Umbral

Umbral

Walter O. M. Junior · 2024 · Story Rich, Walking Simulator, Psychological Horror, Mystery, Realistic

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About Umbral

Death Was Not The End. It Was Just The Beginning.

Mateus, a young adult crushed by the weight of life, made the final decision in search of peace. But the silence he expected never came. Instead, he opened his eyes in a much worse place: the Umbral."Umbral" is a first-person atmospheric psychological horror experience focused on a dense narrative. It's not about cheap jumpscares, but the suffocating weight of being in a reality where you are not welcome, facing the consequences of your own actions.

A Dark Vision of the Afterlife

Inspired by the beliefs of Kardecist Spiritism and Umbanda, the game explores a hostile spiritual dimension inhabited by pain and regret. Mateus must navigate this frightening reality, questioning why his final rest was denied, only to quickly realize that there are greater cruelties here than in the world of the living.

Key Features:

  • 👁️ Atmospheric Horror: The tension lies in the immersion. Fear stems from the oppressive environment, disturbing sound design, and the certainty that you are completely alone in a terrible place.
  • 📜 Dense Narrative: A deep and personal story. Explore intriguing scenarios and find fragments that piece together the puzzle of Mateus's torment.
  • 🔍 Exploration & Mystery: Interact with the environment, find items, and discover paths to delve deeper into this dark dimension.
  • Short & Intense Experience: Developed by a two-person team, the game offers a focused and impactful journey of approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours.

⚠️ SENSITIVE CONTENT WARNING:

This game deals with extremely heavy and mature themes that may be distressing or act as triggers for some players. The central narrative directly addresses depression and suicide. The experience also contains depictions of physical torture and psychological violence. Strong player discretion is advised.

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Sep 4, 2024
I quite liked this game. The subject matter is heavy, but not so much that it makes it hard to play. The cut scenes were pretty good and I assume the voice acting is good, but I couldn't understand it. It ran well too. I really hope they can do an English voice over soon, but the subtitles are English, so it's good enough for now. https://youtu.be/hKZVjN80VQg?si=cEHFwjMEEHloDNIL
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Recommended Aug 23, 2024
I really liked this game! There's not much in the way of gameplay here but the story, atmosphere and the world the developer created more than make up for that. The visual aren't insanely good but they are still very very nice and the world of Umbral was crafted amazingly well. The story is the main selling point for this game and it certainly delivers. The subject matter may be a deal breaker for some as it explores suicide and the possible consequences for such an action (at least in the confines of this games world). Yet, if you're not immediately turned off by the subject matter the story is definitely worth experiencing. I really hope the developer makes a sequel to this game because I'm very interested in finding out what happens next and how everything plays out. Give this one a go if you like story driven games and the subject matter isn't an immediate deal breaker for you.
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Recommended Oct 15, 2024
Deep and very interesting. The narrative takes you to experiment the consequences of a suicide. When I was playing I missed some dialogs due bugs. But nothing that took the cool experience that I had while playing the game. The Umbral is a very important game that brings such an important theme and with a lot of potencial. I think you made a great job with such a small team! You don't see it a lot, so I really think we should support this kind of game. I hope the game get another version on the future, with more chapters. :)
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Recommended Sep 11, 2024
Finished this in one sitting. The Umbral is interesting. Many individual moments that chapters start with are artfully noteworthy- visually lovely. The handling of mental illness much less so but it made me laugh in a strange way. The translation is iffy but the voice acting sounds like it's probably good. The little medieval town of the dead is also visually alright. The way Mateus's struggles are conveyed is.. lacking. I think it's just a matter of a story biting off more than it can chew. The hodgepodge of good and bad kept me engaged, not bored in the least. Worth playing but not something I'd recommend lightly- or at all- to anyone with mental health struggles.
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Recommended Sep 27, 2024
🎮 Today, Jay Plays: Umbral - A Journey Through Darkness & Hell 🌌 Join Jay as he dives into the controversial horror game, Umbral. In this gripping narrative, you step into the shoes of Mateus, a young adult overwhelmed by life's challenges. After facing a series of personal struggles, Mateus makes a heartbreaking decision to end his life, only to discover that his journey is far from over. In the eerie realm of Umbral, Mateus confronts a nightmarish reality that tests his will to survive. As Jay navigates this haunting world, he explores themes of despair, redemption, and the consequences of our choices. Will Mateus find a way to escape this tormenting existence, or will he be trapped forever in the shadows? 🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to join Jay on this chilling adventure! Share your thoughts in the comments below—what do you think of the game's themes? Link To Video On Jay's Horror Gaming | https://youtu.be/4DYCzrtjEQM
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Recommended Aug 25, 2024
Cool Storyteller game! i wish this game become a book story!

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