FREAKOUT
- December 2, 2022
- Janner
Get on Steam"Freakout is a horror stealth game that can be played with 1-4 players, either in co-op or single-player mode. Players must infiltrate the school and find their seized items while avoiding the possessed principal and his dog, with the option of communicating through positional voice chat. If all the goats are released, the principal becomes enraged and can kill survivors, but even as a slain survivor, you can still reappear as a goat and continue to help your friends."
Reviews
- The game has great potential and mechanics that can be enjoyable with friends.
- The developer is responsive to feedback and actively works on fixing bugs and improving the game.
- Some players found the experience fun and entertaining, especially when playing with friends.
- The game feels unfinished and is often compared unfavorably to other titles, particularly Devour.
- There are numerous technical issues, including bugs that affect gameplay and performance.
- The AI and game mechanics are simplistic, leading to a lack of challenge and engagement.
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their quality, with users noting great visuals and only minor bugs. Additionally, there is appreciation for the developers' commitment to improving the game's graphical performance.
“Great visuals.”
“The bugs are minor; the graphics are good, and the developer is putting a lot of work into it!”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics, particularly appealing to fans of similar games like "Lunch Lady." Players appreciate its potential for fun, especially in multiplayer settings with friends.
“The game has great potential and mechanics that I love very much.”
“If you and your friends enjoy games with mechanics like 'Lunch Lady', you will enjoy this game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be exceptionally entertaining, often leading to uncontrollable laughter.
“I had a stroke laughing my ass off, though.”
“The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch!”
“I couldn't stop chuckling at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, particularly with the game automatically launching SteamVR, which has led to bugs such as black screens and erratic cursor behavior. These problems have negatively impacted the overall gaming experience for some players.
“The game automatically starting SteamVR has made it extremely buggy for one of my friends; the screen turned black and it caused a bunch of errors.”
“I experienced frequent crashes and instability, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.”
“The performance issues are frustrating; I often encounter lag and unexpected shutdowns.”
