Alright. [i]My monstrous roommate. (étude)[/i] is done and dusted. This was a trippy one, and far less straightforward than another game I played by the same developer previously (I live under your house.). In fact, I decided to wait a little while after finishing it, before writing this review, so I could chew on it a bit. IMO, it's also a bit of a slow burn.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3416026096
I think whereas in the previous game I mentioned where there is a clear distinction between the monster and the people in said game, in this one, the lines seem a bit more blurred. I know where I weigh in as far as how the game should be interpreted, but irrespective of that, it's best to let you make that decision for yourself. Personally, I don't think I enjoyed this story so much as I found it to be interesting.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3416026122
What I really liked though was the VHS aesthetic. It's really cool, and there was one sequence in particular (the Elevator Dream) that was super creepy in my estimation. You can almost envision the old Super 8 film burning or otherwise being destroyed at various moments and then just barely being restored, lol. In general, this artistic decision was highly effective in creating a mysterious and creepy atmosphere. And the end of the game really brings everything together visually in a striking and evocative manner. The audio was IMO less impressive, and I find myself hard pressed to actually remember anything about it.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3416026033
I think the pacing was nice, with each section only being a few minutes long, and the game itself taking about thirty minutes to complete. The gameplay itself is one part point and click with the other part being first person exploration. Which is probably the same with all of SpoocleMacBoogle's games. It certainly is consistent with the two I've played. Awesome name, btw.
I think this can be considered a short experimental Indie experience, and the sort of game that I truly appreciate from the standpoint of being 100% Indie and not necessarily tied to popular development conventions. Meaning you are going to get a unique experience. And in this instance, a well thought out one. It's 99 cents retail and I'm sure it also goes on sale periodically as well. I think it's worth a look.
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