Christmas Mutilator

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"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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

story8 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The game captures a nostalgic '80s horror vibe, making it a fun holiday-themed experience.
It features a good level of challenge with multiple endings, encouraging replayability.
The atmosphere and graphics are well-received, contributing to an immersive horror experience.

The checkpoint system is frustratingly far back, requiring players to repeat tedious tasks after dying.
Some gameplay mechanics and instructions are unclear, leading to confusion during tasks.
There are noticeable texture issues and inconsistencies in the game's visual style.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
The story is generally praised for being interesting, immersive, and inspired by an 80s slasher vibe, with players feeling challenged to explore multiple endings. However, some critiques highlight issues with execution, suggesting that while the concept is strong, the overall storytelling could be improved. Overall, it offers a compelling horror experience that resonates with many players.
- “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 credit roll and call it a day.”
- “A new horror experience worth playing, with an impressive and terrifying story at the same time.”
- “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, just executed incorrectly; from the wonky game textures to the story, everything was just off.”
- “The concept of this game was great, just executed incorrectly; from the wonky game textures to the story, everything was just off.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many players appreciating the classic aesthetic that evokes nostalgia. While some describe the graphics as merely "okay," the overall style contributes positively to the gaming experience, enhancing the enjoyment of the story and gameplay.
- “Can't go wrong with the graphic style.”
- “I like the old aesthetic of the game, and it was pretty fun to discover the endings.”
- “Classic graphics.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its unique blend of Christmas horror elements and a nostalgic PS2-style aesthetic, creating an engaging and immersive vibe. Reviewers appreciate the overall ambiance, noting it enhances the enjoyment of the simple gameplay.
- “I quite like the Christmas horror atmosphere it was giving off.”
- “I like the game's atmosphere and PS2-styled look.”
- “I enjoyed it for what it was: good atmosphere, vibe, and an overall simple game.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players generally find the gameplay mechanics to be functional and engaging, with many recommending watching condensed playthroughs to get a better sense of the experience before making a purchase. Overall, the gameplay is described as solid and enjoyable.
- “The mechanics work seamlessly, providing a smooth and engaging experience.”
- “I highly recommend watching my condensed playthrough to get a feel for the gameplay before making a purchase.”
- “The gameplay is intuitive and enjoyable, making it easy to dive right in.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the requirement of repeating menial tasks multiple times to achieve all six endings. This repetitive nature can discourage players from exploring different outcomes, as they often end up redoing the same tasks without significant variation in results.
- “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 is very tedious.”
- “I will say going back and forth to get the gifts was a bit tedious, the logs as well.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players find that the potential for different endings enhances the game's replayability, encouraging them to replay it to achieve their desired outcomes.
- “I didn't get the ending that I would like during the first run, but that just adds to the replayability.”