Viviette

85%
Game Brain Score Based on 124 reviews
  • story
  • atmosphere
  • graphics
Viviette Game Cover
“More tea, Lady Stabbington-Smythe? Oh, you’re going to repeatedly plunge a knife into my face? Well, that’s good too, I suppose.”
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Viviette is a single-player Horror Action game with an intriguing story, set in the ominous Neuville's Mansion. Experience a distinct atmosphere with challenging puzzles, diverse items, and multiple endings. Immerse yourself in the original audio-visuals and beware of the lurking monster, while testing your logic and navigation skills.

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85%
Audience ScoreBased on 124 reviews
story21 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The pixel art and graphics are stunning, creating a beautiful and immersive atmosphere.
  • The puzzles are challenging and rewarding, providing a satisfying experience once solved.
  • The game successfully captures the essence of classic survival horror games, reminiscent of titles like Resident Evil and Clock Tower.
  • Many puzzles are unintuitive and can lead to frustration, often requiring a walkthrough to progress.
  • The story lacks depth and can be predictable, diminishing the overall impact of the narrative.
  • The enemy AI can be simplistic, making encounters feel less threatening and more annoying over time.
  • story52 mentions

    The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it captivating and well-told, while others criticize it for being predictable and lacking depth. Many appreciate the atmospheric storytelling and the gradual reveal of the plot through exploration and document collection, though some feel the narrative does not fully support the gameplay experience. Overall, while the story has its strengths, including intriguing twists and a dark tone, it may not be enough to elevate the game for all players.

    • “The story was captivating and interesting, and I loved streaming it on my channel.”
    • “The story is well told and the exploration is rewarding.”
    • “The story is interesting to play through with the documents building suspense up to the final reveal.”
    • “The story is just weak; you can guess the whole thing from the first ten minutes, which is not a good sign.”
    • “The biggest recurrent complaints about this game are the frustrating puzzles and the incomplete story.”
    • “The story is not rich enough to carry the entire experience.”
  • atmosphere45 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its spooky and immersive qualities, enhanced by charming pixel art, effective sound design, and a haunting musical score. Many players appreciate how the setting creates tension and suspense, making exploration feel both engaging and unnerving. While some critiques mention issues with puzzles or narrative depth, the overall consensus is that the game successfully delivers a captivating and atmospheric experience.

    • “Despite all that, it's still a very atmospheric game with charming graphics and audio.”
    • “The atmosphere was great, the graphics phenomenal!”
    • “Viviette nails the atmosphere and is a cut above most 2D indie horror games by the great use of graphical detail and lighting, things being woefully dark until lit and your lamp providing just enough to navigate by, but not enough that you're always aware of the entire room.”
    • “And most important — the game lacks atmosphere.”
    • “This is one game that you should definitely play with headphones because it spends so much time building suspense and atmosphere.”
    • “Viviette's most surprising, but wonderful, achievement is its unnerving atmosphere.”
  • graphics39 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beauty and attention to detail, particularly in creating an atmospheric experience that enhances the horror elements. However, some players noted issues with visibility in darker areas, which can vary significantly across different monitors. Overall, the pixel art style is celebrated for its impressive execution, evoking nostalgia while effectively contributing to the game's eerie ambiance.

    • “The graphics, art style, and sound are a++ all beautiful!”
    • “Vivette nails the atmosphere and is a cut above most 2D indie horror games by the great use of graphical detail and lighting, things being woefully dark until lit and your lamp providing just enough to navigate by, but not enough that you're always aware of the entire room.”
    • “The graphics were, indeed, beautiful, with greatly detailed environments and smooth animations.”
    • “Soundscape nor graphics never made me feel creeped out despite them trying so hard.”
    • “Viviette is a nice enough 2D retro-styled horror game with fully original artwork instead of the usual RPG Maker assets.”
    • “This is why I love RPG-style horror games, and I use that term loosely with this game because it's technically not, the good ones always make up for the lack of graphics with atmosphere and story, and this game does that with flying colors.”
  • gameplay30 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its puzzle-based mechanics and nostalgic feel, while others find it simplistic and lacking in depth. The "stalker" mechanic can be initially off-putting but becomes manageable with practice, and the game offers a blend of exploration and puzzle-solving reminiscent of classic horror titles. However, many reviewers noted that the lack of detailed explanations for mechanics and the occasional difficulty spikes in puzzles can detract from the overall experience.

    • “The gameplay is entirely puzzle-based and they are really fun; none of them felt unfair, although you do have to focus to remember all details. It might help to take screenshots of important info.”
    • “The gameplay is simple and casual, with enough difficulty to keep non-casual gamers engaged, but perhaps at times the puzzles are too difficult - I needed a guide a couple of times, and an in-game map of sorts would have gone a long way to keeping down the amount of memorization and backtracking.”
    • “The gameplay is pretty good; basically, you have to go around the mansion, solve puzzles, and get certain keys while avoiding the stalker’s detection. It's intense when you're trying to sneak past the stalker.”
    • “Really, this game could've been a blast... if it hadn't been hindered by gameplay.”
    • “The game won't feed you the answers to its puzzles or even explain its mechanics in much depth.”
    • “They end up limited to 'walk away from the one hit kill entity' or 'don't step on trap tiles' and their gameplay is bare bones.”
  • music28 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere, creating a tense and immersive experience that complements the visuals and sound effects. Reviewers note that the soundtrack is effective and well-suited to the survival horror genre, although some express frustration with specific music-related puzzles that can hinder progress. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's mood, despite occasional repetitiveness.

    • “The music was excellent, really helped the tense and fearful vibe.”
    • “The soundtrack was good; each piece of music fits the game quite well.”
    • “The atmosphere is set perfectly by the extremely well done pixel graphics, excellent sound effects, and background music.”
    • “The person that made the music box puzzle needs to be fired and never try to come up with ideas ever again.”
    • “Sadly I had to decide to put it down because of the darn music puzzle.”
    • “The soundtrack was amazing, but if you’re not good at puzzles then this game can get pretty tough at times since there’s not a lot of hints.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    Players find the game successfully evokes a sense of nostalgia and anxiety, reminiscent of classic survival horror experiences. While the soundscape and graphics may not elicit fear, the engaging atmosphere and emotional investment in the story lead to a satisfying payoff by the end, enhancing replayability. Overall, the game effectively draws players into its world, making them care about the narrative and their progress.

    • “Where they succeed is drawing players into the setting with an interesting and unique atmosphere, making them care about the story and pulling off that emotional payout by the end with some replayability.”
    • “It's a short game, but it really made me feel like I was back in time playing a game from my childhood with the graphics and gameplay.”
    • “The game is really good: you have that survival horror feeling; solving puzzles made me feel a bit anxious (like playing a Resident Evil game for the first time) with different things happening each time you play it.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game offers strong replayability due to its randomized puzzle solutions, multiple endings, and varying difficulty levels, which encourage players to revisit the experience. The engaging atmosphere and emotional storytelling further enhance the desire to replay, making it a worthwhile investment for players seeking depth and variety.

    • “The puzzles are great, and the randomized solutions add to the decent replayability.”
    • “Where they succeed is drawing players into the setting with an interesting and unique atmosphere, making them care about the story and achieving an emotional payout by the end with some replayability.”
    • “The puzzles are great, and the randomized solutions add decent replayability.”
    • “Definitely has replay value.”
    • “Where they succeed is drawing players into the setting with an interesting and unique atmosphere, making them care about the story and achieving an emotional payout by the end, with some replayability.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game often arises from the juxtaposition of absurdity and practicality, as exemplified by the comedic timing of finding a handsaw just when a task requires careful cutting.

    • “What's funny is that soon after you find a handsaw, it makes careful cutting so much easier.”
    • “The humor in the game is spot-on, with clever jokes that catch you off guard.”
    • “I love how the characters have such witty banter; it really adds to the overall fun of the game.”
  • character development1 mentions

    While the pixel graphics and character designs are highly praised for their impressive use of color and detail, the reviews do not provide specific insights into the depth or progression of character development within the game.

  • stability1 mentions

    Overall, users report that the game experiences occasional glitches, but these issues are infrequent and generally not disruptive to gameplay.

    • “There are occasional glitches, but they aren't too disruptive.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
    • “I've experienced several stability issues that ruin the gameplay.”
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