V696

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

V696 is a first-person horror-thriller game. It contains a cult subject of veiled beings. Even if everything seems clear at first glance, it has a gripping story that will throw you a curve.

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66%

Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

The game has a very scary atmosphere with effective jump scares that surprised many players.
Sound design and music enhance the immersive horror experience despite some minor issues.
The gameplay mechanics and environment design, including unique encounters and movement options, are well thought out and add to the engagement.

The story is weak, confusing, and sometimes poorly translated, detracting from the overall experience.
Many players found it frustrating to navigate the map and unclear on objectives, leading to aimless wandering and repetitive backtracking.
Graphics quality is low and many jump scares feel cheap and repetitive, which can undermine the tension and immersion.

story
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The story is widely criticized as weak, poorly developed, and short, often overshadowed by excessive and cheap jump scares. Poor English translation and confusing narrative structure further detract from the game's atmosphere and immersion. While some note inspiration from external sources, most feel the story and lore needed more depth and coherence.
- “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 of this game is idiotic and trash; the jump scares are not scary.”
- “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.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for being intense, spooky, and reminiscent of Resident Evil, creating a terrifying experience. However, some players feel that frequent and cheap jumpscares occasionally disrupt the immersion and hinder fully appreciating the story and atmosphere. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a strong and well-executed aspect 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.”
- “The jumpscares and atmosphere are really well done in this game.”
- “So many unnecessary and cheap jumpscares that it never let me experience some of the atmosphere or story this game has to offer.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics receive mixed feedback, with some users finding them lacking or basic, while others appreciate the visuals for enhancing the game's eerie and intense atmosphere. Overall, despite some criticism, the graphics effectively contribute to the game's scary mood.
- “With this into account it's quite scary, full of jumpscares and eerie sounds/visuals.”
- “I really love this game a lot of jump scare I enjoy it, it's true the graphics are not that much but still I love it.”
- “The scares were intense and terrifying, the atmosphere was fantastic and the visuals were great.”
- “It would be better if the graphics were a bit better.”
- “Personally, I found the mood, story, graphics, and sound design lacking.”
- “With this in mind, it's quite scary, full of jumpscares and eerie sounds/visuals.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay mechanics are described as captivating and engaging, with useful features like hint boxes and footprint trails that enhance the overall experience. Users find the gameplay immersive and well-designed.
- “These gameplay mechanics are captivating.”
- “Finally, let's examine the game's gameplay mechanics.”
- “Click the hints box in settings (gameplay) and follow the footprints.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews do not provide specific insights into character development, instead focusing on jump scares, environmental and character design, and sound elements. As a result, character development appears to be underemphasized or not a primary highlight in user feedback.
humor
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The humor in the game is a mix of unintentional cringe from awkward sounds and genuine amusement from the quirky, unexpected ghost designs.