Egghead Gumpty
- July 21, 2022
- Euphoric Brothers
Get on Steam"Egghead Gumpty" is a horror game where you explore an abandoned juvie facility,generateing vast hallways and rooms procedurally, in search of answers about the sudden disappearance of all inmates. A monstrous egg with legs, Egghead Gumpty, stalks you from anywhere in the building, adding to the intense atmosphere of the game. Hired by a concerned parent, you must survive and uncover the truth.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features an interesting concept of exploring a procedurally-generated juvenile detention center, which adds a unique twist to the horror genre.
- Players appreciate the variety of monsters and the challenging gameplay, which keeps the experience engaging and thrilling.
- The atmosphere is well-crafted with eerie music and jump scares that enhance the horror experience.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including slow character movement and unreliable mechanics like the lock-pick and flashlight.
- Many players find the story lackluster and unfinished, with unclear instructions and a lack of meaningful lore.
- There are significant quality of life issues, such as the absence of a proper pause function and limited graphical settings, which detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is diverse and engaging, featuring a unique mechanic where players actively seek out monsters rather than fleeing from them. However, the lock-pick system can be unreliable, and the absence of a save feature adds a layer of challenge, requiring players to restart upon failure. Overall, the experience is both fun and challenging, with effective jumpscares that enhance the horror atmosphere.
“The gameplay is really diverse and the jumpscares get you every time!”
“Where most survival horror games have you run from monsters, this game actually has you look for them, which I thought was a really interesting mechanic.”
“Simple but challenging gameplay.”
“The lock-pick mechanic is finicky, working only 50% of the time, and can be hard to use in bright areas.”
“Caution: there is no save mechanic; if you fail, you have to start from the beginning.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some finding it lackluster and reliant on scattered audio logs for lore, while others appreciate the mysterious elements that keep them engaged and curious about the narrative. The cliffhanger ending has left some players wanting more, highlighting a divide in player preferences regarding storytelling styles.
“The story also seems to be very interesting, even though much is obscured, which keeps you wondering about what has happened to that juvie you explore.”
“Mysterious lore and story, which is not my thing, but a lot of people love that.”
“The story is lackluster, with it being left on a cliffhanger, and extra lore explained in audio logs scattered randomly.”
“Mysterious lore and story, which is not my thing but a lot of people love that.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their quality, though some users note a lack of customizable settings, such as v-sync and graphics presets. Additionally, there is a specific mention of the flashlight effect being subpar.
“Graphics are great minus the flashlight.”
“Even after all that, there aren't enough settings to tweak graphical options like v-sync and graphics presets.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as eerie and thrilling, enhanced by atmospheric and scary music that contributes to a sense of tension and fear.
“Thrilling and scary atmosphere.”
“Atmospheric scary music.”
“Atmosphere is really eerie and well made.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for its mediocre performance and lack of clear system requirements, leading to issues on lower-end hardware, such as a 4GB RAM laptop. Despite claims that it should run on all systems, players have found this to be misleading due to poor optimization.
“The game's performance is mediocre and doesn't list any proper system requirements.”
“It's advertised as 'should work on everything', which is confirmed to not be the case after testing it on a 4GB RAM laptop, likely due to poor optimization.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as atmospheric and effectively contributes to a scary ambiance, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
“The atmospheric music creates a hauntingly immersive experience.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's eerie atmosphere.”
“The music enhances the tension and adds depth to the gameplay.”
“The atmospheric music is unsettling and adds to the overall scary vibe of the game.”
“The soundtrack fails to engage and feels repetitive throughout the gameplay.”
“The music lacks variety and often feels out of place, detracting from the immersive experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the reasonable price for the content offered, highlighting that the inclusion of custom options and AI adjustments significantly enhances the game's replayability.
“The reasonable price for the content you get is impressive, and the custom options allow you to tailor your game and the AI of the monsters, which adds a lot of replayability.”
“The variety of choices and paths you can take in the game ensures that each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
“With multiple endings and different character builds, the game encourages you to replay it to explore all the possibilities.”
“The game lacks significant changes in gameplay mechanics, making it feel repetitive after the first playthrough.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there isn't much incentive to dive back in, as side quests feel uninspired and similar.”
“While the initial experience is enjoyable, the lack of diverse endings or branching paths severely limits replayability.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I was getting nowhere.”
