Boogeyman

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"Boogeyman" is a single-player strategy game featuring good mechanics and pretty visuals, but with many bugs. As the player, you must survive nights in a house while being pursued by the Boogeyman, using a flashlight as your primary means of defense. Search for items, learn the Boogeyman's patterns, and make use of different light sources to stay alive until morning. The ever-changing weather and toys coming to life add to the eerie atmosphere.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 578 reviews

gameplay24 positive mentions

stability24 negative mentions

The game effectively creates a scary atmosphere with good sound design and visuals.
Gameplay is engaging, requiring players to use strategy and quick reflexes to survive against the Boogeyman.
The game offers a unique twist on the FNAF formula, allowing for exploration and adding depth to the horror experience.

The game suffers from bugs and glitches, particularly in VR mode, making it unplayable for some users.
Repetitive gameplay can lead to boredom, especially in the later nights where the mechanics become predictable.
The graphics and animations could use improvement, as some players found them lacking in quality and immersion.

gameplay
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
65%
9%
The gameplay of "Boogeyman" has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its unique mechanics and atmospheric sound design, while others criticize it for being repetitive and frustrating, particularly due to cheap deaths and predictable elements. The game draws heavy inspiration from "Five Nights at Freddy's," offering modes of house exploration and survival, but many feel it lacks variety and depth as it progresses. Overall, while some find it engaging and skill-based, others see it as a frustrating experience with limited innovation.
- “Awesome indie horror game, definitely inspired by Five Nights at Freddy's but really individual with lots of interesting game mechanics and some cool and funny easter eggs. Love the storyline too and the challenge the game brings.”
- “In Boogeyman 2, the gameplay feels much more balanced. The audio cues are a big part of what makes the gameplay here feel more balanced.”
- “Game has a lot of potential and it makes use of it wonderfully, while the core mechanics are not that difficult. It does a wonderful job at keeping you on your toes.”
- “This is just a frustrating and cheap 'horror' game which core elements are annoying gameplay to make you play longer and tasteless jumpscares that can only be scary to a random 10-year-old whose favorite game is FNAF.”
- “The mechanics are very simple and get pretty predictable after a handful of nights, so playing it in short bursts might be the suggested way to play this game; otherwise, things start to get repetitive.”
- “Very repetitive gameplay, not scary at all.”
story
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
72%
7%
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its horror elements and atmospheric storytelling, particularly through audio logs and cassette tapes that enhance the experience. However, others criticize the narrative for becoming tedious in the latter half and question its overall depth, with some even claiming it lacks a coherent story altogether. Despite these criticisms, many find the storyline engaging and reflective of personal challenges, adding to the game's appeal.
- “Awesome indie horror game, definitely inspired by Five Nights at Freddy's but really individual with lots of interesting game mechanics and some cool and funny Easter eggs. I love the storyline too and the challenge the game brings.”
- “Not only is it a simple but scary premise with a great atmosphere, but the story unpacks well, building the sophistication of the game.”
- “It is a good story and I like how it brings my old nightmares to the present day.”
- “While the game has some good things going in the horror department for the first half of the story, it completely falls into pure tedium for the latter half.”
- “One of the worst story games I've ever played.”
- “For some reason, you can't turn off the in-between bits without also turning off the cassette tapes that tell a bit of the story at the beginning of each night.”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
55%
7%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the use of HDR and overall visual appeal, while others criticize them as blurry or outdated, particularly in VR integration. Many users express a desire for graphical updates to enhance the horror experience, but some feel that the current graphics are sufficient for gameplay. Overall, while the graphics are not universally acclaimed, they contribute to the game's atmosphere and scare factor for many players.
- “The graphics are good with great use of HDR (high dynamic range) light rendering, meaning your character's eyes have to adjust to the varying levels of darkness to see properly.”
- “This is such a great game, the graphics look wonderful, it's very scary, made me jump a few times; I could play this over and over if I wasn't stuck on the 5th night.”
- “Graphics are really nice, love the sounds, really make you scared when you hear them.”
- “The graphics in this game are pretty blurry, and the VR integration is again, pretty old.”
- “This game was so good at horrifying me, but the last update I downloaded yesterday literally destroyed the game. It is nearly unplayable; the boogeyman is coming so fast I can't see anything. The screen is full of black lighting, which sucks. I don't want to play like that, and also I can't apply the graphic video changes, so its code is broken. Older versions were better. That's what I can tell so far. Also, the sound started to glitch a little, like the sound coming from left behind, but the boogeyman isn't opening the window; he is coming from the door.”
- “You game is not spoopy, bad graphics, not worth $8. Was shit; 10/10 would make a better game than this.”
atmosphere
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
25%
11%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and tense qualities, effectively building suspense through sound design and lore rather than relying solely on jump scares. While some players note that certain gameplay elements can disrupt the horror experience, the overall consensus is that the game successfully creates a creepy and engaging environment that enhances the emotional impact. Many reviewers express a desire for graphical updates to further elevate the atmospheric experience.
- “It's a jump scare game, but more than that, the atmosphere it creates is brilliant!”
- “Fantastic atmosphere, really immersive.”
- “The bedroom sections, meanwhile, become so laughably spastic that there's no time to be afraid as you spin poor Thomas around in manic circles to play whack-a-mole with the boogeyman and all his entrances every bloody second that passes; completely sapping the atmosphere and making it just apparent how shallow the game really is.”
- “This game takes your emotions to the next level, has good sound effects and maintains a scary and creepy atmosphere which keeps you in suspense and full of tension.”
- “There is so much potential for this game, which is one of the reasons I enjoy it heavily in contrast to other immobile jump scare horror games. I despise most 'horror' games that center around jump scares rather than atmosphere; this is one of the few exceptions due to how well it is executed in unity with promising gameplay.”
stability
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, crashes, and freezing issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Players have experienced frustrating mechanics, such as unresponsive controls and unclear instructions, leading to confusion and wasted time. While some users noted minor glitches, the overall consensus is that the game suffers from serious stability problems that detract from the experience.
- “10/10 for sure, no glitches or anything at all wrong with this game.”
- “Constantly crashes and freezes.”
- “Game freezes and cannot play.”
- “There were a few glitches when I was playing that resulted in having to restart the program - this being that when I opened the menu while in the survival portion of the night, no keys would let me close the menu, therefore resulting in having to close the program.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
21%
57%
Players consistently express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, describing it as tedious and boring, often requiring excessive time investment. Many feel that the need to wait for specific events or conditions makes the experience feel like a "waiting simulator," detracting from overall enjoyment.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A lot of grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Having to wait in spawn or outside a door for the boogeyman to leave on some nights is tedious.”
- “Waiting simulator, it's really tedious and boring.”
- “But it quickly becomes tedious.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a unique blend of humor and horror, with players appreciating its funny glitches and quirky easter eggs. Many found the absurdity of multiple boogeymen attacking simultaneously to be amusing, and the character designs, while terrifying, also evoke laughter. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch to the game's challenging mechanics and engaging storyline.
- “This game has a nice sense of humor.”
- “(this was a funny bug) sometimes when you died, the other boogeymen also jumped in as well to kill you... at one point, I had 3 boogeymen killing me at the same time.”
- “His long, sharp claws and appendages are horrifying, but his body is honestly kind of hilarious.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
70%
The music in the game is highly praised for its relaxing qualities and effective sound design, contributing positively to the overall experience. Reviewers noted that the soundtrack and sound effects are well-executed, enhancing immersion and emotional connection.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Soundtrack and effects are on point.”
- “The music is incredibly immersive and enhances the overall experience.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is noted for its high replayability, particularly in multiplayer mode, allowing for an infinitely replayable experience. Players appreciate the variety and engagement that keeps them coming back for more.
- “The game is infinitely replayable, especially in multiplayer mode.”
- “I love how replayable this game is; every session feels fresh and exciting.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes makes it incredibly replayable.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful content that encourages replayability.”
- “Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The multiplayer mode feels repetitive and doesn't offer enough variety for long-term engagement.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a strong emotional impact from the game, with many experiencing genuine fear and nervousness, as well as moments that brought them to tears, particularly in virtual reality. The immersive nature of the gameplay enhances these emotional responses, making for a deeply affecting experience.
- “Made me cry in VR.”
- “While playing this, it gave me chills and made me feel really nervous.”
- “Boogeyman made me feel genuinely scared.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is reported to be poorly optimized for desktop play, with users noting significant performance issues. Additionally, it appears that the VR experience may differ, but there is no indication that it is optimized for that platform either. Overall, optimization remains a significant concern across both formats.
- “The game is not optimized for VR.”
- “I played on desktop, and it was not optimized at all. Playing via VR is probably a different experience.”