James writes - "First-person horrors can be utterly terrifying; just spend a few minutes playing something like Outlast or Layers of Fear, and you’ll no doubt agree with my sentiment. That’s why Quintus and the Absent Truth piqued my interest, because it’s billed as a first-person horror adventure. Surely though, an adventure about a man and his mouse won’t be too scary, will it? With every single light in the house switched on, I tentatively delved in to find out whether Quintus and the Absent Truth is going to give me nightmares for weeks on end."
Follow Alan Shaw and his trusty pal, Quintus, on a mission to find his daughter. Or don’t. Read our review and see why.
Michael Kitchin writes, "I'm conflicted about Quintus and the Absent Truth. I think the visuals are really worth seeing but the plot left me cold and there are some weak performances from the voice cast. In contrast, the musical composition works really well and the framing of the Quintus segments fits neatly with the rest of the package. The 'making of' features add a little something extra but the question of value will always hover around a game so short."
GameLuster writes: If you go down the rabbit hole of internet creepypasta, you will eventually come upon highly artistic and extremely unsettling found footage videos on small youtube channels. Whether made using CGI and special effects, or an aspiring film student with a Handycam, there are some hidden gems to reward those who are diligent in their pursuit.
I know it took a lot of handwork to make this game and I really like the idea, but the art is not something I can get into, unfortunately.
Good article and a solid take on the art. It looks flat and it contradicts intention.