除邪(CHUXIE)
- July 28, 2024
- LCGaming
- 3h median play time
"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 comedy, making it entertaining and fun to play, especially with friends.
- Jump scares are well-timed and effective, providing a genuinely scary experience at times.
- For its price, the game delivers decent graphics and an engaging atmosphere, making it worth a try for horror fans.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, which can hinder gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences.
- Many players found the aiming mechanics to be poor and unresponsive, making combat less enjoyable.
- The story is often criticized for being disjointed and lacking depth, with some levels feeling repetitive and uninspired.
- humor25 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many players finding it to be a successful blend of comedy and horror. Reviews highlight moments that elicit laughter, often during unexpected scares or absurd situations, making the experience entertaining rather than purely frightening. Overall, the game is described as both funny and engaging, appealing to those who enjoy a lighthearted take on the horror genre.
“This game was actually very funny and has a lot of good scares.”
“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 from laughter at times.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 12 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their stunning quality and impressive visuals, particularly in the horror genre. However, some users note that the graphics can fall short of expectations set by trailers, especially on lower resolution monitors, and mention issues like glitches and one-dimensional design. Despite these criticisms, the graphics are generally considered a strong point of the game, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
“The graphics are absolutely stunning for one.”
“Graphics are extremely good also, a really good horror game for the money.”
“Visuals are super impressive.”
“I think if you buy a 4K monitor, the graphics would be a lot better. I'm currently running a 2K, and frankly, the graphics were a bit lacking compared to the standards set by the trailers.”
“This, however, is flat and one-dimensional, solely relying on graphics and the shown point-of-view mechanic.”
“Graphically, it is correct, but I would recommend some configuration to limit your FPS to avoid heat and overuse of the CPU.”
- story16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it lacking depth and coherence, describing it as "all over the place" or a "dumpster fire." Others appreciate the simplistic narrative, viewing it as a backdrop for enjoyable gameplay and scares, while a few highlight emotional moments that resonate. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the story may not be the game's strong suit, it can still provide a fun and engaging experience, especially in a multiplayer setting.
“At first, I was a little scared, but it was a fun interactive experience with good scares and a decent story. It’s great to play with friends watching your streams.”
“Extremely underrated horror masterpiece, a Game of the Year 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.”
“The story was the strangest thing ever.”
“There is not a storyline, also no controls guidance for anytime you drop out your gun.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its straightforward mechanics and effective scares, while others criticize it for being flat and reliant on graphics rather than depth. Many appreciate the fun and engaging elements, particularly in the horror genre, but some feel it lacks substance and is not worth the full price. Overall, it seems to offer a decent experience for casual players, especially at a lower price point, but may leave more discerning gamers wanting more in terms of complexity and innovation.
“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; chase mechanics and pacing are perfect, and this game had me dying sometimes. 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.”
“This, however, is flat and one-dimensional, solely relying on graphics and the shown POV mechanic.”
“Clearly all asset flips, horrible gameplay loop, horrible mechanics, dogshit AI, everything is glaringly bad.”
“Keep expectations of actual gameplay/story a little lower.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its creepiness and tension, effectively enhancing the horror experience with well-executed jump scares and eerie surroundings. While some players noted that controls could be unresponsive, the overall ambiance and monster design contribute to a compelling and immersive experience, making it a recommended choice for horror enthusiasts.
“Solid game, had some good jump scares with the creepy atmosphere.”
“Thoroughly enjoyed the game, the atmosphere was really eerie and the monsters quite terrifying.”
“The surroundings and atmosphere are creepy enough.”
“The atmosphere is unmatched—every corner of that hospital is dripping with tension.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs and game-breaking glitches that hinder gameplay, such as being stuck on pause screens. Despite its potential as a horror title, these stability problems detract from the overall experience.
“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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game offers good jump scares and an old-school feel that enhances its replayability; however, some players feel that certain mechanics, like upgrades requiring scarce gold, seem like a cheap tactic to artificially extend playtime.
“Good jump scares, and old school replayable.”
“The game feels like it relies on cheap mechanics to extend replayability, like forcing you to grind for upgrades that cost gold you don't have.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay, as the side quests feel repetitive and uninspired.”
“The lack of meaningful choices in the game means that replaying it offers little new content or experiences.”
- 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, there are complaints about the intrusive nature of ads and a lack of customizable controls, 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 system feels exploitative and detracts from the overall experience.”
“It's disappointing to see a game that could be great overshadowed by aggressive monetization tactics.”
- 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 these audio cues could enhance the gaming experience and increase 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, causing frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“Despite its interesting concept, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
“I was disappointed to find that the game is poorly optimized, leading 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 after initial scares lose their impact, leading to a lack of engagement with the enemies.
“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.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % 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 the emotional depth of Panpan's story evokes strong feelings, even leading some to tears.
“Extremely underrated horror masterpiece; a Game of the Year contender. Panpan's story made me cry.”
- 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 character development is incredibly deep, allowing for meaningful choices that impact the story.”
“Each character feels unique and evolves in ways that make the journey truly engaging.”