Grandpa

42%
Game Brain Score Based on 85 reviews
  • stability
  • gameplay
  • story
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"Grandpa" is a survival horror game where you, as the protagonist, have been kidnapped and held captive in an old man's house. You must solve puzzles and avoid traps in order to escape. Interact with syringes and hide in wardrobes or desks to neutralize and evade the old man. The game is played in first-person perspective and requires you to pay attention to your surroundings and react accordingly.

  • PC
  • Windows
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

42%
Audience ScoreBased on 85 reviews
humor4 positive mentions
stability12 negative mentions
  • The game is funny and can provide some entertainment despite its flaws.
  • Players can achieve unlimited lives, making it less frustrating.
  • It has nostalgic value for some players who enjoyed it in the past.
  • The game is extremely buggy and poorly optimized, leading to a frustrating experience.
  • Gameplay mechanics are broken, making hiding ineffective and the game too easy.
  • It lacks originality, reusing assets from other games and offering minimal content.
  • stability12 mentions

    The game is widely criticized for its numerous bugs and glitches, which significantly impact gameplay and overall experience. Despite these issues, some players find the humor in the bugs and enjoy the challenge they present, though many agree that the stability is a major drawback. Overall, the game's stability is described as poor, with frequent game-breaking problems.

    • “The game is really buggy and the ending wasn't great at all.”
    • “Glitchy, buggy, horrible mess.”
    • “Mouse lag, no frames cap, barely any settings, graphics are dogshit, very very buggy game.”
  • gameplay11 mentions

    The gameplay is criticized for its lack of functional mechanics, with users reporting significant bugs, particularly in the hiding mechanics, which often fail to work as intended. Players find the overall experience frustrating, as they struggle to escape from a challenging enemy while contending with poorly implemented gameplay elements. Additionally, the game offers very limited content, with only about eight minutes of gameplay available.

    • “Attempt to hide from a one-shot-kill grandpa whilst fighting the broken gameplay.”
    • “There are hiding mechanics, but they don't work all the time, and I didn't even find myself wanting to use them.”
    • “But gameplay is a little bit buggy.”
    • “The hiding mechanics are absolutely broken in this game.”
    • “There are hiding mechanics but they don't work all the time and I didn't even find myself wanting to use them.”
  • story8 mentions

    The reviews indicate a lack of a coherent story, with many users noting that there is no narrative or explanation provided. Some mention that the existing storyline is poorly executed and could benefit from expansion. Overall, the consensus is that the story aspect is significantly lacking.

    • “There is no storyline and nothing is explained.”
    • “And daddy has a horrible storyline.”
    • “The story can be extended.”
  • graphics7 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the style, while others criticize the quality as poor and buggy, describing it as a sensory pain. Issues such as mouse lag, lack of frame rate options, and minimal graphical settings further detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the game's conclusion offers little in terms of visual satisfaction, leaving players disappointed.

    • “I like the style and graphics of this game.”
    • “Graphics and sound design is a pain for your senses.”
    • “Almost no content and graphics are terrible.”
    • “Mouse lag, no frame cap, barely any settings, graphics are awful, very buggy game.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is consistently highlighted as a standout feature, with players finding it both amusing and entertaining, even amidst its buggy elements. The comedic moments, such as unexpected antics like a grandpa doing a front flip, contribute to its overall charm and enjoyment.

    • “It is so funny that grandpa did a front flip!”
    • “Buggy yet funny horror game!”
    • “Very funny game!”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players express that grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, likening it to needing a second life to complete it. The farming mechanics are seen as underwhelming, with players feeling that the tools available are not fitting for the level of effort required.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “There are literally hundreds of more intimidating farming implements, and you grab something Sideshow Bob steps on for giggles.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game suffers from poor optimization, exhibiting high GPU usage despite low-quality textures and frequent clipping issues.

    • “Very unoptimized, with high GPU usage for cheap textures and a lot of clipping.”
    • “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
    • “Despite its potential, the optimization is lacking, resulting in long loading times and inconsistent performance.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is noted to be present, though opinions on its depth and impact may vary among players.

    • “It has some atmosphere, I'll give it that.”
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