Zemblanity
- April 3, 2022
- XenOxygen
Get on Steam"Zemblanity" is a first-person psychological horror adventure game where you investigate the mysterious disappearance of your father by exploring your friend's ominous mansion. The game features a graduating story, an evolving environment, and various puzzles to solve. Players are encouraged to use headphones for the best experience, as they examine interactive items and uncover the house's hidden secrets.
Reviews
- Great atmosphere and sound design, effectively creating a creepy environment.
- Impressive jump scares that can catch players off guard, enhancing the horror experience.
- Good value for the price, especially for a first game, with enjoyable puzzles and a decent storyline.
- Frustrating game design with issues like lack of saving options and confusing inventory management.
- Gameplay can feel aimless and overly reliant on key hunting, making it tedious at times.
- The graphics and overall presentation are considered bland, using common assets that detract from the experience.
- story10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it intriguing and well-crafted, particularly appreciating its Lovecraftian elements. However, others noted that the plot can be confusing and contrived, with rough translations and disjointed puzzles detracting from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, many enjoyed piecing together the narrative and expressed interest in potential continuations.
“The story was vaguely Lovecraftian and well-crafted throughout.”
“Great game and interesting storyline.”
“Omg so scary and interesting story, good job by the way, keep it up!”
“I do think the plot of this game was contrived, convenient, and a little confusing.”
“I understood the main idea of the story by the end, but I was left a little confused with some things.”
“The story was a bit rough, and the puzzles didn't really fit the story, but nothing too terrible to overlook.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for being impressively oppressive and effectively creepy, particularly at the beginning and midway through. While some players feel the jump scares overshadow the overall horror experience, many appreciate the sound design and atmospheric elements that contribute to the game's tension. Overall, it is considered a worthwhile experience for fans of indie horror games, despite mixed feelings about the scares themselves.
“Good jump scares, nice atmosphere, and well worth the price if you enjoy these little indie horror games.”
“It is a short game but worth the money, the atmosphere is great and some of the jump scares are on point.”
“Great jump scares, sound design & atmosphere.”
“Unfortunately, I didn't find this game scary in the slightest, but the atmosphere at the start and around the halfway point was impressively oppressive, and I found myself double-checking the occasional corner because I swear I saw something there.”
“The scares are not scary; the atmosphere was just a tad creepy in the beginning, but after that, I basically looked like the grumpy cat, wishing I was done already.”
“The jump scares got me constantly, but the sounds set the atmosphere.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the decent visuals and eerie aesthetic, others note that the graphics are not groundbreaking and utilize commonly used assets. Overall, the visuals contribute to a seamless gameplay experience, with no reported bugs enhancing the overall presentation.
“The last 10 minutes of this game look pretty decent, and the fever dream aesthetic of everything was welcomed.”
“I also thought the gameplay, theme, and graphics were seamless.”
“Encountered no bugs, and the visuals are really great.”
“Graphics are not the best, and yes, it's made with assets that have been used so many times before, but at least this guy does give credit for them at the end of the game.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a walking simulator featuring easy puzzles and note reading, with no risk of dying. Players find it engaging and creepy, complemented by smooth mechanics and straightforward challenges.
“Gameplay is a walking simulator with some easy puzzles and note reading; you cannot die.”
“It's creepy and engaging, with smooth mechanics and straightforward puzzles.”
“Gameplay is a walking simulator with some easy puzzles and note reading; you cannot die.”
“If you want to check out my (no commentary) gameplay, click this link: https://youtu.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game exhibits excellent stability, with no glitches encountered during gameplay.
“The game runs smoothly without any glitches.”
“I haven't encountered any stability issues during my playthrough.”
“The performance is consistent, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
