Visage

 PlayStation 4
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5.9

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  1. Grobeu
    Aug 19, 2021
    1
    Pointless, slow and boring.
    Main problem is the character's walk pace, way too slow considering you have to wander around for ages to unlock progression, and that's by itself another problem : very vague objectives quickly try your patience, you get sick of wandering around trying to find the conditions that will trigger the next script you need to advance through the "story".
    You never    Pointless, slow and boring.
    Main problem is the character's walk pace, way too slow considering you have to wander around for ages to unlock progression, and that's by itself another problem : very vague objectives quickly try your patience, you get sick of wandering around trying to find the conditions that will trigger the next script you need to advance through the "story".
    You never really know if you're progressing or not, and you spend more time walking around than anything else.
    As for the "scares", I might be jaded, but a guy standing in front of you 3 feet away is not scary, whether you can see his face or not.
    If you think that's unnerving, avoid going outside, where you'll be confronted with people standing in front of you every 10 feet.
    I quit after 4 hours and never was really engaged, the whole experience boiled down to painfully slowly walking around, until something randomly happens. Boring and pointless.    … Expand
  2. yeezymane
    Sep 23, 2021
    5
    Графика - 5/10
    Игровой процесс - 6/10
    Сюжет - 5/10
    Музыка - 6/10
  3. JasonR98
    May 11, 2021
    5
    Visage is an entertaining horror but it gets predictable, less unsettling, more laughable and the jumpscares get cheaper as the game progresses. I didn’t find anything about this scary at all the atmosphere starts off very eerily but quickly fades. The first chapter is incredibly short and not very interesting, The second chapter is probably the better out the lot but still not asVisage is an entertaining horror but it gets predictable, less unsettling, more laughable and the jumpscares get cheaper as the game progresses. I didn’t find anything about this scary at all the atmosphere starts off very eerily but quickly fades. The first chapter is incredibly short and not very interesting, The second chapter is probably the better out the lot but still not as interesting at it starts out and the third chapter is laughably awful an insulting to class it as horror. The so called fourth chapter should just be skipped as it is just like random mini games that are a waste of time.… Expand
  4. aphex1991
    Jan 31, 2021
    1
    Terrible Inventory mixed with bugs. Enemies pop up because clearly they did not care for any detail besides graphics. I also experienced moments in which i locked myself inside a room because i dropped an empty lighter infront of the door. A sad example of indie games.
  5. Chris6003
    Aug 2, 2021
    5
    Best horror game ever made. I fall asleep watching horror but have struggled to play through Visage because it’s so scary, the controls aren’t perfect but don’t detract from the game. It’s a good story and beautifully executed. I wish there were more games like this. Be warned though - it really could disturb you
  6. Neo7hinker
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    If you’re a fan of horror games, you NEED to experience Visage. It may take the throne & crown for being THE most terrifying and surreal game/experience of all-time. I don’t think ANY horror game, not even PT, Amnesia, Outlast, or Alien Isolation, or movie can hold a candle to what this team have created with Visage. The intro immediately sets the tone and is the most disturbing andIf you’re a fan of horror games, you NEED to experience Visage. It may take the throne & crown for being THE most terrifying and surreal game/experience of all-time. I don’t think ANY horror game, not even PT, Amnesia, Outlast, or Alien Isolation, or movie can hold a candle to what this team have created with Visage. The intro immediately sets the tone and is the most disturbing and uncomfortable I’ve ever experienced. SadSquare have taken the best elements of PT and expanded on its ideas, improved its flaws and others in the ‘haunted house’ genre (most notably its open-ended design that leads to more tension and unpredictability), and paved its own path. Visage is the new horror benchmark.… Expand
  7. Mayhemfromhell
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    A MUST PLAY if you're a real horror game fan! The visuals, sound effects and overall atmosphere is just simply astonishing and eerie. This won't be a disappointment, if you have a true appreciation for horror games.

    The menu handling could be better but this is just a very small issue in my opinion. Take into consideration, there's 1 level designer, 1 gameplay programmer, 1 sound    A MUST PLAY if you're a real horror game fan! The visuals, sound effects and overall atmosphere is just simply astonishing and eerie. This won't be a disappointment, if you have a true appreciation for horror games.

    The menu handling could be better but this is just a very small issue in my opinion. Take into consideration, there's 1 level designer, 1 gameplay programmer, 1 sound designer, 1 composer and finally 1 3D character modeler.

    This is a fantastic masterpiece and it will set new standards for upcoming horror games. It's beautifully designed and you recognize the heart they put into this.

    Highly recommended!    … Expand
  8. marco88
    Nov 3, 2020
    10
    This is more scary then every horror games released in the last decade, im not sure everyone will be able to play alone, too much tension and anxiety going up. What a game! This is what every horror fan will want to play
  9. WithFieryTruth
    Nov 1, 2020
    6
    This is a game I've been looking forward to playing ever since the Kickstarter launched back in early 2016, but now that it's here, I'm tremendously disappointed. To sum things up briefly:

    1. Great graphics and sound design. 2. Some of the most awful inventory management I've ever had the misfortune of experiencing in my years as a gamer. 3. A weird color filter, resulting in bad    This is a game I've been looking forward to playing ever since the Kickstarter launched back in early 2016, but now that it's here, I'm tremendously disappointed. To sum things up briefly:

    1. Great graphics and sound design.
    2. Some of the most awful inventory management I've ever had the misfortune of experiencing in my years as a gamer.
    3. A weird color filter, resulting in bad black levels that don't do my OLED TV justice.
    4. Having to constantly run back and forth to light switches because a supernatural entity keeps turning them off.
    5. Getting killed instantly, forcing you to restart from your last save over and over again, because a ghost materialized out of nowhere right next to you.
    6. Wandering around aimlessly in a giant house looking for the one small clue that will let you progress to the next part of the game, where you'll have to look for the next small clue in that giant house.

    If you, for some reason, feel like one or more of the things mentioned above seem nice, consider giving Visage a go. If not, stay away.    … Expand
  10. Daryk
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    Can’t believe some of the reviews here complaining. This game is a hardcore horror gamers dream come true. Minimal jump scares, actual tension and horror build up. Very cool but difficult puzzles. The house is always changing and makes exploring extremely fun. Out of all horror games I’ve played, Outlast 1-2, Amnesia TDD, MFP and Rebirth, alien isolation, Soma etc etc, this one takes theCan’t believe some of the reviews here complaining. This game is a hardcore horror gamers dream come true. Minimal jump scares, actual tension and horror build up. Very cool but difficult puzzles. The house is always changing and makes exploring extremely fun. Out of all horror games I’ve played, Outlast 1-2, Amnesia TDD, MFP and Rebirth, alien isolation, Soma etc etc, this one takes the cake. It is very easy to get away from ghosts and enemies. Just need to run, keep your sanity high etc. people are just sooo used to having a game play itself now a days they cry if a game asks something of them. If you want a truly scary game with cool, difficult but fair gameplay and puzzles, this is it. Very rewarding when you figure things out. Also has a cool story I enjoyed a lot. Might take a few to get the hang of the controls and inventory but it’s actually very straightforward and simple: don’t let the other reviews scare you off from it. So from a horror junky fanatic, if you want a scary game this is it!!! PT lives… Expand
  11. AnasMD128
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    Really amazing! Probably the best psychological horror game available on ps4 now! Everyone should try it.
  12. boredbussy
    Nov 9, 2020
    9
    Hands-down, the scariest video game I have ever played. It is not for the faint hearted. This game is a puzzle game, Psychological psychological puzzle game. This game it’s not jump scares that will upset you, it’s the sheer dread and amount of terror you will feel throughout. I am not ashamed to admit that it made my stomach hurt so bad a couple times that it made me have to shxt. If youHands-down, the scariest video game I have ever played. It is not for the faint hearted. This game is a puzzle game, Psychological psychological puzzle game. This game it’s not jump scares that will upset you, it’s the sheer dread and amount of terror you will feel throughout. I am not ashamed to admit that it made my stomach hurt so bad a couple times that it made me have to shxt. If you are a fan of survival horror, what are you waiting for?… Expand
  13. LalloHorror
    Nov 8, 2020
    10
    Visage is the game every true horror fan wanted. Since P. T. there have been countless developers trying to create something that could at least get close to the canceled Kojima work, well, Visage is the best version of what P. T. could have been. The house is maybe the best environment I've ever experienced in a horror game, not even settings like Sevastopol (Alien Isolation), MountVisage is the game every true horror fan wanted. Since P. T. there have been countless developers trying to create something that could at least get close to the canceled Kojima work, well, Visage is the best version of what P. T. could have been. The house is maybe the best environment I've ever experienced in a horror game, not even settings like Sevastopol (Alien Isolation), Mount Massive Asylum (Outlast) or the haunted castle in Amnesia TDD could hold the candle to this house and the unpredictable ways it could change, and that's something we haven't seen for a very long time. Plus, entertaining and difficult silent hill-like riddles and the variety of ways the house could change contribute to add tension to an atmosphere which makes you never feel safe. In other words Visage is without the shadow of a doubt the horror game of the year 2020 and I think it will define the standards in horror genre for a long time. Absolute masterpiece, big big big up for SadSquare studios.… Expand
  14. bancandrei
    Mar 29, 2021
    6
    The game says it is hard in unconventional ways. The sense would be that you are looking for a needle in a haystack, but don't know it's a needle and it's dark, and the haystack changes at random points. So I believe it is quite successful at what it sets out to do, but didn't click for me. For me it was frustratingly boring. I thought that if I liked Amnesia, I would like this as well butThe game says it is hard in unconventional ways. The sense would be that you are looking for a needle in a haystack, but don't know it's a needle and it's dark, and the haystack changes at random points. So I believe it is quite successful at what it sets out to do, but didn't click for me. For me it was frustratingly boring. I thought that if I liked Amnesia, I would like this as well but I was wrong. This is a new kind of experience, give it a try if it sounds interesting. Walkthroughs online finish it in 6 hours, I think they will be some of the longest hours in your life.… Expand
  15. Absolute-Truth
    Nov 21, 2020
    0
    Incredibly disappointing. Major bug is found that doesn't let you proceed at the beginning of the game. Although I had to restart my game and not do the events I did to discover this glitch, I'm too unsure this won't happen again in the future. Until it's fixed, solid 0
  16. wesker2012
    Nov 8, 2020
    6
    Pros of this game: Ultra realistic graphics, dynamic creepy atmosphere, great audio design. Cons: Controls, unclear objectives, slow movement, unclear narrative and ending. Dolores Chapter: 9/10 Rest of the chapters 6/10. Overall Score 6/10. This game excels in the horror aspect but the actual gameplay can feel like a chore. I loved exploring the house and trying to solve the puzzles.Pros of this game: Ultra realistic graphics, dynamic creepy atmosphere, great audio design. Cons: Controls, unclear objectives, slow movement, unclear narrative and ending. Dolores Chapter: 9/10 Rest of the chapters 6/10. Overall Score 6/10. This game excels in the horror aspect but the actual gameplay can feel like a chore. I loved exploring the house and trying to solve the puzzles. Being chased by ghosts and not being able to do anything but run away was frustrating especially during parts of pitch black darkness. This game will literally test your sanity, persistence, and endurance to push through. It's like the Dark Souls of horror games. They pretty much nailed the horror aspect. If they worked on the gameplay to make it more fun and less tedious, I think it would be one of the best horror games ever made.… Expand
  17. Kumasimc
    Nov 12, 2020
    9
    Visage was birthed from the death of P.T. While that can make one as trepidatious as they are excited, know that of all the games to follow in Kojima and Del Toro’s wake, this game has found the essence of that brand of horror and elevated it to something unique. Not only is this game filled to the brim with atmosphere, the developers also made varied and interesting gameplay out of theVisage was birthed from the death of P.T. While that can make one as trepidatious as they are excited, know that of all the games to follow in Kojima and Del Toro’s wake, this game has found the essence of that brand of horror and elevated it to something unique. Not only is this game filled to the brim with atmosphere, the developers also made varied and interesting gameplay out of the “no-combat” approach to horror, keeping things fresh. There are also many frightening moments that you could easily miss, perfectly executed little scares that are designed for if you happen to be in one exact spot facing one exact way, always keeping you on your toes. The inventory system feels burdensome at first, but once you’ve passed the curve it works perfectly. The puzzles and exploration are designed to be for detail oriented players, as it is not always obvious what to do. While this could be frustrating, as long as you look everywhere (walls, floors and ceilings included) you should find your way. The graphics are 97% brilliant. The one miss is human models are pretty ugly, and can be a bit jarring the first time they show up. But other entities are beautifully horrific, and the design and craftsmanship of the game world is utterly spectacular. Nothing will ever replace losing Silent Hills, and Konami’s absolutely idiotic decision to pull P.T. still stings. But for those who loved P.T. and want a damn terrifying experience, this is a must. This game took many years to make, and now we know why. It is a modern horror masterpiece.… Expand
  18. RevanJJ
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    True terror. Games like Man of Medan & LITTLE Hope tried, but they cannot compete with this game. It really gets into your head. I can’t recommend this enough to fans of any horror/mystery genre. I play in the dark with 7.1 headphones or surround sound on and I can tell you that that makes a difference too. The sound work in this game is amazing. It truly feels like things are behind orTrue terror. Games like Man of Medan & LITTLE Hope tried, but they cannot compete with this game. It really gets into your head. I can’t recommend this enough to fans of any horror/mystery genre. I play in the dark with 7.1 headphones or surround sound on and I can tell you that that makes a difference too. The sound work in this game is amazing. It truly feels like things are behind or beside you.… Expand
  19. Eissa1996
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece , this is probably the scariest games i ever played and i don't scare easily. Highly recommend this game to horror fans
  20. igan_deco
    Nov 17, 2020
    6
    Heavily inspired by P.T., and occasionally outright presenting the same content, Visage places the player in a large house filled with narrow corridors, unnerving sightings and paranormal events. Some of these events are randomized, which on paper sounds amazing but it ends up being more annoying than terrifying: picture yourself turning on a light switch to explore a room and then havingHeavily inspired by P.T., and occasionally outright presenting the same content, Visage places the player in a large house filled with narrow corridors, unnerving sightings and paranormal events. Some of these events are randomized, which on paper sounds amazing but it ends up being more annoying than terrifying: picture yourself turning on a light switch to explore a room and then having it turned off every other time: it's effective the first couple of times, and it grows very old very quickly. Scares are guaranteed, though, as the game makes excellent use of audio and visual effects to put you on edge. The house feels truly invaded by a presence, and furniture and clothing and shadow play make for outstanding nightmare fuel. I'm no stranger to first person horror games myself: played my fair share of titles such as Amnesia, Slender Man, or even System Shock back in the time, and even still Visage gave me a lot of goosebumps and got me hyperventilating many times. So, if you are into these sort of things, you might want to give it a try. Still, be warned that some technical issues bring the whole experience down. First and foremost, inventory management is overly complicated and is also married to a counterintuitive control scheme. Second, be prepared for a lot of wandering around. Objectives are seldom clear, and I found myself lost inside the house for a couple of hours before I gave up and checked a walkthrough, only to find that I had to interact with a single object to progress the plot. A single object, shown during a cutscene, in a massive house. Granted, exploration plays a major role in horror games, but I feel that the game could work better ways to communicate its ideas to the player. It doesn't help that the house shifts, and you have to find that one affected door or room to make progress. And if you missed it, tough luck, keep wandering around. If this sounds like it's right up your alley, then you won't be disappointed. Personally, even though I really wanted to like this game, I grew bored after a few hours.… Expand
  21. danilodb88
    Nov 20, 2020
    9
    Gioco angosciante, ansia e tensione sin dai primi momenti. Degno erede di P.T. grafica fotorealistica, sound design ottimo, e palpitazioni a go go. Stupendo!
  22. elseba12
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    Visage lleva al máximo al género de terror en videojuegos con una propuesta que destaca al combinar algunas de las mejores ideas entre los principales referentes del género. Sus mecánicas son muy entretenidas, ingeniosas y desafiantes; rara vez harán que nos cansemos de jugar. Su ambientación es de lo mejor en juegos de terror, con unos sustos que difícilmente olvidemos, y una variedad deVisage lleva al máximo al género de terror en videojuegos con una propuesta que destaca al combinar algunas de las mejores ideas entre los principales referentes del género. Sus mecánicas son muy entretenidas, ingeniosas y desafiantes; rara vez harán que nos cansemos de jugar. Su ambientación es de lo mejor en juegos de terror, con unos sustos que difícilmente olvidemos, y una variedad de situaciones que lo convierten en un juego de terror equilibrado y rejugable por su libertad de progreso en capítulos y posibilidades de exploración. Siempre hay algo por descubrir en cada detalle de la casa.

    A favor:
    - Atmósfera opresiva y angustiante; el juego llega a asustar mucho.
    - Los enemigos son terroríficos.
    - Paranoias de versiones alternativas de la realidad al más puro estilo Silent Hill.
    - Los tres capítulos (más el cuarto que funciona como hilo conductor) son geniales y diferenciados entre sí (el de Dolores con más Puzzles, para mí el más equilibrado que recoge lo mejor del terror clásico en videojuegos; el de Lucy más parecido a Pt Silent Hills; y el de Rakan más Walking simulator).
    - La casa llena de secretos y extras ocultos que te incentiva a explorar.

    En contra:

    - El inventario es algo difícil de usar y resulta confuso de usar al principio. Al final te acostumbras.
    - Hay algunos momentos (muy pocos) donde los enemigos aparecen de la nada y te matan sin que puedas reaccionar.

    En síntesis, me parece un auténtico juegazo que podría pasar perfectamente como una nueva entrega de Silent Hill en primera persona. ¡De lo mejor en juegos de terror en esta generación de consolas, y que sin dudarlo está a la altura de los grandes referentes del género de terror de la historia de los videojuegos!!    … Expand
  23. Tidus320
    Nov 25, 2020
    9
    I love horror game, me and my girlfriend played I think everyone of them...Visage guys it’s a REAL HORROR, You need to know that it’s not easy... it’s hard, the puzzle will make you spend hours without not knowing what to do, but you will find the meaning of Fear, since the first from the last second you will played it. After the chapter, find and give a look to all the VHS for theI love horror game, me and my girlfriend played I think everyone of them...Visage guys it’s a REAL HORROR, You need to know that it’s not easy... it’s hard, the puzzle will make you spend hours without not knowing what to do, but you will find the meaning of Fear, since the first from the last second you will played it. After the chapter, find and give a look to all the VHS for the ending.
    It was a nice run, best horror game you can play in the market.
    Good luck...you will need it!
    P.s
    The gameplay can be done better, but camon nothing it’s perfect!    … Expand
  24. DavidJohn
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me sorprende que un juego así de increíble haya pasado tan inadvertido, tanto por los usuarios como por la prensa. Soy fanático de los juegos de horror y puedo decir con certeza que VISAGE es uno de los mejores juegos de horror que he jugado en está generación. VISAGE es un juego survival horror muy difícil, después de una introducción muy perturbadora, debes explorar la casa donde vives y desenmarañar la trama, el protagonista sufre de miedo a la oscuridad, cuando permaneces en lugares oscuros comienzas a perder la cordura (Representada por un cerebro), cuando esto ocurre suceden hechos paranormales, para evitarlos, debes medicarte y permanecer en la luz para que tu cordura regrese, a medida que avanzas van sucediendo sucesos paranormales de manera aleatoria que dificultan está tarea. En el juego no hay combate, sólo debes huir de las diferentes entidades que enfrentas, mientras vas resolviendo los muchos puzzles que el juego plantea.

    Desde el primer contacto, el juego va construyendo un miedo genuino, miedo que va creciendo poco a poco, hasta calar en lo más profundo de la mente, este juego te hace entender de verdad lo que es el terror psicologico, todo el tiempo te sientes abrumado por una sensación de inquietud, la cual el juego logra con su excelente ambientación, escenarios fotorealistas y sucesos paranormales que ocurren de manera aleatoria durante la partida. No recomendaría jugarlo en un día que te sientes mal, ya que el juego es bastante abrumador con las sensaciones que puede transmitir. Recomiendo jugarlo de noche, solo y con audifonos, yo lo jugué en un televisor con full array y va genial.

    Como puntos negativos, son 2, el primero se relaciona con el inventario, su gestión es nefasta, ya que si tienes el inventario lleno y quieres tomar un ítem, debes soltar el ítem que llevas en la mano para tomar el nuevo, lo cual a la larga se hace un poco molesto, recomiendo siempre dejar por lo menos 1 espacio vacío en el inventario para que esto no ocurra, creo que está gestión se pudo haber llevado mejor, el primer contacto es difícil, pero después te acostumbras. El segundo punto negativo, es que hay un nivel en particular, que no te dan objetos para iluminar y es demasiado oscuro, por lo cual no podía ver mucho, tuve que subir el brillo a la tv, igual podríamos decir que hay ciertos acertijos complicados y un poco rebuscados, si eres poco observador quizás quedes pegado mucho rato en un lugar, recomiendo revisar hasta el último cajón y no te quedes pegado en un acertijo.

    Para finalizar, sólo diré que recomiendo este juego ampliamente para los amantes del survival horror, es un juego muy destacable que merece mucho más reconocimiento, por otra parte, si eres una persona poco paciente, que se frustra rápido o que no soporta sensaciones muy fuertes no te recomiendo VISAGE.    … Expand
  25. PlayerNoName
    Mar 31, 2021
    9
    Visage definitely is one of the best first person horror games that I have ever played. In contrast to many other horror games out there, Visage doesn´t come up with constant action and jump scare over jump scare. Instead, the developers of Visage managed to create an eerie atmosphere that just a few games were able to achieve before (such as: Alien Isolation, SOMA, Amnesia: The DarkVisage definitely is one of the best first person horror games that I have ever played. In contrast to many other horror games out there, Visage doesn´t come up with constant action and jump scare over jump scare. Instead, the developers of Visage managed to create an eerie atmosphere that just a few games were able to achieve before (such as: Alien Isolation, SOMA, Amnesia: The Dark Descent). The focus here mostly lies on exploration and storytelling, escaping from monsters therefore is not the main part of the game (although you still will have to do so). What makes this game so special is that you really feel like being part of a (good) horror movie. Even if the game uses a relatively small environment, there are so many ways to explore your surroundings, depending on the story part you´re in. Three (out of four) chapters are really done well; only one chapter is a letdown and plays more like Outlast 2 than anything else. Here, the game feels a little bit rushed. From a technical point of view, the game is really done well. However, one problem is that some character models and their animations can´t hold up to these beautiful environments that you will find in the main house. Moreover, not all areas that you will explore are as detailed as the main house. So the overall visual impression fluctuates between “photorealistic” and “nice”. But this is okay, after all we simply can´t expect a Triple A production here. Besides that, what counts in the end is the overall impression. And regarding gameplay, atmosphere and storytelling these guys do excel most of the Triple A titles out there. If there was “Visage 2” (or simply a story DLC), it would be a must buy for me. Please SUPPORT these devs so that we will get more excellent games like Visage.… Expand
  26. Ru55ianRoulette
    Aug 16, 2021
    9
    Currently half way through the game and I cannot put it down. One of the most terrifying, atmospheric, and tension filled games I have ever played. THIS is how you do horror. If you're a fan of the genre, Visage is a must play!
  27. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Apr 17, 2023
    7
    A cross between P.T. and Silent Hill 4: The Room. This is a slow-paced horror game that gives very little direction to the player. You explore a big house, discover items and must find a way to use them. There are five different chapters. The unsettling vibe comes from creepy sound effects and the frightening ghosts that suddenly appear. The game looks great and is the closest thing to aA cross between P.T. and Silent Hill 4: The Room. This is a slow-paced horror game that gives very little direction to the player. You explore a big house, discover items and must find a way to use them. There are five different chapters. The unsettling vibe comes from creepy sound effects and the frightening ghosts that suddenly appear. The game looks great and is the closest thing to a Silent Hill game we've had in years. Fans of Layers of Fear and Amnesia will love Visage. It might not be perfect, but it's terrific. I would rate it with a 7.4 out of 10.… Expand
  28. painava
    Jun 28, 2022
    8
    Visage is a great first-person horror game heavily inspired by Amnesia, P.T. and Silent Hill. There's no combat, just avoiding ghosts and darkness. The game takes place in a massive house and there are three main chapters that each twist the house into a maze of memories and nightmarish landscapes. That's not all, but I won't say a thing...

    I found Visage highly atmospheric, extremely    Visage is a great first-person horror game heavily inspired by Amnesia, P.T. and Silent Hill. There's no combat, just avoiding ghosts and darkness. The game takes place in a massive house and there are three main chapters that each twist the house into a maze of memories and nightmarish landscapes. That's not all, but I won't say a thing...

    I found Visage highly atmospheric, extremely creepy and terrifying. It was great to experience a horror game not riddled with jumpscares but actual riddles and psychological horror. For an indie game, Visage looks stunning, both graphically and aesthetically. Sure, there's a psychiatric ward and other horror clichés, but they still felt quite unique or at least inspired.

    The controls and the item menu aren't always very intuitive so I ended up dropping quite a few items on the floor. The item menu isn't very practical. The game can also be really vague regarding its goals, so at times it started to feel more frustrating than scary. There are also bugs and glitches, nothing game-breaking, but they might prevent you from getting some trophies. Nevertheless I'd absolutely recommend Visage.    … Expand
  29. Rektnarok91
    Jan 12, 2022
    6
    I got bored and intentionally tried to make the sanity meter fill to the max and nothing happened..good graphics and sound design though, just wish it wasn't so slow and typical
  30. Awanka
    Aug 28, 2021
    7
    Pretty good horror game. It is apparent how much it was inspired by great survival horror games past. Aesthetics and atmosphere are similar to Silent Hill: The Room. The gameplay is a mix of Layers of Fear and Amnesia. The game starts off in a simple home with an unusually large amount of space, but goes in branching pathways of mind and memory that can lead to some excellent visuals.Pretty good horror game. It is apparent how much it was inspired by great survival horror games past. Aesthetics and atmosphere are similar to Silent Hill: The Room. The gameplay is a mix of Layers of Fear and Amnesia. The game starts off in a simple home with an unusually large amount of space, but goes in branching pathways of mind and memory that can lead to some excellent visuals.

    Controls are pretty bad even by survival horror standards. Cumbersome switching of left and right hand items to perform even simple actions. No ingame pausing. Paranormal activity randomly occurs around you like lights going on, making it too dark to find the switch to turn them back on, or eventually getting to a point where your sanity is threatened and your character dies.

    Very buggy. Sometimes key items don't appear unless you reload multiple times. As of this date there's 1 game breaking bug currently on the ps5 involving the console not being to auto-save correctly during the indifference mask-piece quest that eventually crashes the game. This effectively makes the true ending unobtainable on the ps5. I'm not deducting points for this, since it's console-specific, but be aware.    … Expand
  31. Dead1991
    Feb 12, 2022
    5
    The old **** lady always turn off light and stab you just on nerves **** this ugly old
  32. ruddiman_
    Nov 12, 2021
    9
    This game is just shy of perfection. The atmosphere is terrifying and un-trustworthy. The narrative is dark and creepy. The antagonists are unique in their own ways, cunning and unpredictable, and behind any and every corner. This is the first horror game in a very long time that had me set down the controller and take a break. The only unfortunate drop-off, for me, was the ending. ItThis game is just shy of perfection. The atmosphere is terrifying and un-trustworthy. The narrative is dark and creepy. The antagonists are unique in their own ways, cunning and unpredictable, and behind any and every corner. This is the first horror game in a very long time that had me set down the controller and take a break. The only unfortunate drop-off, for me, was the ending. It came to a section of game where the storytelling was trope-ish and seemed rushed. I grew so bored that i even stopped playing for quite some time and eventually came back to finish it. But man, the first 90% of the game was worth the wait, and makes up for the rather dull ending. I REALLY HOPE this team is already hard at work on something else or even given the keys to an old horror franchise like Silent Hill. That would be on a level of Blue Point remaking games, but in the horror genre!… Expand
  33. datonelildude
    Jul 4, 2023
    3
    “Visage is hard…yadda yadda yadda” Would have been nice to let the consumer know that in the trailers and promotional material, SadSquareStudio. What is the point of playing this game when I have to pull up a walkthrough every 5 minutes? Is is scary? Yes. Is it frustrating? Absolutely. Will you waste your time aimlessly wandering around the house trying to figure out what you’re supposed“Visage is hard…yadda yadda yadda” Would have been nice to let the consumer know that in the trailers and promotional material, SadSquareStudio. What is the point of playing this game when I have to pull up a walkthrough every 5 minutes? Is is scary? Yes. Is it frustrating? Absolutely. Will you waste your time aimlessly wandering around the house trying to figure out what you’re supposed to do next? 100%. Does it have a terrible/clunky inventory system? Also yes. Horror games need to ditch the obtuse puzzles and just focus on the horror… this isn’t the 90’s anymore. Satisfy your horror cravings with Outlast or Madison instead.… Expand
  34. crookspayinrent
    Sep 14, 2022
    0
    I made a metacritic account specifically to express my sheer frustration with this game. Don’t get me wrong, it’s beautiful and detailed. But the inventory system alone has made this game unplayable. I’m happy to dive into a narrative heavy walking sim game and I’m sure Visage crafted an interesting story. It’s a shame I won’t get to see how it plays out. Between getting caught in a deathI made a metacritic account specifically to express my sheer frustration with this game. Don’t get me wrong, it’s beautiful and detailed. But the inventory system alone has made this game unplayable. I’m happy to dive into a narrative heavy walking sim game and I’m sure Visage crafted an interesting story. It’s a shame I won’t get to see how it plays out. Between getting caught in a death loop while laboriously trying to consolidate my inventory and running into a number of bugs, I’m throwing in the towel on this one.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#51 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#77 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020

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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Gameblog.fr
    Dec 24, 2020
    80
    After being successful on Kickstarter four years ago and later on its Early Access, the first title of Sadsquare Studio really reaches our expectations. Filled with great gameplay ideas, the game always tries to find new ways to send shivers down the spine of the player. We're not so sure about the handling of the inventory but despite that, Visage prooves that it only takes some interesting concepts and a genuine passion for the genre to make great horror games.
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  2. The Digital Fix
    Nov 30, 2020
    80
    Visage has so much going for it as a horror experience that even the most frustrating control issues are easily forgiven. The deep themes of dread and trauma may be too much for more casual gamers who just want a good jolt, but Visage is an absolute must for hardcore horror fans looking for some substance behind their scares.
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  3. COGconnected
    Nov 30, 2020
    85
    As a psychological horror that uses one of the most iconic horror games of the last-gen as its inspiration, it works incredibly well. I never thought walking down a hallway in a game could fill me with such dread, but every single staircase, hallway, and door ramped my anxiety all the way up. In all honesty, for the first couple of days, I could only play it for 10 minutes at a time before I had to call it quits. As someone who watches horror movies all the time, getting me to tap out before you even scare is a feat to be proud of. By that measure, Visage should be bursting with pride!
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