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Dread of Laughter

32%Game Brain Score
stability, atmosphere
40% User Score Based on 30 reviews

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Dread of Laughter is a survival horror game where the player has to survive the attack of a serial killer by making choices that will either help the player or make the killer stronger.

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40%
Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews
stability8 negative mentions
  • The game has a creepy atmosphere and solid sound effects that enhance the horror experience.
  • There is great potential in the game, with interesting environmental puzzles and a large map full of secrets.
  • The developers are actively updating the game and listening to player feedback, which shows commitment to improvement.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs and performance issues, making it frustrating to play.
  • There is a lack of clear objectives and guidance, leading to confusion about what to do next.
  • The removal of the map and poor visibility due to brightness issues detracts from the overall experience.
  • stability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches and bugs that disrupt gameplay and force players to restart after deaths. These problems detract from the overall experience, making it frustrating and demotivating for users who are otherwise engaged by the environmental puzzles. Many players feel that the game requires substantial reworking to improve its stability.

    • “I really wanted to like this game, but it ruins your motivation when you die or something glitches out and you have to restart from the beginning.”
    • “Settings are buggy; you don't know what you've actually selected since nothing is highlighted.”
    • “I tried multiple times to figure out a way around this, but in short... it's a very buggy game and needs to be reworked!”
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its creepiness, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Reviewers highlight its effectiveness in creating an immersive and unsettling environment that enhances gameplay.

    • “The atmosphere is absolutely amazing.”
    • “The atmosphere is pretty creepy.”
    • “The atmosphere is creepy and the game plays relatively well.”
    • “The atmosphere is creepy and the game plays relatively well.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally considered below par, with notable issues such as flickering ground textures and poor frame rates. While some elements of the visuals are decent, glitches like characters getting stuck in doorways detract from the overall experience.

    • “Everything else is solid... good exploration, tense moments, Texas Chainsaw memories, decent graphics, and a corn maze!”
    • “There's some noticeable graphical issues like bright, flickering ground textures outside the main house.”
    • “Frame rate is terrible, graphics are below par and there is this strange glitch where the killer gets trapped in doorways and proceeds to wobble around while I walk straight past.”
    • “Everything else is solid... good exploration, tense moments, Texas Chainsaw memories, decent graphics and a corn maze!”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the gameplay generally manageable, with difficulty primarily arising from personal mistakes or a lack of understanding of the game mechanics.

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