Settled is a 2D horror game about a father and his daughter, let's just keep it at that.
Story:
I'll keep this section super short, since I really don't want to spoil it. You play as a father who is suffering the loss of a loved one, as his sanity is slowly dwindling. The story is actually quite surprising and I definitely didn't expect the places it went to and I definitely was creeped out.
Graphics:
I have a massive soft spot for pixel type graphics and while not the most detailed game I've played, it does look really decent and does portray it's creepy imagery well, especially during cutscenes which are really well done. The cutscenes are pretty impressive, but the main game could have definitely been better, although what's here is really well done.
Audio:
The audio design is really decent, albeit it's kept to absolute minimum. The music is creepy droning noises I'm usually not a fan of, but I feel like the ones in Settled are really well done and really help build an incredibly tense atmosphere, often making you think that something is going to be waiting for you in the next screen. There's not much other sound effects, but what's here is decent.
Gameplay:
There's not much gameplay in Settled to speak of. You're mostly going to be just doing walking and exploring the environments you're in, looking for items that will help you get to different locations. It's mostly walking, but it's fine since the game has a heavier focus on the story than the gameplay and since the story is really good, I didn't mind that there wasn't really anything puzzle-esque for you to do.
I will say however, the main character has a really slow walking speed and sometimes it gets really tedious to walk back and forth, thinking you missed something in the previous area and then having to walk all the way back, which is incredibly annoying.
Verdict:
Settled was a pleasant surprise for me since I had no idea what to expect going into it and what I found was a creepy 30 minute adventure that I had a blast going through. Considering the cheap price and the short length, if you want something creepy for a single sitting, check out Settled.
Final Rating:
7.5/10
Pros:
+ Story is really decent
+ Pretty creepy
Cons:
- Not much gameplay
- Slow walking speed could get tedious
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