DISTRAINT: Pocket Pixel Horror
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Games | Free | Winterveil Studios Oy | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
DISTRAINT was originally developed for PC and released on Steam 2015.
In DISTRAINT: Pocket Pixel Horror you step into the shoes of an ambitious young man named Price.
In order to forge a partnership from a famous company, Price seizes a property of an elderly woman.
In that very moment he finds out the price of his humanity.
This is his story and the tale of his regrets...
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FEATURES
DISTRAINT: Pocket Pixel Horror is a horror story. It is dark and grim but also has its share of dark humor.
The story progresses quickly which allows for several settings and scenarios.
Your journey will last around two hours!
The gameplay is simple but effective: You move left and right and solve puzzles to progress through the story.
* Side scrolling 2D with unique, hand drawn graphics
* Atmospheric music and sound design
* Minimalist interface so your focus never wavers from the experience
* Delve into a unique story full of intriguing twists
* Refined controls - Super easy to play on mobile devices
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SO MANY GAMES OUT THERE, WHY SHOULD I PLAY DISTRAINT?
Right, so you're thinking if you would enjoy this little horror story? What makes DISTRAINT: Pocket Pixel Horror different than other horror games out there?
That's a good question, I'd love to tell you more about the game and its atmosphere!
This is not your typical modern horror game, jump scares and loud noises? Nope! Other horror games might rely solely on those but not DISTRAINT: Pocket Pixel Horror.
DISTRAINT: Pocket Pixel Horror is a psychological horror game which means the horror comes from its oppressing atmosphere and story.
DISTRAINT: Pocket Pixel Horror is pretty subtle on its horror, it's suitable for both hardcore horror fans and people that haven't played too many horror games in the past.
There are quite a few DISTRAINT (PC) reviews out there, check them out if you're still unsure whatever to buy this game.
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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE IOS AND PC VERSIONS
In order to make the iOS port as playable as possible I needed to make some small changes to the game.
In PC version you have a lantern, but porting this over to iOS brought too many problems. I decided to leave the lantern out from the iOS version and instead expand the environmental lighting. While doing so I also added more color which makes the iOS port more pretty to look at.
To have as smooth experience as possible I capped the iOS version to 30 frames per second. However, DISTRAINT has a very little motion so this is barely even noticeable.
Reviews
Dull
PantsBoom
The writing is heavy-handed and the game design is amateurish. There are some creepy audio-visual elements, but they don’t have the strength to carry the whole experience.
❤️️ OS Horrors
Birdy24eva
This is a great old school puzzle horror game. It has a great creepy vibe, from the music to the (yes even in 2D) graphics. It's exactly as the developer described it, and it's only $.99! Hopefully not many people will feel bad about "wasting" their whole $.99 if they don't happen to like the game... As for me, it's worth the $1 for a couple hours of great gaming! Great job Dev! I like supporting games that are unique, and you have a great unique one here! Please keep it up, I'll be looking for more from you!
Impressive
Angeleyez9087
I was pretty impressed with this game. I have a hard time with games where you’re constantly dying because you loose a lot of progress. This game has a really good story line and I enjoy the unique graphics.
Flawed but worthwhile
Lingrush24
Pros: original story, handcrafted art. Cons: puzzles are mostly trial and error, walking is way too slow and unavoidable. I kept playing due to the suspense and don’t regret my time spent, but sometimes I almost wanted to quit out of boredom.
2spooky
FuzzyFluffs
DISTRAINT may not be the best at making you jump, but it’s great at putting you on edge. Once things started getting interesting, I was pretty uncomfortable from how everything was going so... normally. And then they’d throw in a little scary thing or two, always at just the right time. This game is great at creeping me out, but I’m a little skittish, so... yeah.
Amazing game, tiny bug
Ccochran009
Quick bug! Right after I talk to granny and go to the elevator and click A the game freezes and there is no way to continue. It seems to Happen off and on but breaks the game. Other then that perfect game I can’t wait to play your next one. Would love a trilogy of some Sort based off this one.
Need More Like This
Killaroach
As a big fan of atmospheric games, I can't recommend this game enough. It checks off all the tenets I require in a great game in its genre. Great story,? Check! Great atmosphere? Check! Unique art style? Check! Great characters? Check! Great dialogue and character interaction? Check.. you get the picture. If you're a fan of atmospheric horror, you owe it to yourself to get this game. And if you're not a fan of the genre, this right here is your gateway. I hope to see more from this dev in the future.
Not scary, silly "message"
Demicrown
This game is silly. The dev wants to send the message that business is evil and everyone should get everything for free. Who cares if someone rightfully owns something. If someone else needs it, they should be able to take it, right? The game maker is also trying to get across contradictory points, although -- laughably -- they might not realize it. On one hand, they stress the wickedness of personal property rights, but then they condemn the concept of valuing the greater good over individual wants (i.e. the eminent domain storyline). Above all else, the game isn't scary in the least. Save your money.
Haunting
darkraistlyn
This has some horror elements, but overall I would say it is far more haunting. After awhile the story starts to drag down your soul. The music is fantastic, the characters were well done, and the puzzles were the right amount of tricky (for me - but I'm kinda lazy, I'm just in it for the story). There were slight grammar errors once you got further into the game, but the spelling was fine, as you said. If you want someone to touch up your sentences really quick so it's easier for people to stay in character, let me know. I won't charge, this was a lovely game and I'm willing to help.
