Dread of Laughter
- November 1, 2018
- Icy North Games
Get on SteamDread 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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a promising concept and potential for improvement.
- The atmosphere is creepy with solid sound effects and good use of space.
- Exploration and environmental puzzles provide some rewarding moments.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and performance issues, making it frustrating to play.
- Lack of clear objectives and poor visibility due to brightness issues detracts from the experience.
- The removal of the map and inconsistent gameplay mechanics lead to confusion and repeated deaths.
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized due to frequent glitches and the frustrating need to restart from the beginning after repeated deaths, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and motivation to continue playing. Many users express a desire for improvements to address these issues.
“Interesting environmental puzzles make traversing the main house pretty fun, but reloading over and over from repeated deaths combined with glitches wore me down until I stopped playing.”
“I really wanted to like this game, but it ruins your motivation when you die or something glitches out, forcing you to restart from the beginning.”
“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!”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally solid, with good exploration and tense moments, but some users have reported noticeable issues such as bright, flickering ground textures outside the main house. Overall, the visuals are decent, contributing to the game's atmosphere.
“Everything else is solid: good exploration, tense moments, Texas Chainsaw memories, decent graphics, and a corn maze!”
“There are some noticeable graphical issues, like bright, flickering ground textures outside the main house.”
“Everything else is solid... good exploration, tense moments, Texas Chainsaw memories, decent graphics, and a corn maze!”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is noted for its creepiness, contributing to an engaging and unsettling experience for players.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive and adds a layer of tension to the gameplay.”
“I found the atmosphere to be hauntingly beautiful, drawing me deeper into the game world.”
“The eerie ambiance really enhances the overall experience, making every moment feel intense.”
“The atmosphere is lacking depth and fails to immerse the player.”
“Despite some creepy moments, the overall atmosphere feels flat and uninspired.”
“The game attempts to create a tense atmosphere, but it often falls short and feels generic.”
