Horror Globes: Halloween nightmare
- October 30, 2020
- islaOliva Games
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Horror Globes" is a short, first-person horror adventure set on Halloween night, focusing on spatial sound and atmosphere. Join Allan, an 8-year-old boy, as he explores an old property, encountering chilling supernatural events and mysterious phenomena. Uncover the secrets of this haunted location contained within a collectible snow globe. Prepare for a thrilling, immersive experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a creepy atmosphere with excellent graphics and sound design, making it perfect for Halloween.
- It includes engaging puzzles and a detailed storyline with unexpected twists, enhancing replayability.
- Players have reported effective jump scares and a well-crafted monster that keeps them on edge throughout the game.
- There is no controller support and limited save points, which can lead to frustration during gameplay.
- Some players found the game to be short and lacking in challenge, with an ending that felt abrupt or underdeveloped.
- The monster's speed can become a nuisance, making encounters feel less balanced and more frustrating.
- story18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is engaging and filled with unexpected twists, centered around a Halloween night where the protagonist uncovers the mystery of missing children while trick-or-treating. Players appreciate the creepy atmosphere, clever puzzles that tie into the narrative, and effective jump scares, all contributing to a memorable horror experience. Overall, the combination of a simple yet efficient storyline and immersive environment makes it a standout choice for fans of the genre.
“Not only are you trying to gather pieces to complete your goal as well as candy, but you are unraveling a detailed storyline that takes some twists and turns.”
“Very much worth playing this game if this is your preferred genre or if you are casually looking for a creepy Halloween game since it takes place on Halloween night and your character is trick-or-treating when they begin to unravel the story behind the missing children of the town.”
“The story is scary and interesting, the scenery is intense and atmospheric... the Halloween vibe is so real and so scary that this game instantly became a favorite!”
“The story is simple yet efficient.”
“The theme and story are present, but they lack depth and complexity.”
“While the gameplay is smooth, the story feels underdeveloped and fails to engage.”
- atmosphere12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its creepiness, enhanced by effective graphics and sound design that create a tense and immersive horror experience. Players appreciate the balance of scares and puzzles, as well as the intense, Halloween-like vibe that contributes to the overall enjoyment and engagement with the story. The use of darkness and limited flashlight mechanics further heightens the suspense, making it a standout feature of the game.
“The story was interesting and the atmosphere was spot on with the sounds and environment for a good horror game.”
“There is a very creepy atmosphere created with the graphics and soundscape, as well as how dark you need to keep it by rarely using your flashlight in order to not attract the main baddie.”
“The graphics and ambiance are solid, and the atmosphere is creepy from the beginning!”
- graphics12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are highly praised for their quality and optimization, effectively creating a creepy atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Utilizing the Unity engine, the textures and visuals contribute to a solid ambiance, with a well-maintained frame rate that supports the game's tension and jump scares. Players appreciate the balance between visual appeal and gameplay, noting that the graphics are both impressive and accessible.
“The graphics and ambiance are solid, and the atmosphere is creepy from the beginning!”
“This is a great game; the idea behind it is very good, and the graphics are excellent, easy running, not overly complicated.”
“The graphics and ambiance are solid and the atmosphere is creepy from the beginning!”
“There is a very creepy atmosphere created with the graphics and soundscape as well as how dark you need to keep it by rarely using your flashlight in order to not attract the main baddie.”
“The graphics and textures were well done, especially using the Unity engine.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for its smooth mechanics and effective use of jump scares, which are well-timed and not excessive, enhancing the overall experience without overshadowing the theme and story.
“The theme and story are present, the gameplay is smooth, and the jump scares definitely got me, but they weren't overdone in my opinion.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the opportunity to explore and gather resources, such as candy, before triggering events that could complicate stealth gameplay. This proactive approach helps mitigate the tediousness often associated with grinding in the game.
“I'm glad I searched the forest before a trigger event, which would make it much more tedious to be stealthy for most of the time searching for candy.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of fear and comedy, particularly highlighted by the enemy monster, which is described as both scary and funny simultaneously. This duality adds a unique charm to the gameplay experience.
“The enemy monster is scary and funny at the same time.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are highly optimized, receiving consistent praise from users for their quality and performance.
“The graphics are very well optimized.”
