BABULYA

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BABULYA is a single player simulation game with horror, mystery, thriller and violence themes. It received very positive reviews from players.

Your BABULYA has fallen ill. She stopped answering your calls, and you’re growing increasingly worried about her health. You decide it’s time to visit the old woman - something might have happened. After all, she lives all alone in a huge countryside mansion that she inherited. Oh yes… the inheritance. If BABULYA is dead, that old house will be yours, since she has no one else. Driving away th…

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

story5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a well-crafted atmosphere with creepy audio and great music, enhancing the horror experience.
Jump scares are generally effective and well-placed, providing genuine moments of fright.
The story and lore are engaging and memorable, making players want to know more despite the short length.

The game is quite short, lasting around 30 to 45 minutes, with some players wishing it was longer.
The gameplay can be repetitive and sometimes confusing due to lack of clear direction or character guidance.
Some jump scares feel predictable or cheap, and there are occasional technical issues such as display bugs on certain resolutions.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally praised for being engaging, concise, and effectively twisted, with intriguing lore and atmosphere that draw players in quickly. However, some users found it too short and wished it were longer or more developed, while a few had trouble fully understanding the plot. Overall, the story complements the game's scares and atmosphere well, making it a strong aspect despite its brevity.
- “The story is really engaging: especially the whole idea of your grandmother not just being “possessed,” but something far darker and older that feels tied to the house itself, and the lore completely pulls you in before you even realize it.”
- “This was a very cool short game with some amazing atmosphere and music, and a really twisted story.. all the best things!”
- “Just finished the game, it was kinda short but yeah it was a good game with cool background music and a good storyline too.”
- “There was a basic story and to be honest, I wanted to know more.”
- “I don't even get the story if I'm honest?”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
14%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and atmosphere, contributing significantly to the overall immersive and eerie experience. Many users describe the soundtrack as fantastic, beautiful, and one of the best they've heard, enhancing both the ambience and the game's emotional impact.
- “This was a very cool short game with some amazing atmosphere and music, and a really twisted story.. all the best things!”
- “Good quality assets, good jumpscares and fantastic music tracks, truly beautiful music.”
- “Just finished the game, it was kinda short but ya it was a good game with cool music in background good story line too.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its creepy and well-crafted atmosphere, effectively building tension with smart jump scares and unsettling elements throughout. Many users highlight the combination of eerie ambiance, strong scares, and immersive music as key strengths.
- “The jump scares hit perfectly, the atmosphere was creepy as hell, and the tension kept building the whole time.”
- “Some solid jump scares that are well placed and a proper atmosphere.”
- “This was a very cool short game with some amazing atmosphere and music, and a really twisted story... all the best things!”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features simple mechanics and is largely a walking simulator, which some users find repetitive due to its repetitive loop, while others appreciate its smooth and enjoyable execution.
- “The graphics and gameplay were awesome.”
- “Full gameplay below.”
- “The gameplay loop is repetitive and you end up doing the same thing every time.”
- “The gameplay is simple enough as always, mostly walking sim with simple mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is simple enough as always, mostly walking sim with simple mechanics.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are highly praised for their effective, creepy art style that enhances the horror atmosphere. Users appreciate the well-designed visuals that complement the jumpscares and overall gameplay, contributing to an enjoyable and immersive experience.
- “The graphics, puzzles, and jumpscares are all really well done.”
- “The graphics and gameplay were awesome.”
- “Spooky game with nice art-style.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized, delivering impressive visuals without any performance problems.
- “Game looks great with no performance issues.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by unexpected, silly events such as cars crashing into the house and objects flying around, adding a playful and entertaining touch to the immersive, colorful exploration of catacombs and supernatural encounters.
- “Travel around the house and underground catacombs with many hilarious happenings like a car slamming into the house and objects flying. Encounter skeletons, mummies, and ghosts as you uncover secrets in this colorful, eye-candy immersive experience.”