Graveyard Shift

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Graveyard Shift is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Galavalomka Games and was released on October 20, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Graveyard Shift" is a first-person shooter where you, as a graveyard keeper, must fight against restless ghosts and liches who are revolting due to an overabundance of graves. The game features unique mechanics and a distinct style that blends toonish and horror elements. Your only allies are magical mushrooms, which you use to create mushroom-based weapons to re-kill the undead. The goal is to restore peace to the graveyard.

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Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a charming visual style and a unique mushroom crafting mechanic that adds a fun twist to the gameplay.
It's a casual and spooky game that can be enjoyable for short bursts, especially around Halloween.
The power-ups and spell combinations provide some interesting gameplay elements, making it a decent time-killer.

The gameplay quickly becomes repetitive and lacks depth, with limited content and only a few modes to play.
Many players experienced issues with hit detection and enemy clipping, which detracts from the overall experience.
The game feels very basic and grindy, with tedious mechanics that can lead to boredom after a short time.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its charming visuals and unique mechanics, while others criticize its lack of content, such as limited game modes and replayability. Although the game plays smoothly and has potential, many feel it becomes repetitive quickly and could benefit from additional features and improvements in level design and enemy behavior. Overall, while it offers enjoyable moments, the gameplay experience is seen as lacking depth and variety.
- “It has a very charming visual look with a very unique game mechanic, even includes power-ups.”
- “The game looks fairly decent, it plays smoothly, and the art style and gameplay go well together.”
- “Gameplay is a bit short but it's highly replayable.”
- “Old flash games had more content and better gameplay than this.”
- “The gameplay is a bit lacking, given that there are only wave and endless modes, no missions, no alternative graveyards (levels), and no multiplayer support. These are the biggest issues; it seems it will get old quick, and does. It's good in bursts for some time killing, but if you were to add these things, replay value would skyrocket in comparison to what it is now. The clipping of the ghosts feels kind of cheap; they can go through the ground at any point and fly right up to you. This is mostly seen on a slope where they have to compensate for your positioning. There are quite a lot of trees that are mostly off the ground, which looks stupid. The writing could really use improvement, and there are a lot of issues climbing the terrain at certain parts with too much of a slope.”
- “Honestly, I got this game out of curiosity, and that has been quenched after about 8 minutes of gameplay.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, with many players appreciating the decent visuals and cohesive art style that enhance the gameplay experience. While some feel the graphics are not exceptional, they contribute positively to the game's aesthetics and smooth performance.
- “Other than that, I like the graphics, and the gameplay as well as the environment. The game really has potential.”
- “The game looks fairly decent, it plays smoothly, and the art style and gameplay go well together.”
- “A very enjoyable game with good aesthetics.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, inspired by a Stephen King tale, serves as a backdrop for the gameplay, which focuses on mushroom collecting and ghost shooting. However, players feel the narrative is underdeveloped and lacks depth, with many expressing a desire for more engaging missions and improved writing to enhance the overall experience. While the concept is intriguing, the execution leaves much to be desired, leading to a sense of repetitiveness.
- “Pretty fun little game about collecting mushrooms and shooting ghosts, based on the Stephen King story of the same name.”
- “The writing could really use improvement.”
- “Story or something?”
- “The gameplay is a bit lacking, given that there are only wave and endless modes, no missions, no alternative graveyards (levels), and no multiplayer support.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the gothic theme and find it awesome, others feel it lacks variety and suggest that more upbeat tracks could enhance the overall experience. Many recommend muting the in-game music in favor of personal playlists for a more enjoyable atmosphere.
- “I like the gothic theme and the music is awesome.”
- “The game really has potential with its graphics, gameplay, and environment, but it could use a little more upbeat theme music and more variety of theme songs to enhance the pace of the game.”
- “Get it on sale or something; it's a fun and interesting enough experience for a little while, especially if you mute the in-game music and listen to something in the background.”
- “Other than that, I like the graphics, gameplay, and environment. However, it could use a little more upbeat theme music and more variety of theme songs to enhance the pace of the game. The game really has potential.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and excessive, with many describing it as a cheap and overly repetitive experience focused on collecting items like shrooms.
- “The grind for the shrooms is incredibly tedious.”
- “A cheap, grindy game.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is limited due to a lack of diverse modes, missions, and multiplayer options, which leads to a quick sense of monotony. While some players find it enjoyable in short bursts, the absence of varied content significantly hampers its long-term appeal. Improvements in gameplay mechanics and additional features could enhance replay value considerably.
- “Gameplay is a bit short but it's highly replayable.”
- “The gameplay is a bit lacking, given that there are only wave and endless modes, no missions, no alternative graveyards (levels), and no multiplayer support. These are the biggest issues; it seems it will get old quickly, and it does. However, it's good in bursts for some time killing. If you were to add these things, the replay value would skyrocket in comparison to what it is now.”
- “The lack of variety in gameplay modes really limits the replayability. Without missions or different levels to explore, it feels repetitive after a short while.”
- “The absence of multiplayer support and diverse gameplay options makes it hard to stay engaged for long. Once you've experienced the limited content, there's little incentive to return.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game effectively blends humor with spooky elements, creating a unique and entertaining experience that keeps players engaged.
- “A hilarious blend of humor and horror that keeps you laughing while you jump in fright.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns make every moment enjoyable.”
- “I couldn't stop chuckling at the quirky characters and their ridiculous antics.”
stability
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Graveyard Shift is criticized for its stability, with users reporting numerous bugs that affect gameplay. The issues detract from the overall experience, making it a less reliable first-person shooter.
- “Graveyard Shift is a buggy FPS where you throw mushrooms at waves of enemies.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”