What the Fog
- May 14, 2024
- Behaviour Interactive Inc.
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamIn "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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is fun, especially when played with friends, and offers a cute art style and engaging gameplay.
- For its low price, the game provides a decent amount of entertainment, making it a worthwhile purchase for casual play.
- Many players appreciate the potential for future updates and additional content, expressing hope for more characters and gameplay features.
- The game lacks content, with only three playable characters and repetitive gameplay that can become boring quickly.
- There are significant quality issues, including a locked frame rate, lack of boss variety, and unbalanced character abilities.
- Players have criticized the game for feeling rushed and not living up to the standards of other roguelikes, often recommending alternatives like Risk of Rain 2 instead.
- gameplay24 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for being fun and engaging, with a solid loop and smooth mechanics, though it does present a learning curve and can become repetitive over time. While some players find the upgrades shallow and the gameplay somewhat janky, the overall experience is enhanced by a vibrant style and an upbeat soundtrack. Many users express a desire for additional characters and maps to enrich the gameplay further.
“The graphics are clean, gameplay is smooth, and the soundtrack makes the playthrough upbeat and a lot of fun.”
“Overall style is amazing and gameplay is great, although it can get somewhat repetitive.”
“Gameplay loop is solid but is also weirdly janky too.”
“For the kind of gameplay they were targeting, BHVR would've done better by making a 'survivors' clone.”
“Has a bit of a learning curve in terms of gameplay and enemy movement mechanics, but it's a refreshing expansion from the Dead by Daylight universe.”
- music17 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being catchy and upbeat, contributing positively to the overall gameplay experience. However, many players find the soundtrack becomes repetitive over time, which can detract from enjoyment during longer sessions. Overall, while the soundtrack is considered good, its repetitiveness is a common point of criticism.
“Pretty neat game for a DBD spin-off, I like the fact that it's made as a 2 player co-op game, and I absolutely love the OST as small as it is.”
“Buy Risk of Rain 2 - it has a similar gameplay style, different/unique level designs, 148 unique items, awesome soundtrack, 4 player co-op, 57 unique monsters/bosses with 8 variants of each, 11 different playable characters, mod support, and multiple endings.”
“Pretty neat game for a DBD spin-off, I like the fact that it's made as a 2-player co-op game, and I absolutely love the OST as small as it is.”
“The graphics are clean, gameplay is smooth, and the soundtrack makes the playthrough upbeat and a lot of fun.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a cute and clean art style that many players appreciate, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. While the aesthetic changes are minimal across levels, primarily involving lighting variations, the overall visual presentation is complemented by smooth gameplay and an upbeat soundtrack.
“The graphics are clean, gameplay is smooth, and the soundtrack makes the playthrough upbeat and a lot of fun.”
“The art style is really cute and the upgrades allow you to make some interesting builds.”
“I personally like the art style.”
“On a single map, because the only thing that aesthetically changes between levels is the lighting.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing and lighthearted, often highlighting its absurdity and playful language. Many users appreciate the comedic elements, describing the experience as "pretty funny and chill." Overall, the humor adds to the enjoyment of the game, making it a notable aspect for players.
“Pretty funny and chill.”
“You see, it's funny because 'WTF' means 'What the f***'! XD XD”
“I love this game! I got it because I thought it'd be kind of funny to try.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is highlighted by its charming and adorable character designs, which contribute to a strong visual appeal and enhance player connection to the characters.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be exhausting, particularly when it involves farming resources from shielded enemies with low damage output, leading to prolonged and tedious gameplay sessions.
“I left my first run on normal feeling exhausted from farming blood points off shielded enemies with low damage for the better part of an hour.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“After hours of repetitive tasks, I found myself questioning if the rewards were even worth the effort.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express a desire for increased replayability through the addition of more playable characters, suggesting that a wider variety of options could enhance their motivation to revisit the game.
“I really want more playable characters.”
