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CABOUS

$3.99
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Developer:
Hala Mohammed
Publisher:
Hala M. Dev
Platforms:
Windows Mac Linux
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About This Game

CABOUS is a short, first-person exploration game, based on true story. A story about memory-driven nightmares that can follow a person for the rest of their life, childhood trauma, hope, and the healing power of letting go.

In this game, you play as a young lady who has been imprisoned for a long time by the memories of her father's abandonment as a kid.  Releasing those memories will free her from this nightmare. However, as she progresses, she will be tormented by creatures of the night, which symbolize the terrible ideas and beliefs she formed as a child growing up in a dysfunctional family.

CABOUS (pronounced kābūs) is the Arabic term for a frightening nightmare.

Key Features:

  • For fans of horror/thriller games.
  • Emotional, intimate story by a one-person team.
  • Featuring a gorgeous soundtrack by acclaimed artists like Chris Zabriskie and Savfk.
  • A short game (between 30 to 45 minutes) focused on story with some maze-like platform.

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User Reviews

Mixed
6 user reviews
67%
Positive
40 min at review
Recommended

[code]Curator page here-->[url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/37670120/] DaRevieweD #130 [/url]<-- [i]New review every Weekend[/i][/code] [h1]"Taking Off on A Nightmarish Pilgrimage-"[/h1] https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2598725321 [u] Here's The Thing:[/u] You are an unnamed protagonist trying to face her horrors which stem from childhood but have matured and carried unto adulthood. Listen as she narrates of her past and try to make it to the end, for some much needed closure~ [h1][+] PROS;[/h1] [b]:) EXPERIENCE[/b] Barely a game, but rather an experience and one in which I found it hard to enjoy at first. However, once I pushed through its sluggish façade, embraced its disabilities- it then became quite special. Though essentially still a walking simulator where you have to navigate across a wide-open space finding memory fragments and reliving the turmoil as they take place again. There are also enemies, who… actually I haven’t a clue what...

13 helpful
27 min at review
Not Recommended

quite boring

18 min at review
Recommended

I didn't finish as I got caught, and ngl it can feel a little rough as we have large empty expanses to cross and a run button with quickly depleting stamina, but honestly want to thumbs up this regardless because it's got this... feel about it. You can tell Cabous is a very personal experience, and the use of space and structure to communicate a tough trek through difficult trauma is an important one. The voice work is well done, the music touches the heart and the stylistic choices (particularly how the lighting provides such a strong mood) is excellent. If you're looking for a slow contemplative experience for 30-45 minutes, definitely worth it. Just stay away from the moving lights and you'll be fine :)

39 min at review
Recommended

G.O.A.T

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7 (SP1+) and Windows 10
  • Processor: x86, x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support.
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX11 Compatible Video Card (Intel HD Graphics Not Supported)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

FAQ

How much does CABOUS cost?

CABOUS costs $3.99.

What are the system requirements for CABOUS?

Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 (SP1+) and Windows 10 Processor: x86, x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support. Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX11 Compatible Video Card (Intel HD Graphics Not Supported) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 1 GB available space

What platforms is CABOUS available on?

CABOUS is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.

Is CABOUS worth buying?

CABOUS has 67% positive reviews from 6 players.

When was CABOUS released?

CABOUS was released on Sep 9, 2021.

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