Greed Stays Home
Release Date: January 23, 2025
Adventure, FPP, horror, indie games, exploration games, singleplayer
Steam
An exploratory adventure game, prepared as a psychological horror. In Greed Stays Home we end up in a workers village from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The protagonist is searching for lost treasures and he also has to deal with a dark entity responsible for bringing the dead back to life.
Greed Stays Home is an exploratory adventure game, maintained in the style of a psychological horror. It was developed by the independent studio Yellow Basement Games, which has a similar genre project Befriended Curse in its portfolio.
Story
The story told in the game Greed Stays Home revolves around the stolen wealth of an aristocratic family from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Although the consequence was the conviction of the alleged perpetrator (who ultimately turned out to be innocent), the family never managed to recover from it.
To make matters worse, after these events, disturbing incidents began to occur in the nearby worker village. It started with disappearances, which eventually led to the place being abandoned by almost all residents.
During the game, we play the role of a historian searching for treasures. His passion leads him to the aforementioned village. He decides to search it, hoping to find something more than an old boot, rusty coins and other worthless items.
Gameplay
In Greed Stays Home we view events from a first-person perspective (FPP). During the game, we wander around a village shrouded in fog and darkness, meticulously searching house after house.
We have only a camera and a shovel at our disposal. In the settlement, there are still a few people with different attitudes towards us. Moreover, we quickly realize that there is a foul, sinister force at work here, through which the dead begin to walk among the living, and a terrifying apparition lurks in the darkness.
The game was designed in such a way that its completion would be a task for just over an hour.
Graphics
A filter was applied in Greed Stays Home to make this game resemble recordings from old cameras.
Videos and Screens
[1:01] Greed Stays Home - Gameplay Trailer
The main pros of the game
- Atmosphere and Immersion: Many users praised the game's creepy atmosphere and sound design, which effectively contributed to the horror experience. The game was noted for its ability to create tension and a sense of unease throughout.
- Effective Jump Scares: Players appreciated the well-timed jump scares that caught them off guard, enhancing the horror experience.
- Engaging Storytelling: Several reviews highlighted the intriguing story and its delivery, with just enough clues to keep players guessing.
- Performance: The game runs smoothly on various systems, including older hardware, without bugs or performance issues.
- Short and Accessible: The game is relatively short, making it an easy pick for players looking for a quick horror experience. Many found the easy achievements appealing.
The main cons of the game
- Audio Design Issues: A significant number of users criticized the audio design as being overwhelming, unbalanced, and at times distracting rather than immersive.
- Predictability and Clichés: Some players felt the game relied heavily on common horror tropes and clichés, making it feel uninspired and familiar.
- Linear Gameplay: Several reviews mentioned the game's linearity and lack of player freedom, which detracted from immersion and exploration.
- Visual and Lighting Problems: Players pointed out that the game was too dark in certain areas, making it difficult to navigate before acquiring a flashlight.
- Rushed Endings: Critiques included the endings feeling abrupt and lacking substance, with no credits or satisfying closure.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Variety in Gameplay Mechanics: Users expressed a desire for more innovative gameplay elements and less reliance on typical horror game mechanics (e.g., locked doors, jump scares triggered by turning around).
- Enhanced Audio Control: Some players suggested a need for better audio control options to balance the sound design and improve immersion.
- Freedom of Exploration: There were calls for more freedom in gameplay, allowing players to explore and interact with the environment at their own pace rather than being guided by scripted events.
- Depth in Storytelling: Some players felt that the story could benefit from more depth and complexity, rather than relying on predictable plot points.
Summary
- Overall, "Greed Stays Home" received a mixed reception, with many players enjoying its atmosphere and scares, while others found it lacking in originality and depth.
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Platforms:
PC Windows
Developer: Yellow Basement Games
Publisher: Yellow Basement Games
Age restrictions: 16+
Greed Stays Home System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 3 3300X, 12 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 970 / Radeon RX 580, 5 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, 12 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce GTX 1070 Ti / 6 GB Radeon RX 5600 XT, 5 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit