Womb Room
- April 4, 2016
- Bearded Eye
Get on Steam"Womb Room" is a surreal, atmospheric exploration game where players delve into a mysterious and ever-changing temple. The game features cryptic puzzles, abstract storytelling, and a unique art style. Players must navigate the temple's winding corridors, unearth hidden secrets, and confront their own fears and desires in order to uncover the truth behind the enigmatic womb-like structure.
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Reviews
- The game has a unique concept that could appeal to players looking for a quirky experience.
- Some players found humor in the absurdity of the game, enjoying the randomness of outcomes.
- It offers a short, casual gameplay experience that can be entertaining for a brief period.
- The game is currently in a non-functional state, with critical text elements displaying as 'NULL' due to server issues.
- There is a lack of meaningful gameplay, with players simply walking through doors and experiencing random outcomes without any real interaction.
- The game has been abandoned by its developers, leading to a sense of frustration and disappointment among players.
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by dark and absurd elements, particularly through its use of dead baby jokes and schadenfreude, appealing to those with a taste for irreverent comedy. While some players find it amusing for a short time, the novelty may wear off quickly due to its repetitive nature and brief gameplay. Overall, it caters to a niche audience looking for a cheap, humorous experience, albeit with a specific and potentially off-putting comedic style.
“The idea of the womb room is to follow a person's life through the stages between birth and death, read funny text, rinse and repeat.”
“For people who want a funny experience, sure.”
“If you just want a cheap, dumb pile of schadenfreude mixed with awful and funny events described to you after picking a door like the game show 'Let's Make a Deal,' and don't mind spending less than a fecal matter-tastic Starbucks latte on a laugh, then by all means pick this up.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its confusing mechanics and lack of substance, with some users stating that there is no real gameplay experience to be had. Additionally, an abrupt game termination occurs when pressing the escape key, further detracting from the overall experience.
“The gameplay goes as follows.”
“The product is presented with mechanics that I still do not understand today.”
“Pressing Esc at any moment during gameplay terminates the game instantly.”
“There is no actual gameplay in this game.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with users reporting frequent crashes and significant graphical errors, even on lower settings. Many players express disappointment, stating that the visuals do not meet expectations for next-gen graphics. Overall, the graphical performance appears to be a major issue for users.
“The game runs fine, but recently when I tried to run it, I experienced several graphical errors.”
“The graphics don't even work, and I have no idea what I'm doing.”
“If you want next-gen graphics, do not buy this.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for lacking depth and continuity, with many players noting its brevity and minimal plot development. However, some users appreciate the unique storytelling approach, finding enjoyment in the life choices presented, despite the often grim outcomes.
“So you choose your life and just enjoy the story of it.”
“Unique story game that I will come back to play!”
“There is zero attention paid to the very core reason this game exists - a contiguous life story.”
“The game is very short and has very little to no plot, and with most of my outcomes, my character would be dead before the teenage years.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been widely criticized, with users describing it as horrible and unappealing, particularly noting the ambient sounds as a significant drawback.
“The music is horrible and the ambient sounds are just as bad.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks any real creativity.”
“The audio design feels outdated and fails to enhance the gaming experience.”
