Pembrey (2018)

Developer: CrackedGhostGames
Publisher: Raster_Entertainment
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 2.9 of 5, 59 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burn horror experience where you navigate a dense, disorienting forest while documenting unsettling discoveries.

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What players say

Players are split on Pembrey: some find it atmospheric and enjoy the story, but far more call it boring, unfinished, and a cheap Blair Witch knockoff. Reviewers consistently say the documentation and interview systems never affect the story or ending, choices are fake, and the game ends abruptly.

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