除邪(CHUXIE)
- July 28, 2024
- LCGaming
"除邪 " is a first-person shooter game that uses Unreal Engine 5 for its super realistic graphics and spatial sound reverberation effects. As a paranormal investigator, players must navigate a dark and unsettling realm, facing terrifying creatures and solving riddles to escape. The game follows the protagonist's mission to investigate and eliminate evil supernatural phenomena.
Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of horror and humor, providing both jump scares and funny moments that keep players engaged.
- Graphics and sound design are impressive, creating an eerie atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
- The gameplay is fun and entertaining, especially when played with friends, making it a good choice for casual gaming.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including crashes and issues with saving progress, which can hinder the overall experience.
- Many players found the game to be predictable and repetitive, with jump scares losing their effectiveness over time.
- The aiming mechanics and character movement are often criticized for being clunky and unresponsive, making combat frustrating.
- humor20 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a standout feature, with many players finding it both entertaining and unexpectedly funny, often laughing at absurd moments and quirky character designs. The blend of horror and comedy is well-executed, creating a unique experience that keeps players engaged and amused, even during tense moments. Overall, the game is described as a fun and lighthearted take on the horror genre, appealing to a wide audience, including families.
“Then a floating bust slides like a chess piece across the floor at me and I was laughing so hard I couldn't shoot.”
“It perfectly blended terror and humor at just the right moments.”
“Absolutely one of the most fun horror games I've played in a long time, chase mechanics and pacing are perfect and this game had me dying sometimes; very funny game.”
- story11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it disjointed and lacking depth, while others appreciate its simplicity and connection to the horror elements. Despite criticisms of its narrative coherence, a few players highlight emotional moments and clever puzzle integration that enhance the overall experience. Overall, the story is seen as secondary to the gameplay, with many enjoying the game for its fun and scares rather than a compelling narrative.
“Honestly, I don't care that this is a lower quality horror game with a lesser story to it; I honestly loved playing it, especially after completing it a few times and getting better—it made it way more enjoyable.”
“Extremely underrated horror masterpiece, GOTY contender; Panpan's story made me cry.”
“But it’s not just about jump scares—the puzzles are clever and fit the story perfectly.”
“The story aspect is all over the place and is overall a dumpster fire; I don't regret refunding this game.”
“There is not a storyline, and there is also no control guidance for anytime you drop your gun.”
“The story was the strangest thing ever.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 90 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals and impressive detail, contributing significantly to the horror atmosphere. However, some users experienced technical issues, such as glitches and performance problems, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, many players still consider the graphics to be a standout feature, enhancing the game's appeal.
“The graphics are absolutely stunning.”
“Graphics are extremely good; also, a really good horror game for the money.”
“Visuals are super impressive.”
“Graphically, it is acceptable, but I would recommend configuring the settings to limit your FPS to avoid overheating and excessive CPU usage.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“While the art style is interesting, the overall execution falls flat, making the visuals feel bland and uninspired.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its solid mechanics, effective scares, and engaging chase sequences, making it one of the most enjoyable horror experiences for many players. While the graphics are noted as impressive, some reviewers suggest that the game could benefit from more updates and a deeper story, potentially in a higher-budget format. Overall, it offers great value for its price, delivering both fun and thrills.
“Good game, the gameplay is solid and the scares work.”
“Absolutely one of the most fun horror games I've played in a long time. The chase mechanics and pacing are perfect, and this game had me laughing at times; it's a very funny game.”
“Well worth the cheap price and has some very well done scares and good gameplay. I had tons of fun in this game; I can't complain.”
“Please add more updates for gameplay.”
“Keep expectations of actual gameplay/story a little lower.”
“I'd like to see the aiming mechanics and level design be incorporated into a bigger, higher budget game that takes itself more seriously.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- -29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its eerie and tense qualities, with many reviewers highlighting the effective jump scares and the immersive design of environments, particularly in the hospital setting. While some minor bugs were noted, they did not detract from the overall experience, making it a recommended choice for horror enthusiasts.
“Jump scares are good and the atmosphere is brilliant.”
“Thoroughly enjoyed the game; the atmosphere was really eerie and the monsters quite terrifying. I would definitely recommend this to any horror lovers.”
“The atmosphere is unmatched—every corner of that hospital is dripping with tension.”
“The game fails to create a believable atmosphere; it feels more like a set than a real environment.”
“Despite the visuals, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with players reporting frequent bugs and game-breaking glitches that hinder gameplay, such as being stuck in pause screens. While there is potential for a compelling horror experience, these stability problems detract from the overall enjoyment.
“The game is semi-buggy; I opened a note and got stuck on a pause screen I couldn't exit.”
“This has the potential to be such a cool horror game, but due to the game-breaking glitches, it really suffers.”
“But the game is super buggy.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for feeling like a cash grab, leading users to recommend avoiding it in favor of better alternatives. Additionally, players express frustration over the inability to adjust ad sensitivity and the lack of customizable key bindings, which detracts from the overall experience.
“Save yourself the frustration and skip this one—there are way better games out there that don’t feel like a cash grab.”
“The monetization in this game is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
“It feels like the developers are more focused on making money than creating a fun game.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is criticized for being predictable and overly indicative of upcoming jumpscares, detracting from the overall suspense. Reviewers suggest that removing or altering the music and sound cues could enhance the game's tension and improve their ratings.
“The eerie music and screams create a tense atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
“The combination of music and light effects effectively signals impending jumpscares, adding to the suspense.”
“The jumpscares are very predictable; the game also tells you when you're about to have one by the light flashing and eerie music and screams.”
“Unless they remove the music, screams, and light flashing and make it really unpredictable, I would rate this game higher.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game is generally well-optimized compared to many indie horror titles, leading to a fun experience, particularly for speedrunning, though some users still report performance issues.
“It's optimized way better than most indie horror games, and I've been having fun speedrunning it.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, making it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
“I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
“Despite its potential, the lack of proper optimization leads to long loading times and crashes.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly noting that after initial excitement, the enemies become predictable and stale, diminishing the overall experience.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and monotonous, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“After a while, the repetitive tasks become a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“The constant need to grind for resources takes away from the overall enjoyment and immersion.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game's replayability feels artificially inflated, as certain upgrades require gold that players may not possess, which can come across as a cheap tactic to encourage repeated playthroughs.
“You eventually find an upgrade for it to only cost gold that you don't have, which I think is just a cheap way of adding replay value.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised as an underrated horror masterpiece and a potential game of the year contender, with players highlighting that Panpan's story evokes strong emotional responses, even bringing some to tears.
“An extremely underrated horror masterpiece; a Game of the Year contender. Panpan's story made me cry.”
“The emotional depth of the characters left a lasting impact on me.”
“I was genuinely moved by the storyline; it resonated with my own experiences.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the game's character development for its unprecedented level and character design, highlighting a unique and immersive experience that sets it apart from other titles.
“The level and character design are unlike anything I've ever witnessed before.”
“The depth of character development truly immerses you in the story.”
“Each character evolves in a way that feels authentic and engaging.”