Happy Room
- December 19, 2016
- Mana Potion Studios
- 7h median play time
Get on Steam"Happy Room" is a physics-based sandbox game where you set up challenging scenarios in a test room filled with various objects and hapless ragdolls. Your goal is to cause the maximum amount of damage and pain to the dolls while they navigate through your deadly traps and obstacles. With a wide range of tools, props, and environments, the possibilities for imaginative and sadistic fun are endless.
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and creative way to inflict damage on test dummies, providing a satisfying experience for players.
- It has a variety of weapons and tools to experiment with, allowing for endless combinations and strategies.
- The game serves as a great stress reliever, making it enjoyable for those looking to vent their frustrations.
- The game can become repetitive and boring after a few hours, especially once all weapons and upgrades are unlocked.
- Some challenges are frustratingly difficult or unclear, leading to a lack of enjoyment for players trying to complete them.
- There are bugs and glitches that can hinder gameplay, such as issues with the start button and progress resets.
- story70 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is minimal, with many players noting a lack of a cohesive narrative. While the initial gameplay is enjoyable and allows for creativity through various missions, the difficulty of later quests can lead to frustration and boredom, detracting from the overall experience. Players appreciate the fun mechanics but feel that the challenging missions can become overly grindy and reliant on luck, making progress feel tedious.
“It's lots of fun and can expand your creativity as you need to figure out how to do specific missions!”
“The game's unlocks are fun to mess around with and the missions are rewarding because they help you win more.”
“At the final parts of the quest, you are tasked to deliver the killing blow with a certain type of weapon.”
“It's okay, but I wouldn't recommend it for the simple fact that you eventually get to that point in the game where all the quests at the top get way too challenging, which essentially makes you stuck at them for way too long.”
“This game looked so fun at first, but the missions ruin it for me.”
“I really want to recommend this game, but because it's fun when you can just mess around with the weapons, having those missions there makes me feel like I'm wasting my time not trying to achieve them.”
- gameplay60 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its fun and chaotic ragdoll mechanics, offering a variety of modes and challenges that many players find enjoyable. However, it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of depth, leading some to feel that it can become stale over time. Overall, while the physics and mechanics are praised, players suggest that the game may be better suited for those who appreciate sandbox-style play without expecting extensive variety.
“Pretty good game with lots of game modes and good mechanics.”
“The challenges are fun and gameplay is incredibly brutal and funny.”
“Epic ragdoll gameplay and the amount of destruction you can pour on your little clone is amazing. Kudos to the devs on such a good game; hopefully, there will be some updates and new weapons to keep the game fresh.”
“Gameplay lacks diversity and some slightly more in-depth mechanics.”
“Plus the gameplay is just bad.”
“Repetitive, not much variety at the moment; if you like to mess around and test what works and what doesn't, then play it, but personally I don't like the gameplay right now.”
- humor53 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its absurdity and dark comedic elements, particularly through the violent antics involving a dummy. Players find the physics-based interactions and the over-the-top gore to be hilariously entertaining, making it a fun and addictive experience, though some note that the humor can wear thin after extended play. Overall, the game delivers a blend of funny and brutal gameplay that resonates well with those looking for a lighthearted yet chaotic experience.
“I am by no means a sadist, but there were times I couldn't stop laughing.”
“Some of the ways the physics engine works are just hilarious.”
“This game made me laugh so hard I almost bashed my head against the wall.”
- graphics30 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their vibrant and quirky art style, which enhances the fun and chaotic gameplay experience. While some users appreciate the smooth visuals and unique skins, others express a desire for more detail and originality in the graphical elements. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal, particularly for fans of ragdoll physics mechanics.
“The graphics are vibrant and quirky, perfectly complementing the game's light-hearted yet delightfully chaotic atmosphere.”
“Wonderful game with great smooth graphics.”
“Graphics are surprisingly good.”
“It's not that fun to use a bunch of unoriginal machines to graphically destroy a figure.”
“Kind of wished the graphics were a bit more detailed.”
“Graphics stuck at low.”
- stability28 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with many users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, particularly in achievement and challenge completion. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these issues, others express frustration over lag and unresponsive elements, suggesting that it may not be worth purchasing until significant fixes are implemented. Overall, the consensus indicates that while the game has potential, its current state is marred by instability.
“The game is complete with no glitches as far as I'm aware.”
“The game is complete with no glitches as far as I'm aware.”
“If you want to do achievements and challenges, the game is too buggy to complete them properly.”
“I am trying to see if I can max out the damage bar in sandbox, but too many weapons cause framerate issues and the dummy freezes midair or sometimes leaves the play area altogether.”
“This sucks as soon as I start it glitches..... I want a refund right now... I'm sorry I'm just mad because as soon as I start I place a mine and start.”
- replayability22 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The reviews present a mixed perspective on replayability, with some users praising the game for its enjoyable and stress-relieving replay value, while others criticize it for becoming dull or lacking content after initial playthroughs. Overall, while there are elements that encourage replay, such as fun mechanics and challenges, many players feel that the game ultimately suffers from limited replayability.
“Excellent educational game, good replayability.”
“Great game relieves stress while giving you an enjoyable replayable experience.”
“Pros: it has a lot of replay value.”
“Non-replayable, short playthrough.”
“Sadly, I think there is no real replayability after.”
“[b] Happy Room is a game with not a lot of content and not a lot of replayability.”
- grinding14 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 71 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite demanding, often requiring significant time and effort to unlock items and progress, which can feel tedious and reliant on random chance. While some appreciate the game's depth and challenges, many warn that excessive grinding may detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, it is seen as a time-consuming but rewarding experience for those willing to invest the effort.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“To unlock certain traps, you have to reach a specific damage threshold, which can become difficult and grindy. Additionally, some quests can be painfully reliant on RNG.”
“Slow and grindy at the beginning; it has a great, easy-to-use interface and is an all-around great time-killer if you don't have a powerful PC.”
“At certain points, it can be tedious trying to get the next weapon, especially when you're just 100 off. A warning for those who don't want to ruin their experience: don't just use tons of mines to get weapons quickly, as it ruins the fun.”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being fun and engaging, complementing the simple controls and enhancing the overall experience with enjoyable audio effects.
“The music is fun and the controls are simple.”
“Love the music and weapon effects.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is polarizing, with some users finding it engaging and enjoyable, while others express discomfort with its themes. Despite the controversial content, players appreciate its accessibility and fun factor, often rating it highly.
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game's optimization is lacking, with performance issues noted despite the game keeping computers cool. Additionally, there are complaints about the absence of promised features and new content, such as weapons and customization options.
“Optimization: my computer remained cool”
“No new weapons or gizmos, none of the promised features like 'dummy customization', and performance has somehow gotten worse.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by vibrant and quirky graphics that enhance its light-hearted and delightfully chaotic feel, creating an engaging and enjoyable experience for players.
“The graphics are vibrant and quirky, perfectly complementing the game's light-hearted yet delightfully chaotic atmosphere.”
