Boogeyman

80%
Game Brain Score Based on 289 reviews
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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.

  • PC
  • Windows
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80%
Audience ScoreBased on 289 reviews
gameplay12 positive mentions
stability12 negative mentions
  • The game effectively creates a scary atmosphere with good sound design and visuals, making it genuinely frightening.
  • Gameplay mechanics are engaging, requiring players to listen for audio cues and manage flashlight battery while defending against the Boogeyman.
  • The developer is responsive to feedback and actively works on updates, showing commitment to improving the game.
  • The game can be repetitive, with similar mechanics and scenarios across multiple nights, leading to a lack of variety.
  • There are significant bugs and performance issues, particularly in VR mode, which can hinder the overall experience.
  • Some players find the Boogeyman's design less intimidating, which may detract from the horror experience.
  • gameplay46 mentions

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its unique mechanics and sound design, which enhance the horror experience, while others criticize it for being repetitive and frustrating, particularly due to cheap deaths and predictable elements. Many users noted the game's similarities to Five Nights at Freddy's, highlighting its exploration and survival modes, but also expressed a desire for more variety and improved mechanics. Overall, while the game shows potential and has engaging aspects, it suffers from bugs and a lack of depth in gameplay progression.

    • “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.”
    • “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 gameplay could be frustrating at times since you could essentially do everything right and still find yourself facing a cheap death.”
    • “Very repetitive gameplay, not scary at all.”
  • story23 mentions

    The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it engaging and well-integrated into the gameplay, particularly through audio logs and cassette tapes that enhance the atmosphere. However, others criticize it for being either non-existent or tedious, especially in the latter half, leading to a lack of motivation to continue. Overall, while some appreciate the narrative depth and horror elements, others feel it falls short of expectations.

    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “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.”
    • “Not only is it a simple but scary premise with a great atmosphere, but the story unpacks well, building the sophistication of the game.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics21 mentions

    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 poor, detracting from the horror experience. Many users express a desire for updates to enhance the graphics, as they believe improved visuals could significantly elevate the game's atmosphere. Overall, while some find the graphics satisfactory, others feel they fall short, impacting gameplay enjoyment.

    • “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 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, and I don't want to play like that. Also, I can't apply the graphic video changes, so its code is broken. Older versions were better.”
    • “You game is not spoopy, bad graphics, not worth $8. Was shit; 10/10 would make a better game than this.”
  • atmosphere14 mentions

    The game's atmosphere 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 feel that certain gameplay elements detract from the horror experience, many agree that the overall ambiance is fantastic and enhances the emotional engagement with the game. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “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.”
  • stability13 mentions

    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.”
    • “A VR game where you have to use mouse and keyboard is the dumbest thing I've ever tried to play, especially when it's way too buggy, so I uninstalled because I didn't want to get scared for nothing.”
    • “It's buggy; none of the doors open for me to search for this pink flashlight, and it's a waste of time.”
  • grinding7 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and time-consuming, often likening it to a "waiting simulator." Many express that it requires a significant investment of time, leading to a sense of boredom and frustration.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “A lot of 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.”
  • humor6 mentions

    The game is praised for its humor, featuring funny glitches and easter eggs that enhance the experience, such as multiple boogeymen attacking simultaneously. Players appreciate the blend of horror and comedy, noting that even terrifying elements can have a humorous twist, contributing to the game's unique charm. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch to the indie horror experience.

    • “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.”
    • “This game has a nice sense of humor.”
    • “His long, sharp claws and appendages are horrifying, but his body is honestly kind of hilarious.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised for its relaxing qualities, providing a soothing experience that enhances the overall atmosphere. Reviewers note that the soundtrack and sound effects are well-executed and effectively contribute to the game's ambiance.

    • “Soundtrack and effects are on point.”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    Users highlight that the game offers high replayability, particularly in its multiplayer mode, making it infinitely replayable.

    • “The game is infinitely replayable, especially in multiplayer mode.”
    • “Replayability is a key feature, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
    • “I love how the game offers so many different paths and choices, ensuring that no two runs are ever the same.”
    • “The game lacks any real incentive to replay, making it feel like a one-time experience.”
    • “Once you've completed the main story, there's little to draw you back for a second playthrough.”
    • “The limited choices and outcomes make replaying the game feel redundant and uninteresting.”
  • emotional3 mentions

    Players report a strong emotional impact from the game, with experiences ranging from genuine fear and nervousness to moments that evoke tears and chills. The immersive nature of VR enhances these feelings, making the emotional responses particularly intense.

    • “Made me cry in VR.”
    • “While playing this, it gave me chills and made me feel really nervous.”
    • “Boogeyman made me feel genuinely scared.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game is reported to be poorly optimized for desktop play, with users suggesting that the experience may differ significantly in VR, which is also not optimized. Overall, the lack of optimization affects gameplay across platforms.

    • “I played on desktop, and it was not optimized at all. Playing via VR is probably a different experience.”
    • “The game is not optimized for VR.”
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