Evil Tag

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Evil Tag is a multiplayer survival platformer game with horror and anime themes. It was developed by HFM Games and was released on April 7, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Four teenagers have to pass the rite of student initiation. To do this, they must read a spell from the ancient book in the basement of the abandoned house and spend a night there. They thought it would be fun...

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 257 reviews

music5 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

Unique multiplayer horror concept focused on social interaction and distrust among players.
Funny and memorable voice acting that adds to the game's charm.
Fun and entertaining to play with friends, especially using voice chat and enjoying quirky elements like riding a tricycle.

Very limited player base and unreliable matchmaking make the game often unplayable or frustrating alone or with few players.
Technical issues including bugs, lack of basic settings (audio volume, resolution, controls), and clunky gameplay mechanics.
Repetitive gameplay and simplistic design with little content variety or depth, resulting in low replay value without a full group.

gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
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The gameplay of Evil Tag focuses on cooperative tension through simple mechanics centered on exploration, evasion, and social interaction rather than combat or complexity. While its unique possession feature and voice chat enhance the experience, the gameplay can feel repetitive, unbalanced, and glitch-prone, with limited appeal for those seeking depth or polished solo play. Overall, it offers a distinctive but basic virtual tag experience emphasizing player behavior over mechanics.
- “Evil tag is a small-scale cooperative horror game that centers its experience on tension between players rather than complex mechanics or cinematic presentation.”
- “Gameplay revolves around exploration, evasion, and survival rather than direct combat.”
- “The possession mechanic is the game’s most distinctive feature.”
- “Buggy gameplay: numerous glitches disrupt the gameplay, ranging from characters getting stuck in the environment to inconsistent hit detection during critical moments.”
- “Repetitive and monotonous: the gameplay becomes repetitive quickly, with limited variety in objectives or tasks.”
- “If your looking for detailed and thoughtful gameplay look somewhere else.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
User opinions on the graphics are mixed, with some praising top-notch visuals and sophistication, while others criticize outdated, low-resolution, and unpolished artwork that detracts from the horror atmosphere. The lack of graphics settings and occasional amateurish elements also limit the overall visual experience.
- “But once we were in, I was hit with top notch visuals, top notch voice acting, and top notch gameplay.”
- “This game is very sophisticated and is a must-have in your Steam library; it has amazing dialog, decent graphics, and fun gameplay.”
- “The graphics are insane and the gameplay is so unique.”
- “This game can only be played at lowest resolution possible with the worst graphics, trust me.”
- “Poor graphics and design: the visuals in Evil Tag are outdated and lack the polish expected in modern games.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
31%
31%
The game's heavy metal soundtrack is frequently praised for its impact and atmosphere, adding a unique but intense energy to the experience. However, many users criticize the lack of in-game audio controls, forcing them to mute the music externally due to its repetitive and sometimes overwhelming nature. Overall, while the music is a standout feature, its relentless presence and lack of customization can detract from gameplay for some players.
- “Great soundtrack.”
- “Definitely worth the price, and if you have a friend to enjoy the heavy metal music with, all the better!”
- “Good heavy metal music.”
- “Bewilderingly, the game doesn't include proper audio controls, so you can't turn off the annoying sound/background music. You'll need to alt+tab out and stop it using the Windows sound mixer.”
- “The objective is pretty lame, not a whole lot to do, and the music is ear rape with no way to turn it down in the game settings.”
- “It is literally virtual tag but in a really dark room with flashlight mechanics, and the tagger has to hear some horrible music and moaning the whole time.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor primarily stems from its unintentionally bad elements, such as atrocious voice acting, low-quality visuals, and cheesy music, which many players find hilariously entertaining. While the game fails in traditional horror or gameplay aspects, its "so bad it's funny" vibe makes for an amusing experience, especially when played with friends. However, the humor may only sustain enjoyment for a short time before wearing thin.
- “The game is very stupid and funny and should only be played if you and your friends are looking for like an hour at best of laughs then refund because it is all just an hour of laughs at most.”
- “Good fun for about an hour, with many laughs and hilarious voice acting.”
- “This game when played with friends has that 'so bad it's funny' vibe to it.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
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The story received mixed feedback, with some users praising its engaging storytelling, strong voice acting, and immersive atmosphere, while others criticized it for lacking depth and originality, leading to a less compelling narrative experience.
- “Well firstly, I must say, the story is phenomenal, and the voice acting is even better. Never before have I connected with characters from a game like I have in this masterpiece.”
- “Also, the way the storytelling went was super amazing; it felt almost like Slenderman or Granny.”
- “The graphics, the storyline, and the entire artwork in general are impressive.”
- “Lack of story depth: the narrative lacks originality or depth, leaving players uninvested in the storyline or characters.”
- “The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling, level design, etc. to the game.”
- “No story.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere effectively creates a sense of unease through its spooky abandoned house setting and character designs, but is somewhat undermined by repetitive visuals and disruptive voice elements. While some players appreciate the mood and social interaction, others feel the scare factor and overall atmosphere diminish once the gameplay begins.
- “The abandoned house setting does its job atmospherically, but repetition and modest asset variety can make prolonged sessions feel visually flat.”
- “I love the character designs (Johny is my favorite) and the atmosphere of the map #vspooky!”
- “The atmosphere visually can make things look a little spooky, but the damn voices ruin the atmosphere immediately.”
- “But when the actual game started, all the 'scariness' and atmosphere went all the way down the drain.”
- “The result is a game that relies heavily on atmosphere and social interaction, aiming to create unease through uncertainty rather than elaborate systems.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game’s stability is marred by various bugs, including characters getting stuck and inconsistent hit detection, which disrupt the gameplay experience. While these issues affect multiplayer and overall smoothness, the game remains enjoyable, especially in a group setting.
- “Buggy gameplay: numerous glitches disrupt the gameplay, ranging from characters getting stuck in the environment to inconsistent hit detection during critical moments.”
- “The game didn't start off as expected, we had some issues getting in the game, the multiplayer was a bit buggy.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users consistently note that grinding in the game requires a significant time investment, often necessitating multiple attempts or "lives" to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization prioritizes performance and readability through simplicity, resulting in smooth gameplay. However, this minimalistic approach may reduce visual impact and lessen the overall sense of dread.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Replayability in the game is highly player-driven, with its value stemming from the unique and emergent interactions among different groups as they navigate themes of possession, fear, and betrayal.
- “Replayability largely depends on the players themselves.”
- “Replay value comes from emergent moments created by different groups of players reacting to possession, fear, and betrayal in their own ways.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express that the game delivers a highly emotional experience, with some even calling it the best and most impactful game ever created. However, certain scenes evoke mixed reactions, highlighting a blend of intense emotional engagement alongside occasional discomfort.
- “This is the best game ever created. It is single-handedly the most emotional and best game ever developed.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect raises concerns due to its resemblance to low-quality asset flip or cash grab games, suggesting questionable value despite lack of concrete evidence.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the character designs, highlighting Johny as a favorite, and enjoy the atmospheric elements that enhance the overall experience.