Bloody Hallowfest
- March 15, 2024
- Cubyte Games
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Get on itch.io StoreIn Bloody Hallowfest, a horror game with a retro aesthetic, Maya must survive a horrifying turn of events at a summer camp's Halloween celebration. After a stranger with a bloody axe murders her friends, Maya must evade the killer and uncover the dark truth behind the massacre. Navigate the terrors of the night, escape the bloodbath, and confront the sinister secret lurking in the shadows.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game effectively captures the atmosphere of classic slasher films, making players feel like they're part of a horror movie.
- It's a short but enjoyable experience, with well-executed scares and a competent story that keeps players engaged.
- Great value for the price, offering a fun and nostalgic horror experience reminiscent of 90s camp-themed horror.
- Some gameplay segments, particularly the maze and shooting mechanics, can be frustrating and detract from the overall experience.
- There are occasional glitches that may hinder gameplay, such as falling through the map.
- While the game is enjoyable, it may not be substantial enough for players looking for a longer or more complex horror experience.
- story10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story is generally praised as engaging and well-crafted, with many players expressing that it significantly enhances their overall enjoyment of the game. It is described as a fun and impressive horror narrative that complements the gameplay, graphics, and atmosphere effectively.
“I genuinely had a fun time, and the story just blew me away to be honest.”
“Great game and amazing story.”
“Great story, gameplay, graphics, and atmosphere.”
“The story was competent, but it lacked depth and engagement.”
“While the game had a story, it felt underdeveloped and uninspired.”
“The narrative was competent, yet it failed to captivate or leave a lasting impression.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its quality of life improvements and effective signposting, which are often missing in the genre. Players also highlight the strong integration of story, graphics, and atmosphere, contributing to an overall engaging experience.
“Great story, gameplay, graphics, and atmosphere.”
“Some really nice quality of life and signposting gameplay design that is sorely lacking in the genre.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality, effectively making players feel like the protagonists in a horror movie. Reviewers note that it is well-executed and contributes to a smooth gameplay experience, despite the game's relatively short length of under an hour.
“Expect a bit under an hour in length when playing, but the atmosphere is well done and definitely feels like you're the main character in a horror movie.”
“The atmosphere was nice and it ran smoothly.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional response to the game is predominantly negative, with users expressing feelings of frustration and disappointment, suggesting that they felt their time was wasted.
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their quality, contributing significantly to the overall atmosphere and enhancing the storytelling and gameplay experience.
“Great story, gameplay, graphics, and atmosphere.”
