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 mechanic where players must actively seek out threats instead of simply running away, adding a unique twist to the horror genre.
- The atmosphere is well-crafted, with eerie graphics and sound design that enhance the overall experience, making it engaging and immersive.
- There are various monsters to encounter and upgrades available, which contribute to replayability and keep the gameplay fresh.
- The character movement is slow and cumbersome, which can hinder gameplay and make it frustrating to navigate the environment.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including a lack of proper system requirements and a broken custom mode that affects gameplay.
- The story is underdeveloped and leaves players with a cliffhanger, along with scattered lore that feels incomplete and unsatisfying.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for its diversity and engaging mechanics, particularly the unique approach of having players seek out monsters rather than flee from them. However, the finicky lock-pick system can be frustrating, and the absence of a save feature means players must restart from the beginning upon failure. Overall, the experience is described as fun and filled with effective jumpscares.
“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.”
“Great gameplay, also really fun!”
“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.”
“The gameplay is really diverse, and the jumpscares get you every time!”
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some finding it lackluster and frustratingly left on a cliffhanger, while others appreciate the mysterious elements and the intrigue it creates. The use of scattered audio logs to convey additional lore has been noted, appealing to fans of deeper storytelling, though it may not resonate with everyone. Overall, the narrative's obscurity keeps players engaged, prompting curiosity about the unfolding events.
“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.”
“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.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their quality, though some users express frustration over the limited options for tweaking 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.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is criticized for being mediocre, with no clear system requirements provided. Despite being marketed as compatible with all systems, users have reported performance issues, particularly on lower-end hardware like a 4GB RAM laptop, indicating significant optimization shortcomings.
“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.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as eerie and expertly crafted, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
“The atmosphere is really eerie and well made.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's reasonable pricing and the extensive content it offers, particularly highlighting the customizability options that allow for tailored gameplay experiences and varied AI interactions, significantly enhancing 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 significantly enhances replayability.”
“The ability to customize your game and the AI of the monsters adds a lot of replayability, making it worth the reasonable price for the content.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game is so demanding that it may require a second life, suggesting it is a tedious and time-consuming process.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
