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"Horror Show - Online Survival" is a horror action game with a good plot and phenomenal visuals. Players can choose to either escape a creepy camp as a survivor or hunt down victims as the maniac. Despite its potential, the game is plagued by bugs and annoying ads, but some may find its humor appealing. Overall, it offers an intense and hilarious online survival experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,491 reviews

graphics159 positive mentions

monetization88 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and gameplay, making it enjoyable to play.
It offers a variety of escape routes and unique characters, enhancing the overall experience.
The ability to play with real players instead of just AI adds to the excitement.

The matchmaking often results in playing with AI instead of real players, making the game less engaging.
Killers are often overpowered, making it difficult for survivors to escape.
There are frequent ads after matches, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.

graphics
227 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
23%
7%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews from players. Many appreciate the aesthetics and consider them good for a mobile game, while others feel that improvements are needed, citing issues like low quality, bland visuals, and a desire for more detailed graphics settings. Despite the criticisms, several players highlight the graphics as a strong point, especially in comparison to similar titles.
- “I love the graphics and the aesthetics.”
- “Now I am changing my opinion and giving it 5 out of 5 stars as the new map graphics, escapes, and gameplay is mind-blowing.”
- “This game is amazing, the graphics are nice and I like it when we can block holes.”
- “The graphics are very bad.”
- “It looks so bland, so better graphics is all it needs improved.”
- “This game is disgusting low graphics so much difficulties in movements just horrible game.”
gameplay
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
32%
12%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its unique mechanics and graphics, while others criticize issues such as slow matchmaking, excessive ads, and reliance on AI opponents. Some users find the gameplay engaging and fun, but express frustration over repetitive elements and the lack of multiplayer functionality. Overall, while the game shows potential, it requires improvements in player interaction and performance to enhance the overall experience.
- “Now I am changing my opinion and giving it 5 out of 5 stars as the new map graphics, escapes, and gameplay is mind-blowing.”
- “Great graphics, great gameplay as either survivor or maniac.”
- “I heavily enjoy this game due to immersive gameplay.”
- “Just bad gameplay, I've only played with AI but it's bad, it's very bad.”
- “Everything is great except for the fact that matches usually take longer than 10 minutes because the hunter doesn't get many clues to the whereabouts of survivors; maps are extremely big and while that is a plus, due to no hint system (over long distances), the gameplay currently sucks and must be fixed.”
- “Can't even join my friends... all I play with is AIs... gameplay is meh, repetitive and boring with bots.”
monetization
93 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
1%
95%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the excessive number of mandatory ads that interrupt gameplay, often appearing after every match. Many players express frustration over the intrusive nature of these ads, which detract from the overall experience and lead to a desire to uninstall the game. Additionally, issues with ad-related bugs and the perceived lack of value in rewards for watching ads further exacerbate dissatisfaction with the game's monetization approach.
- “This game is pretty good but it takes a lot of Wi-Fi. It's a good game, it has no ads, and it's a fun game.”
- “I had fun playing it, but I paid for no ads and still have ads.”
- “Need more in-game purchases; it's a pay-to-win game.”
- “The game was wonderful but now has been brought down to an ads-only game that you can't even enjoy.”
- “Too many ads, and the fact that I have to open and pick the locks of boxes or they remain locked is just abusive and terrible game design; gameplay is fun but progression sucks.”
- “I brought VIP and ads still pop up. Not happy, don't buy VIP; it's a waste of money and doesn't do what it says it does.”
stability
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
91%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and bugs that significantly disrupt gameplay, especially on specific maps like Hilltop. Many players express frustration over these issues, which can lead to lost progress and hinder the overall experience, although a few users note that they encountered no problems. Overall, the consensus is that the game is plagued by stability issues that need urgent attention from the developers.
- “No bugs and no glitches so far.”
- “The experience has been excellent; this app is not buggy.”
- “Best game ever, and there are no glitches or bugs.”
- “The hilltop has so many bugs and glitches that you cannot complete the match though.”
- “Game glitches and freezes the higher level you get then when it unfreezes killer is right on you, I do not recommend this game to anyone.”
- “Not only is this crappy game a horrorfield ripoff but it's also a buggy mess, I've got stuck plenty of times because the game used AI and since the AI can't leave the game I had to exit the match and lost everything I won as a killer!”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
33%
20%
The story aspect of the game is praised for its depth and engaging quests, with players appreciating the horror elements and the ability to form groups for challenges. Users express a desire for more diverse maps and additional narrative content, highlighting the game's intriguing plot twists and immersive graphics. Overall, the story is seen as a strong point, contributing to the game's popularity and replayability.
- “It has great graphics and an interesting story. In a way, it is similar to the Among Us game!”
- “I gave a 5 star due to the good graphics and plot twist; it's an amazing game.”
- “Great game and great story.”
- “I once played the older version of Horrorfield as a kid. Horrorfield became popular in 2019, and if you played the new version, you get stuck on the quest 'find or craft a machete'. In the older version, you could unlock Charlie with seals.”
- “And if you finish that 'find or craft a machete' quest, you don't get that completion reward, and the reward is 'raids' and the map hospital.”
- “Please add some more maps like temple, village, and city so I would like this game more. But Horrorfield is very good because it has 3 maps, and in quests, they have 3 maps like temple, village, bunker, and in quests, they have hospital.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently highlighted by users, who find it to be a delightful blend of scary and funny elements, often comparing it to a playful version of hide and seek. Many reviews emphasize the game's ability to evoke laughter amidst its horror themes, making it an enjoyable experience overall.
- “So scary and funny, I really love it.”
- “Funny horror game 🤗👻👻👹👹👻👹😈😈.”
- “Amazing game, trust me... easy to play, and funny.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
50%
Overall, the game is praised for its smooth performance and good graphics, indicating a solid foundation for optimization. However, there are concerns regarding multiplayer functionality, as players express a desire for improved team dynamics with real players instead of AI.
- “Horror show encapsulates a good basis for improvement, and the game definitely runs smoothly.”
- “The game runs smoothly, so I'm kind of impressed with that.”
- “I like the graphics, and the game runs smoothly.”
- “The game needs significant optimization for multiplayer.”
- “Multiplayer performance is lacking and requires better optimization.”
- “There are serious optimization issues that affect the multiplayer experience.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it to be eerie and effective in creating a scary atmosphere, while others criticize it as lacking depth and being unremarkable. Several users express disappointment in the absence of a more engaging soundtrack and voice acting, suggesting that the music does not enhance the horror experience as intended. Overall, while some appreciate the music's contribution to the game's ambiance, many feel it falls short of expectations.
- “What a game! Best graphics and the music is so scary; it is such an addictive game.”
- “Interesting game, but there is no terrible music, and the graphics are amazing.”
- “However, it certainly lacks the proper guide, the minimaps, and the eerie atmosphere with music and animation.”
- “You take centuries to build a wooden wall that hunters can hit you through and break in a second, and you have absolutely no indication of where the hunter is besides the scary music playing.”
- “I don't like the voice acting, and the background music is neither frightening nor memorable.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players find the grinding in this game to be less tedious compared to similar titles, with a focus on fun and smooth gameplay. However, some users still note that there are elements of grinding present, particularly in unlocking characters, and the process of adding friends can be cumbersome.
- “Way better than Horrorfield, please keep it up and don't make it super tedious to unlock maniacs/survivors.”
- “However, if you want to play with your friends, the process of adding friends and playing together is a bit tedious and doesn't work most of the time.”
- “Amazing game, kind of grindy though.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The atmosphere of the game is noted for its expansive map and engaging elements reminiscent of "Left for Dead," but it suffers from a lack of proper guidance, minimaps, and a more immersive eerie ambiance with music and animations.
- “I love how big the map is and the different escapes. I enjoy the Left 4 Dead atmosphere and how you can play as the enemy too.”
- “The eerie atmosphere, combined with the music and animation, really enhances the experience.”
- “However, it certainly lacks the proper guidance, the minimaps, and the eerie atmosphere with music and animation.”
- “I love how big the map is and the different escapes, but I miss the 'Left 4 Dead' atmosphere and the ability to play as the enemy.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in this game is criticized for being lacking and inferior compared to similar titles, with users noting that it feels like a copy of another game and fails to deliver meaningful growth or engagement, particularly in its reliance on bots instead of a true online experience.