Christmas Mutilator
- December 19, 2024
- Galactic Crows
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Get on itch.io Store"Christmas Mutilator" is a horror game with a gritty 80s slasher film atmosphere, set in a snow-covered cabin. As Amelia, you must protect your family from a murderous stalker while they're stranded outside in a snowstorm. The game features dynamic AI, a phone mechanic to uncover dark lore, retro graphics, and customizable killer masks. Your choices and actions will determine if your family survives this terrifying Christmas.
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Reviews
- The game has a unique and immersive atmosphere, capturing the vibe of an '80s horror movie, making it perfect for the holiday season.
- Players appreciated the simple objectives and the clear marking of items, which helped streamline gameplay and reduce frustration.
- The game features multiple endings, encouraging replayability and providing a fun challenge for players to discover all outcomes.
- The checkpoint system is frustratingly far from key moments, requiring players to repeat tedious tasks multiple times after dying.
- Some players experienced issues with unclear instructions and environmental interactions, leading to confusion during gameplay.
- The game suffers from texture inconsistencies and some wonky graphics, which detracted from the overall experience.
- story7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its immersive and impressive horror elements, while others found the execution lacking. Overall, many appreciated the engaging narrative and its ability to inspire players to explore multiple endings, though some noted issues with the game's textures and overall presentation. The 80s slasher vibe was particularly well-received, adding to the story's appeal.
“A new horror experience worth playing, with an impressive and terrifying story at the same time.”
“I did enjoy the sounds, graphics were okay, the story was easy to follow, and I ended up feeling inspired and challenged to figure out the endings rather than stop at the first credits roll and call it a day.”
“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.”
“The concept of this game was great, but it was executed incorrectly. From the wonky game textures to the story, everything was just off.”
“The story is interesting, but I think it fell short.”
“I love the 80s slasher vibe, but the story didn't deliver.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are appreciated for their classic aesthetic, contributing to an enjoyable experience that complements the engaging story and gameplay. While some users found the graphics to be merely "okay," the overall style is well-received and enhances the game's nostalgic charm.
“I like the old aesthetic of the game, and it was pretty fun to discover the endings.”
“Classic graphics.”
“Can't go wrong with the graphic style.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its engaging vibe and nostalgic PS2-style visuals, effectively creating a unique blend of charm and horror, particularly with its Christmas-themed elements. Overall, players appreciate the immersive and enjoyable ambiance it provides.
“I enjoyed it for what it was: a good atmosphere and vibe in an overall simple game.”
“I like the game's atmosphere and PS2-styled look.”
“I quite like the Christmas horror atmosphere it was giving off.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the necessity of repeating menial tasks multiple times to achieve all six endings. This repetitive nature can discourage players from fully exploring the game's content, as the effort required to redo tasks feels excessive and unfulfilling.
“Going back and forth to get the gifts was a bit tedious, as were the logs.”
“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.”
“This makes you redo all of the tasks again, and it is very tedious.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay mechanics are reported to function effectively, providing a solid foundation for the overall experience. Users have shared condensed playthroughs to help potential buyers assess the gameplay before making a purchase decision.
“The mechanics work seamlessly, making for an enjoyable experience.”
“Here’s my condensed playthrough for anyone who would like to watch gameplay before purchasing.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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 finishing the game, I felt no urge to play it again; the story didn't change enough to warrant a second run.”
“The lack of meaningful choices made my second playthrough feel like a chore rather than an exciting experience.”
