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Vicious Cycle

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61%Game Brain Score
atmosphere, story
graphics
100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

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Vicious Cycle is a single player survival action adventure game with horror, fantasy and mystery themes. It was developed by BraveTraveller and was released on September 17, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Vicious Cycle is a first person Horror game where you venture into a dark forest by bike and on foot. The demo has two parts: Brave a ride on the bike trail and the traps the forest has laid for you. Next, Escape Ashford Stables by solving puzzles and hiding from the creatures that lurk within. Can you survive the bike trail? With only your Bicycle light as a guide, ride through the first…

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
  • The game offers a unique and creative horror experience with an original bike-based gameplay mechanic that adds tension and challenge.
  • Strong atmosphere and sound design effectively build a spooky and immersive environment, complemented by well-paced chases and varied settings.
  • Puzzles are thoughtfully designed, enjoyable, and fit well with the flow of the game, providing a good balance between exploration and action.
  • Some players experience frustration with stamina management and the challenging bike controls, making certain sections difficult to navigate.
  • A few puzzles can be vague or require backtracking to solve, which may disrupt the pacing for some players.
  • Hitboxes are inconsistent, with the bike having a small hitbox while on-foot character hitbox feels large, causing occasional gameplay discomfort.
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game boasts a strong, immersive atmosphere enhanced by thoughtful puzzle design, compelling storytelling through environmental notes, and impactful sound design. Its first-person perspective and ambient audio effectively create a tense, engaging horror experience with hidden lore that deepens the setting.

    • “An interesting and atmospheric horror game with a story that unfolds nicely through the notes you find along the way.”
    • “It has a great atmosphere; the sound design and first-person perspective really put you on edge.”
    • “I thought the ambient sound and atmosphere were really strong, with some cool lore hidden in the environment.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is engaging and atmospheric, effectively revealed through collectible notes and enriched by a unique pagan theme. It maintains a thrilling pace with a constant sense of chase, keeping players hooked throughout the concise (~1.5 hour) experience.

    • “An interesting and atmospheric horror game with a story that unfolds nicely through the notes you find along the way.”
    • “If you like the thrill of a constant chase and an interesting "pagan" style story - I don't see any harm in you trying this at its low price and ~1.5hr playtime.”
    • “The story hooked me from the start, and the mechanics felt fresh and fun.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is engaging and fresh, with challenging bike mechanics that add depth, while the off-the-seat segments provide functional but less exciting progression. Overall, the mechanics and story combine to create an immersive experience.

    • “The bike mechanics were challenging and difficult at times but really engaging!”
    • “The off the seat gameplay was okay; it provided the necessary means to push forward.”
    • “The story hooked me from the start, and the mechanics felt fresh and fun.”
  • graphics
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics feature a retro aesthetic that complements the game's horror-driven puzzle and hiding gameplay, creating an immersive and tense atmosphere.

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Vicious Cycle is a survival action adventure game with horror, fantasy and mystery themes.

Vicious Cycle is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Vicious Cycle.

Vicious Cycle was released on September 17, 2025.

Vicious Cycle was developed by BraveTraveller.

Vicious Cycle has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its graphics.

Vicious Cycle is a single player game.

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