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Become Mia, a paranormal detective searching for her missing father inside the Perimeter - a place that doesn't exist. Investigate clues like a real detective and unravel the mysteries behind the Enigma of Fear, defeating the terrible monsters who'll try to stop you.
Enigma of Fear is a mystery, investigation and supernatural game
developed by Dumativa and Cellbit
and published by Dumativa and CriticalLeap.
Released on November 28th 2024 is available on Windows and Steam Deck
in 3 languages: Portuguese - Brazil, English and Spanish - Latin America.
It has received 9,093 reviews of which 8,803 were positive and 290 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 17.15€ on Steam with a 30% discount, but you can find it for 2.79€ on Gamivo.
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- OS: Windows 10 +
- Processor: Intel Core i3-530 | AMD A6-3650+
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce 9600GT+ | AMD HD 6570+
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 25 GB available space
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Phenomenal. Get this game if you're a fan of horror mysteries and puzzle games. I've ordered my thoughts starting from what I liked the most to what I liked the least for easy consideration. Scroll to the bottom for a TLDR: Sound- 10/10; each of the tracks is atmospheric and perfectly evocative of the feeling it needs to create. This game would have been way less scary- and way less worthwhile- without it. Some of the boss themes in particular are compete bangers. Graphics- 9.5/10; very unique and memorable art style that works really well. My only complaint is that I actually noticed frame drops at certain (very rare) points. Story- 9/10; I really liked it through and through. I won't say much so as to avoid spoilers, but if you are a fan of environmental storytelling and compelling characterwork, you are in for a treat. Make sure to take in every detail around you to get the most out of it. It is set within a wider universe and there are hints at greater lore from the source material, but it is a meaty, substantial self-contained story. Puzzle design - 9/10; this is especially important in a game like this, so I decided to give it its own segment. Each puzzle is challenging enough to stimulate and will always leave you feeling like a genius when you figure it out. They're complex, satisfying and they do not underestimate your intelligence. Some of them are really cheeky. There is a series of extra puzzles with Samuel that I could not figure out for the life of me, but they are entirely optional and provide only an achievement, so the truly brutal puzzles here are purely voluntary. Bugs - 6/10; I encountered 2 severe bugs, both during boss fights. The first one, I somehow managed to shake free of and the game began functioning as normal again. However, the second one literally required a full restart in the middle of the boss fight. Very inconvenient. Beware of some technical jank if you play this game, but overall I was more than willing to power through it for the rest of the game. Combat- 5/10; eh...I felt at some points that this game should not have combat, or that it would be better off being purely stealth focused. It clearly tries to mimic some of the tank controls with shooting that older games like the classic Resident Evil had, but there's a reason those systems are antiquated. TLDR- great soundtrack, story, graphics and puzzles were more than enough to keep me going through a few technical issues and a poorly implemented combat system, and I was delighted that I stuck with it to the end. Play this game blind without a guide if you want a compelling mystery experience that makes you feel intelligent. Now I will proceed to draw spirals over my walls until I become a mass of black ooze. I hope you have fun.
I loved the game. The vibes were great, it had some amazing twists and presentation that really blew my mind. Only real complaint is that there's two boss fights that don't involve solving puzzles and that rely purely on the fighting mechanics, which... I don't know if it's a me-problem, but I thought it was a pain in the ass when it depended purely on the fight mechanics. Don't get me wrong, I still love it and had a blast, but I felt like giving that critique was important. I'm still highly proud of being able to say that this game was made in my country and with so much love.
Overall I really enjoyed this game, apart from a few things. Most of the puzzles feel really well crafted and exist believably in the world, some however only make sense in the context of this being a puzzle game. There are some bigger puzzles spanning multiple of the main areas of the game, which makes the world feel real and gives you the feeling of really figuring the world out. Speaking of figuring it out: The story begins by giving you a load of questions but over the course of the playthrough you figure out most of what has happened and how and why, again giving you a true feeling of investigation. As for the horror aspect: Speaking as someone who doesn't really like or play a lot of horror games, this game is not so scary. The theme is definitely horror and there are disturbing things happening, but I didn't really get scared. There are a few glitches here and there, some annoyances with the controls and the game doesn't feel like the most polished, there isn't anything too bad from the technical side. And lastly, since such a recommendation is what brought me to this game I will say this: If you loved Outer Wilds, give this game a go. You have (mostly) a similar approach to puzzle design and get a similar satisfaction of figuring out the world and the story. Although I have to say that Enigma of Fear is not as good as Outer Wilds in pretty much every regard, it is still a very good game.
This is one of the best games I have ever played and is going directly to my favorites list. The story is intriguing, The puzzles are well orchestrated, The voice acting is phenomenal, The art is beautiful, and The music is incredibly composed. This game just hits all the right notes in making you feel like a detective unraveling a deep mystery. I will not go into too many details to avoid spoiling the plot just remember as long you read all the clues you will slowly advance the story and what a great story it is. If you ever feel stuck just remember to read the notes and not overthink the puzzles. There are clues every where and if you slow down and pay attention you will figure out all of the main story puzzles. This game will have you thinking outside the box and break the fourth wall a couple of times so if you cannot figure something out take a breather come back and usually you will find the solution then if not do not feel bad for looking up a walk through to help you overcome the part you are stuck in. P.S the music for the L-Ghost was incredible. Definitely one of my favorite moments in the game.
Quite honestly one of the best games I've ever played. It's a very unique horror game with some of the coolest boss fights I've ever played and really fun puzzles! Amazing storyline and world building. This got me to go watch Paranormal Order on youtube and get the comic book too. 10/10. I wish it was longer. I wish there was a sequel. I will replay this game over and over because I didn't want it to end.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Enigma of Fear is currently priced at 17.15€ on Steam.
Yes, Enigma of Fear is currently available at a 30% discount. You can purchase it for 17.15€ on Steam.
Yes, Enigma of Fear received 8,803 positive votes out of a total of 9,093 achieving an impressive rating of 9.38.
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Enigma of Fear was developed by Dumativa and Cellbit and published by Dumativa and CriticalLeap.
Yes, Enigma of Fear is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Enigma of Fear is not playable on MacOS.
No, Enigma of Fear is not playable on Linux.
Yes, Enigma of Fear is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
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No, Enigma of Fear does not support VR.
Enigma of Fear is a single-player game.
No, Enigma of Fear does not currently offer any DLC.
No, Enigma of Fear does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Yes, Enigma of Fear supports Remote Play on TV. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Enigma of Fear is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Features
Online players
136
Developer
Dumativa,
Cellbit
Publisher
Dumativa,
CriticalLeap
Release
28 Nov 2024
Platforms
Remote Play
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