Playback Trauma®: The Beach (2022)
- Developer
- Undying Joy
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Casual, Simulation
- Rating
- 3.1 of 5, 27 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 12 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A brief, tense walk along a deserted beach at night, where handheld camcorder footage leans into a low-key unnerving atmosphere and the feeling of being observed.
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What players say
Players agree the game is very short, around 5 to 15 minutes, and functions more as a demo or atmospheric piece than a full experience. While the creepy, bleak atmosphere and environmental storytelling are praised, many find the lack of content and minimal action disappointing for the price.
Screenshots
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