Yeli Orog
- July 13, 2018
- Yeli Orog Games
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Reviews
- Yeli Orog offers a unique and immersive experience with its blend of FMV and point-and-click mechanics, creating a captivating atmosphere that fans of Lovecraftian horror will appreciate.
- The game features impressive visuals and sound design, contributing to a creepy and engaging narrative that keeps players intrigued throughout its short runtime.
- As a free title, it provides a memorable experience that showcases the developer's creativity and effort, making it a worthwhile play for those who enjoy experimental indie games.
- The lack of a save system is a significant drawback, forcing players to complete the game in one sitting and leading to frustration if they encounter difficult sections.
- Gameplay can feel slow and tedious at times, with some puzzles being overly cryptic or poorly explained, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the experience.
- The initial story presentation relies heavily on lengthy text passages, which can be off-putting for players who prefer more interactive storytelling methods.
- story18 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its intriguing Lovecraftian elements and compelling backstory, while others criticize its reliance on text and lack of clarity in the narrative's conclusion. Many feel that the gameplay detracts from the story experience, leading to frustration and a sense of disconnection from the plot. Overall, while the atmosphere and visuals are praised, the execution of the story leaves much to be desired.
“This game has a great story.”
“In short, a genuinely intriguing and 'novel' game, with an engaging story and some moderately challenging puzzles.”
“Good puzzles, great storyline and amazing atmosphere.”
“I honestly have no idea what the story is about; there's no conclusion, and that's just a bit annoying.”
“The story I get at the beginning of the game is okay, photography is nice, but what happens in the game and the ending doesn't make sense at all.”
“While the initial story and the documents found in the game are very compelling, the actual gameplay aspects are so frustrating that they break the immersion.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being frustrating and lacking depth, resembling outdated point-and-click mechanics that detract from the overall experience. While the visuals, audio, and story are praised, the absence of a save feature and slow pacing hinder immersion and enjoyment, leaving players dissatisfied with the balance between challenge and narrative.
“Point and click horror game, mechanically most closely resembles old flash games of the sort you'd find by accident in the middle of the night in the early 00s, weird 'find and click the bad guy' section and all.”
“So to anyone who generally thinks of point-and-click games as lacking in the immersive potential of games with more conventional real-time movement mechanics: think again.”
“It feels like the developer couldn't decide whether the audience would prefer difficult gameplay or story-rich gameplay, and thus served up something that isn't satisfactory on either count -- even though its design is compelling and its audio is extremely impressive.”
“Visuals, audio, and story are all fantastic but leave a lot to be desired as far as gameplay goes.”
“The main thing stopping this from being a great little game is the complete and utter lack of a save mechanic.”
“Gameplay is so slow, sometimes boring.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their solid quality and aesthetic appeal, contributing to a captivating atmosphere alongside impressive sound design. While some players find the visuals enhance the storytelling, there are moments where the lack of interactivity and frustrating gameplay elements detract from the overall experience.
“Solid visuals and just gorgeous sound design.”
“The visuals and mood are very cool and the story is interesting.”
“The graphics are very nice and the soundtrack does set a spooky mood.”
“The game starts with page after page of small black text on a white background, lacking any visuals or audio except for some ambient wind noises.”
“The graphics are incredibly outdated, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
“The character models look flat and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is polarizing; while some players appreciate its immersive and spooky elements, enhanced by clever sound design and panoramic scenery, others criticize it for lacking tension and relying on goofy visuals that disrupt immersion. Overall, the atmosphere is highlighted as a strong point in games that successfully evoke fear and confusion, complemented by engaging puzzles and storylines.
“Really good atmosphere and history; the game is very immersive, and I felt fear and confusion as I believe it was intended.”
“However, that does not detract from the clever atmospheric sounds and real 360 panoramic scenery.”
“I enjoyed the video shots they took and the spooky atmosphere.”
“It makes no attempt to build up atmosphere or tension and just hits you with goofy 3D clip art and a shooting section that ruins any immersion.”
- music1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game effectively creates a spooky atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience, although some players find it frustrating that they cannot save progress during challenging sections.
“The soundtrack does set a spooky mood, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.”
“The graphics are very nice, complementing the immersive experience created by the music.”
