ZahmahreL - Chapter 1 | Game Brain — video game discovery

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ZahmahreL - Chapter 1 is a single player action game. It was developed by FarkasInteractive and was released on September 5, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Would you risk everything for the sake of a video?" You and your friends run a YouTube channel dedicated to exploring supernatural phenomena. With each video, you get closer to a deeper, more frightening reality. This time, the place you visit is different from the rest. At first, everything seems like a routine shoot. But as time passes, the atmosphere changes. The things you see…

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Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

optimization3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features excellent graphics and sound design, enhancing the overall horror experience.
It successfully creates a tense atmosphere with some genuinely disturbing scenes and effective jump scares.
The gameplay is immersive and fun, especially for fans of the horror genre, with a good mix of exploration and tension.

The game is criticized for being too short, leaving players wanting more content.
Navigation can be confusing, with players often getting lost and encountering invisible walls.
Some gameplay mechanics, such as only being able to carry one limb at a time, can be frustrating and detract from the experience.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is engaging and thrilling, featuring effective sprint mechanics and jump scares that enhance the horror experience. However, players desire more interactive objectives and puzzles, as well as a longer playtime to fully immerse themselves in the spooky atmosphere. Overall, it offers a fun yet somewhat simplistic experience.
- “I just played this game and I gotta say the sprint mechanics are amazing - they got me good with a few jump scares! I wished there were more interactive objectives or puzzles, but overall it was super fun and scary to play!”
- “Short and simple gameplay, but I hope it could be longer and have better jump scares.”
- “Short and simple gameplay; I hope it could be longer and feature better jump scares.”
- “Tons of bloody, disturbing bodies and spooky gameplay; you play as a streamer searching for answers.”
- “The gameplay needs more variety.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as a cash grab, leading to a negative impression of its overall quality and effort.
- “Unfortunately, I do not recommend this game as it felt like a cash grab and was poorly executed.”
- “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “It seems like the developers prioritized profit over player experience, which is disappointing.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is commendable, achieving a solid 120 fps on ultra settings at a resolution of 2160x1440, indicating efficient performance across high graphical demands.
- “Performance was a solid 120 fps on ultra, 2160x1440.”
- “The game runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware, showcasing excellent optimization.”
- “I was impressed by how well the game maintained high frame rates without sacrificing visual quality.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with users noting that they look good and contribute positively to the overall experience, alongside commendable sound design.
- “The graphics are impressive and contribute significantly to the overall experience.”
- “Graphically, I thought it looked good.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally well-received, with many praising its engaging narrative and satisfying ending. However, some players found certain gameplay elements, such as the ghost model's limited poses, to be frustrating and detracting from the overall experience.
- “The story and ending were really good, but this section was just too frustrating and janky.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highly praised, with players finding it both immersive and entertaining, particularly enjoying playful elements like "peekaboo." Overall, it delivers a hilarious and engaging experience that resonates well with users.
- “10/10 experience, extremely immersive and full of hilarious and magnificent content.”
- “Funny because you get to play 'peekaboo'.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in Zahmahrel is highly praised for its effective horror elements, with a strong sense of immersion created through detailed environment design and consistent pacing, despite the game's shorter length compared to previous titles by the team.
- “I had played the team’s other two games before, and compared to those, Zahmahrel is a bit shorter, but it really nails the horror atmosphere.”
- “Despite being short, the pacing never drops, and the atmosphere combined with the detailed environment design makes it very immersive.”