The band is also known to have progressive tendencies while a gothic atmosphere and sentimentality is also present in their music.

Boutonnat and Farmer wanted to create "a little gothic atmosphere, mixing mysterious, deep and old things", connected to the psychoanalysis.

"The Influence" paved the way for a whole new revival of "gothic" atmospheres in electronic music.

Both stories are set in Devon and have a gothic atmosphere because of the suggestion that supernatural phenomena might be involved.

The music is characterized by its full, dramatic sound that complements the film's gothic atmosphere.

A critic described their style as having influences of "dark wave with gothic atmosphere" and "symphonic gothic-doom".

Critics praised Bizenghast for the gothic atmosphere and art, but noted the traditional elements and varying quality of the series.

Booklist praised the book's "gothic atmosphere" and new characters.

The original stone faced interior with a slightly modern twist augments the gothic atmosphere.

Reviewers praised it for the gothic atmosphere, detailed graphics, enjoyable, though not complex, gameplay, and a fitting soundtrack.