Why don't they laugh?

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Welcome to Kensingtons’ Manor A young lady named April arrives at an old manor in Maine to assist the Kensington circus dynasty's last heir in preparation for selling his family home. While carrying out tasks for this cheerful old man, she unwillingly learns more about his family's history and gets dragged into the family disputes of his relatives... who seemed to have died long ago. Why has you…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

story4 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

The game features a compelling story and a haunting atmosphere that immerses players in the experience.
Exploration is rewarding with a plethora of items and lore to discover, enhancing player investment in the narrative.
The voice acting, while sometimes criticized, adds to the overall immersion and charm of the game.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including frame rate drops and resolution problems.
Many players have reported a lack of optimization, making it difficult to enjoy the game without significant graphical adjustments.
The voice acting can feel disconnected and artificial, detracting from the emotional impact of the story.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
22%
33%
The game's story is praised for its depth and immersive atmosphere, particularly in the context of a haunted house setting, with players enjoying the narrative and chilling moments throughout multiple playthroughs. However, some felt that certain elements, like the outdoor environment, could have been better integrated into the story, and occasional technical issues slightly detracted from the experience. Overall, the narrative is considered engaging and well-crafted, especially for those who take the time to explore all the details.
- “The story is stellar, the atmosphere is spot on for a haunted house, and the amount of things to look at and read is absolutely phenomenal!”
- “Loved the narrative, the theme, and the story of the game.”
- “The story revolves around us finding documents, etc., for the house owner as he plans to sell it.”
- “Had a good amount of chilling moments, even after the 5th time of playing through the entire story.”
- “It didn't line up as well with the mood of the story or what was happening in the moment, but other than a chuckle, it didn't ruin the game for me.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
67%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with reports of stuttering, frequent frame-rate drops even on high settings, and an overall unoptimized engine contributing to a subpar experience. While some users note ongoing performance-related updates, the game's massive open environment appears to come at the cost of efficiency, leading to calls for a significant price reduction.
- “I've noticed a lot of small performance-related updates being made, which is great for overall optimization.”
- “The game runs smoothly after the recent patches, showing a commitment to improving performance.”
- “The support for higher resolutions has been a welcome addition, enhancing the visual experience.”
- “Performance isn't great; all settings are set to ultra, with the frame rate dipping often even at high settings.”
- “The massive open house comes at the cost of poor optimization.”
- “Because of generic and unoptimized gameplay, the price should be lowered by half or more.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay of the game is criticized for being generic and unengaging, with issues stemming from an unoptimized engine that detracts from the overall experience. Many users feel that the quality does not justify the current price point, suggesting it should be significantly reduced.
- “Here is the first part of my gameplay:”
- “Gameplay impressions: https://youtu.be/...”
- “- full gameplay (QHD 60fps)”
- “Generic indie horror game with boring gameplay and an unoptimized engine.”
- “Because of generic and unoptimized gameplay, the price should be lowered by half or more.”
- “Does it affect gameplay?”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its effective use of music, voiceovers, and detailed environments that enhance the storytelling, particularly in creating a haunted house vibe. However, some reviewers feel that while the creepy circus setting shows potential, it requires further development to fully realize its horror elements and overall immersion.
- “The story is stellar, the atmosphere is spot on for a haunted house, and the amount of things to look at and read is absolutely phenomenal!”
- “Good music, atmosphere, and voiceovers.”
- “The game also does a good job at creating an overall atmosphere.”
- “I can see what they're going for with this creepy circus atmosphere, but this game really needs to be an early access title. A lot of work needs to be put into not only the horror elements but the environments as a whole.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for creating a good atmosphere, with particular appreciation for the comforting audio experience near the circus. Voiceovers also contribute positively to the overall sound design.
- “Good music, atmosphere, and voiceovers.”
- “I do like the music and generally the audio of the game, especially when being near the circus; it's almost comforting.”