Caretaker

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Caretaker is a single player action game. It was developed by FuzzyLogicGames and was released on February 23, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Tasked with investigating mysterious disappearances of local children, you are pulled into another world. In this horror/puzzle game, work your way through a mysterious playland dimension using toys to navigate and solve puzzles to uncover secrets. Be careful, something might be waiting for you... Solve unique and thought provoking puzzles using a variety of toy themed mechanics! …

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game features a unique art style and eerie atmosphere that effectively creates a sense of unease.
Traversal and puzzles are engaging, with distinct sections that offer variety and interesting mechanics.
The sound design and ambient soundtrack enhance the horror experience without relying on cheap jump scares.

Some gameplay mechanics, like aiming with the rubber hand and timing in the 'Swinging Area', can be frustrating and clunky.
The lack of autosaves and unclear manual save feedback can lead to confusion and frustration during gameplay.
Certain sections, like the Western Town, may lack clear direction, causing players to feel lost.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its intuitive level design and effective onboarding, allowing players to navigate easily while enjoying a balanced difficulty. Unique mechanics, particularly the fun parkour elements, contribute to an engaging experience, despite some minor jankiness. Overall, the levels are considered amazing and the gameplay highly enjoyable.
- “Lovely use of mechanics with care to onboarding players and intuitive level design allowed for me to navigate without any issues.”
- “All the abilities and gameplay aspects were really fun and had a nice difficulty, enough so that it was hard to watch for others, but I wasn't yet hitting my desk.”
- “Very amazing levels, a lot of fun gameplay, and highly recommended!”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is effectively enhanced by its eerie soundtrack and ambient sounds, fostering a pervasive sense of unease and the feeling of being watched. The art style complements this unsettling ambiance, creating a cohesive and immersive experience that resonates with players.
- “The eerie soundtrack and ambient noises amplify the atmosphere perfectly, creating that uneasy 'something's watching me' feeling.”
- “The ambiance is great, and the overall atmosphere hits 'unsettling' right on the nose.”
- “The art style, coinciding atmosphere, and sound design really pulled the game together.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is characterized by an eerie soundtrack and ambient noises that effectively enhance the atmosphere, instilling a sense of unease and the feeling of being watched.
- “The eerie soundtrack and ambient noises amplify the atmosphere perfectly, creating that uneasy 'something’s watching me' feeling.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story is generally considered decent and interesting, enhanced by appealing art elements; however, the absence of subtitles during phone calls can make certain parts difficult to follow.
- “The story was interesting, and I loved the art that came along with some of the story drops.”
- “Missing subtitles on the phone calls make parts of the story hard to follow.”
- “Decent storyline.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of *wendigo* are characterized by striking comic-style visuals featuring thick outlines and vibrant, surreal colors, which contribute to an immersive atmosphere enhanced by the sound design. Players find the overall aesthetic visually stunning and cohesive.
- “If you’ve played *Wendigo*, you’ll instantly recognize the comic-style visuals with thick outlines and surreal colors — it looks amazing.”
- “The art style, coinciding atmosphere, and sound design really pulled the game together.”