ZAAM

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ZAAM is a single player simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by Alon Zubina and was released on August 13, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

ZAAM is a first-person psychological thriller horror game. Your Little girl Lucy has gone missing and no one seems to know where she is. As your memories unravel, a dark and ominous story will come forth; a story about an unsettling relationship between a father and his daughter. Your decisions will irrevocably shape the course of Lucy’s life. Explore the surreal and fully interactable environme…

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Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

story7 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Zaam features a unique and surreal atmosphere that captivates players with its artistic visuals and sound design.
The game offers engaging puzzles that challenge players' logical thinking and provide a satisfying sense of accomplishment when solved.
The story is powerful and emotional, leaving a lasting impact on players, making it a memorable experience despite its short length.

The game is quite short, with many players feeling it doesn't provide enough content for its price.
Numerous bugs and glitches, particularly with achievements and game interactions, detract from the overall experience.
The narrative can feel disjointed and lacks depth, making it difficult for players to connect with the characters and story.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as a powerful and engaging yet sad narrative that unfolds through exploration and memory collection, set against a surreal atmosphere. While some players appreciate the emotional depth and intriguing elements, others criticize the coherence and execution, noting that the story can feel disjointed and overly simplistic. Overall, it offers a mix of compelling themes and straightforward gameplay, appealing to those who enjoy narrative-driven experiences.
- “A powerful and engaging sad story.”
- “This was a very well told story game.”
- “A neat but sad story with a delightfully spooky atmosphere.”
- “The story snippet on the game's store page is actually thrown out the window the moment you find a couple of notes, and you can very quickly piece large chunks of the story together.”
- “(On top of that, there are a few parts of the story that I felt contradicted each other quite directly, or at least things were insinuated when they weren't supposed to be.)”
- “Not only is it extremely short (you can most likely beat it in less than one hour), rather than having a coherent story, the game is just a series of 4 dream-like stages, unlocked by solving kindergarten-level puzzles, that all serve to explain the very basic plot. It's supposed to be all emotional or something, but the game is so terrible I couldn't care less about some little girl dying.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are described as decent and visually intriguing, featuring a surreal art style that enhances the atmospheric experience. While some users appreciate the trippy blend of colors and shapes, others note issues with blurriness and performance, particularly when interacting with certain setups. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's psychological thriller elements, creating an immersive yet unsettling environment.
- “The visuals are a trippy blend of colors, shapes, and perspectives that'll make you question reality.”
- “A weird horror game with a great atmosphere and an intriguing surrealist art style.”
- “The graphics are really blurry, and the game interacts poorly with my flight sim HOTAS setup.”
- “The graphics blur when looking around.”
- “Zaam isn't about flashy graphics; it's about creating an atmosphere that's like a fever dream mixed with an art gallery.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its unique blend of surrealism and emotional depth, creating a fever dream-like experience that enhances the storytelling. While not traditionally scary, the ambiance is described as delightfully spooky and well-executed, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment of the game. Players appreciate the intriguing art style and the way it complements the sad yet engaging narrative.
- “A weird horror game with a great atmosphere and an intriguing surrealist art style.”
- “This game had a lovely surreal atmosphere, a sad storyline, and very straightforward puzzles.”
- “Zaam isn't about flashy graphics; it's about creating an atmosphere that's like a fever dream mixed with an art gallery.”
- “It's not horror, it's not scary, but it has its atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is very well done.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is centered around exploring the environment to collect and relive memories, contributing to a compelling narrative. While the story is engaging and the mechanics are generally well-received, some players have noted issues with saving and room resets that can disrupt the experience. Overall, the gameplay effectively intertwines with the story, offering depth and intrigue.
- “It is telling a sad story and the gameplay consists of exploring the environment to collect and relive 4 memories before reaching the endgame.”
- “Really interesting story and great gameplay!”
- “The only thing that bothered me is the saving mechanics. I saved and quit, and when I resumed, the video tape and notes counters had been reset. Also, all of the spaces/rooms reset after a few minutes; I'm not sure if this is on purpose or not.”
- “It is telling a sad story, and the gameplay consists of exploring the environment to collect and relive four memories before reaching the endgame.”
- “There's a lot of story hidden underneath the gameplay, which gives you something to consider while you're playing.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features a blend of haunting melodies and unsettling rhythms that enhance the immersive experience alongside the surreal visuals. It effectively contributes to a creepy atmosphere, with nerve-wracking sound effects that evoke feelings of fear and unease.
- “The music is a mix of haunting melodies and unsettling rhythms, blending seamlessly with the surreal visuals to create an immersive experience.”
- “The 'Gifted Musician' achievement should be named 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds'.”
- “Frightened and unsafe, all you need is a creepy environment, disturbing images, and nerve-wracking sound effects and music.”
- “The music's a mix of haunting melodies and unsettling rhythms, blending seamlessly with the surreal visuals to create an immersive experience.”
- “The 'gifted musician' achievement should be named 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds'.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game suffers from significant stability issues, citing numerous bugs that affect overall performance.
- “The game is quite buggy.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes that ruined my gameplay.”
- “There are numerous glitches that make it hard to enjoy the game.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional impact of the game is largely criticized, with some players finding the ending moment to be artificially creepy rather than genuinely moving. The short gameplay and lack of a coherent story, consisting of simplistic puzzles and disjointed dream-like stages, detract from any potential emotional resonance, leaving players indifferent to the narrative's tragic elements.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by a notably funny ending and some clever easter eggs, but overall, players find that the comedic elements are often overshadowed by a lack of direction and clarity, making many jokes feel obscure or disconnected.
- “One of the endings is quite funny, but the two real endings don't make much sense to me.”
- “There are some funny easter eggs, but you really have no direction and a lot of the stuff is not obvious in the slightest.”