The Cecil: The Journey Begins

I'd recommend it, if you like these kind of games, although it does nothing new. I won it from a competition, but I don't think it's worth the asking price though $29.50 AUD, I'd be more comfortable at $15 if I was going to buy it; Given the enemy's AI is potato and combat is too easy, especially the final fight. The story, exploration, and design/universe was good, but too much hand holding in the exploration side. Overall I leave a positive review as I did enjoy it, and wanted to finish it. Also the 1 and only achievement didn't pop lol

Interesting. I they do a sequel with more guns and better playability, i'd buy it

https://youtu.be/VaMSeYnVfIs?si=emTYt2ozqMXr7kzX

I really enjoyed the game. It gives Resident Evil vibes. A very well build game with eerie atmosphere and well placed jump scares. Though it seems it has been released early because some of the areas and puzzles are still unsolved and non accessible after the ending. There were some sttutters as well but overall I would say it's a decent indie horror game. Full game play : https://youtu.be/kJKO4WnlPaU

一个人做成这样还是挺不错，但是问题还是不少，导致玩家体验不太好 1、游戏进入是小窗模式，不能全屏，修改分辨率无效。 2、优化不好，尤其是快速转动镜头的时候，非常卡。 3、使用物品是鼠标右键打开背包再使用，键位不常规，还没有任何引导说明。 4、第一个房间的纸条，必须强制听完朗读，不能跳过，体验感不太好。 5、道具触发之间的衔接没有逻辑，比如摸了钟之后，另一个房间的抽屉就打开了，在玩家看来根本毫无联系。 6、物品查看，例如查看挂画，有一个缓慢放大的摄像机动画，必须等这个动画播完才能退出，体验不好，显得拖沓。 7、进客房开门出现的那个怪，不知道该怎么操作，直接眼睁睁死，卡关。这种情况下惯常操作是转摄像头，告诉玩家有追逐了快跑，或者是QTE，但现在玩家根本不知道该干嘛。 8、设置界面的UI，返回上级和退出游戏按键居然在同一位置，很容易误退出游戏。 现在的情况是，优化是硬伤，除开优化和bug，我认为大多数问题是因为开发者站在了开发者角度来考虑游戏，而没有站在初次进入游戏的玩家视角

前中期还有模有样，虽然画面比较垃圾但解密推进还算流畅，但到了中后期各种令人不快的细节堆积起来只能差评了。交互垃圾，监狱门那一块儿，我把每个门拉了一遍全是锁的，结果又拉了一轮7号门就开了，何意味？两张半个门票那里也是一样，用那个出票机第一次没反应，我把整个地图逛了一圈又试了一次就成功了，你耍我是吧😓那个幽灵小女孩的引导非常生硬。许多解密是原地tp，原地拿个打火机点蜡烛，没看懂表达了什么。开门黑屏加载很影响体验。背包里一直有一个企鹅和维修钥匙占着地方但不能用，看着很烦。最后结局也没什么意思，虽然本来剧情就挺垃圾的，但你是一点自己的思考创新都没有，脑子里没活做啥游戏？steam褒贬不一也是应得的。

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The Cecil: The Journey Begins is a first-person survival horror experience developed by Genie Interactive Games and published by Wandering Wizard. Set within a decaying, haunted hotel inspired by the infamous real-world Cecil Hotel, the game blends psychological tension, environmental storytelling, puzzle-solving, and bursts of action into a claustrophobic narrative journey. As the subtitle suggests, this installment feels like the opening chapter of a larger horror saga, introducing players to a disturbing world where reality and nightmare blur together. The story follows John, a man whose romantic getaway with his wife Sarah takes a horrific turn when he awakens imprisoned within the hotel’s dark interior, only to discover that Sarah has vanished without explanation. From the outset, the emotional stakes are clear. The game grounds its supernatural horror in a personal quest, transforming the experience into more than a simple haunted-house scenario. John’s desperation fuels the player’s motivation, pushing them deeper into the labyrinthine halls and abandoned rooms of the hotel. As fragments of the building’s past emerge through notes, objects, and environmental cues, a broader mystery unfolds, hinting at malevolent forces and psychological deterioration. Exploration is the heart of the experience. The hotel itself is meticulously crafted to evoke dread, with flickering lights, peeling wallpaper, narrow corridors, and oppressive silence punctuated by sudden disturbances. The atmosphere leans heavily on tension rather than constant jump scares, though shocking encounters do appear at carefully timed intervals. Environmental storytelling plays a crucial role; players must search for clues, examine interactive objects, and piece together narrative threads to progress. Puzzle elements are woven into this exploration, requiring observation and logic rather than reflexes, which helps maintain a steady rhythm between fear and investigation. Combat is present but not dominant. John can defend himself using firearms and improvised weapons found throughout the environment, but ammunition and resources are limited. Encounters with grotesque creatures or hostile entities shift the pacing, introducing moments of urgency and adrenaline. These action sequences contrast with the slower investigative segments, though some players may find the transitions between puzzle-solving and combat uneven. The balance between psychological horror and direct confrontation reflects an attempt to merge classic survival horror traditions with more modern action elements. Narratively, the game leans into psychological ambiguity. Hallucination-like sequences, distorted visuals, and surreal moments challenge the player’s perception of reality. The line between external threats and John’s internal unraveling is intentionally blurred, reinforcing themes of trauma and fear. While the core narrative is compelling, certain story threads may feel underdeveloped or abrupt, suggesting that this chapter is designed to lay groundwork for future installments rather than fully resolve its mysteries. Technically, the game launched with some rough edges but has seen post-release improvements aimed at refining performance and controls. Updates have addressed stability issues, improved save reliability, and enhanced controller support. Despite these efforts, occasional navigation stiffness and pacing inconsistencies remain noticeable. Visually, however, the game succeeds in creating a cohesive aesthetic. Lighting design and environmental detail work together to sustain immersion, even if character animations and enemy designs occasionally reveal indie limitations. Reception has been divided, reflecting both its strengths and shortcomings. Many players praise its atmosphere, emotional premise, and dedication to psychological horror. Others point to uneven combat mechanics and moments of repetitiveness in exploration. The game’s ambition is evident in its layered setting and narrative tone, though execution sometimes falls short of its conceptual promise. Ultimately, The Cecil: The Journey Begins is an atmospheric and emotionally charged survival horror experience that prioritizes mood and narrative tension over polished action mechanics. Its haunted hotel setting and personal storyline create a memorable foundation, even if certain gameplay elements feel inconsistent. For players drawn to psychological horror with environmental storytelling and moderate survival elements, it offers a haunting and immersive journey into darkness, laying the groundwork for what could become a deeper and more refined horror series. Rating: 5/10

Es hat mir insgesamt sehr gut gefallen. Die Atmosphäre war spannend, die Story interessant und das Spiel konnte mich von Anfang bis Ende fesseln. Besonders die Rätsel haben mir Spaß gemacht. Sie waren teilweise etwas knifflig, aber machbar und haben dadurch für ein gutes Erfolgserlebnis gesorgt. Mein einziger Kritikpunkt sind die Ladezeiten. Diese waren teilweise recht lang und haben den Spielfluss etwas unterbrochen. Mit kürzeren Ladezeiten wäre das Spielerlebnis noch besser geworden. Trotzdem kann ich das Spiel definitiv empfehlen.

I start the game and it appears as a small box in the top left corner. Weirdly setting it to windowed mode in the settings actually makes it full screen and setting it to full screen makes it go back to the box. Then I start the game and right after the intro, the game goes from full-screen into a small box but this time in the middle of the screen. Again it seems like toggling between windowed and full-screen and back again in the settings gets it back to full screen. Seems I'm not the only one https://steamcommunity.com/app/2019340/discussions/0/603023421978239716/ https://steamcommunity.com/app/2019340/discussions/0/603026896468390514/ Also the game is missing an invert y axis option. Its a fairly basic feature and its probably practically a tick box in the unreal engine to enable this. Its been requested a long time ago https://steamcommunity.com/app/2019340/discussions/0/4628105220313843892/ Finally unfortunately the frame-rate is awful for me even on the low setting (specs below.) AMD Rzyen 5 3600 AMD RX 6700 XT (Driver 25.3.1 Latest) 16GB RAM SSD Windows 11 (up to date) 1440p native resolution