GLITCH DADDY

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GLITCH DADDY is a single player action game. It was developed by Sad Mask Party and was released on May 27, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Glitch Daddy" is a surreal and elusive first-person adventure game, featuring atmospheric exploration, puzzles, and both horror and humorous elements. Players embark on a journey to uncover the truth about the world's impending end, meeting a variety of off-beat characters along the way. The game boasts PS1-inspired graphics with a dash of surrealism and liminality. * Surreal and elusive first-person adventure * Atmospheric exploration, puzzles, and varied encounters * PS1-inspired graphics with a touch of surrealism

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Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

The game features beautiful, colorful, and psychedelic graphics that create a mesmerizing and surreal experience.
It successfully blends exploration, puzzle-solving, and emotional storytelling, making it both fun and thought-provoking.
Improvements in character movement and level design enhance immersion, with a captivating narrative that keeps players engaged.

Some players found the backtracking and navigation confusing, leading to moments of frustration in keeping track of objectives.
The dialogue occasionally feels disconnected, making it hard to fully engage with the characters and their stories.
A desire for longer gameplay hours was expressed, as some players felt the experience ended too soon.

graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant, psychedelic aesthetics and unique character designs, creating a captivating visual experience. Reviewers highlight the improved level design and the incorporation of various visual styles, including trippy and avant-garde elements, which enhance the gameplay and narrative. Overall, the visuals are described as polished and engaging, making the game visually appealing and fun to play.
- “The graphics here are extremely colorful and psychedelic with very liminal levels and fun gameplay and characters with a very amazing and silly story.”
- “Trippy graphics and bizarre characters make this game so much fun to play.”
- “Aesthetically, glitch daddy is the most pleasing game of sad mask party.”
- “Also, I felt the same way about the level design. Previously, I felt like you were trying to create some psychedelic exploration, but it wasn't working for me. The games had a very default look to them, but I think in this one you constantly get to experience new visuals and locations, as well as it feels like you are putting more manual labor into the design.”
- “Game the graphics are wild.”
- “Here you will find the same cryptic yet fascinating narration and the same disturbing yet astonishing visuals of mango, but with an improved and more entertaining play style.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The game's story is characterized by its colorful and psychedelic graphics, engaging puzzles, and a mix of silly and unsettling elements that create suspense. While some players found the narrative difficult to fully grasp, they appreciated the intriguing lore and well-paced character interactions, particularly in the second half. Overall, the storytelling is described as an emotional roller coaster, enhanced by effective use of jump scares and unique visual effects that complement the narrative.
- “Another incredible experience from Sad Mask Party, the game is very reminiscent of Mango and has a lot to tell. It’s another emotional roller coaster with incredible storytelling and the expected vibe we get from Sad Mask Party at this point.”
- “Incredible lore-rich storytelling.”
- “Especially toward the second half of the game, I think all the warping effects were done really well. It wasn't just playing around with perspective; I think the weirdness of it complemented the story a lot.”
- “Story-wise, this is somewhat different from the previous game.”
- “Especially toward the second half of the game, I think all the warping effects were done really well; it wasn't just playing around with perspective, the weirdness of it complemented the story a lot.”
- “The constant warp effects can definitely feel cheap; many developers use these very poorly. However, depending on the location, the game does a good job creating various jump scares and manipulating the mood and aesthetic, sometimes having a funky vaporwave feel, while also creating tension for the story.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its beautiful aesthetics and intriguing soundtrack, contributing significantly to the overall polished experience. Reviewers highlight the gripping quality of the music and sound effects, enhancing the game's immersive atmosphere.
- “I really loved the beautiful and great aesthetics, the intriguing soundtrack, and the well-crafted scenario.”
- “I loved the visuals and music here; it is a more polished game.”
- “Gripping music and sound effects.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its fun and unique mechanics, complemented by colorful and psychedelic graphics, as well as a whimsical story. However, some players feel that the experience is too short, lasting only 3 to 5 hours, and express a desire for more gameplay content. Overall, the gameplay is described as perfect and strange, offering an engaging experience.
- “The graphics here are extremely colorful and psychedelic with very liminal levels and fun gameplay and characters with a very amazing and silly story.”
- “Love the gameplay, it's perfect and strange.”
- “The only problem is that it could offer more gameplay hours.”
- “3 to 5 hours of gameplay.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game effectively blends humor with serious themes like grief and drug addiction, creating a unique emotional experience that can evoke both laughter and tears. Players describe it as a captivating fever dream that maintains their interest through a mix of tension, mystery, and comedic elements throughout its short playtime.
- “A completely mesmerizing and unforgettable fever dream experience that hooked me immediately, then held my attention for its 2-3 hour playtime with tension, mystery, and humor.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a deeply emotional experience, highlighting moments of laughter, tears, and suspense throughout the game. The storytelling is praised for its depth and ability to evoke strong feelings, reminiscent of previous works by Sad Mask Party, making it an engaging emotional roller coaster.
- “I laughed, I cried (one of the conversations really got me), I jumped a few times, I love it!”
- “Another incredible experience from Sad Mask Party, the game is very reminiscent of Mango and has a lot to tell. It’s another emotional roller coaster with incredible storytelling and the expected vibe we get from Sad Mask Party at this point.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized by a visually striking and eerie yet captivating ambiance, reminiscent of the "mango" experience, while also benefiting from the technical enhancements brought by the "lotus holidays."
- “It has the same visual impact and the same creepy yet dazzling atmosphere of mango, but it incorporates all the technical advancements introduced by the lotus holidays.”