Bad birthday
- November 11, 2016
- Strong Cube
Get on SteamYou decided to explore the area outside the city to find a suitable place for a birthday picnic with your friends. But......
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game successfully creates a horror atmosphere that can be immersive and engaging.
- Graphics are decent for an indie game, contributing to the overall creepy vibe.
- The checkpoint system helps alleviate frustration by allowing players to restart without losing significant progress.
- Navigation is poor, leading to confusion and frequent, unavoidable deaths from random events.
- Gameplay lacks direction and storytelling, making it feel bland and uninteresting.
- The game features surprise deaths that can be frustrating and detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some users finding it lacking compared to other indie titles, while others praise its tense exploration, stealth mechanics, and effective use of atmosphere and music. Overall, it offers a blend of jump scares and dynamic chases, making for an engaging experience for those who appreciate its style.
“The game's music contributes a lot to its creepy, brooding atmosphere while blending very nicely with the gameplay.”
“The game is about lots of exploring, trap avoidance, jumpscares, and stealthy gameplay.”
“Tense gameplay with both dynamic chases and a thrilling stealth experience, atmospheric soundtrack, and a story perfectly short for one dreadful evening.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its effective horror elements, creating a tense and immersive experience. The combination of a creepy soundtrack and engaging gameplay enhances the overall mood, making it ideal for a thrilling, short gaming session.
“The atmosphere is great and gets you in the mood.”
“The game's music contributes a lot to its creepy, brooding atmosphere while blending very nicely with the gameplay.”
“Tense gameplay with both dynamic chases and a thrilling stealth experience, atmospheric soundtrack, and a story perfectly short for one dreadful evening.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered acceptable for an indie title, with some users rating them as high as 8/10. While they are not outstanding, they are deemed satisfactory and on par with typical indie game standards.
“The graphics aren't terrible for an indie game, but the gameplay itself is on par with most indie games, which is to say, terrible.”
“Graphics are perfectly fine.”
“Graphics: 8/10”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game significantly enhances its eerie atmosphere, seamlessly integrating with the gameplay to create a tense and immersive experience. Reviewers have praised the atmospheric soundtrack, noting its effectiveness during both dynamic chases and stealth moments, contributing to an overall score of 9/10.
“Tense gameplay with both dynamic chases and a thrilling stealth experience, atmospheric soundtrack, and a story perfectly short for one dreadful evening.”
“Music/sound: 9/10”
“The game's music contributes a lot to its creepy, brooding atmosphere while blending very nicely with the gameplay.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's storytelling is criticized for being bland and lacking engagement, particularly for a walking simulator, while also incorporating frustrating mechanics like random deaths. In contrast, another review praises the story for its tense atmosphere and effective brevity, enhancing the overall experience during a thrilling gameplay session.
“The story is perfectly short for one dreadful evening, creating a tense atmosphere that enhances the gameplay.”
“The combination of dynamic chases and thrilling stealth experience makes the narrative even more engaging.”
“The atmospheric soundtrack complements the story, immersing players in a captivating experience.”
“The game suffers from a general blandness and a lack of interest in storytelling, which is particularly disappointing for a walking simulator where narrative is supposed to be central.”
“The story feels disjointed and fails to engage the player, making it hard to care about the characters or the outcome.”
“Despite the potential for a rich narrative, the game opts for a simplistic approach that leaves players feeling unfulfilled and disconnected from the experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is often perceived as dark and self-referential, with players feeling mocked by a death counter that increases each time they fail, adding a layer of irony to the gameplay experience.
“Sometimes you feel the game is laughing in your face when each time you die, there's a death counter going up before you restart at the previous checkpoint.”
“The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me chuckling throughout my playthrough.”
“I love how the game uses humor to lighten the mood, even during intense moments.”
