DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition

DISTRAINT is one of those games that proves you don't need great graphics, jumpscares or a huge world to make horror work. It's quiet, uncomfortable and surprisingly emotional. The story stuck with me long after I finished it. Really glad I played this one.

the game is not really scary so much as it's tense, but even then, it doesn't have crazy amounts of tension. it has a very unique way of displaying the game, with everything presented in this long strip across your screen. after playing it, though, i have to admit that it actually works really well. i personally found the directions a little unclear sometimes, but I was high when I played it, so maybe that was just me. either way,iI appreciate that there aren't a bunch of annoying on-screen markers telling you where to go. if you want to play this, i'd recommend grabbing a controller and kicking back. The story has pretty good immersion, and is the kind of game that's better when you just sit back and let it play out. I honestly recommend getting "DISTRAINT 2" as well. It continues the story and gives additional context to a lot of things, including why the main "horror" is an elephant

Definitely showing its age, but I still had a good time with it. It had a unique atmosphere and enough charm to keep things interesting despite feeling a bit old-school now. I’m glad I played it and would still say it’s worth giving a shot on sale.

I just finished Distraint 1 after years of it being on my backlog. Amazing story.

"We have yet to see you dance, son."

This little indie game holds a special place in my heart. I wouldn’t really call it a horror game - it’s more like a great game to play over an evening or two, with an interesting story and a slightly creepy atmosphere. If you can, I’d recommend getting the first and second games together and playing them back-to-back. Definitely give it a shot if you haven’t already.