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[SUBJECT]

Genres: Puzzle, Escape Room, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Atmospheric, Thriller, Adventure

Play modes: singleplayer

Release Date: 13-4-2023

Developer: RUDZKI

steam

Our verdict

7/10

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Players: 1
  • Playtime: 1 h

[SUBJECT] is a short first-person psychological horror game with escape-room elements. You wake in a dark facility after hearing a robotic voice, aware that something is watching, and explore corridors full of strange events, odd objects, simple puzzles and creatures while searching for a way out. The developer estimates about an hour to finish. It suits solo players who want a quick, moody sci-fi horror piece.

Players rate it Positive, with about 86 percent of 44 reviews recommending it. The most-voted tags are horror, thriller, atmospheric and psychological horror, with walking simulator close behind, so expect mood ahead of challenge. The one written review we found agrees the atmosphere is the strong point, but says the puzzles ask little: you mostly click highlighted buttons and objects marked with an eye icon, running back and forth between them.

That hand-holding is the main caveat for escape-room fans. The game also contains flashing lights that could trouble photosensitive players. For a one-hour atmospheric horror trip it is worth a look, ideally on sale; if you want real puzzles to chew on, pick something else.

Pros

  • Dark, watched-from-the-shadows facility atmosphere
  • Dystopian robot sci-fi setting with bizarre creatures
  • Tight one-hour length suits a single sitting

Cons

  • Puzzles mostly mean clicking highlighted objects
  • Back-and-forth running pads the short runtime
  • Flashing lights warning for photosensitive players

About

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"INITIATE SEQUENCE"





[SUBJECT] is a first-person psychological horror game.

You wake up confused in a dark room, not knowing where you are. The last thing you remember is a robotic voice echoing through you ears. How you got here or why is unclear, but you do know one thing: You're being watched.

Questions and fears fill your mind when you begin to explore the eerie corridors. You encounter strange events, uncanny objects, various puzzles and bizarre creatures in an attempt to find a way out, but the further you go, the more dread is waiting for you.


Estimated time to complete the game: 60 minutes

WARNING:

This game contains flashing lights and may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Player discretion is advised.

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