Creepy Waves FM: Bugs Fixer

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In "Creepy Waves FM: Bugs Fixer," you step into the shoes of a 16-year-old game tester working the night shift at a major game development company. As you fix bugs in prototype games, you'll uncover chilling events that threaten your safety. With a focus on atmosphere and psychological horror, the game challenges you to navigate your character's harrowing experience and uncover the truth behind the strange happenings in the office.

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Play Modes

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

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews

story4 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

The game has a good atmosphere and is quite creepy, making it enjoyable for fans of indie horror.
Players appreciated the multiple endings and the engaging story, which kept them interested throughout.
It's a free game that offers a decent experience, with some fun mini-games and a unique concept around bug testing.

Many players experienced bugs and glitches, particularly with achievements not working and certain game mechanics being clunky.
The movement speed is slow, making navigation frustrating for some players.
Some sections of the game can lead to soft locks or confusion, leaving players unsure of how to progress.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its straightforward pacing and solid plot, enhanced by a great atmosphere and effective horror elements that critique large game studios and advertising. Players enjoyed the engaging mini-games and appreciated a memorable plot twist, contributing to an overall positive reception of the narrative.
- “Good atmosphere, great story, simple yet fun mini games.”
- “The plot twist made me smile.”
- “Really well done horror game about the horror of large game studios and ads with retro PlayStation graphics; there was one scare that got me pretty good and the story was pretty solid.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for being immersive and creepy, effectively building tension before the horror elements fully emerge. Reviewers appreciate the combination of a compelling story and engaging mini-games, which contribute to a thrilling experience throughout. Overall, the atmosphere is described as a strong point that enhances the gameplay.
- “Very atmospheric and pretty creepy.”
- “It took quite a time before real jumpscares and horror starts, but overall I really liked the plot. Good job and nice thriller atmosphere kept throughout the whole game, I liked it!”
- “Good atmosphere, great story, simple yet fun mini games.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game effectively critiques the monetization practices of large game studios and the prevalence of in-app purchases, using its horror theme to highlight these issues. Players appreciate the retro graphics and solid storytelling, which enhance the overall experience while addressing concerns about ads and monetization strategies.
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game, which centers around fixing bugs, ironically suffers from its own stability issues, with users reporting glitches, particularly during mobile communication with friends. Overall, the stability of the game has been criticized for not meeting expectations.
- “It's kind of ironic that it's a game about fixing bugs, yet it's buggy itself.”
- “There are some glitches on the mobile phone when communicating with friends.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features retro PlayStation graphics that effectively enhance its horror theme, drawing players into a well-crafted narrative about the pitfalls of large game studios and advertising. The visuals contribute to the overall atmosphere, making for a memorable experience with impactful scares.
- “The retro PlayStation graphics are really well done, adding to the horror atmosphere of the game.”
- “The graphics effectively capture the essence of horror, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The visual style is reminiscent of classic horror games, which adds a nostalgic touch.”
- “The graphics feel outdated, reminiscent of retro PlayStation titles, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “While the game has a solid story, the graphics are a major letdown, making it hard to immerse myself in the horror.”
- “The visuals are subpar and fail to deliver the atmospheric tension that a horror game needs.”