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SIMULACRA
Released On: Dec 3, 2019
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6.5
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 11 Critic Reviews
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36% Positive
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 11 Critic Reviews
72
36% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
64% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
0% Negative
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While it’s labeled a horror game and does have creepy moments, it seems the fun lies in actually playing detective; browsing through a life that isn’t yours, trying to piece together what could have transpired. I’ve never played this genre, which is new to me but has been around for a few years. I am pleasantly surprised and enthralled with it. If you love psychology, technology, horror, and playing detective, then you will be happy to hear that this snooping adventure has it all. I absolutely loved it.
In short, Simulacra is a surprising title, totally disturbing from beginning to end, it manages to keep you aware of its plot at all times, with a great script and ambience work. It manages to be one of the most innovative experiences I have tried.
The studio clearly sees potential in the format as a storytelling platform, and I definitely want to see them refine it in the future.
Simulacra remains compelling throughout, and the engaging, inventive mystery kept the story buoyant and compelled me to see it through.
SIMULACRA is a good exercise on how to experiment with all the possibilities offered by communication devices.
Simulacra is one of those games that you don't expect to be a horror game, but when you start playing, it's extremely clear that something's not right, and even for someone who usually steers clear of anything horror, I still enjoyed it. Was it my cup of tea? No. Was it mind-blowing to the point that I was speechless? Again, no. But, that doesn't mean you won't enjoy it! Folks that like horror will find this game very interesting and potentially creepy. I now feel I need to clear my cache, browser history and hope whatever was in Anna's phone doesn't come to mine.
Simulacra excels in premise alone. By the end of the game, I found myself wondering when a better game with this kind of concept will be released. It suffers from an identity crisis. It started out as an enticing murder mystery game, and wound up a tired metaphor.
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Based on 6 User Ratings
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Based on 6 User Ratings
6.5
33% Positive
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Summary An interactive horror experience of exploring a missing woman’s phone.
Rated M
for Mature
Platforms:
- PC
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date: Dec 3, 2019
Developer:
- Kaigan Games
Publisher: Wales Interactive
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