I'm Not Crazy

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Video: https://youtu.be/EYRM5FoiV7w A nice mix of puzzles and micro/mini games. None of the puzzles are particularly difficult, and the mini games are fun. I did need to write down a few things because some of the puzzles require you to remember stuff.

Rating: 4/10 I'm Not Crazy is an indie psychological horror game that tries to mess with your mind but ultimately falls flat due to weak execution. The premise—questioning reality and sanity—has potential, but the game leans too hard on cliché "insanity" tropes without offering anything truly original. The atmosphere is decent, with eerie sound design and unsettling visuals, but it lacks real tension. Instead of building suspense, it relies on cheap jumpscares and repetitive environmental changes that get predictable fast. The story is vague in a way that feels lazy rather than intriguing, leaving you wondering if there’s actually any deeper meaning or just a bunch of random horror elements thrown together. Gameplay-wise, it’s your standard walking sim with light puzzle-solving, but the mechanics are clunky, and the pacing drags. Technical issues like bugs and awkward animations don’t help either. If you’re a die-hard horror fan, you might find some enjoyment, but I'm Not Crazy is ultimately forgettable—a game that tries to be psychological horror but ends up just being tedious.

I'm Not Crazy is a really strange little game, and I liked that it does not settle into one genre for very long. It presents itself as a surreal top down puzzle adventure, but then keeps throwing different ideas at me as I explore. I never quite knew whether the next section was going to be a puzzle, a tiny arcade challenge or something much stranger, and that unpredictability kept me interested. The exploration is simple, with me moving around the world, interacting with objects and looking for ways forward. I liked the inventory system because it gives the environment a little more purpose. Objects that initially seem unimportant can become useful later, so I found myself paying closer attention to what was around me instead of simply walking toward the next objective. The micro games are probably the most memorable mechanic. There are many different small games mixed into the adventure, and they can feel completely different from one another. I enjoyed this variety because it keeps the experience moving. Even when I was not particularly impressed by one activity, I knew something different would probably come along soon. The atmosphere is where the game becomes more interesti…

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got stuck on one of the microgames but loved the vibes! felt very yumme nikki inspired and i liked how it made me feel more anxious and paranoid as the game went on!