Halloween Stories: Black Book Collector's Edition

70%
Game Brain Score Based on 24 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • atmosphere
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In "Halloween Stories: Horror Movie Collector's Edition," players must help Ellie rescue her friends who have been trapped in a cursed horror movie. This collector's edition includes three terror-filled films, extra features like hidden objects and morphing objects, and the chance to investigate strange events in a high school as detective Jessica Holmes.

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70%
Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
story6 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game features a fun and engaging story with a spooky Halloween atmosphere.
  • The graphics and aesthetic are beautiful, enhancing the overall experience.
  • Puzzles are enjoyable and varied, providing a good balance of challenge without being overly difficult.
  • There are some technical issues, including sound glitches and optimization problems that can affect gameplay.
  • Certain puzzles may not respond correctly, leading to frustrating moments.
  • The game may feel short and could benefit from more scenes or content.
  • story8 mentions

    The game's story is engaging and fun, featuring a spooky Halloween theme that captivates players. With a balance of interesting plot elements and enjoyable puzzles, the narrative keeps players invested throughout, including a bonus chapter that seamlessly continues the main storyline. The graphics enhance the experience, contributing to an overall appealing presentation.

    • “The story is interesting and the graphics are beautiful.”
    • “The storyline is fun and spooky, and the puzzles are enjoyable without being too hard or too easy.”
    • “The graphics were clean and the story was challenging enough to make you think but not hard to the point where it's impossible.”
  • graphics6 mentions

    The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and attention to detail, featuring a moody and eye-catching aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the clean visuals and interesting layouts, which contribute to the game's engaging premise and enjoyable gameplay.

    • “The aesthetic was 1000% on point, and the layout was really interesting!”
    • “The details and graphics are moody and eye-catching.”
    • “The graphics were clean and the story was challenging enough to make you think but not hard to the point where it's impossible.”
    • “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
    • “The character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the story.”
    • “The environments feel bland and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its enjoyable and spooky ambiance, enhanced by nostalgic elements and pleasant music. Players appreciate the overall Halloween theme and the engaging mini-games that complement the atmospheric experience without demanding excessive logic.

    • “An overall atmospheric and enjoyable hidden object game with, for the most part, fun mini-games that don't require any huge leaps in logic.”
    • “Overall, a good Halloween atmosphere and nostalgic vibe.”
    • “Atmospheric, spooky, pleasant, and the music is nice.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is praised for its atmospheric and spooky qualities, effectively complementing the environment and enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers find it pleasant and fitting, contributing positively to the game's ambiance.

    • “The music is atmospheric, spooky, and pleasant, creating a nice ambiance.”
    • “The fitting music complements the environment perfectly.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “While the sound effects are decent, the overall soundtrack is forgettable and uninspired.”
    • “The background music doesn't match the intensity of the gameplay, leading to a disjointed experience.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Players have noted that the game suffers from optimization issues, leading to performance concerns during gameplay.

    • “Another issue is that the game seems somewhat unoptimized.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Overall, users report that while there are some interesting glitches affecting gameplay, they are generally manageable and may not impact all players.

    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
    • “There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustrating moments.”
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