Eight
About the ExperienceEight is a short horror experience inspired by Layers of Fear in which you can discover the history of a classic mansion, and its previous inhabitants. You are a new home owner, visiting their newly acquired property after work. Many renovations will have to take place, and your realtor has advised you to investigate different places that might need extra work. Soon after you arrive, you discover that there is more to this house than meets the eye…Features
- A short and compelling horror narrative told through the environment, objects, and audio scenes.
- A dark classic mansion environment to explore
- Interactive Lights, doors, and items
- Music & Voice Acting
About the DevelopmentEight is the product of a single month of development, by two developers. The aim of this, and other Katelyst projects, is to learn and improve upon our development methodology. The game was built using Unreal Engine 4, The Horror Engine, and the Classical Mansion Asset Pack.
We aim to gather as much feedback from players as we can and pivot our projects according to what our players want.
This product has been made within one month and serves as an experiment of our work methodology, and will not be updated after release.
Game Discussion
Steam User 6
Average at best. My first impression is this game optimized well though it used pre-made assets. About horror, there is nothing too scary except some loud sound jumpscares and changing environments. Let's come to cons
-Graphical glitches
- Lasts short( About 30 min if you are lucky enough to find keys)
- Uncompleted story ( At least for me)
It was not that terrible. There are worse out there with a 4 times more price tag
Steam User 11
A note for whom that are looking for a way to open the doors (when you have aquired the key): Click right mouse button on the door :)
Steam User 3
"You MUST'"Right Click' to use a Key"
Honestly, I liked it. Its super super short, but I really appreciated the environment, great use of transitions, both sound and light. I mean its a solid little indie experience, kinda like you would find on itchio. The 'LoF' inspiration is very obvious but it doesnt hurt this little gem, it still manages to feel like a fresh story with some fun voice acting.
My only real complaints, is the at no time, does the game tell you, you must "Right Click" to use a key. Honestly, had it not been for another reviewer, it may have taken me even longer to finish. The notes shade of yellow will some times blend with the light and many many times I trouble clicking on things, due to the reticle being the same white color as the pocket SUN that this guy uses as a flashlight.
All in all, it was fun, and I enjoyed the little details, how the rooms shifted, the use of sound and light. Change the color of the reticle, maybe darken the yellow on the notes, add a "You must 'Right Click' to use a Key" splash screen and I think this little number will do well.
Hats off to the Devs
Easy 7/10 Short Indie Horror Story
Steam User 8
Hi! I'm Aud Andrews, I play Thomas in this little game. Its pretty surreal to be spooked by yourself. For $2 you get a cool experience! Give it a shot!
Steam User 1
5/10, but still would recommend, was waiting for jump scare, but nope, it did not come out at any time.
Steam User 0
Money well spend. Fun and short horror game. Not that scary though but the feeling it gave me was very cool.
Knowing the developers, they put this together in a very short time span and I think that's amazing.
Steam User 1
Nice and short game. Definetely worth the small price tag :)