The Survey

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About The Survey

The Survey is a short psychological horror game where everything starts with a seemingly harmless survey. Players will sit in front of the screen, taking turns answering increasingly strange questions, while the surrounding atmosphere gradually changes, turning the relaxing experience into an unpredictable nightmare.

The Survey – When The Survey Turns Into A Psychological Nightmare

Forget about guns and swords. In The Survey, your only weapon is the mouse. And the only tool you have is the ability to give answers. This game doesn't scare you with creepy monsters or cheap jumpscares. It hits you straight in the head through an extremely creative interactive mechanic.

You will enter a 3D environment with a first-person perspective, with a dark and creepy atmosphere. Your mission? Complete a survey. Sounds boring? Think again. Every question, every choice you tick, leads the story in a different direction. The environment around you will react in a subtle and surprising way. A picture can change, a door can open, or an entity can appear... it all depends on how you "respond" to this world.

This is "Interactive Gameplay" pushed to a new level. The interaction does not stop at pressing buttons or moving objects, but it lies at the conscious level, in the most seemingly harmless decisions.

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5-10 Minutes Short, But Long-Lasting Obsession

Another notable point that The Survey brings is the extremely short playing time, only about 5-10 minutes for each experience. However, do not let that number fool you. Condensation is the key.

Like a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, The Survey is designed to condense all the tension, curiosity and fear into the shortest amount of time. It does not tire you out with long levels, but makes you linger, ponder and want to come back immediately to try what would happen if you chose a different answer. Each play is a time to discover new layers of meaning, different mysterious endings hidden in the same space.

Atmospheric Environment - Atmosphere Is The Main Character

If I had to choose the most impressive element in The Survey, it would definitely be the atmosphere. The game creates an excellent "Atmospheric Environment". You will walk in a dark house, with weak light through the curtains, moldy walls and the only sound you hear is sometimes your own footsteps, the ticking of the clock, or a strange noise coming from afar.

The silence and stillness are tools that put pressure on the player. They force you to actively listen, observe, and feel every little change. The environment in The Survey is not just a setting; it is a living being, monitoring, judging, and reacting to your every move.

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Conclusion

The Survey is a short experience but leaves a lasting impression. The seemingly harmless questions gradually deepen the feeling of insecurity, causing the player to leave with the silence of the virtual room still echoing in their heads.

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