What the Fog

About

In "What The Fog," you and a friend navigate a cursed board game filled with monsters, using magic powers and teamwork to repair generators and unlock exit doors. Choose between Dwight, Claudette, or Feng Min, and strategize your upgrades to build complementary loadouts. Even after death, you can help your partner until they revive you, as all enemies aim to defeat you.

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,019 reviews

gameplay28 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, especially when played with friends.
Each character has unique abilities, adding variety to gameplay.
The art style and soundtrack are enjoyable, creating a charming atmosphere.

The game lacks content, with only three characters and limited enemy variety.
Gameplay can become repetitive and tedious over time.
There are concerns about data privacy, as players must agree to share personal information to access the game for free.

gameplay
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its simplicity and repetitiveness, leading to a lack of depth and engagement over time. While some appreciate the cooperative mechanics and child-friendly design, others criticize the uninspired enemy variety and shallow gameplay loop, suggesting that it becomes boring after a few hours. Overall, the game offers a straightforward experience that can be enjoyable in short bursts, particularly with friends, but it lacks the complexity and variety needed for long-term engagement.
- “I think I'd give this an 8/10 for how new player or child-friendly this game is, as well as how many different but easy mechanics there are to master.”
- “The co-op experience is top-notch, with seamless gameplay that makes teaming up with friends a joy.”
- “The gameplay is challenging and rewarding, providing a satisfying experience as you progress through the game.”
- “Prepare for sleep-inducing enemies with gigantic health bars, aggressively boring gameplay, in tiny arenas and lackluster power-ups and upgrades.”
- “From start to finish, the gameplay is generally identical while being simple and repetitive throughout.”
- “The gameplay is easy to understand and easy to master, but it quickly becomes repetitive and boring.”
graphics
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the cute and endearing art style, as well as the atmospheric visuals that enhance the gameplay experience. However, some critics note a lack of cohesion in the overall presentation and feel that the graphics, while polished, do not fully capture the intended atmosphere. Overall, the visuals are described as pleasant and engaging, but there are calls for improvement in certain areas to elevate the game's aesthetic appeal.
- “I had never in my life seen a game with such fantastic graphics and such incredible attention to detail.”
- “The visuals are stunning, with eerie, foggy landscapes that really draw you in.”
- “The graphics are dark and atmospheric, perfectly capturing the tension of being hunted.”
- “Although the raw graphics and animations are clearly polished, there is no overarching atmosphere or articulation to the way everything is framed and presented; it's just a game that players load into.”
- “Perhaps, if these devs would test it before releasing the game, it would make more sense because clearly they haven't been doing it but rather working on the stupid aesthetics of how the store or the UI looks.”
- “Dead by Daylight with Brawl Stars graphics but 3D?”
music
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
53%
8%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its catchy and dynamic nature that enhances gameplay, while others criticize it for being repetitive and limited in variety. Many players enjoy the upbeat soundtrack, describing it as a "banger," but express a desire for more tracks to prevent it from feeling monotonous. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, its lack of diversity is a common point of contention among reviewers.
- “The music is absolutely amazing, I'd happily listen to it on repeat!”
- “The music dynamically shifts to match the intensity of the gameplay, ramping up during frantic chases and allowing brief moments of calm to feel truly precious.”
- “The graphics are clean, gameplay is smooth, and the soundtrack makes the playthrough upbeat and a lot of fun.”
- “This immediately makes it feel hollow and disingenuous, especially with the okay soundtrack thoughtlessly hyping it up so much.”
- “Music is awful and so loud and annoying.”
- “The soundtrack feels like it's just one song that keeps on going in a loop for eternity; it's like an early access mobile game.”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently described as light-hearted and goofy, making it particularly enjoyable when played with friends. Players appreciate its quirky and cartoonish elements, often finding the gameplay loop amusing and entertaining, despite its horror-themed setting. Overall, the game is recognized for its comedic charm and fun interactions.
- “Absolutely funny and goofy gameplay loop.”
- “This game is clearly not a horror game; it’s cartoony and meant to be funny.”
- “Either way, I think the game is still good, but it is kinda funny that they took inspiration from a mod for the majority of a character’s moveset.”
replayability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is viewed as limited, with many players expressing a desire for more playable characters and deeper content. While some appreciate the roguelite elements that offer varied experiences, the consensus is that the game lacks substantial single-player replay value and is overshadowed by other titles in the genre that provide more unlockables and replay incentives.
- “Plus, there's plenty of replay value with various missions and challenges.”
- “The roguelite elements ensure that no two playthroughs are the same, adding significant replay value.”
- “Good little game, wishing there were more playable characters; managed to get up to 1 achievement left that requires me to die 3 times in the same stage, so it has to be done via multiplayer.”
- “Fun but very little replayability.”
- “Game is too shallow with little replay value to be worth playing; there are better games for the price or cheaper.”
- “The game is pretty bare bones besides that and doesn't really have any replayability.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is engaging and well-paced, enhanced by strong voice acting that brings the characters to life. However, some players feel that the lack of a dynamic narrative can make the experience feel static over time. Overall, the story contributes to replay value through various missions and challenges.
- “The story is engaging and well-paced, with great voice acting that brings the characters to life.”
- “Plus, there's plenty of replay value with various missions and challenges.”
- “I was thinking fun little 3D action/adventure/platformer game, bonus points if it kept me busy with lots of monsters to take care of while I progressed through a story.”
- “Looks like TikTok Reddit story background footage.”
- “An actual story.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly in the later stages where farming for resources becomes necessary to progress. Many reviewers noted that the high costs associated with unlocking content and the lack of noticeable differences in difficulty contribute to a grindy experience that can detract from overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the simplicity of grinding for relaxation, others express frustration with the mechanics and pacing, suggesting that improvements could enhance the experience.
- “Grinding in this game feels rewarding and keeps me engaged for hours.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “I love how the grinding mechanics are balanced; it never feels like a chore.”
- “To be honest, I didn't notice much difference between the difficulties, so the game started to feel grindy and repetitive by the last one.”
- “Once you're at level 6 or 7, you'll find yourself farming for blood points just to complete the generators, which makes my eyes gloss over and I immediately want to stop playing.”
- “My main complaint is the lack of ability to pause during single player, and how grindy the later rooms feel, not because they have massive health pools, but more because of the blood point costs to activate the generators to progress the room being so high relative to the amount each enemy drops.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is described as top-tier spooky and genuinely creepy, effectively immersing players in a mysterious and engaging experience. While some reviews note a lack of cohesive framing, the dark visuals and sound design successfully create tension and excitement, reminiscent of both horror and chaotic gameplay. Overall, the atmosphere combines elements of thrill and humor, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The graphics are dark and atmospheric, perfectly capturing the tension of being hunted.”
- “The atmosphere is genuinely creepy, especially when you’re not sure if the thing lurking in the distance is a tree or a monster.”
- “Although the raw graphics and animations are clearly polished, there is no overarching atmosphere or articulation to the way everything is framed and presented; it's just a game that players load into.”
- “The game's atmosphere is both mysterious and amusing, creating an engaging experience right from the start.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game has been heavily criticized as a blatant cash grab, with reviewers labeling it a soulless asset flip designed to exploit players and harvest their data. Many feel that the collaboration with Dead by Daylight is merely a marketing tactic to attract long-term fans, further emphasizing the game's lack of genuine content.
- “This game was a blatant asset flip cash grab; it started development as something completely unrelated to Dead by Daylight but was altered to feature assets and characters from BHVR's IP to lure in their long-term players into signing away their data.”
- “It's really bad, to be honest, and look at this Reddit post if you want to see why it's a soulless data-mining cash grab: https://www.reddit.”
- “This is definitely, to quote one Redditor, a data-mining cash grab.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate a significant shortcoming in character development, with players noting a lack of depth and growth for the characters. While the character designs are praised for their cuteness and appeal, the overall narrative and development aspects seem to fall flat, leaving players wanting more engagement with the characters.
- “The character designs are on point, with adorable aesthetics that really enhance the overall experience.”
- “The character development is engaging, making each character feel unique and memorable.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, adding depth to the gameplay.”
- “One major drawback is the lack of character development.”
- “Character designs are on point, but the overall character development feels shallow and uninspired.”
- “While the gameplay is fun, the characters lack depth and growth, making it hard to feel invested in their journeys.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express strong emotional reactions to the game, highlighting its ability to evoke feelings reminiscent of the Great Depression through its challenging economic mechanics. However, frustrations with game design, such as ineffective character dynamics and gameplay oversights, lead to regret and disappointment among some users.
- “This game made me feel what the Great Depression was like; it literally puts you in an economic recession as items become so expensive.”
- “I regret even touching this game.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with users noting that it runs well on the Steam Deck. However, some players express dissatisfaction, suggesting that their experience may vary.
- “Fun game and it runs great on Steam Deck!”
- “The game is incredibly stable, with no crashes or bugs during my playthrough.”
- “I appreciate how smooth the gameplay is; it never lags or stutters.”
- “Honestly, this game kind of sucks and not in the buggy DBD way.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and disconnections, which ruined the overall experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from poor optimization, which is evident in its limited frame rate of 60fps, suggesting that visual fidelity does not translate to smooth performance.