Halloween Forever

76%
Game Brain Score Based on 276 reviews
  • music
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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Solid and definitely has an audience. There could be some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun.
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In "Halloween Forever" , play as Pumpkin Man, a candy corn-vomiting hero, and navigate through three spooky worlds filled with chainsaw maniacs, undead sorcerers, and other eerie creatures. This Halloween-themed game, created in Gamemaker and featuring artwork from Photoshop, supports keyboard and controller gameplay. Your mission: uncover the source of the season's strange occurrences.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Windows
  • Play​Station
  • Play​station Vita
  • Xbox
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Reviews

76%
Audience ScoreBased on 276 reviews
music22 positive mentions
atmosphere3 negative mentions
  • Charming retro graphics and a fun Halloween theme that captures the spirit of classic 8-bit games.
  • Challenging gameplay with a variety of unlockable characters and bosses, providing good replay value.
  • Solid controls and enjoyable platforming mechanics that evoke nostalgia for old-school platformers.
  • The game is very short, with limited levels and no save feature, forcing players to restart from the beginning upon losing all lives.
  • Frustrating level design with cheap deaths and poorly placed enemies that can lead to a negative experience.
  • Some players may find the difficulty too punishing, especially those not accustomed to retro-style platformers.
  • music44 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic 8-bit style, effectively evoking the classic gaming era with catchy and fitting tracks that enhance the overall experience. While the soundtrack is noted to be short, it complements the game's brief levels, ensuring that nothing feels repetitive. Overall, the combination of solid music and responsive controls contributes to a charming and enjoyable gameplay experience.

    • “From its art style to well-made music, it just screams from the classic 8-bit gaming era.”
    • “Amazing platformer - tight controls, nostalgic NES feel and amazing 8-bit soundtrack!”
    • “The sprite work and music are superb.”
    • “Bought only for theme music.”
    • “Worth it buying a game only to hear a theme music.”
    • “The soundtrack is catchy, the characters are expressive and fun, and the controls work great.”
  • graphics40 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming 8-bit aesthetic, detailed pixel art, and vibrant colors that effectively capture a nostalgic Halloween vibe. Reviewers appreciate the seamless emulation of classic retro visuals, complemented by a well-crafted soundtrack, although some express frustration with gameplay mechanics that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, enhancing the game's appeal despite some gameplay shortcomings.

    • “It seamlessly emulates the 8-bit era, although with slightly more advanced graphics and a better handle on its theme than a lot of platformers of the era.”
    • “Nails both the spooky-but-fun Halloween vibe and the 8-bit aesthetic and feel with a precision usually preserved for military equipment.”
    • “Unlike a lot of indie retro-style games, Halloween Forever actually nails the 8-bit aesthetic really well.”
    • “Do not be suckered in by the cute art style and/or gooey reviews talking about 8-bit nostalgia.”
    • “I really wanted to like it because of the Halloween graphics, but it's just really frustrating.”
    • “Halloween Forever is a short, simple, and charming little game about Halloween with 8-bit graphics and chiptune music.”
  • gameplay38 mentions

    The gameplay is a polished throwback to classic platformers, featuring simple yet enjoyable mechanics that combine jumping and shooting, though the shooting range is limited. Players can unlock multiple characters, each with unique abilities, enhancing replayability despite the game's short length of only three levels. While the controls are responsive and the visuals are charming, some players find the overall gameplay experience somewhat familiar and not particularly innovative.

    • “Gameplay is crisp and familiar; audio and visuals are very well done.”
    • “You play as a pumpkin man and you go against an evil skeleton wizard. A basic but cool story, simple but extremely fun gameplay and unlockable characters make this game great.”
    • “So.... graphics: very good, love the retro cutesy feel... the actual gameplay mechanics, not so much love there.”
    • “Tech stuff like that and level design/gameplay elements blah blah blah.”
    • “The gameplay is straightforward, a simple jump and shooter, but that simplicity is perhaps the game's greatest strength, and the variety of enemy and level designs make for an enjoyable experience.”
  • replayability14 mentions

    The game offers significant replayability through unlockable characters, hidden secrets, and multiple endings, making it enjoyable for players seeking challenges. However, some users felt that the experience was short-lived, with limited motivation to replay after completing the main objectives. Overall, while the game is fun and engaging, its replay value may vary depending on individual player preferences.

    • “Short, but very fun, tons of replay value thanks to its many secrets, playable characters, and endings, along with a difficulty curve that makes it hard at first and easy once you get the hang of it.”
    • “Tons of replayability as you try to unlock all the playable characters, collect the hidden runes, and clear the game (it can be tough).”
    • “The unlockable characters add to the replayability.”
    • “A fun and charming game, a bit short but has plenty of replay value and challenges.”
  • story10 mentions

    The game's story features a nostalgic Halloween theme where players control a pumpkin man battling an evil skeleton wizard. While the narrative is simple, it is praised for its originality and charm, making it a fun and memorable experience that players look forward to revisiting each year.

    • “The game itself is just amazing and it may not look like much, but it has a lot of originality and quite a unique story too.”
    • “You play as a pumpkin man and you go against an evil skeleton wizard; a basic but cool story, simple but extremely fun gameplay and unlockable characters make this game great.”
    • “And the maddest story ever told.”
    • “Love the general Halloween theme and very basic story in the game, which will make it a Halloween game that I play every year!”
  • atmosphere8 mentions

    The atmosphere is characterized by a warm Halloween vibe, enhanced by engaging enemies and a series of challenging platform stages. While some players appreciate the lighthearted, festive feel, others desire a more intense, scary atmosphere typical of horror-themed games. Overall, the game's atmosphere is a highlight, making it enjoyable and memorable.

    • “I love the enemies and the atmosphere is really cool as well.”
    • “The atmosphere is that warm Halloween feel, dressed in a short series of challenging but possible platform stages.”
    • “Fun game that can be beaten quickly, but worth it just for the atmosphere.”
    • “- a really difficult and/or long platformer or a game more oriented around actual 'scary atmosphere' rather than just a simple Halloween theme.”
  • character development2 mentions

    While the character designs are noted for their charm and the overall visual and sound design is highly polished, there is no specific mention of character development in the reviews provided.

  • humor2 mentions

    Players find the humor in the game particularly charming, highlighting the cute laughing animation of the pumpkin man when the attack button is held. This whimsical touch adds a delightful and lighthearted element to the gameplay experience.

    • “My favorite thing from the game is the laughing animation the pumpkin man makes when you hold the attack button, which is extremely cute to me.”
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