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Creepy Waves FM: Bugs Fixer is a single player casual simulation game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by shipscaptainindie and was released on June 27, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

PLOT A young and promising boy goes for an interview at a major AAA game development company. He is offered a position with a probationary period on night shifts. While performing his tasks in the office, he becomes the subject of a series of events that could lead to no good. What would you do if you were in his place? Will your actions lead you to salvation, or will you become a tragic victim of…

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76%Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews
atmosphere5 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions

  • The game has a strong and creepy atmosphere with good storytelling and multiple endings.
  • Creative concept featuring bug fixing as a gameplay mechanic and thoughtful commentary on the game development industry.
  • Impressive achievement for a solo developer, offering enjoyable indie horror with some good jump scares and interactions.
  • Achievements are broken and do not unlock, frustrating completionists.
  • Numerous bugs and glitches, including soft locks such as elevator issues, black screen pauses, and slow or clunky movement.
  • Some story elements and character development feel incomplete or poorly explained, impacting overall narrative clarity.
  • story

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The story is praised for its creative presentation, including a unique Reddit-style format and multiple endings that add depth and replayability. While some feel certain character motivations and backstory elements are unclear or missing, the overall narrative offers good atmosphere, effective pacing, and enjoyable plot twists within a concise, well-crafted horror framework.

    • “It’s super impressive how many different endings were packed into this little free game, and I thought it was a really nice touch that the whole thing was presented like a creepy Reddit story post.”
    • “Good atmosphere, great story, simple yet fun mini games.”
    • “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.”
    • “My only other nitpick would be it feels like giant chunks of the story or characterization are missing or maybe cut or lost in translation.”
    • “Like we're missing some backstory here or reasons why things ended as they did.”
    • “The pacing of the story is straightforward.”
  • atmosphere

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users generally praise the game's atmosphere for being well-developed, engaging, and consistently thrilling, with a gradual buildup that enhances the creepy and suspenseful mood throughout. Despite some bugs, the immersive and intense atmosphere is a standout aspect that complements the story and gameplay.

    • “I really liked how it slowly built up the atmosphere; it was genuinely interesting, and honestly, I didn’t see that ending coming.”
    • “Good atmosphere, great story, simple yet fun mini games.”
    • “Very atmospheric and pretty creepy.”
  • stability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game exhibits several bugs and occasional glitches, particularly on mobile devices during friend communication, affecting overall stability. Despite this, the buggy nature is somewhat ironic given the game's theme of fixing bugs.

    • “Game is good but pretty buggy which is expected, the atmosphere is also nice.”
    • “It’s kinda ironic that it’s a game about fixing bugs, yet it’s buggy itself haha.”
    • “There are some glitches on the mobile phone when communicating with friends.”
  • monetization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game cleverly satirizes the modern industry's overreliance on microtransactions and intrusive ads, using its horror theme to criticize profit-driven practices while delivering an engaging experience. Its thoughtful approach to monetization stands out as a highlight amid typical industry trends.

    • “The game effectively highlights the issue of soulless, profit-driven companies flooding their games with microtransactions and ads that practically block the whole screen, disrupting gameplay.”
    • “This game criticizes developers and in-app purchases very well, showcasing the negative impact of aggressive monetization.”
    • “It serves as a well-done horror game about the horror of large game studios and ads, emphasizing the intrusive nature of monetization strategies.”
  • gameplay

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its clever satire of the modern gaming industry's focus on microtransactions and intrusive ads, which often detract from the actual experience. This critique adds a humorous and thoughtful layer to the gameplay itself.

    • “What I especially appreciated was the way the game poked fun at today’s game development industry, with soulless, profit-driven companies flooding their games with microtransactions and ads that practically hide the gameplay because they're blocking the whole screen.”
  • graphics

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features well-executed retro PlayStation-style graphics that effectively enhance its horror atmosphere, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience.

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Creepy Waves FM: Bugs Fixer is a casual simulation game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. Common tags for Creepy Waves FM: Bugs Fixer include first-person, indie, psychological, exploration, narrative and others.

Creepy Waves FM: Bugs Fixer is available on PC and Windows.

Creepy Waves FM: Bugs Fixer was released on June 27, 2024.

Creepy Waves FM: Bugs Fixer was developed by shipscaptainindie.

Creepy Waves FM: Bugs Fixer has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Creepy Waves FM: Bugs Fixer for its atmosphere but disliked it for its story.

Creepy Waves FM: Bugs Fixer is a single player game.

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