Garden Variety Body Horror

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Mock 90's survival-horror game and sequel to 'Prototype Mansion'. Bad Japanese VO, worse English subtitles. Rare import.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game is a delightful homage to PS1-era survival horror, featuring a great sense of humor and a creepy atmosphere.
It introduces new gameplay elements, such as using fuses to light up areas and manage enemy spawns, enhancing the overall experience.
The puzzles and exploration are engaging, with many unlockable areas reminiscent of classic titles like Resident Evil.

Some puzzles can be frustrating, requiring specific interactions that may not be intuitive.
There are occasional glitches, such as key items disappearing if not collected in the correct order, leading to potential replaying of sections.
The fixed camera angles can lead to movement issues typical of the genre, which may not appeal to all players.

humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a clever and humorous dialogue that pays homage to the PS1 era of survival horror, blending intense exploration with a fun sense of humor. Reviewers appreciate the well-crafted comedic elements, highlighting that it reflects the developers' passion for classic horror games.
- “The dialogue is funny.”
- “It's a homage to PS1-era horror with intense exploration, a great sense of humor, and a superb atmosphere.”
- “The game has a cool atmosphere, a fun sense of humor, and was obviously made by people who love old school survival horror.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its creepy, pixelated aesthetic that pays homage to PS1-era horror, combining intense exploration with a fun sense of humor. Reviewers appreciate the dedication of the developers to capturing the essence of old-school survival horror, resulting in a superb and engaging atmosphere.
- “Creepy and atmospheric with an appropriately pixelated style.”
- “It's a homage to PS1-era horror with intense exploration, a great sense of humor, and a superb atmosphere.”
- “The game has a cool atmosphere, a fun sense of humor, and was obviously made by people who love old school survival horror.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players emphasize the importance of experiencing the first game to fully understand and appreciate the storyline, suggesting that it sets the foundation for the narrative in subsequent installments.
- “The story is incredibly engaging and keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
- “The character development is rich, making you truly care about their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are unexpected and add depth to the overall narrative.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are considered somewhat raw and pixelated, which may not appeal to everyone, but they do not detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The graphics are a bit too raw and pixelated for my taste, but it's no hindrance to enjoying the game.”
- “The visuals feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The art style is inconsistent, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”