Grandpa

About

Grandpa is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Pudding and was released on September 28, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

"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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

42%

Audience ScoreBased on 106 reviews

humor5 positive mentions

stability13 negative mentions

The game can be surprisingly fun and funny, especially when embracing its bugs and glitches.
Some players find it nostalgic and enjoyable, reminiscent of simpler horror games from the past.
The game is easy to learn and offers a challenge for those aiming to achieve 100% completion.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, poor mechanics, and unresponsive controls, making it frustrating to play.
There is a lack of story and originality, with many assets appearing to be reused from other games.
The horror elements are ineffective, with jump scares failing to create a genuine sense of fear.

stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
93%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting significant bugs and glitches that impact gameplay. While some find the humor in its flaws and enjoy the challenge, the overall consensus is that the game suffers from severe stability issues, detracting from the experience.
- “Not a bad game; it's very hard—way harder than Granny—and it's surprisingly not buggy. I'd give it 4 stars.”
- “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.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
62%
23%
The gameplay has been criticized for being buggy and poorly designed, with many mechanics failing to function as intended. Players report a lack of engaging content, with only a brief gameplay experience and ineffective hiding mechanics that detract from the overall experience. The challenge of avoiding a one-shot kill enemy is overshadowed by the frustrating gameplay issues.
- “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.”
- “Most of the mechanics either don't work or barely work.”
- “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.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
30%
60%
The game's story aspect has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players expressing disappointment over the lack of a coherent narrative or backstory. While some found the gameplay immersive enough to overlook this absence, others criticized the storyline as non-existent or poorly executed.
- “I was very excited for the game because of the fun advertising, but essentially there was no story.”
- “I genuinely thought that there would have been some fun backstory, but sadly this was not the case.”
- “There is no storyline and nothing is explained.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The graphics in the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users criticizing the minimal animations, repetitive layouts, and overall poor quality. Many players noted issues such as mouse lag and a lack of graphical settings, leading to a frustrating experience. While a few appreciated the art style, the consensus is that the graphics are subpar and detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- “I like the style and graphics of this game.”
- “You can easily tell by the nonexistent plot, nonexistent instructions or tutorials, minimal graphic animations, and repeated layouts that are reused throughout the map.”
- “Graphics and sound design is a pain for your senses.”
- “Almost no content and the graphics are terrible.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players finding it both enjoyable and unexpectedly hilarious, despite its buggy nature. Memorable moments, such as a character performing a front flip, contribute to its comedic appeal, making it a fun experience overall.
- “Buggy horror game but it's funny and enjoyable!”
- “It is so funny grandpa did a front flip!!!!!!”
- “Buggy yet funny horror game!”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy has drawn criticism, as players feel misled by engaging advertisements that promised a compelling experience, only to find a lack of story content in the game.
- “The game feels like a cash grab, with every feature locked behind a paywall.”
- “It's frustrating to see that progress is heavily gated by microtransactions.”
- “I was really looking forward to the gameplay, but the constant push for in-game purchases ruined the experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from poor optimization, exhibiting high GPU usage despite using low-quality textures and experiencing significant 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 the potential, the lack of optimization makes it nearly unplayable on mid-range systems.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The atmosphere of the game is noted to be present, though opinions on its depth and impact may vary among players.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
- “The game's atmosphere is rich and layered, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
- “It has some atmosphere, I'll give it that.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life. The farming mechanics are seen as underwhelming, with players feeling that the tools available are comically inadequate for the task at hand.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Like, there are literally hundreds of more intimidating farming implements, and you grab something Sideshow Bob steps on for giggles.”