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Haunted Arcade

82%Game Brain Score
graphics, story
stability
82% User Score Based on 190 reviews

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"Haunted Arcade" is a cozy, colorful game set in a hand-painted 3D environment that blends the childish nature of a resident Ghost's character with the retro aesthetic of a 1980s Arcade Hall. In the Story Mode, players can progress through the Ghost's backstory and help them move on from unfinished business, while the Arcade Mode offers instant access to all Arcade Games to compete with other players. Players can earn tickets from the Arcade Games to spend in the Points Shop, with updates and new Arcade Games being continuously developed by a team of Game Development Students.

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 190 reviews
graphics10 positive mentions
stability34 negative mentions
  • The game has a charming concept with a cute ghost that adds a unique twist to classic arcade gameplay.
  • The visuals are colorful and nostalgic, capturing the essence of retro arcade games effectively.
  • There is a lot of potential for fun and engaging mini-games, and the developer shows commitment to improving the game with regular updates.
  • The game is plagued with numerous bugs and crashes, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
  • Many mini-games feel clunky and poorly designed, leading to a lack of enjoyment and engagement.
  • Progress is not saved properly, and players often have to restart the game after crashes, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • stability
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making it frustrating and at times unplayable, particularly in its current 1.0 version. While many players appreciate its cute art style and fun concept, the instability significantly hampers the overall experience, leading to frequent crashes and progression issues. Despite these problems, some users still find it enjoyable and express hope for future improvements.

    • “Unplayable buggy trash.”
    • “The concept is there and the art's cute, but it's a total buggy mess.”
    • “I am recommending this game because I want to see more from it, but there is a significant number of bugs and glitches that make it difficult to play.”
  • graphics
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are characterized by vibrant, colorful, and cartoony visuals that embrace a retro arcade aesthetic, appealing to players with their charm and variety in art styles. However, some critiques highlight a lack of originality in the pixel art, which can come off as cheap, and suggest that a more authentic homage to 70s-80s arcade designs could have enhanced the overall experience. Despite these mixed feelings, many players appreciate the cute graphics and engaging animations.

    • “Vibrant graphics: the retro arcade aesthetic is well-executed, with colorful visuals that capture the arcade feel.”
    • “Very charming visuals and cool minigames!”
    • “If they had perhaps aimed to more closely mimic 70s - 80s era arcade games' uniquely simple art styles (like the ones in FNAF), they could have easily pulled off this slapdash design and gotten away with it honestly, but the uninspired 'retro' 'pixel art' really just gives off a uniquely cheap vibe.”
    • “The visuals are colorful, bright, and cartoony, with no attempt to look realistic or overly complicated.”
    • “The visual art style between the arcade games and the arcade itself varies in an array of different 3D and 2D styles, each game being different.”
  • story
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is generally well-received, described as "short but sweet" and charming, leaving players eager for future updates and expansions. However, some users criticize the lack of depth in character development and plot, as well as frustrating bugs that disrupt gameplay and hinder story progression. Overall, while the narrative has potential, it suffers from execution issues and a simplistic quest system.

    • “The story is short but sweet, and leaves me wanting more.”
    • “There are several bugs, but you can see what it's going to be once everything gets worked out, and that's a fun collection of mini-games (that each have a little more to them than it first seems) with a relaxing setting and charming story.”
    • “It's a pretty fun little story, nothing too crazy but still pretty good. I had a good time playing this game.”
    • “Despite the plot and game design focusing on high scores, you aren't given an opportunity to get a high score on your first try; you're just booted before the game even starts due to the plot.”
    • “Having really arbitrary dialogue options in a game with next to no plot and a character that has as much depth as a kiddie pool is one thing, but why then also tie a player shown meter to this? It just makes me feel like I've done the 'wrong option' or that I need to choose what I say specifically for a certain outcome rather than what I actually just want to say.”
    • “The menu you have is pointless; you have a quest system for the two things you do and a map for this tiny room you're in.”
  • music
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is a mix of charming chiptune and piano melodies that evoke a blend of cheerfulness and melancholy, fitting the theme of befriending a ghost. While many players appreciate the funky and cozy atmosphere created by the soundtracks, some have criticized the music for being repetitive or annoying, with instances of audio issues and lack of sound in certain modes. Overall, the music is generally well-received, contributing positively to the game's vibe despite some technical shortcomings.

    • “The music behind all of this is wonderful; simple chiptune and piano melodies that straddle the line between real cheerful and almost sad, which couldn't be any better for a game where you make friends with a ghost who just wants to play games with someone.”
    • “Funky music, cool designs and a wholesome vibe!”
    • “Sometimes I just idle in the hall and enjoy the funky music and cozy atmosphere.”
    • “The music is rather annoying; in many cases, there's absolutely no sound at all.”
    • “Gotcha, generic music that's bad because 'it's just like the 80s!' in spades.”
    • “Every game is unplayable; they all soft lock and don't play music on entering them.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is noted for its simplicity and a unique mechanic involving spell spawning while jumping, but it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of engaging content, making it feel shallow. Players have expressed frustration with the aiming mechanics, suggesting that aim assist could enhance the experience, as the current setup often reduces gameplay to basic movement and shooting. Overall, while the concept is cute, the execution leaves much to be desired.

    • “It's probably the best gameplay out of the bunch. I liked how it actually made you spawn the rainbow, uh, I mean magic spell, whilst you jump to gain extra height (at least I think they did that on purpose).”
    • “The gameplay being simple is good too, although very repetitive since basically nothing interesting or unique happens as the game is made to be played for about 2 seconds before the gimmick takes over.”
    • “I actually died to this a few times. I think perhaps a bit of aim assist would have helped on controller, as you basically just either hold back and walk through the corridor or stand there and shoot. Having to focus less on aiming would at least allow the dodging gameplay to take the forefront.”
    • “Cute idea, but the gameplay is atrocious.”
  • atmosphere
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its cozy and enjoyable vibe, with some players appreciating the funky music and immersive environment. However, the sound design has received mixed reviews, with some finding it distracting. Overall, while the arcade machines may feel generic, the atmosphere itself is considered a strong point, enhancing the experience of the fun and challenging games.

    • “Sometimes I just idle in the hall and enjoy the funky music and cozy atmosphere.”
    • “Immaculate atmosphere, four fun little games.”
    • “Amazing atmosphere, fun and challenging arcade games.”
    • “The arcade machines are uninspired and generic, but the actual atmosphere is decent; however, the sound design is iffy, often obnoxiously playing in one ear.”
  • emotional
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its unique and wholesome vibe, complemented by funky music and cool designs. However, it also features a heart-wrenching ending that deeply resonates with players, evoking strong emotional responses.

    • “The game has potential as one of the best unique and wholesome games this year.”
    • “Very heart-wrenching ending; I cried and felt emotionally drained.”
    • “The game has potential as one of the best unique and wholesome games this year.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky glitches and unexpected moments, such as disappearing items and random crashes, which players find amusing. The repetitive dialogue and the endearing nature of the ghost character add to the lighthearted charm, making it a "cute funny game" despite its technical issues.

    • “Such a cute funny game !!”
    • “Such a cute funny game !!”
    • “Items in the shop can suddenly vanish for no reason, the frame rate can randomly drop like a brick, the dialogue choices and responses are awfully repetitive [spoiler](and most of the time, ghostie just doesn't want to talk. that's okay, buddy)[/spoiler], ghostie floats and clips into things, and the game occasionally crashes for reasons I don't know [spoiler](it crashed when the arcade power went out, funny enough)[/spoiler].”

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