Well, there’s two primary reasons why I haven’t got a review up yet for the highly-anticipated horror game from local developer Chris Bischoff and The Brotherhood, even though I’ve been plugging away at it for a few days.
The first reason is that I am a huge idiot, which doesn’t help when STASIS reveals itself to be the kind of game that will only hold your hand after it has severed it in order to solve a gruesome puzzle.
The second reason, is that I’m an even bigger coward, and I’m downright dreading going back into the game, as STASIS happens to have the kind of psychological torment that can only be replicated by going on a lengthy road-trip with a judgemental mother-in-law.
And that’s good. That’s damned good. I can tell you now that despite the dread, despite my sheer frustration at myself for often overlooking simple solutions to what appears to be daunting obstacles in the game, that I’m enjoying STASIS. It’s a no-holds barred charmer, that wears its inspiration on its sleeve and oozes quality. It’s the kind of game that needs to be played if you’re a fan of horror.
The kind of mind-f***ery present in STASIS is something special, something to be savoured. I’ve been trying to play it properly as well: Only at night, with headphones and the volume cranked up to the max. And trust me, there’s no other game on the market today that can deliver the kind of scare that STASIS can.
It’s not a cheap thrill, but a proper example of shock and awe done right. And considering that I went into STASIS purposefully blind, having avoided as much footage and content as possible, I’m experiencing what may the most unsettling masterpiece of the year.
I’ll have a review up as soon as I finish STASIS. Or it finishes me.
Last Updated: August 31, 2015
Admiral Chief
August 31, 2015 at 11:13
Cool!
Admiral Chief Returns
August 31, 2015 at 11:15
Hahahaha those tags!
Admiral Chief Returns
August 31, 2015 at 11:16
“I’m experiencing what may the most unsettling masterpiece of the year”
Kind of how I feel about my scar
RinceThis
August 31, 2015 at 11:22
Sho Darryn, man up childy-boy-thing!
PoisonedBelial
August 31, 2015 at 11:29
I think Darryn should play 5 Nights At Freddys… (And I want video proof)
Rock789
August 31, 2015 at 11:31
All 4… In 1 sitting! **evil chuckle**
RinceThis
August 31, 2015 at 11:32
What is this, the Musketeers?!
Rock789
August 31, 2015 at 11:49
Not unless the Musketeers were faceless creatures, with bloodied claws, hell-bent on the end of society as we know it! o_O
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 31, 2015 at 11:55
You just described him. :/
konfab
August 31, 2015 at 11:31
”
Where’s our STASIS review?”
It is in stasis. >__>
Admiral Chief Returns
August 31, 2015 at 11:33
*slow clap*
Sageville
August 31, 2015 at 11:51
..
hairyknees
August 31, 2015 at 12:19
*Wild applause*
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 31, 2015 at 11:48
…
dimensio
August 31, 2015 at 19:52
No regenerating health.
Use of colours other than brown.
Confusing inventory (carrying more than two items at a time).
3/10.