Downfall (2009)

 PC
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Ragequit.gr
    Feb 24, 2016
    89
    Downfall is a deep dive into frame of mind and deeper aspects of the human brain. As a remake, it brings several changes, apart from technical improvements. Whoever loves horror games cannot miss this one.
  2. Games.cz
    May 18, 2016
    80
    An overlooked adventure gem that won't amaze with its technical side or puzzles, but with its story, dialogues and characters – precisely the features a quality adventure game needs.
  3. Adventure Gamers
    Mar 2, 2016
    80
    If you aren’t afraid of emotional darkness, terrifying images, and deep moral quandaries, you’ll want to check into the revamped Downfall’s Quiet Haven Hotel to explore the bloody landscape of the human psyche.
  5. Everyeye.it
    Feb 26, 2016
    75
    It's a nice way to get back to the Quiet Haven Hotel. A good 2D graphic adventure.
  6. Brash Games
    Mar 6, 2016
    70
    Downfall is self-aware and does exactly what it intends to do: provide a psychological thrill ride.
  7. 4P.de
    Feb 24, 2016
    65
    American Horror Adventure: Grotesque, bizarre and disturbing. But on the other hand hopelessly outdated and too conventional in its puzzle mechanics.

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30
  1. MrMog64
    Jul 27, 2013
    8
    This is a horror point and click adventure game, with unsettling and creepy scenarios with lots of gore, nudity, and the occasional jumpThis is a horror point and click adventure game, with unsettling and creepy scenarios with lots of gore, nudity, and the occasional jump scare. There are different routes or options you can choose at plot points of this game that change how you beat the game and which ending you get. I think there is a total of 5 endings.
    The game is short, I beat it in a 3-4 hour sitting from beginning to end. The unique story and hand drawn backgrounds are probably the best part of this game. There are something like 70~ hand drawn pictures used for all the backgrounds in the game. Some of the backgrounds have vibrant colors, some are completely washed out of color, some are distorted to fit the setting of the game it really feels like it gives this game personality.
    There are no voice overs which was slightly disappointing considering this game came out in 2009 although one could argue that adding voice overs could ruin the creepy mood of the game a bit. I also wish that a bit more of this world could have been explored instead of having it be a 3-4 hour experience. I had several problems starting this game and googling my problems didn't help me at all. If you have any problems with setting the resolution of this game just set it to 640 by 480 in fullscreen. The game surprisingly fits this resolution well my only complaint about it was its hard to navigate the inventory at the top of the screen (but at least its playable!).
    If you liked this game try out Harvester Games' new title The Cat Lady, it makes reference to at least one of the characters in Downfall, although I still haven't beaten the game at this time. I enjoyed Downfall and rate it a 8/10, its worth your time if you are into Horror/Mature/Gore games, if you are interested in a different stylized game with its twisted hand drawn backgrounds, and if you are just looking for a different experience compared to your average adventure game.    … Full Review »
  2. beeanadou
    Apr 16, 2018
    5
    Eccentric and gruesome, May not suitable for everyone, as certain scenes are disturbing even to a natural horror game player like me. WithEccentric and gruesome, May not suitable for everyone, as certain scenes are disturbing even to a natural horror game player like me. With only a use of the black and white sketch, it creates a suffocating depressed atmosphere… Full Review »
  3. Aeromusic
    Dec 17, 2017
    9
    Awesome indie masterpiece. One of the most impressive and gloomy 2D-quest i've ever seen. Amazing story, music, interactive elements and otherAwesome indie masterpiece. One of the most impressive and gloomy 2D-quest i've ever seen. Amazing story, music, interactive elements and other stuff. 9 / 10.… Full Review »
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