Stalked in Solitude

so so good! spooky and tense! great little short game with great sound effects and scares! multiple endings which is nice!

Review Result: [h2] Overall Rating [/h2] ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆ [h2] Scare Factor [/h2] ☐ My Grandma Could Play This. So gentle and unthreatening that even I enjoy it without a second thought. ☐ Chill. Relaxed and easy-going, with just a hint of spookiness. Even Casper is still scarier, perfect for a light and stress-free experience. ☑ [b]Creepy! Genuinely eerie, with just the right amount of chills to keep me alert but not terrified.[/b] ☐ Seriously, It's Scary. The fear factor is dialed up significantly; I definitely want to keep the lights on. ☐ I Could Have Nightmares Tonight. This level of terror lingers, making me think twice about turning off the light. [h2] What's Creeping You Out [/h2] ☐ Ghosts. Not just your ordinary sheet-clad spooks, but the kind that whisper your name in the dark. ☑ [b]Killers. These aren't just any villains; they're the type with masks that haunt your dreams and have knives that glisten under the moonlight.[/b] ☐ Monsters. Forget the under-the-bed type — these are the hide-behind-your-couch because they're too real kind. ☐ Aliens. Not the friendly, phone-home sort. These come with a silent hover and an eerie glow, ready to abduct your peace of mind. ☐ Mind Games. These will make you question reality, turning your every decision into a potential path to madness. [h2] Storyline [/h2] ☐ Snooze Fest. So dull, you might prefer watching paint dry. ☑ [b]Decent Tale. Engages enough to keep you interested, but won't keep you up at night.[/b] ☐ Pretty Cool. Has its twists and turns that occasionally make you raise an eyebrow in surprise. ☐ Epic Journey. A rich tapestry of characters and plots that pulls you into its world, refusing to let go. ☐ Mind-blowing Plot. Every chapter, every scene, and every dialogue keeps you on the edge, redefining what a story can be. [h2] Graphics [/h2] ☑ [b]Pixel Party. A retro throwback that charms with its 8-bit style and nostalgic vibe.[/b] ☐ Just Okay. Functional but uninspiring; does the job without adding any flair. ☐ Visually Cool. Strikes a pleasing balance with stylish designs that catch the eye. ☐ Eye Candy. Gorgeous to look at, with visuals that make you pause and appreciate the art. ☐ Next Gen. Cutting-edge graphics that blur the line between game and reality, setting new industry standards. [h2] Soundtrack [/h2] ☐ Mute Button Needed. It’s better off silent; trust me. ☑ [b]Nice Beats. Pleasant enough to listen to without becoming a distraction.[/b] ☐ Tension Builder. Skillfully enhances the mood and ramps up the tension with every note. ☐ Epic Tunes. A soundtrack that could stand alone as a masterwork of musical art. ☐ Legendary Sound. So compelling, it deserves its own concert tour. [h2] Gameplay [/h2] ☑ [b]Snooze Fest. So dull it’s practically a tutorial on how to sleep with your eyes open.[/b] ☐ Pretty Fun. Engaging enough to keep you entertained for a few hours. ☐ Super Engaging. Captures your attention and refuses to let it go. ☐ Heart Racing. Thrilling and intense, keeps your adrenaline pumping. ☐ Totally Addictive. So compelling you might forget to eat or sleep. [h2] Jumpscares [/h2] ☐ Yawn. So predictable you might as well have scripted them yourself. ☑ [b]Startled a Bit. Enough to keep you on your toes, but not much more.[/b] ☐ Jumped Outta My Seat. They come fast and furious, catching you off guard. ☐ Heart Attack Material. Brace yourself; these scares will test your nerves. ☐ Got Me Screaming. So terrifying, you might need a new set of vocal cords. [h2] Replay Value [/h2] ☑ [b]One and Done. Seen it all in one go; no surprises left.[/b] ☐ Maybe Later. Could be worth revisiting on a rainy day. ☐ Worth a Replay. There’s enough depth to explore different paths or choices. ☐ Can't Stop Playing. Pulls you back in over and over again. ☐ Forever Replayable. Infinite possibilities that keep the game fresh forever. [h2] PC Specs [/h2] ☐ Runs on a Toaster. So undemanding, any old machine could run it. ☑ [b]Low End. Doesn’t need much, but don’t expect visual miracles.[/b] ☐ Mid Range. A good balance between performance and quality. ☐ High End. Requires a serious rig, but it’s totally worth it. ☐ Beast Mode. Only the latest and greatest hardware can handle this beast. [h2] Recommend to Friends [/h2] ☐ Nah, Skip It. Not worth the time, even if it’s free. ☑ [b]Maybe. If they’re really bored.[/b] ☐ Sure Thing. It’s a solid choice for anyone. ☐ Gotta Try It. Seriously, don’t miss out. ☐ Must Play for Everyone. It’s a universal must-have in any gamer's collection. [h2] Price Worthiness [/h2] ☐ Overpriced. Not worth the cash, unless it’s on a steep sale. ☐ Kinda Expensive. Fair for what it offers, but wait for a discount. ☑ [b]Fair Price. You get exactly what you pay for, no regrets.[/b] ☐ Great Deal. More than worth the investment. ☐ Absolute Steal. Grab it now; it’s a bargain at twice the price. [h2] Game Time [/h2] ☐ Blink and It's Over. So short, it’s barely a teaser. ☑ [b]Short Ride. A brief but enjoyable experience.[/b] ☐ Just Right. Perfectly timed to keep you engaged without overstaying its welcome. ☐ Pretty Long. Pack a lunch; you’re going to be here a while. ☐ Endless Adventure. So vast, you could lose months exploring everything. [h2] Bugs [/h2] ☐ Smooth Sailing. Not a glitch in sight; polished to perfection. ☑ [b]Minor Annoyances. Small bugs here and there, but nothing game-breaking.[/b] ☐ Noticeable Glitches. Bugs that are hard to ignore but can be worked around. ☐ Buggy Experience. Frequent issues that detract from the gameplay. ☐ Total Glitch Fest. It’s a miracle if you can play without hitting a bug. Steam Horror Game Review Template by Hwaye [url=https://hwaye-ch.github.io/steam-horror-game-review-template/]https://hwaye-ch.github.io/steam-horror-game-review-template/[/url]

Solid game for the time you get out of it.

Just played this and have kind of mixed thoughts on it. If Steam had a neutral rating, then I'd have gone with that, but it doesn't so regrettably I'm giving it a thumbs down. The game starts off well enough and has decent visuals. The gameplay is pretty basic - it tells you to go do something, and you go do it and click on the thing that needs to be done. A masked intruder breaks into your house and then you've got to hunt for a particular item (the remote control for the garage door) to get out. And that was the moment where I started to find the game tedious and I lost interest in continuing, as the mechanics of this section just felt... off, kind of? The game tells you to listen for the intruder's breathing to know whether it it safe to enter certain rooms, but to me it felt like the audio cues were very sporadic, and very unreliable, often misleading you completely. Then there was a moment where I spotted the intruder in a corner - so surely you'd expect it to be safe for me to go into a different room, right? Turns out, nope! As soon as I opened a door to a room (despite literally spotting the intruder only a second ago) the intruder came busting out of said room and got me, despite having no way to get there before I did. This was all compounded by feeling like I'd looked all over the house and could not for the life of me find the item I was supposed to be hunting for, despite the house not being that big... So yeah, unfortunately this one just didn't land right for me, hence the thumbs down. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcFyIR_RVdo

Very fun and spooky! The movement and sounds were really nice, solid scares and atmosphere. Gonna go back and try for the other escape achievements in the future.

that burger made me ♥♥♥♥ my pants 20 times

We played this on stream and it uhh wasn't as exciting as I hoped it would be. It's all the wrong lessons from Fears to Fathom and Puppet Combo with none of the charm. The game is slightly buggy, the items appear AFTER you need them which is just bad, the searching for the baseball bat was real a big wtf moment, and the "story" was dime a dozen lazy. It looks pretty good and I like the subtle sound effects but I can't really heap much more praise on it I didn't hate it enough to refund it tho Here's my full playthrough if anyone wants to watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vTPyROxu90

Очень слабый хоррор на 20 минут геймплея. Действия максимально примитивные и очевидные. Не тратьте время.

"Stalked in Solitude" is, well, short horror game. See, you are a teenager (i think?) alone in his parrents big, empty and awkward house. There is a serial killer on the loose. You have to survive. I really tried to like this one, but it's so empty, the horror moments are so bland and...well the game is really short. I have managed to finish it on accident while creating the review video. That's TOO short. Short video: https://youtu.be/Y6Ps9E5hX2A

This game tried to clone Puppet Combo but ended up being more half-baked than a Bethesda game launch. The story and the idea behind it is pretty good, but the only problem is with the gameplay itself. - you move too slow. Somehow you walk faster when you crouch, and go super speed when holding [A + W] or [D + W]. - No crosshairs, which makes trying to locate items and whatnot much more difficult than it needs to be. - looking around makes you feel like the protagonist has a neck cast on and can't properly look down (movement is stiff, wooden, and nauseating) - The doors only open one way; oftentimes hitting you in the face or catching you in a temporary trap until the door closes, forcing you keep your distance when opening any door - no pause menu (you have to exit out of the game by clicking Alt + Tab) then close the windows to close the game. - VHS filter is too excessive (to the point of causing a headache when playing for prolonged periods trying to figure out how the game's mechanics work) and wish there was an option to disable it. There isn't a consistent art style either. The NPC's have that clear PS1 style inspiration but everything else looks like an asset flip, something my homie can make up in Blender in 5 minutes, or some obscure crusty texture. [Found a funny little bug: when going from the second floor, if you move against the wall when going forward, you will walk on a wooden beam instead of going downstairs.... Thank me later] I have no ill will towards the developers and am only giving a brutally honest critique. The things mentioned above would be somewhat tolerable if Stalked in Solitude was free (and in early access).... But as a finished product for $2.99?... No, just no.