VILOMAH
- September 22, 2022
- Disrate Studios
- 3h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"Vilomah" is a horror simulation game, offering 3 hours of playtime, where you step into Jake's shoes as he delivers pizza to the House of Nightmares. Navigate through an abandoned farmhouse, filled with deadly traps, puzzles, and the terrifying Hag. Stay quiet, use stealth, search for items, and try to escape, all while the Hag's heightened senses are always watching. Key features include challenging puzzles, tense stealth mechanics, retro inventory, outstanding sound design, and classic PS1 visuals with a togglable VHS filter.
PC
Windows
PlayStation
Reviews
- The game captures a terrifying atmosphere with its retro PS1 aesthetic and effective sound design, creating an unnerving experience.
- It features clever puzzles and intense moments that can be enjoyable for fans of the horror genre.
- The quick interaction with items and the unique challenge it presents make it stand out among similar horror games.
- The lack of checkpoints and saves can lead to frustrating gameplay, as dying means starting over from the beginning.
- The sound design is inconsistent, making it difficult to determine the monster's location, which can lead to unexpected deaths.
- The stealth mechanics are poorly implemented, often resulting in players being caught despite trying to remain hidden.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the stealth mechanics as ineffective and frustrating, while others appreciate the potential of these mechanics when combined with sound design to create a tense atmosphere. Overall, the lack of a compelling gameplay loop detracts from the experience.
“This game has some great mechanics like stealth, which when coupled with the sound design, creates a very unnerving atmosphere.”
“The stealth mechanics are awful to the point where you question if the game is just trolling you.”
“Too bad, then, that there’s really no fun or interesting gameplay loop here to facilitate that repetition.”
“There's a sound mechanic that should help to identify where the killer is, but it doesn't work.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around a pizza delivery person who gets kidnapped and must escape from a house inhabited by a murderer, featuring a decent background and intriguing premise. However, many players feel that the narrative has significant untapped potential, particularly in how the game title could be better integrated into the storyline. Overall, while the setting and premise are engaging, the execution leaves much to be desired.
“The story is that you get kidnapped while delivering a pizza, and now you have to escape a house with a wandering murderer.”
“There are some great things going on here, such as the main premise, the background story, and the general location/setting of the place.”
“There is no story.”
“The story is that you get kidnapped while delivering a pizza and now you have to escape a house with a wandering murderer.”
“Like I said, the background story is decent, but there is much lost potential, especially when using the game title as part of the story.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics blend modern design sensibilities with a retro aesthetic, appealing to fans of PS1-style visuals and retrowave themes. This combination enhances the overall experience without compromising the narrative or player agency, resulting in a visually striking presentation.
“It may go against some of the lofi aesthetics, but it’s one of those cross-sections where modern design sensibilities actually help marry the old with the new, with no obvious compromise to the narrative or my agency as the player.”
“The graphics are fantastic in that retro aesthetic kind of way.”
“If you're into PS1 aesthetic or retrowave Unity stuff, you'll like this.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them feel lifeless.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall immersion.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, enhancing the overall experience with a catchy soundtrack that elevates the atmosphere, particularly in intense moments and during clever puzzles, making it a standout feature for horror fans.
“The music is a jam.”
“The pizza place is cool, but the music definitely elevates it.”
“Intense moments, some clever puzzles, as well as a decent soundtrack make this a must-buy for horror fans!”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its unnerving quality, enhanced by effective sound design that complements its stealth mechanics.
“This game has some great mechanics like stealth, which, when coupled with the sound design, creates a very unnerving atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
“Despite the potential for a rich environment, the game fails to create a compelling atmosphere.”
“The sound design is underwhelming, which detracts significantly from the overall atmosphere.”
