Ominous Recall
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About Ominous Recall
Ominous Recall is a survival horror game from Horroid Game Studio, released on October 1, 2026, for PC. Set in a hyper-detailed Middle Eastern landscape, it follows Stephen, a man tormented by a Jinn’s possession. Players navigate decaying cities and deserts, balancing stealth and evasion against supernatural threats. The game leans into psychological tension, forcing players to confront fragmented memories and environmental clues to figure out the Jinn’s origins. Its indie roots show in its atmospheric pacing and unsettling tone, though combat is minimal, favoring evasion and puzzle-solving. A single-player experience, it’s designed for players who prefer creeping dread over action.
Gameplay
The game alternates between tense exploration and high-stakes escape sequences. Players manage a stamina meter for sprinting and hiding, using dim lighting to avoid the Jinn’s patrols. Resource scarcity is key, flashlights and sound-dampening items are limited, forcing careful planning. Mini-games involve deciphering ancient texts to unlock memories, which recontextualize the world and Stephen’s past. Controls prioritize responsiveness in first-person, with a right-click sprint and left-click stealth toggle. Sessions often involve backtracking through environments transformed by memory shifts, adding replayability. The Jinn’s unpredictable behavior, like sudden teleportation or mimicking voices, keeps anxiety levels high.
What Players Think
Ominous Recall holds an 85% user rating and a 7.6/10 critic score. Average playthroughs last 8.1 hours, with 58% of players completing the main story. Community moods are split: 40% describe it as “hauntingly engaging,” while 25% call it “overly slow.” The game’s 37 achievements have a 78% completion rate, with “Escape the Temple” being the most skipped. Reviews praise the setting’s realism but critique the limited combat variety. One user wrote, “The Jinn’s design is terrifying, but the puzzles feel tacked on.” Price at launch was $34.99, with a 10% discount for early buyers.
PlayPile's Take
Ominous Recall is a polarizing but ambitious pick for fans of slow-burn horror. Its $34.99 price tag is fair for the atmosphere but doesn’t justify the gameplay’s repetitiveness. The 37 achievements add minor incentive, but 25% of players quit before the final act. If you appreciate psychological tension and don’t mind pacing issues, it’s worth a try. Skip if you prefer action or concise narratives. The game’s strengths lie in its setting and mood, not mechanical depth.
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