Uventa
- August 24, 2018
- BlackRat
Get on Steam"Uventa" is a first-person horror game based on a true story, set in an abandoned Soviet-era school. It offers a psychological horror experience without "screamers," featuring an interactive environment, atmospheric original soundtrack, and challenging puzzles. The game builds tension towards an unpredictable finale, making it a thrilling and unique horror adventure.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a creepy atmosphere and good graphics, reminiscent of classic horror titles.
- Some players appreciated the attention to detail in the environment, including real-life Soviet-era posters.
- Despite its flaws, the game can provide an engaging experience for a short playthrough at a low price.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, crashes, and performance issues, making it unplayable for many users.
- The story is considered weak and uninteresting, with a confusing narrative and an anti-climactic ending.
- Controls are clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- story20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it uninteresting, confusing, or feeling tacked on, while others appreciated its intriguing elements and puzzle integration. A significant criticism is that the narrative takes a backseat for most of the game, culminating in an unearned revelation that detracts from the overall experience. Despite some positive notes on the atmosphere and graphics, the consensus leans towards a lack of depth and engagement in the storytelling.
“Very interesting storyline!”
“The story is cool and puzzles are very interesting.”
“Graphic, story, the dark light and sounds are perfect for this scenario.”
“Story is a backseat for most of the way and then there's a hilarious 'revelation' at the end which comes completely unearned out of left field and was almost enough to push this to a not recommended.”
“The story feels tacked on.”
“Also the story was very confusing.”
- atmosphere18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its creepiness and ability to create tension, with many noting its beautiful graphics and effective sound design, despite some cheesy dialogue. Reviewers appreciate that the atmosphere relies on suspense rather than cheap jump scares, making it a compelling experience for those seeking a casual yet immersive horror adventure. Overall, it delivers a strong first impression and maintains a sense of pressure throughout gameplay.
“The game has an interesting atmosphere (which is not based on cheap jumpscares), the graphics are very good, I liked the voices/music very much.”
“Beautiful and atmospheric horror which constantly keeps in suspense.”
“Creepy atmosphere with the odd tense moment of hiding; sound design is okay except for that cheesy dialogue.”
“Creepy atmosphere with the odd tense moment of hiding; sound design is okay except for the cheesy dialogue.”
“The atmosphere is putting you under pressure.”
“This also makes the game atmosphere very weak.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily focused on exploration, collecting keys and codes to unlock areas of the school, resulting in a slow-paced experience that lacks tension. While some minor bugs are present, they do not significantly detract from the overall experience. However, the controls have been criticized for being poorly designed, further impacting the gameplay quality.
“The basic gameplay is you explore the area, pick up codes and keys, and unlock more of the school.”
“Yes, some small bugs are present, but these do not affect the gameplay negatively.”
“Controls: 2.1/10 basic PC, weren't worked out well when compared to gameplay and no controller capabilities.”
“Gameplay itself has been pretty basic so far - avoid the baddie and pick up keys, meaning the game is quite slow-paced and lacks a lot of tension.”
“It had its creepy moments and even had okay gameplay.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality and ability to create an engaging atmosphere, complemented by effective sound design. However, some users noted that character models, particularly skin textures, can appear less polished, resembling play-doh even at maximum settings. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's immersive experience.
“The game has an interesting atmosphere (which is not based on cheap jumpscares), the graphics are very good, I liked the voices/music very much.”
“The graphics and ambient are great.”
“Graphic, story, the dark light and sounds are perfect for this scenario.”
“Even on max graphics, your skin looks like it was made from play-doh clay.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the overall atmosphere, contributing to a creepy and immersive experience without relying on cheap jump scares. Players appreciate the quality of the voices and music, which complement the game's impressive graphics and character design.
“The game has an interesting atmosphere (which is not based on cheap jumpscares), the graphics are very good, I liked the voices and music very much.”
“The creepy atmosphere, music, and characters make this an amazing experience!”
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some users experiencing significant frame rate drops to around 20fps on mid-range hardware, while others with higher specifications report smooth performance. Overall, optimization issues appear to affect players with lower-end setups more severely.
“Game performance: ran smoothly on my specs, but they are higher than average.”
“At certain moments, the game had optimization issues: the frame rate dropped below 20fps on a GTX 1060, i7-7700, and Windows 7.”
“The game experienced significant optimization problems, with frame rates occasionally falling to around 20fps on a GTX 1060 and i7-7700 setup.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with players frequently encountering numerous bugs and glitches, including clipping through objects and poor AI pathfinding. These problems detract from the overall experience and suggest a need for further optimization.
“Numerous bugs and glitches, clipping through doors and objects, bad AI and pathfinding are the biggest problems.”
“The game felt very buggy many times, though I'm not sure if it was due to actual bugs.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a surprising and unearned revelation at the end, which some players found amusing but others felt detracted from the overall experience, leading to mixed feelings about its effectiveness.
