First-person PS1-inspired horror game
4 Months of You is an indie game from developer oophok. It is a psychological horror game that will have you explore a slow-paced atmospheric world. Your goal is to solve the puzzle to understand the mystery.
The gameplay of 4 Months of You involves finding and collecting key items. You will solve puzzles one by one to progress further. However, players should note that there is no hand-holding in this game. There are almost no directions given. With this, prepare for constant backtracking to help search for small items or to understand the nature of the puzzle.
What is the game about?
4 Months of You is a game that will have you go on an adventure inside a slow-paced environment. You start inside your apartment, where puzzles are laid for you to solve. As you progress, you can explore more maps. You will also uncover the main character’s background story. However, there will still be lots of unexplained stories. It will be up to you to fill in the gaps.
As mentioned, you will have to solve the puzzles one by one to progress in the game. These puzzles are varied, with no puzzles repeated. Additionally, they come with unexpected outcomes. What makes it more challenging is that there are few directions given. You will have to figure out most of what to do by yourself. Moreover, some items are too hard to find.
The game is inspired by PS1 games. With this, expect graphics reminiscent of PSX. However, despite being a horror game, it has no jump scares. Still, the atmosphere will leave you feeling uneasy. More than the constant backtracking, players will also find the limited inventory slot frustrating. What’s worse is you cannot drop items you have already added to your inventory.
Is the game good?
Overall, 4 Months of You is a recommended title for those who are into horror games and puzzles. Although it has typical exploration gameplay, the puzzles are very testing. Add in PS1-ish graphics, and you will have a nostalgic experience. Keep in mind, though, that this game requires a lot of patience. There are little to no directions provided, so you are pretty much on your own.
