Gate to Site 8

Mmm...So, first off, I kinda expected more on the psychological horror aspect. The game is a walking sim, so I don't expect a scary atmosphere (and there wasn't, though perhaps one very very light half jumpscare?). The story is pretty basic ([spoiler]you go through your memories of the past that involves your brother and abusive and alcoholic father[/spoiler]). Nothing that amazing or unusual. Even the ending was eventually obvious. The graphics were pretty decent (but not much difference between high and medium but then a huge gap from medium to low?). I get that there is a story to be experienced, but the background music was just too happy/calming, which makes the game feel more like a regular ordinary walking sim. It perhaps would have done better with more ominous or somber music (especially considering the plot)? It just doesn't match the claims for a "dark story" and "horror elements". I did like the subtle changes in the environment (and the one part with the sliding door, I didn't even notice at first!). It was nice to see the attempt of creating a spooky atmosphere. Personally, I didn't experience any bugs, but the game did crash on me when I changed the graphic settings twice. The mouse sensitivity was still not very sensitive for me, and I got a lot of blurry movements when looking around, so I had to switch to low settings just to get it to behave properly. It would be nice to have the settings saved instead of having to change them every time you start a new game (especially since it took the game awhile to change between graphic settings for me). I didn't like the constant change in brightness when going inside and outside (which was much more noticeable with low graphics). Overall, I wouldn't consider this game psychological horror whatsoever, but it is a simple walking sim with dark elements ([spoiler]suicide, murder, and animal abuse[/spoiler]). It's a bit too slow paced with calming background music to considered any kind of scary. For those too weak of heart and/or enjoy walking sims, I'd give this a try.

Great little experience, really enjoyed it. I would love to see this explored a little more. I recomend giving it a play, just make sure to check the cars hood / bonnet when you start, almost missed it :) Thank you

Superar traumas do passado e se fortalecer para o amanhã. Gate to site 8 é uma descoberta sobre coisas que atormentam, que marcam e fazem a gente tenta ser melhor. mais como se libertar disso? Apenas revivendo novamente. Sendo guiado por uma trilha sonora marcante com piano em tons graves, se prepare para uma jornada de redenção. É um game curto, onde se completará em uma jogatina, mais se buscar o 100% demorará mais investigando territórios e buscando mais acontecimentos. As fotos poderão lhe passar uma impressão que tudo era feliz, mais os comentários mostrarão que sentimentos e magoas existem.

Decent, short adventure walking sim with some small horror elements. Playtime: 30-60 minutes for one playthrough. Downsides: graphics aren't great, as well as the performance at it has a quite unnecessary plot twist at the end.

Sneaking through the gates of Site 8, you are confronted with your past in a game that forces you to confront memories surrounding your family and the events that unfolded at this, otherwise, beautiful location. The game dev has created a truly atmospheric world. The first person vantage, along with sights and sounds, really make you feel that you are in this environment. From lush flower meadows to abandoned cabins, the game is full of places to explore and items to find. As you relive memories and remember the past you are confronted with horrors, both familial and otherworldly. On more than one occasion, I felt a shiver run down my spine. These moments offer a welcome tinge of horror. So much so, that I would love to see this dev create a full on horror adventure in the same vein. The use of sound and sound effects in these moments (and across the game) is very impressive and adds so much to the atmosphere. Plus, if you enjoy fun achievements (as I do) then you will find items to collect, places to visit and things to see. I look forward to seeing what the dev creates next.

Nice short little mystery walking sim with a hint of hidden object. Relaxing soundtrack. Can play it in 30 minutes if you rush through, but if you want to get all the hidden items/achievements it takes about an hour. There's a good walkthrough available too if you get stuck. Sad story. Trigger warning: [spoiler] the dog dies, and there's attempted suicide[/spoiler]

A wonderful experience driven by the story. It was a relatively quick game, but I would definitely be interested in more games like this.

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Sometimes these walking sims are great, other times they are like this - not so great. I have to say, that i was entertained, and I was completely prepared for it being super linear. Anyways, the game is alright, it keeps getting more and more strange, and omnious. But what the Devs then does with that build up? yeah, NO! That is about as lame a cop-out as "oh it was all a dream". As an author, let me tell you - that right there ladies and gents, is lazy writing, they wrote themselves into a corner and couldn't figure out how to end it - and so why not use a safe trope? - they won't notice we aren't all that original. I notice. And that right there is not good enough! You gotta see your project to the end, or you gotta go back and edit something so the end doesn't come off as this disjointed and anticlimactic. I feel like I was left with the bill on a less than mediocre date. Come now, you can do better!