Goosebumps Horror Town

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Goosebumps Horror Town is a simulation game featuring the monsters from the popular book series. Its splendid story, awesome game mechanics, and fantastic visuals are hindered by frequent ads and grinding. Despite some bugs and quirks, fans of the series will enjoy the hilarious take on the classic Goosebumps tales. In this game, you must balance maintaining a normal town with the chaos caused by your favorite Goosebumps monsters.

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Play Modes

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 7,298 reviews

story86 positive mentions

stability216 negative mentions

story
312 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
71%
2%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players enjoying its nostalgic ties to the Goosebumps series and finding the plot engaging and fun. However, frustrations arise due to the heavy reliance on in-game currency for progression, which often leads to a paywall that hinders story advancement and creates a sense of stagnation. Additionally, technical issues and bugs can disrupt gameplay, making it difficult for players to complete quests and fully enjoy the narrative experience.
- “I will say the game is good, it's got a good purpose, nice story and side stories along with interesting enough characters and monsters and events to keep things going.”
- “Love the story, graphics and music.”
- “The storyline and character animations make this game entertaining and enjoyable.”
- “However, the game quickly becomes pay to play as many of the stories or elements to advance the story can only be bought with real money (or by painfully farming the payment currency through ads).”
- “In order to progress in the story, you need their dollars which are hard to gain, and you have to spend it on a lot of story mission items, putting you in a stalemate frequently.”
- “This game used to be fun, but now it's pushing to spend money in order to advance to the next storyline, and other than spending your own money, there is hardly any way for you to earn the cash in order to buy the next monster, character, or decoration.”
stability
217 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes that hinder gameplay. While players enjoy the game's concept and design, the overwhelming number of bugs and performance issues has led to frustration, with some considering uninstalling due to these persistent problems. Overall, the game is seen as fun but requires urgent attention to its stability issues to enhance the user experience.
- “It's extremely glitchy, logs you out constantly, freezes, and none of that is incentive to pay for the torture.”
- “Game freezes and kicks me out every single time I try to play... please fix this problem or I will have to uninstall the game.”
- “I love this game but the only thing is it freezes up too much and it glitches too much.”
graphics
168 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
26%
3%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their quality, art style, and alignment with the Goosebumps theme. While some players noted occasional glitches and loading issues, the overall consensus is that the visuals are impressive and enhance the gaming experience. Many reviewers highlighted the cute character designs and detailed environments, contributing to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.
- “The graphics are great, the designs are great and scary, and best of all, it's really scary!”
- “Amazing graphics and storyline and overall a good time passer.”
- “I love the graphics and the detail of this game.”
- “The thrill that goosebumps instilled in us as kids is completely tainted through this game and what's worse the mechanics are terrible, the graphics are mediocre, and you don't get to do anything really fun besides hear that 90s dialogue.”
- “After a couple of days, most of my buildings disappeared in some graphical mess.”
- “Stupid game, bad graphics, stupid gameplay. Don't download it; worst game ever.”
monetization
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
25%
66%
The monetization strategy of the game has received significant criticism, with many players expressing frustration over the reliance on in-app purchases and the inconsistent functionality of ad-watching for in-game currency. Users report that while the game is enjoyable, the high costs of characters and land, combined with frequent technical issues related to ads and purchases, create a frustrating experience that feels like a cash grab. Overall, players feel that the monetization approach detracts from the enjoyment of the game, making it difficult to progress without spending real money.
- “Good gameplay, love the art, microtransactions are optional and not needed to enjoy.”
- “There are in-game purchases that are very tempting.”
- “I'm normally okay with microtransactions as long as there is balance.”
- “It also sadly freezes often enough that playing can feel tedious at times, including when watching ads to speed up processes, which then doesn't give you the reward despite having watched the ad.”
- “I absolutely love the app, but the last few times I've made in-app purchases, I never received the items I had bought.”
- “The reason I gave it 3 stars is because in-game purchases are way too expensive and I never feel there is enough time to complete the special updates.”
gameplay
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
48%
5%
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and easy to understand, with a mix of strategy and nostalgia from the Goosebumps franchise. However, some players noted issues such as lag, crashes, and a tendency for the gameplay to become repetitive over time. While many appreciate the graphics and mechanics, there are calls for improvements, particularly regarding in-game currency and overall engagement.
- “Simple and easily understood game mechanics.”
- “Absolutely fun, I love seeing all the different monsters from the books that make an appearance here; the gameplay is fun for me, and it fits.”
- “Good gameplay, easy controls, and a good nostalgic feeling.”
- “Gameplay gets stale after a while where you just let the list tell you what to do and how to progress.”
- “The thrill that goosebumps instilled in us as kids is completely tainted through this game and what's worse, the mechanics are terrible, the graphics are mediocre, and you don't get to do anything really fun besides hear that 90s dialogue.”
- “Reliably crashes after only three to five minutes of gameplay.”
music
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
70%
9%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the eerie and relaxing soundtrack, while others criticize it for stuttering, freezing, or not functioning properly. Many users express a desire for more engaging or thematic music, particularly in the horror genre, and some report that the game often becomes unplayable, leaving only the music audible. Overall, while the music has its fans, technical issues and a lack of variety detract from the experience for many players.
- “Love the story, graphics, and music.”
- “Compared to other city building games, it's not as grindy and the background music is actually enjoyable.”
- “It's relaxing and the soundtrack's not too shabby.”
- “Your game updated, all I have is updated music. I have nothing to do with Horror Land on my game at all, no new objects or anything at all like you describe.”
- “I installed the game, it starts playing for 1 second then freezes. All it does is play the music. I've uninstalled the game and reinstalled it, but it keeps happening.”
- “Now it used to be a 5-star rating, but now it is a 1 because whenever I got in the game, it would not let me move the screen, and when I left the game, you could still hear the music.”
humor
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the dialogue hilarious and the gameplay entertainingly absurd, particularly when scaring characters. Many reviews highlight the campy humor, funny storylines, and amusing character interactions, making it a fun and addictive experience. Overall, the game's comedic elements significantly enhance its enjoyment factor.
- “The dialogue in this game is hilarious and a bit rude; that's what makes me enjoy this game even more!”
- “Hilarious gameplay.”
- “Love the campy humor.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the enjoyable world-building and music, many criticize the reliance on real money for progression and the tediousness of farming in-game currency. Frequent freezing issues and unresponsive ad rewards further contribute to the frustration, making the grinding feel more burdensome than rewarding for some users. Overall, the game is seen as less grindy than other city-building titles, but still requires significant effort to advance.
- “However, the game quickly becomes pay to play as many of the stories or elements to advance the story can only be bought with real money (or by painfully farming the payment currency through ads).”
- “It also sadly freezes often enough that playing can feel tedious at times, including when watching ads to speed up processes, which then doesn't give you the reward despite having watched the ad.”
- “Another issue is that it's tedious going.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its engaging and nostalgic qualities, creating a friendly and immersive experience. Players appreciate the combination of fun writing and tasks that enhance the overall ambiance, while some highlight its effectiveness in delivering a compelling horror atmosphere.
- “Okay, I started this game about a week ago and thought the atmosphere and writing were fun.”
- “Awesome atmosphere and tasks!”
- “This game has the atmosphere that sends me into a nostalgic fit.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players report smooth performance and improvements, others experience frequent freezing issues that hinder gameplay. Overall, there is a consensus that further optimization is needed to enhance the gaming experience.
- “So far, the game runs smoothly.”
- “Improvements to performance have been noticeable.”
- “Runs smoothly; I can't wait to get further into the game and see what else it has to offer.”
- “It is poorly optimized and is constantly freezing, which is a real chore to have to wait through.”
- “Performance could be a bit better.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players often regard this game as a source of emotional support, highlighting its ability to provide comfort and solace during challenging times.
- “This is my emotional support game.”