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• gamedeal user

  Dec 31, 2016

  Once you get past the initial awkwardness of the door-opening mechanics, this is actually a pretty scary game. In fact, just five to ten minutes in you'll come to realise that the game's use of sound goes beyond merely "scary" into the realms of downright fucking TRAUMATISING at times! Which is a good thing, of course, in a horror game, to have such terrifying sound; an almost obligatory thing, one might argue. Shame that so few indie horror developers seem to realise this... But not the makers of Araya. Oh no. Spooky but generally subtle music gives way to banshee-like shrieks and a din worthy of Hell itself, often at the shortest of notices. This is one game which knows how to build up suspense and pay it off, mostly aurally, with jump scares galore - fuck you all, when they work, they work great! - and an opening chase sequence which almost made this Outlast veteran break down into tears. I'm not saying it's "subtle": I'm saying it's by-and-largely EFFECTIVE, however that effect might be achieved. It also does some other things well which many other horror games don't: the flashlights, for example, are quite perfect. They illuminate enough, without illuminating TOO much, creating a kind of claustrophobic funnel which you view much of the game through. There's often a feeling that someone - or something - could be lurking just outside the peripherals of that persistent circular beam. And many is the time that I was afraid to turn around once I realised the door in front of me was locked: you never know what the game is gonna throw at you next, or when. The atmosphere, overall, is quite, quite excellent. The graphics, unfortunately, are not. Character models, in particular, are a bit on the chintzy side when viewed up close. Environments are also not-very-vividly realised, but this is all largely acceptable in an indie game of such otherwise decent quality. I'm not too sure about the fifteen dollar price-tag, though, and would probably advise most potential buyers to hold off for some kind of a sale. Myself, I play so many cheap horror games that I consider it frankly miraculous when one manages to be this tense, and of such a semi-reasonable length, and thereby consider my fifteen bucks well spent. But that's just me. If you're in any way, shape or form a "this wasn't worth fifteen bucks, maybe ten at most" kind of person, then definitely wait for a sale price. How scary did I find this game, honestly? Put it this way: this game made me oddly thankful for the fact that I DON'T yet own a VR headset. Honestly, that opening sequence was traumatising enough WITHOUT a headset, and there's plenty of other noteworthy "moments" in the few hours which follow. Not a "great" game, by any stretch, but a surprisingly good one which does what it primarily sets out to do: spook the bejesus out of you. Done deal, far as I'm concerned (though that ending really did suck). Verdict: 8/10. (PS You will often find yourself staring at a lengthy blank screen when you're pretty sure a load should be happening. Don't fret. It WILL load, in my experience. Just chalk it up to another of the game's stress-inducing tactics - at least, I'm gonna choose to BELIEVE it was all deliberately devised, haha - and you'll get there in the end.)
• gamedeal user

  Jul 2, 2017

  ARAYA is a horror game set in an abandoned hospital where you will play as three main characters. Story can be a bit confusing at first since three characters will have different parts of the story that will eventually come together after you keep progressing through the main storyline. There are collectibles scattered around that you will have to find. Some of these can be helpful to understand what actually is going on. In my personal opinion; the game is a mixture of creepy atmosphere and exploration like Layers of Fear, intense chase moments like Outlast, and Asian horror themes like DreadOut. It's not the best horror game to be honest, but it sure is very good compared to other horror games that fail on so many levels. [h1]What this game does best[/h1] + The atmosphere. Seriously creepy. + The sound effects. The game manages to make players uncomfortable by playing some well placed sounds. In fact, the sounds will get you most of the time other than the actual jumpscares. Everything gets intense during chases just because of the sounds that play in the background. + Some of the voice acting are good, some are okay. + Good story. Short, but I wasn't expecting a long story either. + Jumpscares are minimal and quite good. [h1]The bad[/h1] - Camera glitches. These random camera glitches can be seriously annoying, especially when you are being chased. - The controls are clunky. It takes a bit time to get used to it. Overall it's a good game with some bugs. Just don't expect it to be great. If you love playing horror games that creates heavy tension and eerie atmosphere then get this.
• gamedeal user

  Nov 25, 2016

  [b][u]See written review below[/u][/b] or watch it here: https://youtu.be/_zfLFhQ2xcg [h1]TL;DR: SKIP TO CONCLUSION![/h1] ARAYA is an atmospheric horror adventure that takes place inside an extremely creepy Thai hospital. I played the game on my desktop, but it’s also available in VR. You play as three different characters throughout the game. From these three perspectives, you explore and find information that gives you some insight into the murder of Araya. By putting all the pieces together, you uncover the truth behind her death. I found it was a little bit confusing to be jumping back and forth between the different character perspectives. The story was fine though, and by the end, I think I understood most of what happened. Most of the gameplay is walking around the hospital, and exploring each room to find clues about what happened to ARAYA. You'll need to find keys, or other objects to progress. ARAYA also has thrilling chases sequences where you run for your life, crawling under and hopping over obstacles as you search for an escape to safety. There are also a lot jump scares as well, and some of them were very well placed, and got me really good. There were so many of them that I started to anticipate them, and the majority of them didn’t even phase me. [h1]Pros:[/h1] [list][*]the majority of ambience, and sound effects are done well, and are effective at creating the creepy and often tense atmosphere [*]no worry about draining the batteries of your flashlight as you move through the dark, and immersive environments like in other horrors [*]chase sequences are enjoyable, and the music makes it very exciting, and somewhat terrifying (these were easily my favourite parts of the game) [*]some well placed jump scares that are sure to get you [*]environments look decent enough, and there are a few unique areas, and the character designs and animations are alright[/list] [h1]Cons:[/h1] [list][*]opening doors to the rooms feels clunky, especially when you are running for your life; also, if you get too close to the doors, it’s hard to click on them, and you have to take a step back to open them [*](nitpick) no controller support, and the keybindings are not customizable (most people will be fine with the defaults though) [*](nitpick) while the voice acting is fine, some of the text is a bit different from what is actually being at times [*](nitpick) the footsteps sound is way too loud, and is the exact same on all three characters [*](nitpick) most areas looked like more of the same hallways and waiting rooms though, and the characters aren’t as realistic or appealing as the environments are[/list] The game took me around 4 hours to complete. I don’t feel the need to replay it, but people who want to experience it in both VR and on their desktops, or those who didn’t fully understand the story the first time might want to. [h1]Conclusion:[/h1] ARAYA is a decently made game. Sure, there are small improvements they could make, and the game is by no means perfect. Overall though, it’s not a bad pick-up for those looking for a combination of spooky atmosphere, jump scares, and tense chase sequences. If you like my reviews, please feel free to join my Steam group, and follow my curations [url=http://steamcommunity.com/groups/AzralynnReviews#curation]here.[/url] You can also view this review on my website [url=http://www.azralynn.com/review-araya-game/]here.[/url]
• gamedeal user

  Dec 1, 2016

  I truely believe this game is best played in VR, If your looking for a regular horror game(non VR) this game may not be for you. But if you have a Oculus Rift and want something atmospheric and creepy give this a try. With the headset on and volume high i genuinely find myself not wanting to explore at times. The sounds are spot on and immerses you in this hospital.(one jump scare had me spilling my beer) If you have a Rift and starving for an immersive horror experience, give this indie title a go. its 15 bucks well spent on a VR title on a platform with limited quality content. This gets me excited on what this studio does with VR moving forward. This is a VR experience from an Indie company not a AAA game,it is good for what it is.
• gamedeal user

  Mar 12, 2017

  Not finished with the game yet but so far it's really good. Imagine a cross of Outlast and Dreadout.
• gamedeal user

  May 23, 2021

  I wish Steam would implement the Neutral rating. When I started the game, I was leaning heavily toward Positive. The first 30 minutes or so are genuinely tense, with a few well-placed, not-too-annoying jump scares and some decent voice acting (in particular, the voicework for Araya and Marisa is very good). But the game's biggest hangup is its incessant need to pad. These tense little moments that move you forward are constantly hampered by the need to explore our environment to find the unlock object we need. Room after samey hospital room, hallway by hallway, in a neverending fetch quest for incense, candles, keys, notes and so forth. I've played three hours and would wager that 2 of those hours were just spent clearing every hospital room corner by corner looking for things I needed. I really don't understand why you couldn't have worked with a smaller map and tighter approach. Your game doesn't need to be long so long as what you have is well paced. This starts off on a good pace and becomes bogged down very quickly. There's also the habit of planting your character on their ass, usually locked into two POV's we can switch between while spoooooky things happen around us. After the first model flashed by a few times, some chairs flew across the room, etc. it was just tedious. You'll get impatient waiting for these moments to end. Ultimately it's a pretty decent little indie horror game for which the pacing is it's greatest enemy. I would recommend it during a sale.
• gamedeal user

  Jan 17, 2017

  I like horror games like Outlast, Layers of Fear - yes even Daylight is one of my favorites. This game really moved me to request a refund because of all these glitches, terrible controls and crashes during gameplay. Developer stated they fixed rendering errors and many other problems with the game - but not for me. You cannot really set up the controls. There is no option for e.g. toggling between pressing or holding the crouch key. You have to hold that crouch key all the time while you crouch. If you have no gamer keyboard there could be some "ghosting" because you have to press so many buttons at a tome. So guess what you have quicktime events. I had to press "W" (walk)+"Shift" (run) + "E" (you have to press that because of the QTE) and Ctrl (crouch) Even my Razer keyboard said NO,NO please stop pressing so hard!!!! Please not another key!!! Also jumping is hilarious. It doesn´t even look like the player jumps over an obstacle - NO! The player is like hover right through desks, beds or whatever you have to jump over. The enemies (I only saw that guy - naked from the waist up wielding a knive ) are hovering through objects too. That is stupid. Why doesn´t this guy even wear a shirt? Why is he walking (or hovering) like a snail??? Why is the player walking like in slowmo? Why does running feels like walking in Outlast? Why are the sounds suddenly break up and you hear nothing not even your footsteps?? Sometimes the game is blocking your view because you suddenly see your head or arm or whatever in front of you which is really weird and distracting. Guys I really don´t wanna sell it short but this game is technically bad, really really bad - exept the grapics because the game is powered by Unity engine. The tutorial was interesting had nice atmosphere but after that I got hooked.... NOT! If you like horror games and you don´t have Outlast, Daylight, Layers of Fear, Resident Evil 0 or Resident Evil HD Remaster. This is the better choice and worth the money!
• gamedeal user

  Mar 1, 2021

  This is a good play for about 5-6 hours (maybe 10 if you NEED all those achievements). The game relies on high-quality sound to get its best jump scares. Graphics aren't the best, and they definitely get a TON of mileage of what few assets they use. This is likely because most of the game dev went into optimizing this for VR. With that understanding this is what survival horror is all about. The story starts out great, spins the yarn well and pulls you in. But as you complete the game, you'll get the feeling you're missing something. I could've used more closure on almost every aspect of the story and it really feels like this was phoned-in. But I certainly don't regret my time.
• gamedeal user

  Mar 30, 2020

  Released in late 2016, Araya is an indie horror game that was developed and published by MAD Virtual Reality Studio. In October 2019, the game actually received a content update that overhauled the graphics and added a bit of new gameplay. Set in a hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, the plot centers around a woman, Araya, who was violently murdered. Throughout the campaign, you will play as three different characters; Marisa the best friend, Rama the hospital security guard, and Boon the gambler. All three hapless protagonists end up deep within the corridors of the hospital for one reason or another; Marisa received a text from Araya years after her death, Rama does his security rounds, and Boon is trying to clear his debts with a gang he owes money to. Each character plays an intricate part in figuring out just what happened to Araya, and most of the story is told through various collectible items. There are the occasional cutscenes to be lapped up, but they're not that extensive or dialogue-heavy. Surprisingly enough for a budget title from a small company, the voice acting is pretty decent here. The biggest asset this experience houses is its sound, and it's one of the best examples out there of how immersive audio can cause a game to go from mediocre to pretty darn impressive in some areas. Araya is a title that is best enjoyed using 7.1 surround sound headphones, as the audio really does come from all directions; it'll cause you to look back to see if something is behind you, it'll make you peak around corners in fear that something is lurking in the shadows, and it'll get your blood pumping even when there isn't any imminent danger. With all of that said, don't let all the praise surrounding the audio portions of this title fool you; Araya is barely a step above mediocre altogether, as the rest of the elements are unimaginative. The foundation of the gameplay relies on object hunting and chase sequences. Worse yet, the chase scenes involve enemies that move slower than a snail in the dead of winter, so they never pose a threat. The rest of the time, you'll find yourself wandering around looking for notes, items, and keys, all the while spooky events unfold around you or attempt to jumpscare you. The scares are considerably effective, surprisingly enough, and the overhaul that the team did on the graphics has made a big difference in terms of keeping this title visually afloat for a few more years. There aren't very many technical problems with this release, but the two that are present are grating. First up, this is yet another game that force-launches into VR mode if you have SteamVR installed. Just like Home Sweet Home, I had to actually uninstall SteamVR to play the flat version of this title, even if I selected to not launch VR from the pop-up menu. Secondly, some of the mechanics flip-flop while in a chase sequence. Sometimes you'll be prompted to press a QTE to open a door while running, and other times you'll actually have to stop and open it up manually; the function is one of those that you have to actually move your mouse up and down to swing the door. Despite the enemies being 100 feet in the background, it's still somewhat annoying to have to guess which prompt you'll be given, especially when the chases get more frequent later in the game. Araya is yet another fairly vanilla horror game that's lost in the droves of all the other vanilla horror games on Steam. It doesn't really achieve anything outstanding, nor does it do anything special, and its constantly flip-flopping mechanics get a tad frustrating. The use of sound effects are absolutely above par, however. I liken these games to movies like The Grudge; it'll be creepy and oh so scary to those who rarely venture into the world of horror, but to veterans of the genre, it'll be just another release to enjoy for what it is. It's not a bad way to spend a slow night, so long as you grab it on sale for just a couple of bucks. The campaign lasts for a modest 2-4 hours, depending on the amount of exploration that you put into it, and if you're an achievement hunter you'll be looking at a couple of playthroughs. [h1]Rating: [b]3.0/5.0[/b] - Average, can take it or leave it.[/h1] The Horror Network [url=http://store.steampowered.com/curator/28221963/]Curator[/url] | [url=http://steamcommunity.com/groups/thehorrornetwork]Group[/url] Click for Gore
• gamedeal user

  Sep 12, 2017

  SpoooOOoooooOOOoooopy!!!!!! Araya is a bit of a hidden gem here on Steam and could really use a lot more exposure. <3 If you are a fan of Asian horror games, then this is definitely a title to pick up! I like it enough to recommend it at full price. But there are some flaws; which for some may make it easier to wait until it's down to about $10. The bad stuff: Mouse sensitivity! I really need this to be much higher. Even with it turned all the way up, I look around sooooo slooooow. I would be beyond tickled pink if this could be updated. Chase sequences! For the most part, these are ok. There are a couple that are a little buggy where the person/ghost chasing you moves too fast and instantly kills you. This makes a couple of the achievements incredibly hard. The good stuff: Story! Some of the voice acting was a bit too dramatic for me, but I loved the story a lot! And I also loved all the little side clippings and info that I would find while I explored everywhere. Spoopy! This game is loaded with spoops. They wear off a bit on multiple playthroughs, but I think they are very well done. Puzzles! A couple of these were head scratching, but they are all mostly straightfoward and mesh well with the game. Atmosphere! I was thoroughly creeped out while playing. Spoops aside, an abandoned hospital is always an excellent choice for unsettling feelings. Overall, I enjoyed this game quite a lot and hope to see more from these Devs.