Christmas Horror
- December 3, 2021
- Purple Thunder Games
Get on Steam"Christmas Horror" is a short first-person-shooter game where you, as a child, must escape Santa's house before he takes your soul in a ritual. With limited inventory space and no save system, evading or defeating Santa is your only chance at survival. The game offers two escape routes and a secret way to finish off Santa, but be careful, as he is slower but can still make your life difficult. Good luck and remember to be nice!
Reviews
- The game offers multiple ways to escape and has a fun challenge as the difficulty increases with each day.
- The atmosphere is captivating and nerve-wracking, providing a unique twist on the Christmas horror theme.
- Players appreciate the ability to turn off distracting visual effects and the option to skip the intro for a quicker start.
- The graphics and audio quality are poor, with low volume and distracting visuals that detract from the experience.
- There is a lack of direction and clarity in gameplay, making it difficult for players to understand objectives and navigate the environment.
- Progress resets after dying, which can be frustrating, especially since items do not carry over to subsequent days.
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics have received largely negative feedback, with many players finding the VHS effect distracting and the overall visual quality poor. Critics noted a high pixel count and a lack of clarity, which detracted from the gaming experience, alongside issues with audio quality. Overall, the aesthetic choices were seen as unrefined and in need of improvement.
“Since you're going for a VHS playback aesthetic, find one that looks like it came from a VCR.”
“Graphics and sound could be improved (for example, it doesn't sound like a child when you jump).”
“Graphics-wise, I had to turn off the VHS effect early into the game because, in my opinion, it was distracting and actually took away from my enjoyment of the game.”
“Def an interesting concept but horrible graphics and no sense of game direction.”
“Negatives would have to be a general lack of direction for the first 30 minutes of playing, a low audio output (I had to turn my headset almost all the way up to hear sound) and a high pixel count with distracting visuals.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for its low volume, requiring players to increase their speakers to hear it, which leads to jarring contrasts with sudden loud sounds. Additionally, some users expressed a desire for more thematic music, such as creepy Christmas remixes, to enhance the overall experience.
“I had to crank up my speakers to be able to hear anything, such as Santa's voice and the ambient music, but then I opened a door, and the loud contrast was jarring.”
“Please even out your soundtrack.”
“I do wish some creepy Christmas music remixes could have been part of the experience.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, low audio quality, and poor graphics, leading to an overall negative experience. Many recommend against purchasing due to these issues.
“It's bad; barely anything works. Audio is too low, graphics are poor, and it's buggy. A total rip-off, do not buy.”
“First things first, it's buggy.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its effective blend of creepiness and tension, particularly highlighted by the terrifying encounters with the antagonist. Additionally, the setting evokes a unique mix of festive cheer and nerve-wracking suspense, enhancing the overall experience.
“The atmosphere is incredibly creepy, creating a truly terrifying experience when the old man comes around the corner and starts running after you.”
“The atmosphere is great, very Christmas-like and nerve-wracking at the same time.”
