Stranded At Sea | LAZARET | Indie Horror Game

[@CJUGames]

I hope you enjoy this one over the weekend :D

[@shadowjudge921]

I think I will. I'm having a depressing week, i need something to see me through the weekend. Also, 2 things. 1: Comments on your Silent Hill: The Short Message playthrough are disabled. 2: Please play Syberia: The World Before

[@UnicornWater777]

I love you and I love the games you play 💞🎉❤😊

[@peachyfruiit]

I immensely enjoyed it! Thank you! Hope you have a good weekend yourself!

[@mikewade777]

An enjoyable game, but the tech being more than a century apart was a little weird.

[@ColorfulGamingIsMyCalm]

A few things I wished we saw, 1. When the statues grabbed you and you see what happened to them. 2. The statues could physically hurt and you needed to hide from them too. 3. At the end of the game, your character starts coughing, the pilot asks what's wrong and your character says "I'm just having trouble breathing". The last seen being your character in a government lab as one of the statues.

[@kinosaga21]

I don't know what it is about the sound of a ship bending and bowing that unevens me to no end. The sound design is AMAZING

[@Eddy_Stylez]

YES, I also felt this when I played Subnautica for the first time. Going into that massive ship, half submerged in the ocean was the scariest part of the game for me lol I have megalophobia so those sounds make the ship feel alive or like its dying and that it could fall apart and sink at any moment.

[@clubkitten]

That ending was so sudden. Why are there hallucinations of the helper? What about the tentacle creature? I love the atmosphere, sound effects, and interactivity. Needed more story!

[@jamescunningham8092]

“We might as well save” What have you done with Chris?!

[@nurhaslihashim1162]

Let’s gooo!!!!

[@gothclown9013]

especially considering there was no real threat in this game as opposed to something like RE4 lol

[@anniemcguire2359]

No kidding! Blew me away when he started saving all the time, like what happened to Risk-Taker-Chris? It's his faith, his mantra, his joi de vivre. Oh dear; what's that Brit version of 911? 119? 191? Okay, I'm totally lost again.

[@chavamara]

@@anniemcguire2359 999, I think.

[@chavamara]

Yeah, it was jarring when he started doing that all the time.

[@skylx0812]

The true horror began at the very begining when the guy slid down the wet rope with his bare hands. 😬

[@TheTiredTortoise]

Real

[@perrycoffey5410]

It's beginning

[@vampirascoffin870]

" if you want to disappear for four years the links is down below " 😂😂😂

[@pierdolomentos]

I would love to disappear for 4 years .

[@coyotekakakaway4788]

If only it was that easy! 😂

[@ZelosDomingo]

Sounds threatening... 😀

[@Tsukoblue]

Is it A Link to the Past?

[@Tina.Di.Napoli]

​@@Tsukoblueit's a links awakening

[@Scriptor13]

All I can say is "good googly moogly!" 😂 I enjoyed CJU's playthrough, but the game didn't deliver the scares that the demo left me anticipating. It, undeniably, looked great and sounded better. However, the storyline didn't hold together. As I'd commented on the demo, the name of the game and the name of the ship were perfect setups for a cohesive and gruesome backstory/creepy horror game. Instead, the devs made a puzzle game and populated it with a bunch of disparate and ineffectual antagonists--calcified crew members, the guy from Pirates of the Caribbean, spiders from The Thing, and something with tentacles--that made no sense as a whole. Great concept, lackluster execution, imo. Thanks so much, Chris, for playing it in one go. Have a great weekend!

[@melissatheminx4710]

Ghost ships are always a great concept, and I did really enjoy this game. Yes, it could have been easilly 30 minutes shorter, there was too much backtracking, and the lack of conclusion to the story line was a massive hole in the game. In its favour it used sound really well, and did the feeling of claustrophobia really well too, with the restricted narrow spaces, lighting and it was very atmospheric. I think if these Devs worked a bit on storylines that actually have a plot and a conclusion, then they would take their games to the next level. All in all, I really enjoyed this. Thanks so much for playing this one through, Chris. You paced it beautifully, as always. x

[@Zothiqueness]

I liked watching the video, I feel like the game was a great concept, maybe too rushed, I don't know. The ending was very unsatisfying and the puzzles just felt like adding extra words on your essay to reach a word count. It looked and sounded amazing, the story was amazing, I just wish they'd put more care into the execution of it.

[@fredd3233]

A perfectly decent game, that I think you reviewed perfectly in your conclusion, Chris. My main gripe with it is its length : I'll be honest, I started to get bored around the half of the video (so I watched the game in 2 sittings, first half yesterday, second half today) because of the constant back-and-forth due to the multiple problem solving, with the lack of consequences from the enemies getting problematic after a while (as Chris said, no health bar). I feel some of those problems could have been solved if the game was maybe 2 hours-ish, it would have tightened everything. But as I said, a very decent game, and even more so because it was made by 2 people !

[@jasonsnyder2577]

I totally agree with you. I'm playing through it now, then going to check out Chris' playthrough. It's decent, but I think this dev used their time more wisely in their previous game A Door in the Basement. If this game had the monster variety, tense-situations and weirdness of that one (along with the graphics of this one) it would have been really awesome. Perfectly decent is a good way of describing Lazaret. Looking forward to seeing Chris go through this once I'm done!

[@joscreen3252]

2:40h????? My god, we're spoiled today!!

[@conq1273]

It's nice to be spoiled once in a while no?

[@dottyj6062]

Very true ​@@conq1273

[@gagaplex]

You don't bring a flashlight, you slide down that rope with your bare hands, no tools to break doors or locks down or to move rubble, you throw away a bunch of perfectly good flares (your only light source at the time)... yeah, the protagonist doesn't seem too competent.

[@sootsprite6407]

What befuddles me the most about the whole 'bare hands' part is that in the demo the MC was shown wearing both gloves and long sleeves, specifically during the moment where you first aquire the crowbar. While foregoing the flashlight is one thing having on any amount of protective gear for this mission still did make a lot of sense, so really don't know why for the full game the developer went and made such a change because all it does is make everyone from the MC's search party look like a bunch of amateurs.

[@audiceee]

Omg, the part where you have to squeeze through the shelves gave me such anxiety and I immediately recalled "LITTLE PIGGY" Outlast flashbacks lol

[@MK_90X]

CJU & The Barnacle Boys 😂 sounds like a jazz band

[@St-Daems]

"Stay there, I'M DOING MY LAUNDRY!" 😂😂😂 that's the best

[@DNAlien51]

“I got rid of the flares?! Wh- What was his name? John? John, you’re an idiot.” 😆😆😆

[@moneypie7473]

2hrs!? Let me just…get cozy and settled here

[@shayoko6]

odd antagonist grabs you just to throw you. if his goal is to kill you, he is very inefficient. how does he dump all those bodies in that area though? you had to go through a lot to get that door open! i'm amazed the ship still has power after 4 years, and all the light sources haven't died. it is like games that have ancient caves and temples which as far as we know. no one has been to for a VERY long time. and still...you find lite torches and such which suggest otherwise. hmm, yeah this was a pretty game which...did some thing really well...but as a whole felt lacking. quite jarring we didn't get any resolution to this.

[@NobalGaming]

Just some games for your radar! :D Rotten Flesh (By the same person that made VOIDNESS) Forgotten Hills Tales Forgotten Hills The Third Axis Incubus - A Ghost-Hunters Tale (By the same person that made Lost Crown) Awesome stuff as always Chris 👍

[@andrekusumayadi4820]

I think the whistling part is not pointless. Wherever the enemy is, when it whistles back, it will at least not attack or move closer to you. The whistle is not only intended as a sign for you to be alert (because not all of the statues intend to do harm), but it is also to make the enemy feel alert too and not attack you at close range because it is assumed that you know where they are. You will notice this when after you whistle and find some "barnacle boys", they don't immediately move, but if you don't whistle like in the last few minutes of the video, they are more active in approaching and attacking you.

[@sunspout02]

Basically outlast but combine the vibes of the setting with BioShock imo. Not a problem since the setting was cool, they could've done a LOT more with the enemies as they weren't too scary or felt like a threat.

[@Tina.Di.Napoli]

Yep, always wanted to disappear for 4 years 😂 I love these intros, you're so funny Chris 😆

[@jpsuper]

Not always the best games, but always the best gamer playing.

[@giggitygooquag]

Feels like the dev should rename the game to "John the Repairman". Had more repair elements than horror lol.

[@Laura_5757]

Or Ship Engineer Simulator. Too much of a fetch quest sours the experience.

[@jeffreyoldham55]

Solid game. It began to feel a bit like an escape-the-ship Easter egg hunt but it looked and sounded great, and I was engaged throughout the entire experience.

[@purriouscat]

This video is rescue kitten approved. His favorite part was the flares. He says they were very fun to chase on the screen.

[@clorby22]

I’ve just had a really bad night and I was so so so glad to see this video pop up when I finally came back home. You’re my biggest comfort KZbinr and I appreciate all the work you put into recording and publishing these videos on such a regular basis. Thank you very much.

[@gagaplex]

I guess they leave it open for a sequel. We haven't seen any of the three artifacts, the ship is just vanishing again for a while. Perhaps the protagonist comes back in a few years to solve the mystery? Regarding the game: There is too much backtracking and the fact that none of the monsters are an actual threat, diminishes the feeling of dread after a while. They would've needed to change things up more, keep you guessing and surprised, instead of the repeated but consequence-free animations. Also, I thought it was interesting that the game features a lot of old-school adventure puzzles, which isn't something you'd expect in this setting. That part isn't bad, just a bit odd.

[@priestessinred]

The way I was so upset that I couldn't watch this the second it came out 😂 I have, for the longest time, thought whistles are extremely creepy in the dark because I was terrified someone or something would whistle back. So this game played so much on that fear and I actually LOVED it

[@LaciiJ]

I'm always ecstatic when my favourite youtuber uploads, especially when it's a long video like this. I agree with your end game comments, and those of others. Also there were so many "Outlast" events in this game. The big enemy throws you like Chris Walker does, the squeezing sideways through the gap, the floor collapsing and losing your flashlight (camcorder), the statues basically being like the patients at Mount Massive (not knowing who will attack you and who doesn't care), landing on the pile of bodies, the big enemy breaking through the wall just like Chris Walker does. I could go on and on, but anyway I think the setting, visuals and sound design was great and original, I just wish the story had been more fleshed out and there had been less back and forward and more danger. Great video nonetheless!

[@anniemcguire2359]

Bravo Chris! Your acting when reading on behalf of the protagonist keeps getting better and better; just when I think you've reached the top, you go one better. Thanks for this one, though I did get a wee bit tired of needing to go find yet one more thing, then another thing, and another... plus, you know, something is missing. Like the original purpose of boarding the ship kinda' trickled off, not saving anyone or anything, or just something. Dunno.

[@calocagathia3335]

I hope the devs take your insight to heart, I couldn't agree more. The atmosphere was great but the whistling fell flat.

[@samdelsignore104]

Main character sliding down that rope barehanded. NO!!!!! 😖

[@Fat_Princesss]

rappel down the rope without gloves, ouchie

[@mrshathegreat7174]

resident evil's architect is making ships now

[@samdelsignore104]

Or it's the same ship from Monstrum. Just years later.

[@PantheraMorag]

How in the world did the film maker strap that chunky videocamera to himself in such a way he could freely use both hands

[@Mr_Saxon]

Man, this had so much potential at the beginning and it never really achieved that potential. Genuinely disappointed because of how good this could have been.

[@johnpaulnatividad]

this could be a really amazing game but it felt like they lost their motivation to fully complete it and just released it, there are good mechanics that wasnt really used, theres really no threat as well, the ending is also such a letdown

[@Wesker113A]

I absolutely love how you play a full fledged game and even give a short review from your pov at the end and I like that a lot. Great video CJU. 💜

[@robert-asdf]

Chris: "See ya! ..I'm actually never gonna see you again, am I..?" Me: 😐 *slowly smh*

[@jpsuper]

Chris, thank you for playing these games. I could not play these games myself, watching you play gives me the creeps from time to time. Thank you.

[@LainiWeiz]

I agree there was a bit too much back and forth and most of the enemies seemed kinda pointless when all that happened was a cutscene and you carry on. I did think the game did jumpscares really well though, those can often just be annoying imo. Definitely seem neat ideas here and that flare section was great.

[@trickery2268]

You know what this reminds me of, just a little bit? Dead Space, funnily enough. A rescue call to an empty ship where one man has to frantically put everything back together again if only so he can get the hell out. And to its credit, Lazaret REALLY nails down the atmosphere. Its scares are well timed, the sound design is phenomenal, and there are plenty of moments where you're left so tense. However, as you noted, the dangers aren't really... serious? Which is a shame, because I really liked the idea of whistling out dangers all the way from the demo! However, it kind of becomes very clear that they're only for scares (or maybe one hit kills for things not scripted? you never stumbled into that, chris, so who knows), since you never see anything like, say, health kits to recover from an attack. The "boss" monsters never really have a chance to heavily pursue you, either, for intense chase sequences or the like. The game does VERY good at making you tense and nervous, but it's all for show, it feels like. I think with a bit more *danger*, then the lack of story completion wouldn't feel so notable. It'd feel more satisfying, getting out of dangerous situations, and the boss creatures would feel like more of a threat. But because there's no threat to distract you, the story lacking is more apparent. Still, this is really rather good in its strengths! I think if the dev can nail down the actual danger of threats in a horror game, it'd be great, since they've already got the atmosphere, sound design, scares, and puzzles sorted out. So they're really close!

[@terra7283]

Game is good. For two working on it darn good. Do missed some things in story about archeology, what did he find, what is cause of this fog. Who was giant. And the crew ghost. Why is he only ghost. Such things. But ghost ship story was good, sway of ship was very good. Do miss the statues doing more harm or different attack then head smacking now and then, which would hurt you. So you don't know when it will be issue. Agree with Chris on his end commentary. And what was with the female mannequin head I need to know 😂😊. Chris despair about 1h34 in the story. Another thing needs fixing, then something is missing at 1h34.29 that laughter of madness made us laugh so hard😂😂😂. Great work devs. Do miss some personal stuff in crew quarters. Some pictures or personal stuff, a diary maybe. They seemed too plain. Would give good back story. Also more about mystery passenger. Also that one time black tentacle, where was the rest of that. But I did love it in a whole. ❤

[@Captain_Ford]

Chris, I just want to say that I appreciate your style. You're very collected, patient, and contemplative, as if my friend waa showing me a game they liked, which actually lets the game speak for itself on its quality. ON THAT NOTE! I definitely agree that the lack of a threat makes it feel less scary and more like you're doing busy work, and the lack of a proper story to follow makes it hard to justify doing that work. Which is a damn shame, because the quality in the environment is exceptional! I was hooked at the beginning because I wanted to know what happened on this ship, where it had been, who is Haynes, did he have something to do with this, what's up with the spiders? We got some answers, but... not enough, in my opinion. I do wanna say, credit to the developers for messing with the tension using the games mechanics. When a game teaches you to run, you're expected to start using it... and nothing happened. With that cutscene to pick up the key, I fully expected the statue behind you to pull something... and nothing happened. Ironically, the lack of anything happening at first did a great job of putting me on edge, because you EXPECT that. Hundreds of games have trained you to expect that, and this game "Gotcha!" I just wish they threw in a threat to catch you off guard again down the road.

[@Siberiantabby]

All these fetch and FedEx “tasks” made me feel like I was playing WoW again.

[@skylx0812]

Maritime Maintenence Man a scrapped song idea by Gordon Lightfoot. 🚢 It does remind a little of the X-Files episode Død Kalm guest starring John Savage. Think I mentioned that in the demo. I suppose its obvious what became of the son's search for his father. Like the Twilight Zone episode The Elevator based on a Ray Bradbury story where the two boys discover what became of their mad scientist dad just a tad bit too late (there was a spider in that tale also).

[@wtfiswiththosehandles]

I guess the biggest mystery is... why did the first officer use common showers intead of the one in his en suite?

[@michellelozano1842]

Thanks for this weekend video... I was wondering about this game just last week, it was good but like Chris said without the enemy threat of death, or being hurt at least, it took some of the tension away. It was still a good video with excellent commentary 😉, thanks for the entertainment Chris ♥️

[@ArmorDoge]

Dude, over two hours? Man, it’s gonna be a sweet, sweet night. I suddenly don’t feel bad anymore.

[@Weabooking]

Yeah you play full game lazaret thanks chris😁😁😁

[@cboyles84]

"That way looks like cancer." 😆

[@isaiasjuarez9041]

"Aegon Games" makers of "Astray", "Infectis" and "The Door In The Basement"!!!! Let's goo CJU!!!!

[@stevebrummett8539]

Excellent! Was waiting for this one!

[@Nan20244]

2 hours? I have just got my annual vacation, so yes...

[@reit915]

Okay. Missing for four years and every light on deck is still working. Also John didn’t have on gloves when he slid down that rope. Nitpicky stuff, but still. I loved the demo. I’m sure it’s gonna be spooky and fun still.

[@melissa3401]

So glad you posted this! I won't be able to watch it in one go though.

[@coco_bearlol]

Would love to see this more flushed out, like the tentacle, the Dr, the artifact, and the the fog, and how it all pulls together

[@RuSosan]

Oh right, they pretty much dropped the ball on the story too.

[@coco_bearlol]

@RuSosan yeah, I'd really like to see it more flushed out. I think it could be an interesting game if they stuck with something, but as is, it feels all over the place

[@LuisaM-]

lmao, the joy into CJU's voice when he said "if you want to dissapear for 4 years, the link..." 😂😭 best intros from the whole platform, hello.

[@jemmageorge2084]

Disappointing night out made better by coming home to find a new vid from Chris ❤❤❤ your content always brightens my day

[@urshy7453]

Yes! Been waiting for this game to finally be released! Mannequins that whistle back, absolutely not Bravo devs, what a brilliant game. Thank you for treating us with a 2.5hr video playing Lazaret Chris. You are appreciated

[@Jere-t3g]

Work week behind, couple beers and this video = best friday

[@CB12345]

This game wasn't that bad, I actually like it and the design of it. I just wish it had better enemies and more action.

[@DharricRolyat]

The game feels a bit too long, clocking in at almost three hours. It seems like there are parts that could be trimmed to make it feel more concise. As you mentioned, there's a lot of finding an obstacle, backtracking to find the necessary item, going back to where you were, and then moving on. The barnacle enemies provide some suspense, but they're a bit too predictable and don't pose much of a threat. There are too many of them, and the active ones don't feel particularly dangerous. Overall, the game is okay, but the suspense needs to be ramped up for it to be worth this length.

[@WheresThaHate]

i like that you can tell how ready cju is about the game by the longer "Hello"

[@hotmintchoco]

a 2 over hour playthrough. craxyyyy thank you for this i will enjoy it all!

[@BaeAmore]

The shower scene got me so good, literally yelp out loud. I turned to look if anyone in my family came running, and there was no one.... wonder if that means in a serious situation, they wouldn't come? Or they are just too used to me watching scary movies/tv shows/games... I haven't yelped from anything in a good year or two though. Not sitting in my room anyway!

[@BaeAmore]

2:03:50 approx. I swear he did the look test on that "mannequin"-esc fungus infested corpse.

[@smitty928]

Always look forward to your videos CJU. Have a great weekend everyone.

[@ErinJeanette]

If you wanna disappear for four years the link is down below is my favorite opening lmao. These are my favorite story prompts, a ship or crew has gone missing under mysterious circumstances and you're the recon. I love that, it's so eerie.

[@samlo_xo]

“If you want to disappear for four years…” 😂😂😂

[@deidreott3860]

I loved watching you play and super duper loved the long video!! For the long videos I always want to watch it right away! Thanks man

[@melliethemortician]

YAY I just watched someone else play this and was hoping you'd play it especially after the demo it has improved so much. !! It reminds me of the movie Ghost Ship but with creepy mannequins and and whistling.

[@ceciliajarres9879]

Yay! Been waiting for this since the demo. What a treat for my Saturday 🤘🔥 Thanks for playing the game CJU

[@danielturner977]

I completely agree with Chris' criticism of the constant backtracking, though I assume it's a direct result of Steam's 2 hour instant refund policy. Still honestly surprised Valve hasn't revised it at this point.

[@AlexOlinkiewicz]

I was wondering if you might be playing this game, nice that its a really long playthrough.

[@TylerHoltgaming]

Hey Alex, I love your work, do you have any indie horror game projects you're working on? If so I look forward to it

[@argostabernackie8720]

The whistles getting an answer was what scared me the most.

[@TheKevphil]

It looked pretty good, but as you said, it was a bit tedious. The suggestions you made for improvement were well-informed, I think.

[@TheShadowCookie]

Long comment ahead... Good day, one and all - sure hope you are ready for another review of mine. As always, I shall be harsh, but also positive where it matters. Sadly, the former outweighs the latter a little. Honestly, this game is a bizarre case. I am loving the setting - not enough creepy ships these days. Some decent sound design going on, and the atmosphere is at times really effective as well. However, where to even begin with the bad stuff? When you break it down, all you do in this game is taking care of busy work. Seriously, it could not feel more artificial. Wherever you go, something needs fixing. Find the first item to get the second item in order to obtain the third item - that nonsense got old really fast and sadly persisted throughout. If your game is going to be that basic, it needs something to outweigh said bollocks. On that front, sadly, this one did not deliver at all. The idea behind the creatures is neat. Sure, we have seen countless variations of Weeping Angels already, but they usually get the job done - if only they had been given more to do. Those "barnacle boys" are not nearly aggressive enough. While initially creepy, they ended up just being uninteresting. As for the spidery fiend, what a waste. An entire section dedicated to it, yet nothing happens. Seems the game borrowed quite heavily from Outlast/Cry of Fear, what with the loss of the flashlight and subsequent discovery of flares. But whereas the latter can actually run out in Cry of Fear, here you just throw them as much as you want without consequences. Also, nothing attacks you. Again, just nothing. The final stretch picked things up a bit, but getting there sure is an endurance. The more things went on, the less I felt intrigued. A couple of moments along the way served to keep me awake, but those happened far too infrequently. Ultimately, another waste of potential in my eyes. The game is not all bad, naturally. Like I said, a creepy ship is always good. And I wish they would have done more with it. Some creepy spider thing stalking the narrow corridors, statues quietly following you - sounds so neat on paper. But what we have here is yet another example of endlessly wandering around, not doing much of anything. What did reignite my interest was that video towards the end, how one of the survivors tried to stay alive - that part alone felt creepier than most of the game. Then, more spiders show up - bloody hell, more of that. The statues at that point paled by comparison. By the way - good lord, the main character sure is another one of them morons. Not telling his people about the monsters? Come on, give me a break. That stuff takes me out of these experiences so much. So, yes... Not a bad game. If you can stomach the busy work and walking shenanigans. Story is serviceable, it just amounts to the usual collecting of endlessly scattered notes. I really wanted to like this one more, and it is a shame that I cannot. All of the item hunting, the out-of-place puzzles, a Lovecraftian entity which is too dumb to check lockers - just cannot handle it. CJU summed it up rather nicely towards the end - "All that for a key?" Yes, all you do in this game amounts to finding keys. Sigh. But these are just the ramblings of an old man. And being one, I shall now go back to sleep. Good day, the lot of you.

[@BASSOSOVIETICO1987]

That was so looong today. I was so tired after work today and that cancerous corridor made me asleep. Second time when watching your videos Chris :)

[@Quinlana83]

That was really fun! Only the ending was too abrupt. Thank you for playing, CJU!

[@Tamiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

I love these „if you want to…the link is down below“ 😂

[@2am_cinderella]

Just made myself a small charcuterie board to watch a movie, well i'll watch you instead ❤️❤️ a long CJU video is perfect, I really like the theme too. I remember the demo was fun

[@esclave29]

This is goals tbh. Go girl.

[@RunyaEithelNar]

Almost 3 hour video? Prepare your drinks and snacks boys, we are here for a treat!

[@love4twin]

Who else felt Outlast with the beginning with the big guy and the random videotape? Just me?

[@staticintheatmosphere]

Ah shit look a flashlight!! -Cjugames

[@kilroy9055]

Scariest part is fast-roping bare handed

[@annak8109]

I was looking forward to this one!! Thank you Chris!!!

[@AmberFrmThVaultGaming]

Finally! So excited to see the full game! This demo was so intriguing. Thanks as always!

[@JapaneseAnimalover]

Note that I'm mid watching while writing: this is my first time watching a game about the maritime industry since becoming a Mariner myself. I love that they included the swaying of the ship. I would of loved if the sway periodicly messed up the players balance. One of my favorite things at work is when it's storming out and I need to vacuum, is confusing and impressing the crap out of drunk passangers by balancing on one foot as I stoop over a bench for the electrical plug haha.

[@leosmith7511]

Really felt like this left us wanting. You shouldnt have to fully explain every tiny detail of a story, but a little more than basically nothing would help. The game could have used some streamlining, focusing on JUST the statues or JUST the spider things or JUST the big dude. With so little explanation all around, it just felt hollow.

[@fletch45longcolt]

Definitely agree with your points Chris. The game did look good and the sounds were good, but it would have been a more memorable experience with more threat from enemies. The environment was a bit weird with so much space with nothing to pick up or look at (notes, backstory, etc). The big guy didn't seem overly threatening honestly, more sound from him (growls, roars, etc) and more stalking type behavior would definitely be more threatening (the lockers didn't really end up being needed). Overall though, the story doesn't make sense how it ends. You fix a bunch of issues to release the lockdown, just to leave the ship which heads back into the fog, presumably disappearing again. There is no conclusion on exactly what happened on the ship. It does feel that the end of the game was a bit rushed with not even a screen finishing the story. Not a bad game for sure, but with some tweaks and improvements, this could be an amazing experience.

[@Ren2285]

The whistling is super creepy for some reason.

[@comfortpotoo]

Well that was disappointing. Neat setting but I feel like the back and forth could be less tedious if there was more to the story to uncover. Lots of things introduced that have absolutely nothing substantial about them and the game sort of goes out like a toot at the end. Lots of things I want to know the answer to. Spider thingies were neat but they felt as about as threatening as the statues did. Only two real "run or probably die" moments after all.

[@RuSosan]

Yeah, I began to think *"People interested in this should just play Cold Fear instead"* around the 1-hour mark.

[@peachyfruiit]

I rewatched this because it was so good and around 1:55:08 with the spinning chair, I slowed it down to 0.25 to see if there was anyone actually sitting there and no they just made the chair spin. I wanted to see if there was someone actually sitting there and maybe you could see them pass thru the little square window or just their side profile but nah its just a spinning chair since they probably didnt want to put in the model but I had to go back and see lol

[@not_an_animal]

Bro's intros are getting more and more wild 0:13 💀💀💀

[@Laura_5757]

I think that the biggest mystery on this ship is why does the C Deck include a shower room when each individual room has an en-suite bathroom with a stall shower?

[@RuSosan]

Hey now, it gets lonely at sea and sometimes seamen hugs in the communal showers are what helps the lads to relax. I am not even sorry about that one.

[@Laura_5757]

@@RuSosan Haha, mystery solved!

[@LumpyZelan]

Very good game. Starts a bit like Cold Fear

[@KOU-ZAI]

Coming into this gameplay, I was expecting this to be real good, since the demo had given me that impression. The tense atmosphere on the first half, the whistling and the moving statue mechanic, as well as some of its puzzles were its huge positives, but it all stopped there. Having to go thru various prerequisites in order to complete an initial objective.... threats pushing you without causing damage..... main character kept his screwdriver for vents, but couldn't be bothered to keep the bunch of flares he was using from a previous location (and dared to complain that he doesn't have a flashlight)..... a lot of key fetching.... and they could've done more with the mysterious crew member, instead of glitching him to the corner of a room as his last hurrah. And then, there's the abrupt ending. It's still a decent game, but I truly had high hopes for it.

[@Howard0Chris]

Lol I love how he forgot that if he was close to one and whistled, they wouldn't whistle back

[@codyretherford-speer5170]

1:42:50 That reminds me of the mini bank thing from Resident Evil 2 remake where you have to get the spare keys for the weapon lockers.

[@DenWell-SeedsOfChaos]

This game is totally giving me Monstrum vibes. That was a fun game you played 8 years ago or so?