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Victim Complex: Part 1

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54%Game Brain Score
story, atmosphere
gameplay, music
79% User Score Based on 19 reviews

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Victim Complex: Part 1 is a single player simulation game. It was developed by 5ive Bullet Games and was released on October 18, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Victim Complex: Part 1 is an early Demo for the upcoming full game release, scheduled for Q4 2025. Search Steam for Victim Complex to add the Full Game to your wishlist, see more demos, and get updates on progress! Victim Complex is a first person, narrative-driven horror experience. Play as hack medium Jack Lognare, who has stumbled on his first legitimate haunting. Will you try to help the sp…

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79%
Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews
story4 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game offers an intriguing and engaging narrative that keeps players wanting more, with a well-crafted atmosphere and impressive voice acting.
  • Victim Complex: Part 1 provides a unique ghost-hunting experience, utilizing classic tools and mechanics that enhance immersion and create genuine investigative gameplay.
  • The game successfully delivers several scares and maintains a tense ambiance, making it a solid entry in the indie horror genre.
  • Technical issues and game-breaking glitches hinder the experience, with players reporting problems with core mechanics and save/load functionality.
  • The game is relatively short and offers limited content, leading to concerns about its value and the uncertainty of future chapters being released.
  • Some players found the lack of clear clues for multiple endings frustrating, making it difficult to fully explore the game's potential.
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is described as simple yet immersive, allowing players to easily connect with their characters. It features an interesting and unsettling atmosphere that captivates players from the start, creating a sense of intrigue for future developments. Overall, the narrative is engaging and well-executed, contributing positively to the gaming experience.

    • “I was completely immersed in the story.”
    • “This game has an interesting story, and a very unsettling atmosphere.”
    • “The story is super engaging, and within the first 10 minutes, you're hooked.”
    • “The story is simple.”
    • “It's not hard to invest yourself in your own character or the other characters.”
    • “The story and voice acting are done well, but the level detailing could be polished more.”
  • atmosphere
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its tense and unsettling environment, characterized by eerie sound design, shadowy visuals, and effective paranormal elements. Reviewers highlight the strong horror potential and engaging investigative mechanics, noting that the voice acting enhances the overall experience. While the atmosphere is well-executed, some suggest that additional investment in entity and building details could further enrich the setting.

    • “The game shines in its atmosphere, creating a tense, unsettling environment filled with eerie sound design, shadowy visuals, and well-placed paranormal events.”
    • “The atmosphere and voice acting is on point throughout the game, walking the line between making you jump and making you unsettled.”
    • “If I could improve upon anything, I would spend more money on the entity and building details to enhance the atmosphere.”
    • “This game has an interesting story, and a very unsettling atmosphere.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay in "Victim Complex: Part 1" offers a gripping atmosphere and engaging investigative elements, but players have reported issues with core mechanics, particularly spirit interactions and ghost-detecting tools, which remain unfixed after updates. The flashlight mechanic adds frustration in the dark environments, and while the game is easy to navigate, its limited locations and reliance on walking simulator elements may detract from the overall experience.

    • “Final verdict: Victim Complex: Part 1 has strong horror potential, delivering a gripping atmosphere and engaging investigative mechanics.”
    • “The mechanics weren't hard to figure out, but going through the game for the first time, it took me a minute or two with some things.”
    • “Gameplay is a walking simulator, and the locations are just the apartment, stairway, and laundry room.”
    • “Some players have reported that core mechanics—like spirit interactions and ghost-detecting tools—don’t function properly, particularly after updates.”
    • “The flashlight mechanic, which requires frequent switching between hands, adds unnecessary frustration to an already dark and claustrophobic setting.”
    • “Gameplay is a walking simulator and the locations are just the apartment, stairway, and laundry room.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is reported to have excellent optimization, with no performance issues noted by users on their systems.

    • “The game ran smoothly on my system without any performance issues.”
    • “I experienced no lag or frame drops, which made for a seamless gaming experience.”
    • “The optimization is impressive; it runs perfectly even on lower-end hardware.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has been noted for its persistent and unsettling quality, as it continues to play even after the threat has passed, which can detract from the overall experience.

    • “Another broken part is where you need to close your eyes; the threatening music keeps playing even after the monster is gone.”
    • “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel tedious after a short while.”
    • “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been criticized due to frequent game-breaking glitches, including players becoming stuck and scripted events failing to activate, significantly impacting the overall experience.

    • “Others have encountered game-breaking glitches, such as being stuck in place or scripted events failing to trigger.”
    • “The glitches in this game are outright game-breaking.”
  • graphics
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics excel in establishing a tense and unsettling atmosphere, enhanced by shadowy visuals and effective sound design that contribute to its eerie environment.

    • “The game shines in its atmosphere, creating a tense, unsettling environment filled with eerie sound design, shadowy visuals, and well-placed paranormal events.”
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Victim Complex: Part 1 is a simulation game.

Victim Complex: Part 1 is available on PC and Windows.

Victim Complex: Part 1 was released on October 18, 2024.

Victim Complex: Part 1 was developed by 5ive Bullet Games.

Victim Complex: Part 1 has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Victim Complex: Part 1 is a single player game.

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