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Campfire Stories: The Giant of Green Peaks

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51%Game Brain Score
atmosphere, graphics
optimization, gameplay
83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

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Campfire Stories: The Giant of Green Peaks is a single player simulation game. It was developed by WICKED GAMES WORKSHOP and was released on October 27, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

"What’s the scariest part of any campfire story? The moment you realize it might just be true." "Campfire Stories" is a love letter to the terrifying tales of American folklore. This first chapter, "The Giant of Green Peaks," pits you against our version of a legendary cryptid. You are no longer a listener — you are the main character in a living campfire legend. Im…

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83%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
atmosphere2 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions

  • Strong atmospheric design with impressive visuals and sound effects that make the forest feel alive and create tension.
  • Simple and straightforward gameplay with a hide-and-seek mechanic that fits the horror theme well.
  • Good narrative and emotional voice acting that enhance the immersive experience.
  • Severe performance issues including crashes, stuttering, freezing, and low FPS that significantly impact playability.
  • Very short gameplay duration with limited story content and interaction, making it feel more like a demo.
  • Lack of optimization and missing features such as graphics quality settings and reliable controls.
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game currently suffers from significant optimization issues, including frequent crashes, severe stuttering, freezing, and unstable FPS around 25–30. Players strongly recommend waiting for performance improvements before playing.

    • “Wait for proper optimization before touching it.”
    • “The game ran at around 25–30 fps for me, so I hope future projects get a bit more polish on performance.”
    • “One thing to improve would be optimization.”
    • “Overall, despite its short runtime (about 15-20 minutes) and low price, I strongly advise skipping this one right now unless you want to experience constant crashes, stuttering, freezing, and abysmal FPS.”
    • “Performance: Crashed 1-2 times just to get a playable session going. FPS is horribly unstable—constant stuttering, hitching, and freezing, especially when encountering the giant or sprinting.”
    • “The game ran at around 25–30 FPS for me, so I hope future projects get a bit more polish on performance.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is generally praised for its immersive and fitting elements, such as dense forests, appropriate sound effects, and a dark, heavy tone that effectively creates tension. Players appreciate the welcoming yet eerie environment, though some note unsettling features like ominous footsteps. Overall, the atmosphere is well-received and enhances the gaming experience.

    • “I like the atmosphere as others said, the forest is dense, the sound is nice, the locals are welcoming and want to hug you.”
    • “BGM & SFX: decent and acceptable; they fit the atmosphere well.”
    • “The atmosphere is dark and heavy, and those footsteps following the main character made my skin crawl.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as simple and basic, centered around a hide-and-seek mechanic with Bigfoot. Players rely on stealth and short bursts of sprinting, which some find too brief to be effective.

    • “In terms of gameplay, it's pretty basic; Bigfoot chases you while you use stealth and run from him.”
    • “Gameplay is simple hide-and-seek with a giant.”
    • “Sprint lasts barely 5 seconds—what's the point?”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are visually appealing and suit the horror theme well, effectively balancing natural wilderness elements. However, the lack of graphics quality options limits customization for different hardware.

    • “Graphics are actually pretty good—visually appealing for a quick horror romp.”
    • “The graphics capture the perfect balance between majestic wilderness and detailed environment.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is considered passable but very short, leaving players wanting more content and exploration. While it gets the job done, many feel its brevity limits the overall experience.

    • “Passable story that gets the job done without major issues.”
    • “The story was very short; for 2 dollars, it's a bit much for a game you can complete in 5 to 10 minutes. Needs more story content.”
    • “If they make the story longer and give us more to do than just running through the woods without exploring, I will gladly update this review.”
    • “Other than that, if they make the story longer and give us a bit more to do other than just run through the woods the entire time not even being able to explore, I'll update this review gladly.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional impact of the game is currently hindered by optimization issues, suggesting that improvements are needed before players can fully engage with its emotional content.

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Campfire Stories: The Giant of Green Peaks is a simulation game.

Campfire Stories: The Giant of Green Peaks is available on PC and Windows.

Campfire Stories: The Giant of Green Peaks was released on October 27, 2025.

Campfire Stories: The Giant of Green Peaks was developed by WICKED GAMES WORKSHOP.

Campfire Stories: The Giant of Green Peaks has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its optimization.

Campfire Stories: The Giant of Green Peaks is a single player game.

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