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- July 12, 2022
- Dnovel
Get on SteamWhat is your subconscious mind trying to tell you when you are mindlessly drawing on a piece of paper? Maybe someone trapped there, in a dark, damp basement and yes, screaming for help and trying to break out?
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers quick achievements, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
- Some players appreciate the stylish black and white design and the simplicity of the hidden object gameplay.
- It can be a fun, casual game for those who enjoy searching for objects in various locations.
- The game is criticized for being repetitive, with levels requiring players to click on the same objects multiple times.
- Many reviews label it as an 'asset flip', indicating a lack of originality and depth in the game's design.
- The story is considered confusing and poorly written, detracting from the overall experience.
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story has been criticized for being convoluted and lacking coherence, with attempts at philosophical depth often falling flat. Reviewers found it to be nonsensical and repetitive, detracting from the overall gameplay experience, which itself was described as simple and monotonous.
“The plot of the game is intriguing and keeps players engaged throughout.”
“The story weaves together various elements that enhance the overall gameplay experience.”
“The narrative offers a unique perspective that challenges players to think critically about the themes presented.”
“What I did not expect was the story—and it was not good.”
“First, the story came across as just a lot of nonsensical rambling and trying really hard to be 'philosophical' and deep.”
“Overall, the story is not worth reading and the gameplay is simple and repetitive (literally).”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized as a cash grab, with accusations of the developer using a low-effort template and misleading tactics to flood Steam with subpar titles. Users report that the game is part of a pattern of asset flips, often bundled in cheap deals shortly after release, and is supported by fake reviews to manipulate perceptions.
“The developer, dnovel/my way games/studio2760, took a template from the godawful cocos2d construction engine, slapped a couple of ultra simple images on it, and dumped the results onto Steam as a cash grab scam.”
“To cement the position of this asset flip as nothing but a cash grab, it was dumped onto cheap daily indie game shovelware bundles very shortly after launch.”
“They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear almost immediately after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by repetitive hidden object scenes, where items are consistently placed in the same locations with only minor changes for narrative purposes. Overall, players find the gameplay to be simple and lacking depth, with a story that fails to engage.
“The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes with its challenging puzzles and immersive mechanics.”
“I love how the gameplay seamlessly blends exploration and problem-solving, making every moment feel rewarding.”
“The variety of gameplay elements ensures that there's always something new to discover, keeping the experience fresh and exciting.”
“The hidden object scenes were repeated, with only slight changes for story purposes, but all the objects were in the same exact places.”
“Overall, the story is not worth reading, and the gameplay is simple and repetitive.”
“The gameplay lacks variety and quickly becomes monotonous.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is often described as annoying, leading to frustration among players, especially since the volume settings for music do not reset alongside other sound options. However, the ability to adjust sound levels is appreciated.
“The sounds were all adjustable, thankfully, as the music was incredibly annoying after a while.”
“The volume for sounds got reset to default but not the music.”
