You Must

Less a finely crafted horror game than a rough-edged but effective sprint through one jump scare after another.

This game is titled "You Must"... and it is appropriately named because you must not buy it unless you get it on sale very cheap, because that's exactly what this game is. Cheap jumpscares, an enemy that you can't run away from once he locks onto you, and trying to figure out the codes for doors will leave you angry. 3/10

Developed and published by Thin Line, You Must is a first-person survival horror game that takes an ordinary financial struggle and transforms it into a terrifying fight for survival. The story centers on a young man desperate to earn money to provide a better life for his younger brother. Believing he has found a simple opportunity through an online "Hide and Seek" competition with a generous cash prize, he follows the challenge to an abandoned military facility. What begins as a seemingly harmless contest quickly spirals into a nightmare, forcing him to confront dangers far beyond anything he expected. The game's premise is straightforward but effective, giving players a relatable reason to step into an increasingly sinister situation where survival becomes the only objective. The abandoned military base serves as the heart of the experience, creating a constant feeling of uncertainty through its narrow corridors, decaying rooms, and forgotten infrastructure. Every section of the facility is designed to encourage careful exploration while maintaining an overwhelming sense of unease. Instead of relying entirely on cheap scares, the game focuses on sustained psychological tension,…

The game is barely 30 minutes long and everything is boring. The thing that is chasing you is annoying instead of scary, jumpscares were cheap and thrown unnecessarily, there was no tension at all, you get like 20 healing items which you are not even gonna need to use 1, both endings are lame. Also, if you want all the achievements, you have to be afk for at least 1 hour to get the “secret” achievement. Not scary or funny at all, not even worth it for 1 buck

You Must was certainly an... interesting game. In You Must, you're participating in a deadly game of hide and seek for what I'm assuming is some kind of massive prize. Otherwise, I'm not entirely sure why anyone would agree to take part in a competition where the consequences for losing are, well... death. The game itself is put together pretty well. The graphics aren't the most impressive I've ever seen, but they're far from bad. The main creature stomping around outside the yard actually reminded me of the ghost covered in nails from 13 Ghosts, if I'm being honest. He's definitely creepy, and if he spots you, getting away isn't exactly easy. The guy is relentless. You'd better hope you're close to one of the building entrances when he sees you, because he's not giving up without a fight. One thing I really liked was how unpredictable the jumpscares felt. They're scattered throughout the game and often happen when you're least expecting them, which honestly makes them hit a lot harder. Even when I thought I had a handle on what the game was doing, it still managed to catch me off guard a few times. Overall, I'd say You Must is a solid little horror experience. It's short, punc…

Love that it's a little "off brand" for Emika as far as the story goes, but I love the hide and seek aspect of it.