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Them and Us

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

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Quick resume

Them and Us is a classic, survival horror game with a focus on atmosphere and player immersion. Discover the truth of Alicia’s past as she descends further into her strange, unending nightmare.

Global score

75/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Shooter, Puzzle

Pros

  • Authentic classic survival horror experience
  • Multiple camera modes (fixed, over-the-shoulder, first person)
  • Large, atmospheric environments with puzzles
  • Multiple endings and replayability
  • Challenging combat and resource management

Cons

  • Clunky combat and animations in places
  • Inventory management can be tedious
  • Some puzzles are obtuse or vague
  • Occasional performance issues and bugs
  • Limited story development and exposition

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to explore large mansion and other areas, choose camera modes, and decide combat or evasion strategies."

  • Competence
    3

    "Challenging combat and puzzles require skill and strategy, though some combat is clunky and enemies can be unpredictable."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on single-player experience without leaderboards or direct player-vs-player competition."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Game offers long playtime, multiple endings, replayability with different camera modes and unlockables encouraging extended engagement."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Entirely single-player with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

  • Creativity
    2

    "Players can experiment with different camera modes and strategies, but game structure and puzzles follow classic survival horror templates."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over other players; single-player focus."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Strong atmospheric horror setting provides immersive escape from reality."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia for classic survival horror."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players try different camera perspectives and combat tactics, exploring various puzzle solutions."

  • Exploration
    4

    "Large mansion and multiple areas with backtracking and item discovery encourage exploration."

  • Expression
    2

    "Multiple unlockable costumes and cosmetic options allow some player expression."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Game features supernatural elements, cults, and horror fiction typical of survival horror genre."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community features; purely solo experience."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop skills in combat, puzzle solving, and resource management."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention due to puzzles and combat; not suited for casual or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No social or emotional relationship building; single-player narrative."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements."

  • Progression
    4

    "Players collect items, unlock new areas, and achieve multiple endings."

  • Relaxation
    -2

    "Tense atmosphere and challenging combat create sustained tension rather than relaxation."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Atmospheric audio-visual design provides sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or ranking systems."

  • Story
    3

    "Narrative with multiple endings and lore delivered through notes and cutscenes."

  • Strategy
    4

    "Requires planning routes, resource management, and puzzle solving."

  • Thrill
    4

    "Survival horror elements create suspense, tension, and moments of relief."

  • Value
    3

    "Offers many hours of gameplay, multiple endings, and replayability for the price."

  • Violence
    4

    "Combat involves shooting, knifing, and destroying enemies."

  • Survival
    4

    "Resource management, avoiding death, and overcoming threats are core gameplay."

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