Zemblanity

About

"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.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews

atmosphere8 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Eerie atmosphere that effectively builds a sense of unease.
Short and affordable, making it accessible for casual gamers.
Some jump scares are well-executed and can be genuinely startling.

Gameplay is basic, primarily involving aimless wandering and simple puzzles.
Translation issues lead to a disjointed story experience.
Frequent key-hunting can be frustrating, with items often hard to spot.

atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
8%
25%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its ability to create a creepy and oppressive environment, effectively building a sense of unease through sound design and visuals. While some players note that it lacks depth in gameplay and genuine horror, the atmospheric elements, including well-timed jump scares, contribute to an engaging experience for fans of indie horror games. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a strong point, even if it doesn't deliver consistent scares.
- “The game effectively builds a sense of unease with its environments.”
- “The atmosphere at the start and around the halfway point was impressively oppressing and I found myself double-checking the occasional corner because I swear I saw something there.”
- “The atmosphere is perfect and the jump scares almost killed me.”
- “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 atmosphere was just a tad creepy in the beginning, but after that, I basically looked like the grumpy cat, wishing I was done already.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
36%
27%
The story is described as intriguing and well-crafted, with a vaguely Lovecraftian theme, though it suffers from translation issues that make it feel disjointed and occasionally confusing. While players appreciate the overall plot and find it engaging, some elements, such as the puzzles, do not seamlessly integrate with the narrative. Despite these flaws, many express a desire for a continuation of the story.
- “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!”
- “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.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a surreal, fever-dream aesthetic, particularly highlighted in the last 10 minutes, which are visually impressive despite using familiar assets. While some users note that the overall graphics are not groundbreaking, they appreciate the seamless integration with the gameplay and the eerie atmosphere, with no reported bugs affecting the visual experience.
- “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.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The gameplay of *zemblanity* is characterized as a walking simulator that focuses on exploration and solving simple puzzles, providing a creepy and atmospheric experience. While the mechanics are smooth and engaging, the lack of depth and challenge may not appeal to hardcore horror fans.
- “It's creepy and engaging, with smooth mechanics and straightforward puzzles.”
- “Basic gameplay mostly involves wandering around and solving easy puzzles, which might not satisfy hardcore horror fans.”
- “zemblanity offers a creepy and atmospheric experience, though it lacks in gameplay depth.”
- “Basic gameplay: mostly wandering around and solving easy puzzles, which might not satisfy hardcore horror fans.”
- “Gameplay is a walking simulator with some easy puzzles and note reading; you cannot die.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 rock solid, making for a seamless gaming experience.”