STASIS: BONE TOTEM

1. svks_man_1988

   Aug 22, 2023

   10

   I am a big fan of adventure games and have been since I was a kiddo. This feels like adventure would have been if they continued to make themI am a big fan of adventure games and have been since I was a kiddo. This feels like adventure would have been if they continued to make them in the 2000's.
   
   The sounds, the music, and especially the voice acting for Mac and Charlie – they're all just so darn good. Moses, now there's a character who really impressed me. His mix of loyalty and that sort of wry self-preservation is quite something. And let's talk visuals – they're truly something to behold. The darkness and the awfulness, they're everywhere you look. There are these moments that are like beautiful nightmares, and the cutscenes? Oh, they're like something out of a fancy movie, so impressive.
   
   If a character bites the dust (don't worry, you get another shot), there's a burst of blood, like, all dramatic and fitting. To bring up the interface, you just click that bottom left button, and you can check out your PDA and stuff. When someone's talking, their face pops up on the top left. And hey, if you want to run, just give a double click.
   
   Now, let's chat about the story. It takes its sweet time sometimes, you know? It's all rich and fantastical, though. And it's long, like, I'm talking 15 to 20 hours kind of long – maybe even more. The way they show everything from that kind of top-ish down 2D isometric view? Well, it works wonders. Plus, not every scene fills the whole screen, which adds to that heavy, kinda tight feeling that's all around.
   
   Oh, and the influences, they're clear as day. Like, you can totally sense the vibes from stuff like Alien and Sanitarium. And there's this, like, visceral Cronenberg vibe going on too. With all the body parts, the creepy 'bugs,' and the loads of detail in those 'readings' (trust me, there's tons to read), it's like this delightfully gruesome adventure that's, you know, a bit on the gory side.… Expand

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2. tomcruiselover

   Jul 24, 2023

   10

   I couldn't help but explore the mysterious world of ".Bone Totem" because I'm a huge lover of atmospheric, gloomy indie games. This game,I couldn't help but explore the mysterious world of ".Bone Totem" because I'm a huge lover of atmospheric, gloomy indie games. This game, created by a small company (who made the OG stasis) with a love of storytelling, promised a singular experience combining fantastical graphics, engrossing audio, and an engaging plot. I can tell with confidence that the game fulfills its promise and takes gamers on a terrifying and fascinating journey after spending several hours with it.
   
   Itz a marvel visually and produce a spooky, otherworldly feeling. Play it. now.… Expand

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4. Kunray

   Jun 5, 2023

   10

   Thank you for giving me this experience.
   I'd recommend playing this game for lovers of story dominating games.
   10/10 good

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5. borat_it_nice

   Sep 8, 2023

   10

   As a fan of horror games, I can say that Stasis was the only title in the last 5 years that made me really scared. The game held my attentionAs a fan of horror games, I can say that Stasis was the only title in the last 5 years that made me really scared. The game held my attention from beginning to end, I couldn't wait to get home and play it. Fans of point and clicks and horror games will be in ecstasy with Stasis.… Expand

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6. annie_ling

   Jul 20, 2023

   10

   A delightful blend of different Sci-Fi tropes. The world of Stasis reminds me heavily of different games and movies from the science fictionA delightful blend of different Sci-Fi tropes. The world of Stasis reminds me heavily of different games and movies from the science fiction genre, including “Alien”, “Blade Runner”, “Even Horizon”, Bone Totem is the love child of “Dead Space” and “System Shock 2”. However though the game uses recognizable themes it also builds it world compellingly. It might reminds me of different things, but the world is unique and carries its own atmosphere well. The underwater flavor adds to the new game. Loved it and I am a grump old gamer.… Expand

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7. Mason_pllom

   Jun 20, 2023

   10

   Salvaging duo Charlie and Mac scour the ocean for a living. They hit the motherload and come across DEEPSEA 15, a seemingly abandoned CayneSalvaging duo Charlie and Mac scour the ocean for a living. They hit the motherload and come across DEEPSEA 15, a seemingly abandoned Cayne Corporation rig in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It only gets worse from there, as they and their Super-Toy Moses uncover a threat far beyond their wildest dreams.
   
   I loved this game. It was probably the best experience Ive ever had playing the P&C format.
   
   The game's visuals are a standout feature, presenting a meticulously crafted environment that oozes with macabre aesthetics. From the decrepit corridors of a derelict underwater bases to the gruesome sights of a forgotten research facility, each scene is filled with intricate details that enhance the feeling of foreboding isolation.
   
   The audio design further intensifies the chilling atmosphere, with eerie ambient sounds, subtle whispers, and unsettling music cues. Every creak and distant echo serve to immerse players deeper into the game's sinister world, making every step a nerve-wracking experience.
   
   Bone Totem's storyline is a compelling blend of science fiction and horror, unfolding through intricate puzzles and dark revelations. As players navigate the twisted narrative, they will uncover the secrets of the abandoned facility and face unimaginable horrors that challenge both their wits and their courage.
   
   The gameplay mechanics in Bone Totem are intuitive and well-executed, allowing players to explore the environment, interact with objects, and solve clever puzzles. The puzzles themselves strike a balance between challenging and rewarding, ensuring a satisfying sense of accomplishment when overcoming each obstacle.
   
   Overall, Bone Totem is a must-play for fans of dark and atmospheric video games.… Expand

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8. plove

   Jun 14, 2023

   9

   Bone Totem was such fun!
   
   The sound, the score and particularly the voice acting of Mac and Charlie are excellent. Moses impressed me withBone Totem was such fun!
   
   The sound, the score and particularly the voice acting of Mac and Charlie are excellent.
   Moses impressed me with his mix of devotion and wry self-preservation.
   Visually it is sumptuous, and the awfulness of things is writ large.
   There are some wonderfully nightmarish sequences and cutscenes are
   cinematic and impressive. A character death (you just get to try again)
   is accompanied by a suitable burst of blood spatter. Click bottom left
   to pull up the interface, including the PDA. When a character is talking
   you get a headshot top left. Double click to run. The narrative meanders
   a bit at times but it’s a rich and fantastical affair. It is also long,
   15-20 hours seeming to be the norm, but can easily be longer. The top-ish
   down 2D isometric view works a treat, as does the fact that not every
   scene fills the screen, accentuating the crushing darkness and almost
   claustrophobic nature of things. The earlier inspirations of things like
   Alien and Sanitarium resonate again, and there is a visceral Cronenberg-feel
   about the whole thing. Between the body parts, the ‘bugs’ and the detail
   in the ‘readings’ (if you read it all there is a lot), it’s a grisly,
   sometimes gory bit of gleefully gruesome adventuring.
   
   Recommended!… Expand

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