistic situation.”
- “I'm waiting for the next part, but this game overall is amazing; some stories made me cry.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game lacks significant replayability, as players noted that while the stories and puzzles are engaging, the escape room concept is repetitive across multiple titles from the developer, requiring separate downloads without offering new experiences.
- “Not because the game was bad, but Dark Dome makes multiple games with the same escape room concept, and each has to be downloaded separately with no replay value.”
- “No real replay value though.”
optimization
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Overall, the optimization of the game is generally solid, with some minor issues noted, particularly after scene transitions and in the Russian translation. However, players find the performance and gameplay to be excellent, suggesting that these concerns do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “Performance and gameplay are great!”
- “The developers have made significant improvements in optimization, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “In principle, the developers of these games have small problems: optimization after the end of the scenes.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “The game suffers from poor optimization, making it difficult to enjoy the experience on lower-end hardware.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is generally well-received, with users noting an engaging story and decent character progression. The attention to detail and character design further enhance the overall experience, contributing to a compelling narrative.
- “Amazing and clever puzzles, incredible attention to detail, great character design, and an interesting and engaging story.”
- “Decent story and character development.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that while some players appreciate the absence of unnecessary ads and grinding, others find certain aspects of the game to be obscure and tedious, suggesting a mixed experience with the grinding mechanics.
- “Obscure, tedious nonsense.”
- “The grinding feels endless and unfulfilling.”
- “It's just a repetitive slog with no real reward.”