White Noise Online

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White Noise Online is a single player and multiplayer action game with horror and science fiction themes. It was developed by Milkstone Studios and was released on May 22, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

White Noise Online is a cooperative horror game where up to 4 players explore haunted areas to uncover clues, while avoiding being caught by a supernatural creature. The game features over 15 playable characters, each with unique perks and skills, and 6 different scenarios. It offers a replay screen to review the team's path and choices, encouraging communication and teamwork for survival.

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gameplay5 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Great nostalgia factor for players who enjoyed it on Xbox 360, providing a fun multiplayer horror experience.
The game features a variety of characters with unique stats, enhancing replayability and strategy.
Atmospheric sound design and jump scares contribute to a genuinely scary experience when played with friends.

Movement speed is painfully slow, making gameplay feel tedious and unengaging.
The online community is nearly non-existent, making it difficult to find multiplayer matches.
Graphics and overall design feel outdated, resembling a low-budget indie game with minimal updates.

graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players describing them as outdated and reminiscent of early 2000s titles, while others praise the clarity and atmosphere they create. Many note that the visuals are simple yet effective in enhancing the game's horror elements, particularly in multiplayer settings. Overall, while the graphics may not be cutting-edge, they are deemed sufficient for the game's immersive experience.
- “This game has truly next-gen graphics.”
- “But the graphics in this game are amazing for just a simple price.”
- “The graphics were decent and definitely worked in favor of the game's target atmosphere.”
- “This game is pretty fun with friends overall the story is a Walmart version of Slender Man with graphics of a 2008 Dell laptop, but all that aside it has multiple maps with each map taking about 30-40 minutes to beat.”
- “It is scary, but other than that, I can't praise it for anything; murky graphics, lazy environments, and a lack of depth make this game very bad.”
- “The graphics are simple and slightly cartoony, which helps to make the game more bearable for the easily frightened.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally described as simplistic and repetitive, with minimal differences between characters and a lack of engaging mechanics, leading to a quick loss of interest. While some players appreciate the multiplayer elements and the atmospheric tension, many criticize the game for its limited scares and basic mechanics reminiscent of the "Slender" genre. Overall, the gameplay offers a straightforward experience but lacks depth and variety, leaving players wanting more in terms of puzzles and cooperative elements.
- “The fact that you can spectate around as a ghost and still look for stuff is another great mechanic everyone overlooked.”
- “The game itself is pretty good though, it's like Slender if it had multiple maps, difficulty levels, and characters with different stats that change up the gameplay.”
- “It's a solid game, simple gameplay, basic graphics, enough to immerse you and make you feel like something is always watching.”
- “There's no real gameplay change between characters except some can run a bit longer and some can look at weird Cthulhu statues or the monster without going 'aghhfhf' and turning into stone.”
- “No gameplay, no story, 2 button mechanics and deadly for a so-called horror experience: not scary at all.”
- “The gameplay is very simple as you walk around searching for 8 tapes while avoiding eye contact with a monster and strange green statues.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its effective use of music and ambient sounds, creating a genuinely spooky experience, especially when played in the dark with headphones. While some players note that the graphics can vary in quality across platforms, they generally contribute positively to the overall atmosphere. However, a few reviews suggest that the game may feel like a less serious version of similar titles, impacting its immersive qualities.
- “The atmosphere and music have been nailed perfectly.”
- “Some of the maps were genuinely spooky in an atmospheric way.”
- “The ambient sound is really creepy and lends itself perfectly to the atmosphere.”
- “Great potential, good atmosphere, but is nothing more than a shittier, goofier rendition of Slender.”
- “In this version, the graphics are really clear and not scary in my opinion, but on the Xbox, it's all fuzzy and has weird static effects; the Xbox has a way better scary atmosphere.”
- “Decent quality graphics and atmosphere; it's recommended to play in the dark with headphones and no voice enabled, especially if you are playing with others; you don't want to ruin the experience the first time.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely considered weak and underdeveloped, resembling a low-quality version of the Slender Man narrative. Players collect tape recorders to piece together a minimal backstory, but the overall plot lacks clarity and depth, making it feel almost non-existent. While the audio recordings provide some context, they are not essential to gameplay, leaving many players dissatisfied with the narrative experience.
- “As you scavenge the map for 8 recorders, kind of like the 8 pages in Slender, a story begins to unfold.”
- “The story is a little difficult to understand, but it adds an intriguing layer to the gameplay as you uncover how this creature came to be.”
- “You and three others investigate different locations to discover the truth by collecting tape recorders, which contain important information about the narrative.”
- “The story is a little difficult to understand what happened and how this creature came to be.”
- “However, the story here is rather non-existent, with the only narrative coming from an opening scene before the title screen, and the audio content that plays on the cassettes themselves when you pick them up.”
- “There's not much of a story to this game; put simply, you and three others investigate different locations in order to discover the truth by collecting tape recorders which contain information.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its quirky humor, featuring absurd elements like an unlockable character, the Invisible Man, and comical scenarios involving grotesque visuals and character dynamics. Players find the humor in the game's ridiculous mechanics and the interactions between characters, particularly the competition for the faster character, Shaggy. Overall, while the gameplay may not be compelling enough to warrant a full price purchase, the humor adds a layer of enjoyment that makes it worth considering during sales.
- “Actually kinda hilarious that one of the unlockable characters is the Invisible Man.”
- “A game about walking around on a mostly black screen (that's the most scary thing you will find in the game, knowing your light will break down before you finish the level), with a flashlight that gets darker and darker. You're searching for some items and being hunted by a funny monster that just stands around or warps through the level, but never does anything.”
- “Very funny.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game effectively enhances the atmosphere, contributing to a solid horror experience, particularly in a dark, spooky forest setting. While the music is described as decent and simple, it successfully ramps up as players progress, adding to the overall tension.
- “The atmosphere and music have been nailed perfectly.”
- “If you want a solid horror experience with your friends set in a dark, spooky forest, the decent music ramps up as you progress, making it a good choice.”
- “The visuals and music are also simple.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight that the game's mechanics ensure that each match feels unique, significantly enhancing its replayability.
- “Each match feels unique, significantly enhancing the replayability.”
- “The variety of strategies keeps the gameplay fresh and encourages multiple playthroughs.”
- “With so many different outcomes and choices, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
- “The lack of variety in missions makes it hard to feel motivated to replay the game.”
- “Once you've completed the story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
- “The game feels repetitive after just a few playthroughs, diminishing its replay value.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players initially find the grinding aspect enjoyable for a short period, but it quickly becomes tedious and boring, leading to a negative overall experience.
- “It was kind of fun for 30 minutes, then it became really boring and more tedious than anything.”
- “The grinding feels endless and lacks any real reward, making it a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
- “After a while, the repetitive tasks just drain the fun out of the game.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users praise the stability of the game, noting that it runs smoothly on both PC and Mac platforms, indicating a successful porting process.
- “This release is amazing, and they have done a great job porting it over to PC. The game runs smoothly on Mac computers as well.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive, providing a seamless experience without crashes or major bugs.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it runs consistently without any performance issues.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn mixed reactions, with some users noting the need for advertising to encourage replayability. While the current discounted price of $4.49 is seen as affordable, there are concerns that the developers may be prioritizing quick profits over long-term engagement.
- “For the low (currently discounted price) of $4.49, you too can support game developers who are only in the gaming industry for a quick cash grab!”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance, contributing to an immersive experience without disruptive window modes, which enhances the overall tension similar to titles like "Slender: The Arrival." Additionally, it effectively addresses cheating, adding a layer of satisfaction for players.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development in the game is highlighted by its unique and distinctive designs, setting it apart from other titles in the genre.
- “The character designs are unique and different from any other game I've seen.”