Разработчик: SpeedTutor
Описание
LEFT ALONE REWORK - COMING 2024
Hey everyone, I'm currently working on a massive update to Left Alone, which I hope to finish in 2024! I will be making regular posts about this on the Steam page, and you can follow all of it on my YouTube and Twitter too!
You can expect brand new quality of life features like controller support, full achievements, improved UIs, enhanced interaction and usability. Additionally, I'll be working on brand new gameplay features, including new puzzles, locations, expansions to the lore, enriched storytelling, item collection, usability, and most importantly - immersion. Expect updates to most of the game areas with new textures, models, lighting, effects, and much more. I've listened to so many of you over the years and I'm excited to get more of these features into your hands!
- See the FULL DETAILS in the announcement post here
I really appreciate everyone who has played Left Alone over the years, and I'm always happy to hear from you as I'm only a message away! :)
Check out the community post for more information on the upcoming features too!
Make sure to WISHLIST today or pick it up for the FREE UPDATE! :D
About the Game
Left Alone plunges you into a first-person psychological horror journey, where darkness and memories intertwine. As secrets emerge from shadows, use your wits to solve puzzles and explore haunting, forgotten locations. Every step echoes with the past; can you face the truths that await?
Story
Step into the shoes of Joel Dent, an ex-military officer, recent divorcee, and individual recovering from physical trauma. Joel and his best friends had planned a fun and adventurous weekend of camping in the forests of Wisconsin. However, strange events lead him to an abandoned school with a horrific past. As Joel searches for his friends, he uncovers horrors that surpass his worst nightmares, making him wonder if he should have stayed "Left Alone."
Key Features
- Psychological Horror: Unearth clues, notes, and memories from past students and visitors of the “Mount High School”.
- Spooky Environments: Dive into multiple settings, from hiking trails to the confines of Mount High School, its surrounding areas and maybe even some secrets along the way.
- Eerie Atmosphere: Experience a suspenseful ambience with audio meticulously designed for each locale, building tension.
- Engaging Gameplay: Encounter shocking and immersive moments throughout, designed to cultivate a sense of mystery and discovery.
- Puzzles & Clues: Solve puzzles and hunt for clues to find traces of your friends' whereabouts. Tread carefully; you might uncover more than you bargained for.
Development
Developed with passion, Left Alone is the result of two dedicated developers who invested two rigorous years into its creation. We hope you enjoy the experience as much as we enjoyed crafting it.Поддерживаемые языки: english
Системные требования
Windows
- OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
- Processor: Quad-core CPU ~ 2.5Ghz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 560m / HD6870 1GB or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 1 GB available space
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Left Alone
A Hidden Gem in Psychological Horror
Left Alone delivers a refreshing take on psychological horror, steering clear of jump scares and focusing instead on a slowly building atmosphere and engaging storytelling. For those who appreciate a more cerebral horror experience, this game offers a unique journey worth taking.
Story and Gameplay
The narrative centers around Joel, an ex-soldier left in a state of despair after his family abandoned him during a coma. As he seeks solace in a camping trip with two friends, things take a sinister turn when they become trapped in an abandoned school. The story is well-crafted and unfolds organically, maintaining cohesion throughout without spoon-feeding its underlying themes.
While the game is a first-person puzzle experience, the puzzles are generally not complex. Players may find themselves wandering and searching for obscure items to progress, which can extend playtime. Some segments might feel tedious, particularly when revisiting areas to solve puzzles. However, the overall flow of the game is engaging, with a runtime of approximately four hours that feels rewarding rather than rushed.
Atmosphere and Sound Design
The game’s sound design stands out as one of its strongest elements. The unsettling audio effects and eerie music contribute significantly to the immersive atmosphere, creating a sense of dread that lingers throughout. Unlike many horror games that rely heavily on jump scares, Left Alone expertly builds tension, using subtle audio cues to unsettle players.
Visually, while the game may show some rough edges—such as clipping issues with objects—the dark, claustrophobic environments enhance the psychological horror experience. The flashlight mechanic, though initially enticing, can be frustrating due to limited battery life, pushing players to navigate in darkness and adding to the tension.
Conclusion: A Worthwhile Experience
Despite some initial reservations, Left Alone proves to be a hidden gem within the indie horror genre. Its thoughtful storytelling, atmospheric sound design, and engaging puzzles combine to create a memorable experience. While it may not appeal to everyone, particularly those seeking a more action-oriented horror game, fans of psychological horror should find plenty to appreciate. If you enjoy a slower-paced, narrative-driven experience, Left Alone is certainly worth your time.
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I do appreciate psychological horror and there were some creepy moments once you get into the school. And I guess the game had enough going for it that I decided to finish it. (Although that's not saying much as its not a very long game.) But overall I found this game lacking in a number of key areas which makes it hard for me to recommend.
- The story and its twists and turns felt like something a 15 year old boy would write. There are aspects to the story that I guess are supposed to catch you by surprise, but just left me rolling my eyes.
- There are numerous moments where the game either takes control away from you, or has you sitting around doing nothing while some audio plays out. And it can be for a solid 30 seconds or more sometimes. I deplore choices like that in games.
- While the game was genuinely creepy at times, it basically uses the same formula to try and scare you the entire game. So I quickly became desensitized to it and eventually it just felt annoying.
Overall I'd probably skip this one unless its dirt cheap and you really just want something creepy to distract yourself for a couple of hours.
mmmm, 6,5/10
Left Alone
Positives:
+ Good idea
+ The atmosphere
+ Creepy undertone
+ Very good sounds and music
+ Mostly well made
+ Brightness adjuster
+ The mystery
+ Most of the puzzles
Negatives:
- The graphics are so-so at best
- Framerate issues (even on low settings)
- Some frustrating parts when you are temporary stuck (needs a hint system)
- Not enough save points
- A lot of back and forth
- Underwhelming ending
If you like to solve mysteries and puzzles in a creepy atmosphere, this game is for you.
Im not a big fan of the ending though, but maybe thats just me.
It was too easy for my taste, on pair with storys ending with "and then I woke up, and it was all just a dream".
But its well worth a playthrough anyway.
Total Score: 7/10
This game is psychological horror, not jump scares or chase scares, so know what to expect.
The story elements are solid and well put together, the game doesn't telegraph its underlying story, and the plot is cohesive. Game has an interesting start and flows nicely into each segment.
I expected a cheesy indie barely horror game, and I was pleasantly surprised to find a hidden gem.
Pros:
Overall, this is a surprisingly good story for the cost of the game, with a surprising ending
For a psych horror exploring game, it does have a few good scare moments
Provides puzzles that are not too hard for the non puzzle gamers
Creepy atmosphere and good use of sound and sound effects - this is this game's biggest win. Excellent pacing, unnerving environment and absolutely fantastic sound design. Sound is critical to a good horror experience and they got it just right.
Controls are easy and intuitive
Pro and Con - game is short, just a few hours, which is great for a stream game, but not long lasting
However, for the price it's about the right amount of game
Cons:
There are a number of instances of invisible walls - this is lazy design work. It's easy enough to block areas off with scenery and "natural" barriers - we should be past invisible walls by now
The UI could have gotten a bit more thought. I hate a game that handholds, but I don't want to stumble around without a clue what works either.
Game interactions are a little clunky but not enough to really complain about
Games that use darkness as a fear factor, and short battery life on flashlights when it's NOT plot critical need to knock it off and just let the flashlight work
ATTN Horror Devs: streamers won't stream your game if the viewers can't see a friggin thing
I would have liked a little more at the end - I won't spoil it but it was a bit lacking in the NOW WHAT department.
Overall - worth trying, definitely worth the very low cost, and fairly enjoyable - I look forward to more from this creator.
An interesting game not really long has saves in certain parts of the game if you quit before the next save you start from the beginning of the previous save. Game is dark and not much batteries around during my play through so I was running in the dark during certain parts. not really scary has some attempts at jump scares. It's more psychological horror.
What attracted me to this game was the bright flashlight i saw in Left Alone's clip on Steam. But wait, erm, you're not supposed to use the batteries all the time in the pitch black!!! Yes folks, aren't i silly, i used my flashlight all the time in the dark and ran out of batteries. The flashlight was not bright for very long and i think it would have been more honest if Left alone had not made out that you used a bright flashlight. i will have to go back to reviewing games i like on Steam, on Google. i have had ill luck with the recent games i have purchased on Steam.
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Дополнительная информация
| Разработчик | SpeedTutor |
| Платформы | Windows |
| Ограничение возраста | Нет |
| Дата релиза | 25.12.2024 |
| Отзывы пользователей | 73% положительных (369) |