Graveyard Shift

About

"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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

53%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features a charming visual art style and a unique spell/mushroom crafting mechanic that adds some fun to the gameplay.
It's a casual and spooky game that can be enjoyable for short bursts, especially around Halloween.
The power-ups, such as slow motion and infinite mushrooms, add an interesting twist to the gameplay.

The gameplay is very repetitive and lacks depth, with players often finishing the content in under 30 minutes.
There are numerous bugs and issues with hit detection, making the game feel unpolished and frustrating.
The lack of variety in enemies and game modes leads to a dull experience that fails to keep players engaged.

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 quickly, and it does. However, it's good in bursts for some time-killing. 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 silly. 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 players noting that they are decent and aesthetically pleasing, complementing the gameplay. While some feel the graphics could be enhanced further, many appreciate the smooth performance and art style, indicating a solid visual foundation for the game.
- “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.”
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.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its gothic theme and overall quality, enhancing the atmosphere. However, some users feel that the addition of more upbeat tracks and a greater variety of theme songs could improve the pacing and overall experience.
- “I like the gothic theme and the music is awesome.”
- “I enjoy the graphics and gameplay, and the environment is great too. However, I think the game could benefit from a more upbeat theme and a greater variety of songs to enhance the pace.”
- “The game could use a little more upbeat theme music and more variety of theme songs to enhance the pace of the game.”
- “The music feels repetitive and doesn't match the energy of the gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “While the graphics and gameplay are enjoyable, the lack of diverse and engaging music really holds the game back.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is limited due to a lack of diverse modes, missions, and multiplayer options, leading to a quick sense of monotony despite some enjoyment in short bursts. While the gameplay is described as short, it retains a degree of replayability, though significant improvements could enhance this aspect 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 for some time-killing bursts. 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 diminishes the replayability. Without missions or different levels to explore, it feels repetitive after just a few sessions.”
- “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.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with users noting that the gameplay feels repetitive and lacks meaningful missions or multiplayer options. Additionally, the writing is considered subpar, contributing to an overall sense of disconnection from the narrative.
- “The writing could really use improvement.”
- “Story or something?”
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 quirky characters add a delightful layer of comedy to the gameplay.”
- “I couldn't stop chuckling at the clever puns and absurd situations throughout the game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 of this first-person shooter, where players engage in combat by throwing mushrooms at enemy waves.
- “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.”