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Garden Variety Body Horror

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59%Game Brain Score
humor, atmosphere
story, graphics
100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

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Garden Variety Body Horror is a single player survival survival game with horror and violence themes. It was developed by Jupiter Lighthouse and was released on October 31, 2018. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

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

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100%
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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 exploration experience.
  • The puzzles and winding paths provide a rewarding challenge, reminiscent of classic games like Resident Evil, making it engaging for players who enjoy exploration.
  • Some puzzles can be frustrating, requiring specific interactions that may not be intuitive, leading to confusion.
  • There are occasional glitches, such as key items disappearing, which can disrupt progress and require replaying sections of the game.
  • The fixed camera angles and tank controls may not appeal to all players, as they can feel outdated compared to modern gameplay mechanics.
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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, indicating that it resonates well with fans of classic horror games. Overall, the humor enhances the game's atmosphere and reflects the developers' passion for the genre.

    • “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

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its creepy, pixelated aesthetic that pays homage to PS1-era horror. Reviewers highlight the intense exploration and a fun sense of humor, indicating a deep appreciation from the developers for classic survival horror elements. Overall, the atmosphere effectively combines nostalgia with engaging gameplay.

    • “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

    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 throughout the narrative is exceptional and adds depth to the experience.”
    • “The plot twists are unexpected and elevate the overall storytelling.”
    • “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

    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 titles.”
    • “The art style is inconsistent, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
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Garden Variety Body Horror is a survival survival game with horror and violence themes.

Garden Variety Body Horror is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Garden Variety Body Horror was released on October 31, 2018.

Garden Variety Body Horror was developed by Jupiter Lighthouse.

Garden Variety Body Horror has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its story.

Garden Variety Body Horror is a single player game.

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