V696
- January 11, 2022
- Veysel Çınar
Get on Steam"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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Windows
Reviews
- The game has a very spooky atmosphere and is effective at delivering jump scares that catch players off guard.
- Despite its low budget and small development team, the game manages to create an immersive experience with good sound design and engaging gameplay mechanics.
- Many players found the game enjoyable and recommend it for those who love horror and jump scare experiences.
- The story is often criticized as being poorly developed and confusing, with unclear objectives that can lead to frustration.
- Some players noted that the game relies heavily on repetitive jump scares, which can detract from the overall experience and immersion.
- The graphics and overall quality of the game were seen as lacking, with some reviewers suggesting that it feels janky and not well thought out.
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story in this game is widely criticized for being poorly developed, short, and confusing, often overshadowed by an abundance of cheap jump scares. Many players feel that the narrative lacks depth and coherence, with some noting that the English translation further detracts from the experience. While a few appreciate the game's horror elements, the overall consensus is that the story fails to engage or resonate effectively.
“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.”
“Very poor story with a lot of jump scares.”
“So many unnecessary and cheap jump scares that it never let me experience some of the atmosphere or story this game has to offer...”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its intense and terrifying qualities, reminiscent of Resident Evil, with fantastic visuals that enhance the experience. However, some players feel that the frequent and cheap jumpscares detract from fully immersing in the story and overall atmosphere. Despite this, the spooky ambiance effectively captivates players, making it a standout feature of the game.
“The atmosphere is similar to Resident Evil; it is almost impossible to play this with full sound. I liked it very much; the game caught me in moments I never expected.”
“The scares were intense and terrifying; the atmosphere was fantastic and the visuals were great.”
“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...”
“The jumpscares and atmosphere are really well done in this game.”
“The atmosphere is similar to Resident Evil; it is almost impossible to play this with full sound.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics received mixed feedback; while some players found them lacking and suggested improvements, others appreciated the eerie visuals that contributed to the game's intense atmosphere and jump scares. Despite the criticisms, many still enjoyed the overall experience, highlighting the effective sound design and mood.
“The scares were intense and terrifying, the atmosphere was fantastic and the visuals were great.”
“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 impressive, but still, I love it.”
“It would be better if the graphics were a bit better.”
“Personally, I found the mood, story, graphics, and sound design lacking.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Users find the gameplay mechanics to be captivating and engaging, highlighting the importance of exploring the game's features and utilizing hints effectively. Overall, the gameplay is described as immersive and well-structured.
“The gameplay mechanics are truly captivating.”
“Let's take a look at 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.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
