Evil Holiday

About

Evil Holiday is a single player platformer game with horror and violence themes. It was developed by REVVALUTION Studio and was released on November 25, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Family holiday turned into a bloody nightmare A man named George returns to his parents' house after many, many years. They stopped communicating when the guy was 18 years old and he ran away from home, but on the eve of Christmas and New Year, George receives a letter of invitation from his parents. They invite him to return, celebrate the holidays together and reconcile. If George had known w…

Skip User Reviews

80%Audience ScoreBased on 85 reviews

story29 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Engaging and unique Christmas-themed horror story with a strong and emotional plot twist.
Effective jump scares that successfully create suspense and deliver scares.
Good graphics, atmosphere, and sound design that enhance the holiday horror vibe.

Short gameplay length of about 45 minutes with limited replay value.
Lack of clear objectives or guidance resulting in confusing gameplay and player frustration.
Some technical issues such as clunky controls, subtle interactive cues, and occasional bugs.

story
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
30%
7%
The story is generally praised for being engaging, dark, and well-written with effective twists and jump scares, delivering a short yet memorable horror experience. However, some find the plot confusing or predictable, with a few feeling the narrative occasionally falters or feels disjointed. Overall, it suits players looking for a concise, creepy story rather than a complex or deeply strategic horror game.
- “The story definitely had more to it than I was expecting, so very well done!”
- “The game made me jump at the right moments and the story was a mind-bender.”
- “The game's storyline and plot twists are unique.”
- “It was cool seeing the house from Demonologist, but the plot was all over the place and did not make sense.”
- “Had a nice lead-off but then quickly went downhill into a confusing storyline, making it feel more like a cash grab than a well-thought-out mini game.”
- “The story is just weirdly messed up and that scene was stupid and unnecessary.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The gameplay received mixed feedback, with some players finding it frustrating due to awkward trigger points and mechanical issues, while others appreciated its immersive atmosphere, chilling scares, and enjoyable mechanics reminiscent of Emika games. Overall, it offers a solid experience for horror fans despite some roughness in execution.
- “While the gameplay mechanics could be smoother, the immersive atmosphere and chilling scares make Evil Holidays a must-play for horror enthusiasts.”
- “Amazing jump scares, great story and very fun gameplay.”
- “Terrible gameplay, getting unnecessarily stuck multiple times because you didn't exactly walk over a trigger point to make the game move forward is super frustrating.”
- “I am on the fence, because mechanically, I had issues that wasted my time, that detracted from my experience, but it ultimately was a good one.”
- “The overall gameplay mechanic is very reminiscent of Emika games, so those familiar will know what they are getting themselves into.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
14%
The graphics are consistently praised for being visually impressive and beautiful, enhancing the overall horror experience. Users appreciate the quality visuals alongside effective jump scares, contributing to an engaging and immersive atmosphere.
- “The graphics are beautiful, the jump scares are great.”
- “The graphics and sound effects are amazing.”
- “I was also impressed with how the graphics were on this game.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The atmosphere received mixed feedback, with some players finding it lacking tension and predictability during key moments, while others praised its immersive, eerie mood that effectively combines Christmas themes with chilling horror elements. Overall, the game succeeds in creating a tense and engaging environment for horror fans despite occasional dips in suspense.
- “While the gameplay mechanics could be smoother, the immersive atmosphere and chilling scares make Evil Holidays a must-play for horror enthusiasts.”
- “From the eerie atmosphere to the moments that had me genuinely yelling at my screen, this game knows how to keep you on edge.”
- “Great atmosphere and really sets the mood for both Christmas and horror.”
- “This one was pretty rough, the story wasn't bad, the jump scares didn't do it for me and the atmosphere didn't hold tension too well.”
- “The atmosphere of the game really took a turn when he started to board up the house and then it became predictable that he was having a psychological breakdown.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The music in the game is noted for its strong effort and voice acting, contributing to the overall atmosphere, though some find the repetitive happy tunes unsettling. Additionally, there are recurring copyright issues related to the music, causing problems with streaming and video sharing.
- “Voice acting and somewhat the music really carry this game; it felt like there was a lot of effort put into both of these.”
- “But don't let that get you down, throw on some Christmas music and lights and dance with the demons in your house.”
- “The repetitive happy music is the real horror of this game.”
- “I also have frequent copyright claim issues with the music used in their games whenever I try to make videos on them.”
- “For some reason Twitch muted the final minute of my playthrough; not sure if that has anything to do with the song being played, but I know others didn't get muted.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game genuinely funny, often featuring dark or black comedy elements. They particularly enjoy the witty lines and amusing pranks, which evoke strong laughter and a memorable comedic experience.
- “I was in tears laughing at some of the lines.”
- “Sometimes very funny, I laughed a lot; it feels like a black humor game, which is nice.”
- “Little George visits his parents and pulls a funny prank.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently highlight the game's emotionally powerful and tragic story, describing it as deeply heart-wrenching and impactful.
- “First off, the story of this game was very heart-wrenching, I'll give it that.”
- “The story is tragic and heart-wrenching.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users feel that the monetization starts off promising but quickly becomes confusing and gives the impression of a cash grab rather than a thoughtfully designed game.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is highly praised, with excellent performance being a standout positive aspect according to users.