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.
Reviews
- The game features an interesting mechanic where players must actively seek out threats instead of simply running away, adding a unique twist to the survival horror genre.
- The atmosphere is well-crafted, providing an eerie experience that enhances the gameplay and keeps players engaged.
- There are various monsters to encounter, and the procedural generation of the environment adds replayability, making each playthrough feel different.
- The character movement is slow and cumbersome, with issues like interference when looking down, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and design flaws, such as softlocks when using keys and a flashlight that doesn't consistently illuminate the path, leading to frustrating gameplay.
- The story is lackluster and feels unfinished, with important lore scattered in audio logs and a cliffhanger ending that leaves players unsatisfied.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique mechanic where players actively seek out monsters rather than fleeing from them, adding an interesting twist to the survival horror genre. However, the lock-pick system can be unreliable and challenging, especially in bright environments, and the absence of a save feature means players must restart from the beginning upon failure. Overall, the gameplay is diverse and engaging, with effective jumpscares that enhance the experience.
“Great gameplay, also really fun!”
“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.”
“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 frustratingly incomplete due to a cliffhanger ending and reliance on scattered audio logs for lore. However, others appreciate the mysterious elements and the intrigue surrounding the narrative, suggesting it may appeal to fans of obscured storytelling.
“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
Overall, the graphics are praised for their quality, though some users express disappointment over the limited options for tweaking settings like 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.”
- 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 any system, 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.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is consistently described as eerie and expertly crafted, contributing significantly to the overall experience of the game.
“The atmosphere is incredibly eerie and well-crafted.”
“The game's atmosphere immerses you in a hauntingly beautiful world.”
“Every sound and visual detail contributes to an intense and captivating atmosphere.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the reasonable pricing for the content, highlighting that the inclusion of custom options and AI modifications 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 makes each playthrough feel unique, encouraging you to come back for more.”
“With multiple endings and different character builds, the game offers endless possibilities that keep you engaged and eager to replay.”
“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 additional lives to progress effectively.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
