Christmas Mutilator

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Christmas Mutilator is a single player survival shooter game with a horror theme. It was developed by Galactic Crows and was released on December 19, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Christmas Mutilator is a stealth-driven horror game set in a remote, snow-covered cabin where you play as Amelia, a mother trying to protect her family from a relentless killer. Featuring dynamic AI and retro-inspired graphics, players must use strategy and environmental awareness to survive. Uncover dark secrets through your phone while braving a chilling, isolated nightmare.

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Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

story6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging second half with well-created puzzle elements and multiple endings.
The atmosphere and sound design effectively create a charming yet terrifying experience, reminiscent of '80s horror films.
The ability to turn off filters enhances the visual style, making it more enjoyable for players who appreciate retro aesthetics.

The first half of the game is tedious and lacks clear direction, leading to frustration with unclear objectives and poor checkpoint placement.
Visual issues such as texture warping and excessive jitter detract from the overall experience, making it feel low-budget.
Players often find themselves repeating tasks due to harsh checkpoint mechanics, which can ruin the pacing and enjoyment of the game.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as having some intriguing lore, but it often lacks direction, requiring players to rely on walkthroughs to progress. While some find the narrative simple yet dark and disturbing, others appreciate its immersive qualities and the challenge of uncovering multiple endings. Overall, the execution of the story is seen as inconsistent, with some praising its horror elements and 80s slasher vibe, while others criticize the mechanics that hinder storytelling.
- “A new horror experience worth playing, with an impressive and terrifying story at the same time.”
- “The notes left around the house give an interesting backstory to the game.”
- “It looks cool, with or without all the screen filters, it ran perfectly, it was a good length, a fair price, a good level of challenge, and a story that hit so hard.”
- “This game wants you to perform very specific actions to continue the story with the least amount of direction, and truthfully the only way to figure out how to progress is through a walkthrough.”
- “I died five times at the exact same spot trying to progress further in the story, and I either got screwed over by the mechanics or by the fact that you wouldn't know what to do without looking it up.”
- “The concept of this game was great, just executed incorrectly; from the wonky game textures to the story, everything was just off.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players initially finding them poor but appreciating a unique visual style reminiscent of '80s aesthetics and classic PS1 graphics once filters are adjusted. While the artwork and atmosphere are praised, certain effects can be overwhelming, leading to a somewhat nauseating experience for some users. Overall, the nostalgic graphics contribute positively to the gameplay and exploration of multiple endings.
- “I like the '80s-inspired visuals, the gameplay is straightforward and it has multiple endings.”
- “I like the old aesthetic of the game, and it was pretty fun to discover the endings.”
- “Can't go wrong with the graphic style.”
- “The graphics are horrible at first, but when you turn off most of the filters, it turns into a cool visual style, similar to Puppet Combo games.”
- “The visuals are nauseating at times, regardless of which effects you try to use.”
- “Classic graphics.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is straightforward but can be frustrating, with players experiencing repeated deaths at specific points due to unclear mechanics. While the game features '80s-inspired visuals and multiple endings, some mechanics, like the captivity feature, feel underdeveloped and could benefit from further exploration.
- “I like the '80s-inspired visuals, the gameplay is straightforward and it has multiple endings.”
- “The mechanics work well.”
- “I died five times at the exact same spot trying to progress further in the story, and I either got screwed over by the mechanics or by the fact that you wouldn't know what to do without looking it up.”
- “You have a captivity mechanic in this game that should have been explored more.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its charming blend of nostalgia and unique vibes, with a stylish PS1 and PS2 aesthetic that enhances the experience. While it may not be overtly spooky, it effectively creates a captivating ambiance, particularly noted for its Christmas horror theme. Overall, players appreciate the game's ability to evoke a strong sense of atmosphere that complements its gameplay.
- “The atmosphere was perfect for that charming terror.”
- “I enjoyed it for what it was, good atmosphere and vibe and overall simple game.”
- “I quite like the Christmas horror atmosphere it was giving off.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often requiring repetitive tasks to achieve multiple endings. The necessity to redo these menial tasks for each ending discourages exploration and can lead to frustration.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It was very tedious.”
- “There are 6 endings, and because of the previous con, it means that at least 6 times you'll have to do all of the tedious and menial tasks leading up to that point again, which discouraged me from pursuing all of them, especially if you think you did something different only to get the same ending.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that the potential for different endings enhances the game's replayability, encouraging them to revisit the experience to achieve their desired outcomes.
- “I didn't get the ending that I wanted during my first run, but that just adds to the replayability.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes makes me want to play through the game multiple times.”
- “Each playthrough reveals new secrets and storylines, keeping the experience fresh and exciting.”
- “I didn't get the ending that I would like during the first run, but that just adds to the replayability.”
- “After completing the game once, I found little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received positive feedback, with users enjoying the fun and cool tracks, particularly highlighting the enjoyable menu music.
- “I really enjoyed the music in the menu.”
- “Fun, cool music tracks.”