Underplayed Gems

THE ILLUSION: NIGHTMARE (2022)

THE ILLUSION: NIGHTMARE cover
Developer
Raven Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Rating
3.1 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, first-person exploration through a detailed, dark mansion with puzzles and psychological horror elements.

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What players say

Players are split on this horror puzzle game. Fans praise the graphics and enjoy the dense puzzles and jump scares, while critics find the puzzles repetitive and the battery mechanic frustrating. The game involves finding keys to open matching doors in similar-looking rooms with no map, and some say the ending feels abrupt.

Screenshots

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