Urban Legends : The Dry Body

Brazilian indie game based on dry body legend After the mysterious death of his parents, Mark was for the first time alone in the world ... Until one day an old friend of the family appears: Old Peter and to Mark's surprise, he knew the whole truth. After the shock of reality, Mark decides to avenge the death of his parents and break the curse that runs in his blood, but this wi…

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

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Audience ScoreBased on 5 reviews

story1 positive mentions

The game has an interesting urban legend that leaves players wanting to know more.
Voice acting is decent for those who understand the language, enhancing the experience.
The main character's dilemma and goal are motivating, setting a dark mood for the horror theme.

The game lacks a save feature, forcing players to replay long introductory scenes if they leave.
Sound design is poorly balanced, with loud jump scares that can be jarring and uncomfortable.
Exploration can feel tedious due to overly large areas with minimal interaction and repetitive tasks.

story
9 mentions
11 % positive mentions
89 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the depth of the story in indie narrative games, noting that it can be engaging but often feels overly lengthy. There are concerns about the lack of character reactions to the environment and the frustration of having to replay sections, as players prefer a seamless experience akin to reading a book. Overall, while the story is considered neat, its execution could benefit from more interactive elements and streamlined progression.
- “In my humble opinion, story games should avoid forcing any repetition whatsoever--rather like how a book lets you start up again at your bookmark and doesn't make you reread what you already read.”
- “The story feels really long, but it's a neat story.”
- “The game starts and a man tells a story.”
- “In my humble opinion, story games should avoid forcing any repetition whatsoever—rather like how a book lets you start up again at your bookmark and doesn't make you reread what you already read.”
- “So if you have to leave for any reason and come back, you have to sit through that long story all over again and you can't skip it.”
- “In story games, there is no skill involved in picking up an object and putting it in your inventory.”
gameplay
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The gameplay begins in a forest setting, but the reviews contain numerous spoilers that may reveal key elements of the experience. Overall, the gameplay appears to be engaging, though specific details are best approached with caution to avoid spoilers.
- “The gameplay starts in a forest.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes.”
- “The mechanics are intuitive and allow for a smooth learning curve.”
- “The gameplay starts in a forest.”
- “There are lots of gameplay spoilers below (probably).”
atmosphere
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is noted to be immersive and engaging, despite some users finding the visual presentation harsh on the eyes. While the ambient noise contributes positively to the overall experience, the sound effects are perceived as excessively loud.
- “It's terrible for my eyes, but great for the atmosphere, haha.”
- “The atmospheric noise is normal, but the actual sound effects are turned all the way up.”
- “It's terrible for my eyes, but great for the atmosphere, haha.”
- “It seems like the atmospheric noise is normal, but the actual sound effects are turned all the way up.”
graphics
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics have been noted as recycled and somewhat dated, but many users feel that the low price of the game justifies this aspect.
- “I paid less than a dollar for this game, so I wasn't put off by the recycled graphics and so on.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack any real detail, making the game feel cheap.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and the environments are bland and uninspired.”