DREAD IT

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I was quickly enthralled by the apparent appreciation for smaller details that aren't necessary or even thoroughly implemented; immersion for me is so much easier when it's clear that the developers themselves also wanted to be immersed in the world and story they created. I wasn't expecting a fourth level due to the rampant difficulty of the third, but I think keeping the fragments at 4 maximum was the smart choice. The time delay on the text bubble after completing each mission was just enough that I would forget it existed and miss seeing it on every level. The game is a deftly designed maze centered on preparation for the typical horror chase sequence. Diversity of approach and replay value is magnified by the ability to begin the chase from any of the fragments. Although it is present in a rudimentary sense, the game could have immense potential for paragaming challenges were that I could grab and move kinetic objects more easily and precisely, but the middle ground of using only the tools that I arrive with will certainly make for enough difficulty as is. Where Hotline Miami tunes itself to the sharp frequency of a dozen do-overs a minute, this feels like the same form of d…

Interesting in theory, not captivating me in practice. Story looks good but the gameplay doesnt keep me going. But Im sure this game is a masterpiece for some. Good game, not for me. Maybe Ill try it again later and see if it changes.

DREAD IT is a student project from DigiPen. One of the first things students should be taught in game development is that 3D graphics became mainstream in the mid 1990's with dedicated 3D cards like the Voodoo3 and the ATI Rage. But the students were deliberately mistaught that's it's okay to release obsolete 2D games in the 3D era of gaming... and certainly any professional developer seeing a prospective new hire who doesn't even know about 3D gaming probably isn't going to give them a job. Needless to say if an educational institution taught me incorrectly on purpose, I'd ask for my money back. It's a very poorly made 2D retro pixel top down adventure game with a horror theme. Seriously... this is unsuitable for any student portfolio, it's pixelcrap. What were DigiPen thinking? It's never okay to teach pixelcrap 2D garbage to game development students as if that's an acceptable baseline for professional game development. We also have to question what value there is for gamers on Steam when institutions flood the store with low quality 2D video game homework assignments... sure, it might make the students feel good about themselves, but this has no benefit for gamers who h…

DREAD IT "Me: Just trying to relax and enjoy my day. 😌🔮 Game: LOL, surprise! You’re a ghost hunter now! 🎃👻 You set traps, exorcise souls, and pray you don’t get possessed. Choices matter, but good luck making the right one when every spirit is trying to eat your face. I would dread it and probably get haunted again!"

not for me