HappyFunland

56%
Game Brain Score Based on 25 reviews
  • graphics
  • humor
  • story
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"HappyFunland" is a VR thrill ride exploration game set in an abandoned South Florida theme park, once owned by the infamous Mort Grisly. Discover the park's dark secrets and tragic past by experiencing unique attractions like "Marauders of the Tropic Isles," "Grisly Manor," and "Feral Squirrel's Nutty Excursion." With no lines, no waiting, and no escape, prepare for a high-speed, turbulent journey through this haunting amusement park.

  • PC
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Play​Station
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

56%
Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews
graphics8 positive mentions
  • The visuals are stunning and create an immersive atmosphere that captures the essence of a haunted theme park.
  • The writing and humor are clever and engaging, providing a unique and entertaining experience.
  • The world-building is impressive, with attention to detail that enhances the nostalgic feel of the game.
  • The controls and combat mechanics are janky and lack feedback, making gameplay feel frustrating and unpolished.
  • There are numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with object interactions and character animations.
  • The game is relatively short, with a playtime of around 3 hours, which may not justify the price for some players.
  • graphics12 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals and immersive environments, described as "gorgeous" and "stellar eye candy." While some players noted that the gameplay mechanics could be lacking, the overall aesthetic and thematic variety of the graphics significantly enhance the experience, showcasing the developers' talent in visual design. However, the absence of graphical settings was mentioned as a drawback.

    • “The visuals are stellar eye candy, and the park is a blast to be inside.”
    • “The graphics themselves are very good, great progress from the previous part.”
    • “I enjoyed the park, its mood and visuals.”
    • “There are no graphical settings.”
    • “Also the same with any graphics settings.”
    • “The graphics.”
  • humor10 mentions

    The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players appreciate its dark and irreverent wit, others find it lacking and unfunny. The writing and world-building elements contribute to the comedic experience, with some users enjoying the over-the-top humor and clever details, while others feel the dialogue is excessive and fails to deliver laughs. Overall, the game's comedic approach may resonate with those who enjoy dark humor, but it may not appeal to everyone.

    • “I spent a lot of time at the Disney theme parks in Orlando as a kid, so naturally when a native VR game was announced that combined my love and nostalgia for all things Disney with my preferred horror genre, with a dash of smart satire and humor, I was pumped!”
    • “I found this game really funny; its sense of humor is irreverent for sure, and may not be for everyone.”
    • “The humor, while sometimes a bit over-the-top, was great and the writing was surprisingly decent.”
    • “He talks way too much for way too long, and if it's supposed to be funny, it's not at all.”
    • “The jokes fall flat and feel forced, making the humor feel more like a chore than a laugh.”
    • “I found the attempts at humor to be cringeworthy and lacking any real wit or charm.”
  • story8 mentions

    The game's story is praised for being creative, clever, and engaging, with a fun and unexpected narrative that enhances the overall experience despite some gameplay shortcomings. Players appreciate the environmental storytelling and the option to explore freely after completing the main storyline, although some wish for a deeper exploration of the plot. Overall, the story is a highlight, providing humor and enjoyment throughout the gameplay.

    • “The story is creative, clever, and engaging to the end.”
    • “The game story is so fun and unexpected, and the visuals are so beautiful, it more than made up for the problems.”
    • “Maybe higher due to the story and people sometimes sh*ttalking to me.”
    • “There's a lot of attention to detail in the environmental storytelling.”
  • gameplay7 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant issues such as bugs, lack of smooth turning, and unsatisfying combat mechanics that detract from the overall experience. While the visuals are praised and some aspects, like fun rides, are enjoyable, the overall gameplay is often described as mediocre or even poor, leading to disappointment among players.

    • “Gameplay: good”
    • “Full of bugs and random VR stuff that makes no sense, but it's beautiful to look at and a fun game to play. There are some fun rides to jump on, but the fighting mechanics are lacking.”
    • “So yes, there are issues: no smooth turning, combat has no feedback, it's like swinging at air. Golf mechanics could be improved.”
    • “My spirits were dampened when the legion of reviews trashing the game's mechanics and length came out, and the title was relegated to my 'wait for sale' bin of dashed dreams.”
    • “So yes, there are issues: no smooth turning, combat has no feedback; it's like swinging at air. Golf mechanics could be improved.”
    • “But the game, the actual gameplay, was always mediocre at best, and just straight up bad at other times.”
  • atmosphere5 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with engaging music and a "spooky but not too scary" vibe that appeals to a broad audience, especially during Halloween. Reviewers note that while the immersive environment enhances the experience, the game could benefit from improved controls and accessibility features to fully realize its potential. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout aspect, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “The 'spooky but not too scary' atmosphere was great, perfect for Halloween, and will open this game up to a wider audience than, say, Madison VR—which was brilliant but I can't even recommend to my friends as it's just too much for most people.”
    • “The music is fun, the atmosphere is immersive, and it's not too scary for a horror game.”
    • “If atmosphere is key, you’ll be happy.”
    • “The music for the rides and films that play throughout the park really nails it and contributes a lot to the atmosphere of the game.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game effectively enhances the atmosphere, particularly during rides and films, creating an immersive experience. However, some players noted that the in-game audio can be excessively loud, making communication difficult. Overall, the music is described as fun and fitting, though opinions on its quality vary from decent to impressive.

    • “The music for the rides and films that play throughout the park really nails it and contributes a lot to the atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The music is fun, the atmosphere is immersive, and it's not too scary for a horror game.”
    • “Sometimes the in-game audio/music was so loud that I couldn't understand my friends in Discord.”
    • “Music: decent”
  • emotional3 mentions

    The game elicits strong emotional reactions, with some players experiencing significant discomfort and nausea due to its snap rotation controls. While the immersive experience is notable, there is a desire for improved feedback animations to enhance emotional engagement.

    • “Well, this game made me feel sick as hell in a couple of spots; it's an experience I can count on one hand since first getting into VR in 2017.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    Overall, the game is perceived as lacking in replayability, with players noting that its short duration does not justify the price, and the only potential for replay comes from achievement hunting.

    • “The game's price is well worth it considering the extensive completion time and high replayability.”
    • “I find myself coming back to this game time and time again; the replayability is off the charts!”
    • “Each playthrough offers new experiences and challenges, making the replayability a standout feature.”
    • “Honestly, price-wise it's a bit too much in my opinion for the duration, and while not bad, there's no replayability besides achievement hunting if you're into that.”
    • “It is still a bit short though, and there's no replay value for me.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    Users report that while performance issues are generally absent, the inability to adjust all settings for lower-end PCs is a notable drawback. Additionally, the scoring system related to performance appears to be flawed, further complicating the optimization experience.

    • “Thank goodness your performance in these sections doesn't matter, and the scoring doesn't work right with it anyway.”
    • “Performance was fine and did not have any issues, but it's rather weird that I can't lower all settings if my PC couldn't handle it.”
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