Granny Remake

79%
Game Brain Score Based on 207 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • atmosphere
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In "Granny Remake," players wake up in a barricaded room of an abandoned house and must escape before Granny, a merciless and terrifying character, catches them. The game features a dark and horror-filled atmosphere, where players must explore, solve puzzles, and avoid Granny's detection to escape. As the game progresses, players uncover the house's horrific secrets and learn about its dark past.

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Reviews

79%
Audience ScoreBased on 207 reviews
graphics15 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game features outstanding graphics and a visually appealing atmosphere, making it a significant improvement over the original.
  • Gameplay is engaging with decent mechanics like sprinting, sneaking, and peeking corners, providing a fun and scary experience.
  • The game has received updates that add more content and challenges, making it enjoyable for horror game fans.
  • Many items do not spawn or are difficult to find, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including freezing and lag, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • There are concerns about the game's legitimacy as a remake, with accusations of it being a cash grab and lacking proper credit to the original developers.
  • graphics20 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their outstanding quality and realism, significantly surpassing those of the original. Players appreciate the detailed visuals and animations, contributing to an immersive atmosphere, although some have noted performance issues on lower-end systems. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a major highlight, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

    • “This game has amazing, outstanding graphics.”
    • “The graphics are better from the original by a mile.”
    • “The graphics are the best beautiful graphics I've ever seen; by the way, my computer is already smoking.”
    • “Combined with the mundane, generic visuals of the environments and objects, it becomes nearly impossible to find those items again, leading to a frustrating loss of progress and unnecessary restarts.”
    • “I mean it's like a graphical improvement of the original Granny.”
    • “The graphics are better than the original by a mile.”
  • gameplay8 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its solid mechanics and immersive atmosphere, while others express disappointment due to bugs and a lack of variety in harder difficulties. Overall, the visuals are highlighted as impressive, but the gameplay experience varies significantly among players.

    • “Gameplay is also decent, with sprinting, sneaking, and peeking around corners.”
    • “The visuals are amazing, gameplay is exquisite, and I can't wait to see more depending on updates.”
    • “I have played this game enough to know this is a very accurate remake and the gameplay is solid apart from some bugs here and there!”
    • “This remake hit the nail on the head with the atmosphere, even if it lost its charm, but fell behind in gameplay.”
    • “It might look awesome, but I was very disappointed with the gameplay.”
    • “Harder difficulties add virtually nothing of interest or variety, and instead, just add unnecessary mechanics that make progress a chore.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its improved visuals and immersive qualities, effectively enhancing the experience compared to its predecessor. However, some users note that the loud jumpscares and atmospheric sounds can be overwhelming, with no options to adjust their volume, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.

    • “Really cool game, basically original Granny but with better atmosphere and visuals.”
    • “Atmosphere is quite good, I'll give it that.”
    • “This remake hit the nail on the head with the atmosphere, even if it lost its charm, but fell behind in gameplay.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music aspect of the game is highlighted by the ability to play any song from the player's computer on the in-game radio, adding a personal touch to the experience, despite it being a minor distraction. Overall, the integration of custom music enhances the gameplay, even if it occasionally leads to unintended consequences.

    • “Aside from the graphics, one of the coolest features in this version of the game is the ability to play any song from your computer on the radio. It adds a unique touch, even if it can be a bit distracting when Granny doesn't come to turn it off.”
    • “The music in this game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
    • “While the ability to play songs from my computer is a nice feature, the overall music quality is disappointing and doesn't enhance the gaming experience.”
    • “The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from immersion.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent freezes that hinder gameplay.

    • “This game doesn't work; it just freezes.”
    • “I constantly experience crashes that ruin my gameplay.”
    • “The game is so unstable that I can't play for more than a few minutes without it crashing.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Users note that the original "Granny" offers significantly more content, replay value, and charm compared to the remake, which is available at a lower price on Steam. This suggests that players may find greater enjoyment and reasons to replay the original version.

    • “The original Granny is also officially available on Steam, for a cheaper asking price than this 'remake', and has considerably more content, replay value, and charm.”
    • “After completing the game once, there’s little incentive to play it again; the lack of new content makes it feel repetitive.”
    • “I found the game enjoyable, but once you finish it, there’s not much left to draw you back for a second playthrough.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The original mobile release is free to play, but it includes intermittent advertisements as part of its monetization strategy.

    • “The original mobile release is free, but it comes with somewhat intermittent advertisements.”
    • “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
    • “I feel pressured to make in-game purchases just to keep up with other players.”
  • story1 mentions

    Reviewers emphasize the need for a deeper narrative and more developed characters, suggesting that the current story lacks depth and engagement.

    • “The story is rich and immersive, with well-developed characters that draw you in.”
    • “I love how the narrative unfolds, revealing layers of depth and complexity.”
    • “The character arcs are compelling, making you truly care about their journeys.”
    • “The story feels underdeveloped and lacks depth, leaving characters feeling one-dimensional.”
    • “I was hoping for a more engaging narrative, but it ended up being predictable and uninspired.”
    • “The plot twists were so obvious that they took away any sense of surprise or excitement.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its originality and comedic approach, offering a unique vision that stands out. However, there are concerns about potential copyright issues that may affect its comedic expression.

    • “They brand this as a different game with a different vision, which is ultra funny; they just don't want to get hit with a copyright strike.”
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