VHS Collection: Goodnight Me
- October 18, 2024
- Notick
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Windows
Reviews
- The game has a creepy atmosphere and effective jump scares that can genuinely surprise players.
- It's a free game that offers some interesting lore and easter eggs for players to discover.
- The developer is open to feedback and has potential for future updates or episodes.
- The gameplay is often described as a 'walking simulator' with repetitive and boring tasks.
- The graphics and overall presentation are considered poor, with many players noting janky visuals and a lack of polish.
- The story feels disjointed and lacks substance, leaving players confused and unsatisfied.
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in "VHS Collection: Goodnight Me" is noted for its gritty VHS effects and tense camera work, effectively creating a tense mood. However, some reviewers feel that while the atmosphere is strong, it lacks substance and can be excessively dark, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite some decent jump scares, the unsettling atmosphere does not consistently translate into impactful gameplay.
“This episodic horror game nails the atmosphere with its gritty VHS effects and tense camera work, which really set the mood.”
“The gameplay is good, the atmosphere and audio also.”
“There are a few jump scares that are decent, but they don’t carry the weight of the unsettling atmosphere the game initially builds.”
“Maybe because of excessive dark atmosphere.”
“- poor atmosphere”
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the poor quality of free models and a janky aesthetic, while others praised the visuals, effects, and details as amazing. The overall impression suggests a lack of consistency in graphical quality, with some elements feeling outdated or poorly executed.
“Visuals, effects, details were amazing!”
“The gameplay really hammers home the term 'walking simulator'; the story is just poorly executed, the free models are horrible looking, and the whole thing has a VHS aesthetic and filter that feels unnecessary.”
“I think there's a little bug; if your PC or game crashes, try changing the resolution/graphics and the problem is solved.”
“Poor graphics.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it confusing and poorly executed, while others appreciate its dark horror elements and express excitement for future episodes. However, issues such as janky execution, dialogue bugs, and a lack of coherence detract from the overall experience.
“This is a good horror dark game and it has a good story. I'm so excited for upcoming episodes.”
“The game does have bugs regarding dialogue, and the story does have some parts where you're wondering why you do what it's asking, but overall, the game was amazing; I loved it.”
“The gameplay really hammers home the term 'walking simulator'; the story is just nonsense being thrown at the wall and nothing sticking. It's janky, the free models are horrible looking, and the whole thing has a VHS aesthetic and filter simply for the sake of it.”
“The storyline was a bit confusing, and the ball puzzle was frustrating.”
“The game does have bugs regarding dialogue, and the story has some parts where you're left wondering why you are doing what it's asking.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a "walking simulator" with a janky execution and a lack of cohesive storytelling, leading to a generally uninspired experience. While some players appreciate the atmosphere and audio, others find the gameplay to be short and boring, with criticisms aimed at the use of poor-quality models and an unnecessary VHS aesthetic.
“The gameplay is good, the atmosphere and audio also.”
“Gameplay is good but short.”
“The gameplay really hammers home the term 'walking simulator'; the story is just a mess with nothing sticking. It's janky, the free models are poorly designed, and the whole thing has a VHS aesthetic and filter that feels unnecessary.”
“The gameplay is a boring playthrough with little to engage the player.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting that the background score enhances the overall experience and complements the game's lore. Many find the soundtrack to be exceptional, contributing to the game's fun and suspenseful atmosphere.
“The background music beautifully complements the lore of the game.”
“This was a really fun game to play; it gave me some good jump scares, and the soundtrack is fire! 10/10.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive at times, suggesting that it can detract from the overall experience.
“The game can feel a bit grindy at times, but the rewards make it worth it.”
“Grinding is a necessary part of the experience, and it adds depth to character progression.”
“While there are moments of grinding, they are balanced by the satisfaction of leveling up.”
“The game can feel a bit grindy at times.”
“Grinding becomes repetitive and tedious after a while.”
“I found myself spending too much time grinding for resources.”
