Withering Rooms Reviews

very fun

A very wonderful 2D sidescroller with an interesting story, evocative music, and nicely applicable graphics. It is easy to say something like "it is Dark Souls, Metroidvania style horror game" but that really doesn't position it well - it is not as punishing as Dark Souls (in fact, it goes out of its way to make your time investment feel worthwhile, even when you need to reset - it is generous with methods to retain your belongings, and enemy combat is much more casual), and everything is smartly designed such that you don't have to wind your way incessantly back through room after room with smart fast travel options and layouts that alleviate this. If this is truly designed/developed by one person (?!?!) it is a real accomplishment. Worthy of your time - check it out!

This is truly an amazing game. Just a blast, run through 3 times and I can't stop playing. Severely underrated, more people need to give it a chance. It doesn't look on the outside like something some people will enjoy but giving it a try anyway is worth it. Making builds throughout the game is incredibly fun, tweaking stats and aligning bonuses to the best effect. The story is interesting, the combat can be frustrating at first but after getting used to it and figuring out how to effectively fight it becomes very enjoyable.

A beautiful Victorian nightmare like Haunting Ground

Not worth buying the combat is awful. The rogue like elements just make it boring af. To fight a boss you have to do their quest. Not bad until you realize that the combat is awful.

This game is SOOO GOOD! IF you enjoy a survival horror aesthetic, mixed with the designs of a rogue-like and game play mechanics similar to a souls like, you will be in love with this game. I absolutely love the unlocking shrines with certain offerings to unlock how many items you remember when u die and start over. Its such a clever and unique mechanic and i cant stop playing this game, cannot wait for the release date for their next game withering realms to launch too! I'm About to reach chapter 3 at the time of this review and i'm just having too much fun with this game! originally tried the demo first and cleared the first boss and the demo ending completely sold it for me! Amazing game, don't miss out! =)

Challenging yet rewarding experience for those who appreciate atmospheric horror and intricate gameplay. Its unique blend of genres and compelling narrative make it a standout title in the indie horror scene. While it may not be for everyone, fans of survival horror and roguelikes will find much to admire. Hoping to game updates and changes so i can continue where i struggled.

Note: Hours played aren't accurate - I let games run while I work. Withering Rooms is CRIMINALLY underplayed and underappreciated - I cannot BELIEVE how slept on this gem is! I picked it up in the summer sale and within two hours it became one of my favorite games ever. It's like Bloodborne, Rule of Rose, and Silent Hill had a perfect 2.5D baby. The organic lore drip is incredible (and coherent!) and the gameplay is fun and addictive; it's described as a roguelike, and to me that means dying over and over and over and over i.e Rogue Legacy, but I managed to beat this entire game in only 3 actual deaths (not counting the handful where I experimented with enemies right after coming back and died in very rapid succession with nothing to lose, lol), and each time I had all my stuff back in like 30 mins (and there's a retaining system that expands as you progress). Did a vampire melee build to GREAT effect. Can't recommend this game enough. How does it not have more recognition? :((((