Who Must Die

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Who Must Die is a single player sport game with a horror theme. It was developed by White Chamber and was released on November 13, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

Who Must Die is a simulation game where you play as a doctor assigned to discover which of three patients is contaminated, using experimental tests or ordering the guard to do the dirty work. The game emphasizes the impact of choices on human life and offers an escape room-like experience. Developed to raise awareness about decision-making with moral implications, the game also features behind-the-scenes videos of the team.

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41%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

atmosphere4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has an interesting premise and execution, with a strong atmosphere and effective use of full motion video.
Players appreciate the hard decisions and moral dilemmas presented, making it feel engaging and thought-provoking.
The game is well-made and offers replayability, allowing players to explore different endings.

The game is very short, with most players completing it in under 30 minutes, leading to feelings of disappointment regarding its depth.
Many achievements do not work, and there has been little communication from the developers since release, causing frustration among players.
The gameplay is minimal and repetitive, with some players criticizing the acting and overall execution as lacking quality.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, primarily involving the operation of buttons and levers, which leads to minimal interaction and a lack of engagement. Many players find the experience tedious, often describing it as boring and accompanied by monotonous music.
- “Gameplay itself is somewhat minimal, with the player mainly operating buttons and levers and seeing reactions.”
- “Gameplay itself is somewhat minimal with the player mainly operating buttons and levers and seeing reactions.”
- “20 minutes of boring gameplay accompanied by monotonous elevator music.”
- “The core game mechanic is simple.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is described as monotonous and uninspiring, resembling elevator music that fails to enhance the gameplay experience. Players find it boring and repetitive, contributing to an overall lack of engagement during the 20 minutes of gameplay.
- “20 minutes of boring gameplay accompanied by monotonous elevator music.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's story revolves around a brief narrative involving an outbreak and three characters, one of whom is infected, which some players found engaging despite its short duration of about half an hour. While the story presents interesting themes and hard decisions that enhance replayability, the limited gameplay time has led some to question its value for the price.
- “I really loved this game, interesting story, hard decisions, and replayable.”
- “A neat little game, but for only a half hour of gameplay before you complete the story, I'm not sure it's worth 7 bucks.”
- “The whole 'story' is: there was an outbreak... here are three people, one of them is infected.”
- “The whole 'story' is: there was an outbreak... here are three people, one of them is infected.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game successfully establishes a compelling atmosphere through its visual design, featuring a grain filter and muted colors that enhance the setting. However, despite the effort put into creating this ambiance and incorporating FMV elements, the central gameplay lacks depth, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Visually, the game creates a great atmosphere with a nice grain filter and dulled colors.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The game is praised for its high replayability, driven by an engaging story and challenging moral decisions that encourage players to explore different outcomes. Many users appreciate how these elements create a compelling experience that invites multiple playthroughs.
- “I really loved this game; it has an interesting story, hard decisions, and is highly replayable.”
- “Well made, replayable, and lets you feel like a terrible person while saving the world!”
- “I really loved this game, interesting story, hard decisions, and replayable.”