Gravewood High

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In "Gravewood High" , several students have gone missing, and it's up to you to uncover the madness plaguing the school. You can play the story campaign alone or with up to five friends, but beware of the shifting labyrinth and the crazed Teacher pursuing you. The online co-op mode also offers new challenges and the chance to betray others to escape. Try the first two sections of the single-player campaign for free.

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56%

Audience ScoreBased on 313 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

optimization7 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging co-op experience, especially when played with friends.
The graphics and atmosphere are praised for their quality, creating an immersive environment.
The gameplay features a mix of stealth and puzzle-solving that keeps players on their toes.

The game suffers from poor optimization, causing high CPU and GPU usage, making it unplayable for some users.
Many players report frustrating bugs and glitches that hinder the overall experience.
The lack of clear instructions and the inability to save progress or revive teammates can lead to a frustrating gameplay experience.

gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
66%
9%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing it for being repetitive, poorly optimized, and plagued by confusing AI, leading to a lack of engagement and enjoyment. While some appreciate the unique blend of survival horror and puzzle-solving mechanics, others find the overall experience disappointing and frustrating, particularly in co-op mode. Despite its potential, the game struggles with technical issues and a lack of compelling content, leaving players feeling let down.
- “Gravewood High is a phenomenal game that completely blew me away with its fantastic gameplay, intriguing storyline, and immersive atmosphere.”
- “One of the things that I loved about Gravewood High is its unique blend of survival horror and puzzle-solving gameplay.”
- “This stealth horror has beautiful graphics and great gameplay mechanics.”
- “It's just a game that shouldn't even be published as free in the first place because the entirety of the game is locked behind a paywall. By downloading the free version, the only gameplay you get is co-op mode, which is basically just surviving a teacher with confusing AI until you get out of a school repeatedly until you get bored of the game (which will happen pretty fast). The game has potential, but misleading advertising, horrible optimization, confusing AI, and boring, repetitive gameplay limit any possible enjoyment you can draw from it. The game is basically dead, so you either play alone by exploiting the 'ready up' system, get a friend to download the game too (which I don't recommend), or pray that someone else happens to be playing the game when you are and also pray that their game isn't private.”
- “In the eerie corridors of Gravewood High, players find themselves ensnared in a web of disappointment, courtesy of blurry screens, terrible graphics, and horrible gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is awful; while you play, you are afraid of glitches more than the teacher (the bad guy).”
story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
60%
10%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players frustrated by the entire narrative being locked behind a paywall, while others praise its intriguing plot and character development. Many find the storyline engaging, particularly in "Gravewood High," where the twists and immersive atmosphere keep players invested. However, some critiques highlight a lack of coherence and flow in the story, suggesting it needs further refinement and exploration within the gameplay.
- “Gravewood High is a phenomenal game that completely blew me away with its fantastic gameplay, intriguing storyline, and immersive atmosphere.”
- “Finally, the storyline of Gravewood High is one of the best that I have ever experienced in a video game.”
- “The game follows the story of a group of high school students who must survive the night in a haunted high school, and the twists and turns of the plot will keep you guessing until the very end.”
- “I'm sorry if I'm being harsh, but advertising the game as free only to have the entire story (not just all but one chapter, literally the entire story) locked behind a paywall while advertising the game as free pissed me off so much that I decided that I wasn't going to even try to be polite.”
- “If you enjoy an online friend game maybe, but as a story-driven game, it's lacking.”
- “The story is really weird and it doesn't make sense at all, for now, obviously, but being the first chapter (or level) it doesn't really explain that much on what the hell happened and why certain things are there, etc.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
34%
10%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the stunning art style and immersive atmosphere, while others criticize them as outdated and lacking in quality compared to contemporary standards. Players appreciate the unique aesthetic and visual design, but many express disappointment over technical issues and poor graphical performance, particularly in the case of "gravewood high." Overall, the visuals are seen as a significant aspect of the gaming experience, with varying levels of execution across different titles.
- “Graphics serve as the soul of a game, breathing life into its virtual world.”
- “Another thing that sets Gravewood High apart from other games in the genre is its stunning graphics and immersive atmosphere.”
- “This stealth horror has beautiful graphics and great gameplay mechanics.”
- “Terrible graphics: the ghost of artistic ambitions.”
- “The graphics fall far below contemporary standards, resembling a relic from a bygone era.”
- “Honestly, Mario 64 had better graphics.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
22%
22%
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it "infinitely replayable" due to features like adaptive AI and randomized level layouts, others feel it is limited, particularly due to a lack of achievements and insufficient randomization in certain chapters. Overall, the potential for replayability exists, but it may not be fully realized for all players.
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “Adaptive AI and randomized level layout add a lot of replayability!”
- “A highly replayable stealth horror game set in high school, with destructible environments, randomized level layouts, and a smart opponent that develops new abilities the more you play.”
- “Replayability is limited because achievements have not caught up to the current iteration (Chapter 2 has no achievements).”
- “So this clearly does not make the game replayable, at least not with this rate of randomization.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
88%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting severe input lag even at the lowest settings, poor performance, and numerous bugs. Many feel that the game is not ready for release, citing its misleading advertising and lack of smooth online features as significant drawbacks. Overall, the optimization issues severely hinder the gameplay experience, overshadowing any potential enjoyment.
- “The game requires optimization to run smoothly and enable seamless co-op server connections.”
- “Optimization is essential for enhancing performance and ensuring a better multiplayer experience.”
- “I appreciate the ongoing efforts to optimize the game, as it significantly improves gameplay and stability.”
- “Nothing quite like playing a game so poorly optimized that I get terrible input lag at the lowest settings possible.”
- “The game has potential, but misleading advertising, horrible optimization, confusing AI, and boring, repetitive gameplay limits any possible enjoyment you can draw from it.”
- “The game itself is poorly optimized, buggy, and the AI is absolutely terrible.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
13%
13%
The atmosphere in Gravewood High is widely praised for its immersive and captivating qualities, featuring stunning graphics, eerie sound effects, and a creepy art style that enhances the horror experience. However, some users feel that the game's layout lacks variety, diminishing the sense of mystery and replayability. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a strong point, with ratings around 8/10 for its effective use of jumpscares and horror elements.
- “Gravewood High is a phenomenal game that completely blew me away with its fantastic gameplay, intriguing storyline, and immersive atmosphere.”
- “Another thing that sets Gravewood High apart from other games in the genre is its stunning graphics and immersive atmosphere.”
- “The dimly lit hallways, eerie music, and creepy sound effects all work together to create an atmosphere that is both terrifying and captivating.”
- “I don't feel the layout or anything changes anymore, and certainly not 'infinitely playable.' The mystery, atmosphere, and immersion are all gone.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Players report poor optimization, unclear menus, and frustrating gameplay, leading to a sense that the game feels unfinished and poorly designed.
- “The gameplay is awful; while you play, you are afraid of glitches more than the teacher (the bad guy).”
- “The game is really buggy and seems unfinished sometimes, with weird cutscene glitches and walls disappearing for no reason.”
- “The game is poorly optimized, buggy, and the AI is absolutely terrible.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization model of the game has been criticized for being misleading, as the majority of content is locked behind a paywall despite being advertised as free. Players express frustration over the limited gameplay available in the free version, which leads to a repetitive and unengaging experience. Overall, the monetization strategy detracts significantly from the game's potential enjoyment.
- “It's just a game that shouldn't even be published as free in the first place because the entirety of the game is locked behind a paywall. By downloading the free version, the only 'gameplay' you get is 'co-op mode,' which is basically just surviving a teacher with confusing AI until you get out of a school repeatedly until you get bored of the game (which will happen pretty fast). The game has potential, but misleading advertising, horrible optimization, confusing AI, and boring, repetitive gameplay limit any possible enjoyment you can draw from it.”
- “I'm sorry if I'm being harsh, but advertising the game as free only to have the entire story (not just all but one chapter, literally the entire story) locked behind a paywall while advertising the game as free pissed me off so much that I decided I wasn't going to even try to be polite.”
- “The random generation aspect doesn't really play much of an interesting part either; it just seems like it's there for advertisement.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its ability to enhance the eerie atmosphere, effectively complementing the visuals and sound effects to create a captivating and terrifying experience. Overall, it is considered a standout element that contributes significantly to the game's immersive quality.
- “The dimly lit hallways, eerie music, and creepy sound effects all work together to create an atmosphere that is both terrifying and captivating.”
- “Visuals, music, voice lines, puzzles, and more are top-notch.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I was getting nowhere.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional response to the game is largely negative, with players expressing disappointment due to a poor game environment that detracts from the overall experience.