V696

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V696 is a single player action adventure game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Veysel Çınar and was released on January 11, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"V696" is a horror-thriller game with a first-person perspective, set in a classic village setting. Players must follow signs, decipher texts and use their imagination to solve the mystery of the Satan family, who returned to their village after 15 years of absence. The game features 8D sounds and a plot that increases in intensity with progress, with a warning for those with metaphysical or spiritual histories. The game is available in Azerbaijan language.

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game effectively delivers a lot of jump scares, creating a genuinely scary atmosphere that many players enjoyed.
Despite its low budget and minimal assets, the gameplay design and mechanics are well thought out, providing clear objectives and engaging encounters.
The sound design, including music and sound effects, enhances the immersive experience, contributing to the overall tension and fear.

The story is often criticized as being poorly developed and confusing, with many players finding it unsatisfying or lacking depth.
There are frequent complaints about unclear objectives and navigation issues, leading to frustration and aimless wandering.
The game relies heavily on predictable jump scares, which some players found cheap and detracting from the overall experience.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has been widely criticized for being poorly developed and confusing, often overshadowed by an overreliance on cheap jump scares that detract from the overall atmosphere. Many players feel that the narrative lacks depth and coherence, making it difficult to engage with the plot, while some note that it could have benefited from a more thoughtful approach to storytelling. Overall, the story is seen as a significant weakness in an otherwise potentially engaging horror experience.
- “It is all about the story, though.”
- “This game is very scary and exciting, and the main story of this game is inspired by the movie Dabbe 4. Be sure to try it if you have not played.”
- “You have to search the house for random scares to pop up and click on everything you can in order to find what progresses the story.”
- “The story, like so many horror titles on Steam, is a muddled mess, and the English translation butchers it further.”
- “So many unnecessary and cheap jump scares that it never let me experience some of the atmosphere or story this game has to offer...”
- “Very poor story with a lot of jump scares.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay mechanics are described as captivating and engaging, with players encouraged to explore various features, such as utilizing hints and following footprints for guidance. Overall, the gameplay offers a rich and immersive experience.
- “The gameplay mechanics are truly captivating.”
- “Finally, let's examine the gameplay mechanics of the game.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are mesmerizing.”
- “Let's examine the gameplay mechanics of the game.”
- “Click the hints box in settings (gameplay) and follow the footprints.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the eerie atmosphere and jump scares, many feel that the visuals are lacking and could be improved for a better overall experience.
- “With this in mind, it's quite scary, full of jump scares and eerie sounds/visuals.”
- “I really love this game; there are a lot of jump scares I enjoy. It's true the graphics aren't that great, but I still love it.”
- “It would be better if the graphics were a little better.”
- “Personally, I found the mood, story, graphics, and sound design lacking.”
- “It would be better if the graphics were a bit better.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The atmosphere of the game is polarizing; while some players appreciate the spooky ambiance and effective use of jumpscares, others feel that the reliance on cheap jumpscares detracts from the overall experience and storytelling.
- “The jumpscares and atmosphere are really well done in this game.”
- “Very spooky atmosphere!”
- “So many unnecessary and cheap jumpscares that it never let me experience some of the atmosphere or story this game has to offer...”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight that while jump scares and environmental design contribute to the overall atmosphere, character development is less emphasized, with a focus on character design and sound rather than deep narrative growth or emotional arcs.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, eliciting both cringe from awkward sound design and laughter from the quirky ghost character designs.
- “I was mostly either cringing at the horrible, distorted, and looping sounds or laughing at the random ghost designs that came running at me.”