- September 21, 2024
- Daniel Graves
Veil Transfer
Platforms
About
In "Veil Transfer" , you're a new enforcer in the NVTP, tasked to eradicate the dangerous Veils that hide within humans. Using interrogation, torture, or other methods, determine innocence, execute the Veils, and manage resources to fend off any that try to get their revenge. This horror experience features first-person gameplay, PSX + analog horror styled graphics, and AI-generated dialogue for unique interactions.





- The game features a unique blend of horror and social deduction gameplay, reminiscent of 'Papers Please' and 'FNAF', creating an engaging and atmospheric experience.
- The sound design and graphics contribute significantly to the creepy atmosphere, enhancing the overall immersion and tension during gameplay.
- As a free indie game, it offers a surprisingly polished experience with potential for future updates and expansions, making it a worthwhile play.
- The gameplay loop can become repetitive and predictable, with limited mechanics that may not evolve significantly as the game progresses.
- Some players have reported frustrating interaction issues, such as misaligned boxes that can lead to unintended actions during critical moments.
- Technical issues, including bugs that affect gameplay and the lack of mouse Y-axis inversion, have made the game unplayable for some users.
gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay is described as a fun and atmospheric blend of social deduction and survival horror, reminiscent of "Papers, Please" but in 3D. While the core mechanics are solid and engaging, players note that the gameplay loop can become repetitive and lacks variety, suggesting the need for more unique daily events and mechanics to enhance the experience. Overall, it is considered a worthwhile free game, especially for fans of similar genres, though it could benefit from deeper gameplay elements.
“The game's strengths are its atmosphere and its world building, all tied together with a solid gameplay loop that's even better because it's free.”
“The gameplay is like a single-player social deduction mixed with a hint of survival horror (basically Papers Please meets FNAF in 3D), which I think is a great concept, albeit it could use a touch more elaboration, as it can get a bit same-y.”
“Sat and played a good hour and a half and really enjoyed the mechanics and overall experience from the dark rooms to the PSX style graphics, sound design, and even sound cues.”
“However, in my opinion, the gameplay loop is way too basic.”
“You'll quickly see the same canned responses, so the main gameplay loop becomes extremely repetitive and predictable.”
“The gameplay loop is very simple, with obvious comparisons to 'Papers, Please', but is a little bit underwhelming.”