Captured Review
Captured
Publisher: Puck Games
Developer: Puck Redflix
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PEGI: 16
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Capture is a psychological horror game that immerses players in a dizzying and creepy experience. Here’s an in-depth review based on its gameplay and features:
The Captured game is all about attention to detail and finding anomalies. The players are trapped in a never-ending corridor in their own home, where minor variations in the environment—such as objects vanishing, water leakage, or distortion of the rooms—need to be found and clicked using a camera. Players need to accurately identify and record the anomalies in order to move forward. Errors reset the progress and introduce tension and difficulty.
Procedural corridor creation ensures that no two play sessions are the same, so gamers never get used to the setup. The streamlined user interface and realistic visuals intensify the analog horror ambiance, like being brought back to mind by the eerie nostalgia of ’90s VHS tapes.
Captured does a great job of creating a sustained state of fear without relying on jump scares. Its analog horror setting, paired with realistic visuals and procedurally-generated challenges, creates an antique but foreboding atmosphere. The circular design of the gameplay, although narrative in the game, might try the patience of some players. However, to individuals who prefer to immerse themselves in atmospheric horrors, such is all part of the experience.
Captured stands out among horror games for its blend of analog appearances with interactive gameplay that challenges players’ perceptions. Its focus on environmental awareness and tension in the player’s mind creates a chillingly different experience. It’s not for all, but atmospheric horror game players owe it to themselves to try it.
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Article By Kevin Austin
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