SIMULACRA

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  • Summary: "Simulacra expands upon its predecessor, Sara is Missing, experimenting even further with unsettling horror. And it succeeds."
    9/10 - Pocket Gamer
    "WINNER, Excellence in Storytelling" - International Mobile Game Awards SEA "NOMINATED, Most Innovative Game" - Indie Prize Kyiv 2017 You found    "Simulacra expands upon its predecessor, Sara is Missing, experimenting even further with unsettling horror. And it succeeds."
    9/10 - Pocket Gamer

    "WINNER, Excellence in Storytelling" - International Mobile Game Awards SEA
    "NOMINATED, Most Innovative Game" - Indie Prize Kyiv 2017

    You found the lost phone of a woman named Anna. In it, you see a desperate cry for help in the form of a video message. The phone behaves strangely as you dive deeper into it. You talk to her friends and they have no idea where she is. Her texts, emails and photo gallery provides fragments of information as the mystery deepens. It's up to you to piece it together.

    About the Game

    SIMULACRA is a realistic "found phone" horror game that takes place entirely on the screen of a mobile phone. A voyeuristic experience that combines of point and click adventure games, found footage videos and fully realised phone apps.

    Features:

    - Explore a fully realised world through a simulated phone.
    - Solve the mystery using through popular phone apps.
    - An expansive narrative with hours of gameplay that leads to 5 possible endings.
    - Filmed with live actors and an extensive VO cast.
    - Solve the recurring image and text decryption puzzles to learn more about Anna's story.    … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. 148Apps
    Oct 31, 2017
    90
    SIMULACRA is a creepy and thrilling game that may make you feel uncomfortable, but that’s kind of the point.
  2. Pocket Gamer UK
    Oct 31, 2017
    90
    Simulacra's simulacrum of a smartphone offers both uncomfortable realism and uneasy horror.
  3. App Trigger
    Oct 31, 2017
    70
    Beyond a few lacking voice actors and a somewhat unnatural tone at moments, this is a well-made piece of psychological horror. Simulacra shines in its storytelling, and many of the haunting visuals serve their purpose quite well. Kaigan Games has crafted a relatable and frightening thriller for the sleuth in all of us. It is a surefire pick up for those seeking a puzzling and frightening mystery within the confines of a black mirror.
  4. Hardcore Gamer
    Nov 13, 2017
    70
    Simulacra might not be perfect, but it highlights that the found phone horror concept is one that has a significant amount of potential. For anyone looking to venture into uncharted territory with horror, Simulacra is a choice that brings a fresh, exciting new experience compared with many other titles on the market. It has a well-constructed story and demonstrates that branching narratives are built for horror titles. Kaigan Games has only scraped the surface of found phone horror, though. Should they choose to return with another installment and be able to improve on some of the notable flaws, it could end up making the real impact that it’s looking for with found phone horror on the mobile market. For now, however, Simulacra is a must-own title for any horror enthusiast. Even if it’s only for a single playthrough, it’s enough to make any player want to talk to their friend about this found phone horror title they’ve discovered.

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Awards & Rankings

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#52 Best iOS Game of 2017
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#64 Most Shared iOS Game of 2017

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