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A young man discovers through a series of hallucinations that he will grow up to become a violent psychopath. How will he respond to these revelations? Can he change his fate? Can you even... change fate...
Masochisia is a indie, horror and point & click game
developed and published by Oldblood.
Released on October 09th 2015 is available in English on Windows, MacOS and Linux.
It has received 412 reviews of which 349 were positive and 63 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 7.99€ on Steam.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows 7 with SP1 or later
- Processor: 3GB Dual-Core
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: Any
MacOS
- OS: Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 or later
- Processor: 3GB Dual-Core
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1GB VRAM
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: Any
Linux
- OS: Linux 3.0 or later
- Processor: 3GB Dual-Core
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1GB VRAM
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: Any
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TLDR: This is a very dark game, with some heavy themes, but it's also a game that pushes the boundaries of what a game can be. It's a shame more developers don't take chances like this - it's not a game for everyone, but if you want a truly unique experience, seek this out. Even though I play a lot of AAA games (sometimes paying too much for them - though I've weened myself off that particular habit), I also do my best to seek out smaller games that are a bit different. Since I'm also a fan of the horror genre, Masochisia peaked my interest. As such, this is the only game, thus far, released by Jon Oldblood, a developer out of Texas who created the game on his own, not really expecting many people to play it. I see why - Masochisia is a very unsettling game, full of disturbing images, dark themes and based on a very real (and very evil) person. Yet it expects you to somewhat empathize, with a faint glimmer of hope, but never letting you escape the horror. It's not super popular on Steam, but I found it to be a truly memorable game - even if it left me a bit shaken. Presentation: The game has an excellent design - and by that I mean it's creepy as hell. The characters are very much cartoons, but seem to be based on early Americana paintings. The design is the first disturbing thing you notice - all the eyes are hollow, the various artwork scattered around the game features portraits with no eyes - just black, endless voids. Likewise, the music is suitably dark and sinister. There are a few jump scares that, while cheap, are still effective and though the game isn't fully voiced at all, there are a few instances of vocals that are truly well done and just makes your hair stand on end. The look of the game perfectly matches up to its story and once you see it, it will forever stay with you. Story: So, so very dark and uncomfortable. The games starts off with a warning about people who suffer from depression or mental illness to maybe skip this one - and though you may think it's kind of facetious, it's actually pretty accurate. You play as Hamilton a teen/young man who is trapped in a hopeless situation - his alcoholic father beats him, his brother and his mother. His mother has her own issues, as she goes from doting and kind to hellish and screaming at the drop of a pin and also suffers from hallucinations. Speaking of his brother, he is kept locked in his room in a straight jacket and Hannibal Lector-like mask, because, you see, is a super masochist, who enjoys the beatings he receives while thinking of novel ways to self-mutilate himself. As if this wasn't enough, he soon meets another boy, Walter, who introduces him to an angel, Michael, who can see the future. Michael looks an awful lot like a demon, and he instructs Hamilton to do terrible things. The only one who seems to provide any hope of escape is a faceless girl named Grace who never speaks, but expresses emotions in his mind. Hamilton is stuck between trying to change the person he is predestined to become, only to face situations he cannot seem to control - and you must decide whether to embrace his madness or fight in seeming futility against it. Things take an even darker turn if you dig a little to realize the story is based (partially) on the life of real-life serial killer Albert Fish, with several elements (including some of his real-life victims) taken in to account. Believe me, though, as dark as this experience can get, it's nothing compared to what Fish really did. If you choose to try to chance the outcome, the game ends - but not in the way you think it will, providing one last little twist. Oldblood also scatters ciphers throughout the game, giving more insight into Fish for those who choose to dig deeper. Finally, he also provides one, last creepy surprise in the form of txt files that show up on your desktop (or folder depending on your operating system). Supposedly he wanted to go even further with messing with your computer (and your mind) but ultimately decided it was too invasive and dropped it. Still, kudos for going through with such a devastating story. Gameplay: A simple adventure game setup. You move from place to place simply by clicking on the edges of the screen. Likewise, you talk to the various characters by clicking on them, choose dialogue by clicking on the choices and pick up a few items by clicking on them. You can select items to use them, thought it doesn't often come into play. There are a few simple puzzles to solve as well. The game is short - I completed it in just over an hour, but don't worry, it has plenty of impact. It's pretty standard and not very exciting, but this is not the game's strength - it's the story and atmosphere that stand out. Replayability: The "good" ending is such a twisted experience, I can't imagine at this time wanting to go back to get the "bad" ending (that is, giving in to your supposed destiny). That being said, if you want to know the full story, or solve some of the numerous ciphers, you could go back for another go. Presentation: 4/5 Story: 5/5 Gameplay: 3/5 Replayability: 3/5 Overall (not an average): 4/5
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Masochisia is one of those games that lingers with you long after you’re done not because it’s fun, but because it’s deeply unsettling in a way very few games dare to be. It absolutely pushes you into some of the darkest corners of the human psyche and then forces you to sit there, uncomfortably, with no hand holding and no easy way out. In that sense, it succeeds as a piece of psychological horror more than most games ever could. That being said, it does feel like it overstays its welcome just a bit. The experience is so heavy, so oppressive, and so emotionally draining that by the end, I was more relieved than satisfied just because I was getting a bit bored. I’m glad it ended when it did not because it was bad, but because it’s the kind of game that demands an emotional limit. Mechanically, there isn’t much to sink your teeth into gameplaywise and the narrative, while thematically powerful, doesn’t always feel as compelling or cohesive from start to finish as the horror surrounding it does. Still, it’s impossible to deny what this game achieves. It’s not “enjoyable” in a traditional sense, but it is affecting and that matters. Masochisia isn’t a game you play for fun. It’s a game you experience, process, and carry with you.
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A must-play experience! Masochisia is one of those games that stays with you long after you finish it, not just because it’s unusual or provocative, but because it hits hard due to the fact it's based on Albert fish ofc. It’s a psychological journey into darkness that's rarely explored in games, with a SUPER atmosphere you won’t find in most mainstream titles.🕯️
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Found this game while looking for dark and depressing games on Reddit. This was a short, and incredibly messed up game. If you want to feel like you’re playing something you shouldn’t, you should give this game a shot. Very short, but effective.
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Masochisia is currently priced at 7.99€ on Steam.
Masochisia is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 7.99€ on Steam.
Masochisia received 349 positive votes out of a total of 412 achieving a rating of 7.90.
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Masochisia was developed and published by Oldblood.
Masochisia is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Masochisia is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Masochisia is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Masochisia is a single-player game.
Masochisia does not currently offer any DLC.
Masochisia does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Masochisia does not support Steam Remote Play.
Masochisia 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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Oldblood
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Oldblood
Release
09 Oct 2015
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