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Veil of Sanity

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68%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
story, optimization
84% User Score Based on 32 reviews

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Veil of Sanity is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Sphereka and was released on April 1, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Veil of Sanity: Echoes of the Carnival is a psychological horror game set in a derelict carnival where players must survive relentless chases by a terrifying clown. Navigate eerie environments, solve puzzles under pressure, and use traps and tools creatively to outsmart your pursuer. Manage your sanity while exploring twisted funhouses and abandoned tents in this tense, atmospheric experience.

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84%
Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews
graphics7 positive mentions

  • The game features great graphics and sound design that enhance the horror atmosphere.
  • It offers a challenging gameplay experience that keeps players engaged and on edge.
  • The story is captivating, with interesting notes to discover, making exploration rewarding.
  • The game can be frustratingly difficult, with unbalanced mechanics and unpredictable enemy spawns.
  • Some players found the sanity loss mechanic annoying and the audio design repetitive.
  • There are reports of minor bugs and optimization issues that detract from the overall experience.
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many players praising their quality and visual appeal, especially considering it is a free title. The use of lighting and sound design enhances the overall atmosphere, contributing to a thrilling and immersive experience. Overall, the graphics are described as great, making the game enjoyable and worth playing.

    • “A good horror game with great graphics, and its sound design really adds to the atmosphere.”
    • “The game finds the sweet spot between being fun and challenging, and has a suspenseful ride with great graphics and sound that keeps you on edge but not past your limits.”
    • “For an indie short game, it's very fun and thrilling; the game is hard but not impossible, graphics and lighting are very nice and the music adds to the creepy clown vibes.”
    • “The overall graphics and mechanics are decent thanks to Unreal Engine; otherwise, this game is full of unreasonableness.”
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    "Veil of Sanity: Echoes of the Carnival (Chapter 1)" offers a blend of psychological horror and engaging gameplay, praised for its captivating story and decent mechanics. However, players note the need for improved optimization and the introduction of unique mechanics in future chapters. Overall, while the gameplay can be challenging, it remains enjoyable and worth experiencing.

    • “Veil of Sanity: Echoes of the Carnival (Chapter 1) combines psychological horror with intense gameplay.”
    • “It features a captivating story and excellent gameplay.”
    • “Graphics and gameplay are really good, but it's kind of tough; still, it's fun overall, and I'd say it's worth playing.”
    • “It is worth improving the optimization in the next parts of the game, and increasing the plot with the addition of new unique mechanics.”
    • “The overall graphics and mechanics are decent thanks to Unreal Engine, otherwise, this game is full of unreasonableness.”
  • story
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is generally captivating and plausible, though some users feel it is thin and could benefit from further development and unique mechanics in future installments. Overall, the gameplay complements the narrative well, but there is room for improvement in storytelling depth.

    • “It features a captivating story and excellent gameplay.”
    • “It is worth improving the optimization in the next parts of the game, and increasing the plot with the addition of new unique mechanics.”
    • “The story is thin, but plausible.”
    • “No story.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers suggest that the game's optimization needs significant improvement in future installments, alongside a call for enhanced plot development and the introduction of unique mechanics.

    • “The optimization in the game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
    • “I appreciate the developers' focus on optimization, which enhances the overall experience and performance.”
    • “The game's optimization makes it accessible to a wider audience, ensuring that more players can enjoy the experience without technical issues.”
    • “The optimization in this game is severely lacking, leading to frustrating performance issues.”
    • “I often experience lag and stuttering, which makes the gameplay feel unresponsive and unenjoyable.”
    • “The game runs poorly on my system despite meeting the recommended requirements, indicating a need for better optimization.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by the presence of a quirky character, a "funny pill guy," which adds a lighthearted touch to the otherwise intense horror setting. While the comedic elements may be entertaining to watch in a gameplay video, they may not be engaging enough to sustain interest for players themselves.

    • “A really cool realistic horror game where you have to escape an evil clown in a beautiful carnival level, guided by a little funny pill guy.”
    • “It would have been funny to watch Markiplier play this back in the day, even if it's not engaging enough to play through yourself.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some find it contributes to the creepy atmosphere, others feel it becomes repetitive and grating over time. Overall, it enhances the game's thrilling elements but may not appeal to everyone.

    • “For an indie short game, it's very fun and thrilling. The game is hard but not impossible, the graphics and lighting are very nice, and the music adds to the creepy clown vibes.”
    • “The darkness/sanity metric is annoying, and the sounds/music quickly grate on the nerves, but not in a scary, creep-you-out way; more just repetitive and dull.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with impressive graphics and effective sound design that significantly enhance the horror experience.

    • “A good horror game with great graphics, and its sound design really adds to the atmosphere.”
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Veil of Sanity is a action adventure game.

Veil of Sanity is available on PC and Windows.

Veil of Sanity was released on April 1, 2025.

Veil of Sanity was developed by Sphereka.

Veil of Sanity has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Veil of Sanity is a single player game.

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