DROWSE

I wrote an earlier review and was so frustrated because I could not get the game to work... turns out it was what I had running in the background and not the game itself. This was truly an amazing game -- unlike anything else I've ever played. It's about a man losing his "man's best friend" and I recently lost mine so this landed hard for me. It checked a few boxes off for me, personally/emotionally. Also, it checked off EVERY box (and then some) of what I look for in a horror game. This was more like a psychological horror and I think that is what it is categorized as. I loved this game. This game taught me a major life lesson of letting go before you lose yourself. I empathize wholeheartedly with the developer and I learned from watching all the way through the credits what he had endured on his journey in making this game....and before making this game. Thank you, dev. You are an amazing story-teller! I highly recommend this game. Warning to those who just lost their beloved pet(s): it brings up emotions and memories... but you can do it. 11/10!

such an amazing game. I was expecting this to be just another typical indie game but it exceeded my expectations.

Hope you enjoy this no-commentary playthrough as much as I enjoyed playing it! https://youtu.be/DToG3T1huvs?si=Dor0QztZVc7oR1X8 I thoroughly enjoyed DROWSE. The game looks and runs great, and the attention to detail is impressive. It’s clear how much time and effort went into this project, and it really shows. The themes are real and heavy, but it’s not often you come across an indie horror game this polished and with this much depth. It’s an experience that will stick with me for a while. My only real frustration was the locker combination. It took me a while to realize you had to hold each number until you heard a sound. I kept turning the dial like a normal combination lock, wondering why it wouldn’t open. There were also a few minor moments when I wasn’t entirely sure what to do next. Those are small complaints, though, compared to everything the game gets right. A memorable experience from start to finish, and I’m genuinely looking forward to whatever the developer creates next. Highly recommended!

Drowse was a pleasant surprise. I went in a little skeptical of the perfect day-one reviews, and the developers’ warnings about heavy subject matter gave me pause. I usually avoid those kinds of topics on my livestreams, but I’m glad I gave this one a chance. The story is what really makes this game worth playing. It’s well put together and kept me invested in seeing what was around the next corner. If you enjoy story-driven games with a touch of psychological horror, this is worth checking out. A few jump scares got me pretty good. They weren’t anything groundbreaking, but they were effective and didn’t take away from the story, which remained the biggest draw for me. The gameplay also includes more variety and features than I typically expect from an indie horror game. You can tell a lot of time and care went into this project. The environments and assets were impressive, and they didn’t feel like the same recycled material I’ve seen across other games in the genre, and I’ve played quite a few. Overall, I’d give Drowse a 7/10. If the subject matter is something you’re comfortable with, your not expecting a witch to snatch your soul every five minuets, then give it a shot and …

runs good scary atmosphere good story I enjoyed it👍

I was amazed to find out this was made by a team of two devs; it looks amazing and ran flawlessly. Great tension and superb atmosphere. Lighting was on-point and interesting; the office portions did a lot with a very standard environment and the fantastical moments outside the office were beautifully stark and colorful. Soundtrack is neo 80s but stands above rhe strange things clones. Everything about this game punches far above its weightclass and feels like it was made by a much larger team. Gameplay is the only thing that felt remotely amateur; this is a classic heavily scripted walking simulator without a ton of choices to be made. Nothing wrong with that, just know what you're getting into. I'll be looking out for whatever this team makes next.