Cave of Illusions

No. A nauseating game where the only real horror is in the terrible texture choices and blur effects that will leave you feeling ill at your stomach if you play too long. Jump scares are not scary. It's 2019. Find a real way to scare a player besides popping a clown up at random moments with a super loud scream. Combine that with a jump to platform level in a black and white checkered room where no two jumps are the same based on your key presses but instead decided by pure RNG whether you make the jump or not and this game gets super infuriating really fast. The mid game MC Escher style level is maddeningly frustrating to try and sort out, and when you do figure out the path, there is ZERO satisfaction found in actually solving it, but just a gasp of relief let out that you "somehow lucked into the solution before getting killed". I absolutely hate horror games like this full of nothing but random jump scares like they are supposed to be "scary" and puzzles that make no sense...

A very interesting and compelling game that drives you towards an unsettling reality hidden within a labyrinth of distorted perspectives. I found the game to be thoroughly enjoyable; from Lesley's compulsive need to find the truth, coupled with her resolute and almost remorseful fury, to the wickedly playful nature of the realms' puzzles and games of hide and seek, this game offers a special brand of growing dread akin to a waking nightmare. The storyline itself calls to mind older, almost Grimm Fairy Tale style fears. The sense of Wicked fair-folk and the rising dread of what it means to be "Missing." There is a very strong sense of dread and almost inescapability, like you're a mouse slowly creeping down the throat of a spiraling serpent. This is a game that demands to be experienced through a lens of distortion and uncertainty much like the main character's inability to determine just what is and isn't real. The puzzles and games within utilize some flight-or-flight responses, as w...

This is a solid indie horror game that is rough around the edges but has enough creativity, love and original ideas put into it to be a cool and memorable experience. The game's narrative does a very good job at framing the events in mystery and rational uncertainty, which I feel is often missing from supernatural fiction. This story is a lot about reality and perception of reality and the game doesn't slack at tackling this thematic point. The protagonist grapples with her understanding of events, past and present and it makes it more intriguing, spooky and satisfying. There is also just enough of grounding in reality, and the emotional layers enrich the substance of the game. While not too complex, the story provides very nice twists as well, and its resolution was very fitting too. I walked away from the experience nodding with a satisfied grin. It felt right for its genre and theme. The overall plot structure also contributed to that satisfaction, it doesn't feel like a game wher...

An interesting little psychological horror game with some very cool moments! I really enjoyed the way the atmosphere and aesthetics of the level design progressed. I felt it really picked up about half way through. The story is solid and fresh and overall it really holds your attention and has a great ending(s). My play through took about an hour, but there is a lot of content packed into that hour and the pacing was great. Some very beautiful music as well (coulda used more JAZZ tho ;D). Definitely worth the price to anyone interested in a well voice acted, story driven indie horror game! Make sure to go back and open the other door after completion! (I've slightly edited my review in regards to wanting the story expanded in one place, as the game has already been patched by the devs adding some extra voice lines! They are really on it!)

It's like a virtual trip to the fun house with some crazy clown? stalking you. I found the story to be quite good. However some jumpscares are not needed, same for the volume of some sound effects (it is really not needed in a good horror game.) Also there seems to be some replayability and probably two endings. Still, I found the game to be quite enjoyable with some levels better then others.

I was not entirely certain what I was going to be getting into when I purchased Cave of Illusions; only via recommendation by my brother did I have a sense as to what to entail. The game was very well presented, with bizarre layouts and an extremely sinister tone punctuated by the ambient thrums. This all paired together to create a sense of dread and anxiety that fit the overall theme increasingly as I reached the final stages of the story. As much a game as it was watching a movie, I found myself very much intrigued by the story-line as well as the sense of unknowing horror that plagued the protagonist. Her mounting dread at what was to come grew with my own; more than once causing me to panic. I highly recommend this game to anyone who appreciates the confusing and dream-like qualities that echoes with the voice of 70's horror as well as modern fears such as Absentia.

I had a blast playing this game. The atmosphere is very unsettling, and the droning ambiance really sells the feeling of losing your grip on reality. The story is captivating, and quickly gets you asking questions and seeking answers. As you progress, the environment becomes more and more surreal, and you start to experience the illusions you've been expecting. At any point, your surroundings can betray you, and leave you looking around frantically, unsure of what may emerge from a dark corner. The music is spectacular, and very moody. Vidas' brilliant use of guitar creates a bold feeling of sadness, and a longing to find resolve amidst the chaos. Scruncho's flute work is hauntingly lovely, and does a great job setting a tone for the story. As a whole, the sound design is very well executed. There are times where all you want to do is find your way out, and the music really adds a strong sense of anxiety. The voice acting is also great, and at times, chilling. There was clearly a ...

Overall fun little horror game. Interesting story line and creative puzzles. Make sure to reference your journal if you need some hints on the puzzles C:

goddamn clowns

This is possibly one of the best indie horror game's I personally enjoyed, Played it on stream and the whole stream tuned in and stayed clued to the story just like myself, The story make's you think and the voice acting and music in the game is very well done. Would recommend 100%!