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87%Game Brain Score
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atmosphere, stability
87% User Score Based on 69 reviews

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Welcome Home is a single player survival action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by AsgerGames and was released on February 20, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Welcome Home is a psychological horror game set in a secluded village during its eerie annual festival. Players navigate through unsettling traditions and dark secrets while employing stealth and survival tactics. Choices impact the narrative, leading to multiple endings in this intense, atmospheric experience.

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87%
Audience ScoreBased on 69 reviews
story6 positive mentions
atmosphere3 negative mentions
  • The game features a nostalgic PS1/N64 style graphics that enhance the creepy atmosphere.
  • It's a short and engaging horror experience that effectively builds tension and includes multiple endings.
  • The game is free, making it an accessible option for fans of the horror genre.
  • There are significant issues with screen tearing and glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
  • The story is simple and somewhat predictable, lacking depth and complexity.
  • Some players experienced frustrating gameplay mechanics, such as limited stamina and unskippable cutscenes.
  • story
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally described as simple and straightforward, lacking depth and originality, yet it maintains a certain charm that keeps players engaged. While some appreciate the atmospheric elements and the nostalgic VHS tape theme, others criticize the character development and presentation, suggesting that the narrative could have been more compelling. Overall, it offers a decent experience for those seeking a basic plot within a horror setting, but it may not satisfy players looking for a more intricate storyline.

    • “A wonderful game that tells the true events that happened.”
    • “A super game with a beautiful storyline and the graphics are nice.”
    • “As a big indie PSX genre horror game fan, I enjoyed my playthrough of this game; it had a good story along with great gameplay to keep the player entertained.”
    • “The story isn't particularly original, deep, or unpredictable.”
    • “But the story was horrible in presentation and how the characters were written and portrayed.”
    • “It lacked depth, and in my eyes, I did see potential for a more in-depth story that was just not there.”
  • graphics
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game evoke nostalgia with a PS1/N64 style that many players appreciate, contributing to the overall atmosphere. However, there are notable issues such as screen tearing and a desire for graphical enhancements to elevate the experience further. While the visuals are charming and fit the game's theme, some players feel that improving the graphical fidelity could enhance immersion and better complement the gameplay and story.

    • “The positives: the PS1/N64 style graphics were right up my alley.”
    • “I enjoy the graphics; they add to the creepy atmosphere.”
    • “Graphics are cool and remind me of good old time games!”
    • “The screen tearing was awful, and I think that the only thing that made it even viewable was the fact that it's a pretty low-graphics kind of game, and the several optional camera filters helped to mask it.”
    • “And the graphics, gameplay, and dialogue are very simple.”
    • “Enhancing the graphical fidelity would not only elevate the immersive quality of the game but also better match the innovative gameplay and compelling story.”
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and straightforward narrative structure, focusing on exploration, dialogue, and lore collection. While some players appreciate the engaging and intuitive mechanics, others criticize the limitations, such as the stamina system that slows down gameplay. Overall, the experience is described as enjoyable for fans of the indie horror genre, though it may lack depth and excitement for some.

    • “Plain and simple storytelling and nicely made VHS tape themed gameplay.”
    • “As a big indie PSX genre horror game fan, I enjoyed my playthrough of this game; it had a good story along with great gameplay to keep the player entertained.”
    • “The gameplay is engaging and intuitive, allowing you to build and customize your personal space with a genuine sense of care and creativity.”
    • “And the graphics, gameplay, and dialogue are very simple.”
    • “This of course is also intertwined with the gameplay loop, which is also rather simple as a narrative game, that being 'explore a bit, talk with people, find bits and pieces of lore and do what the cult members tell you.'”
    • “However, I don't enjoy the inability to run indefinitely - I don't see a reason for a stamina mechanism in this game of all games, and it makes some of the gameplay segments unnecessarily slow.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with users praising its creepy and cozy elements, enhanced by effective graphics. While some feel the visual presentation could use more polish, the overall ambiance successfully contributes to the gaming experience.

    • “8/10, love the atmosphere.”
    • “The visual presentation is serviceable and effectively conveys the cozy atmosphere, but it could benefit from more polish and detail.”
    • “Atmosphere was decent.”
    • “I enjoy the graphics; they add to the creepy atmosphere.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, but some users have reported occasional glitches, particularly during the ending sequence involving a key retrieval.

    • “The only real dings I can give the game are that there are some glitches here and there, specifically with the ending where you try to grab the key from the leader’s room.”
    • “I experienced frequent crashes during gameplay, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
    • “The game has a lot of bugs that make it frustrating to play, especially during critical moments.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a second life to fully engage with it.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized as a heartwarming experience that provides relaxation and creative engagement, though players feel that graphical enhancements could elevate its impact further.

    • “Overall, it is a wonderful, heartwarming experience that offers both relaxation and creative engagement, though a graphical upgrade could help it reach its full potential.”
    • “Welcome home – a heartwarming experience with room for graphical enhancements.”
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Welcome Home is a survival action adventure game with horror theme.

Welcome Home is available on PC, Windows and PlayStation.

Welcome Home was released on February 20, 2025.

Welcome Home was developed by AsgerGames.

Welcome Home has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its atmosphere.

Welcome Home is a single player game.

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