Horror Tycoon

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Horror Tycoon is a simulation game where you build and manage your own haunted house attraction. Set various scenarios to challenge and scare visitors, while keeping them safe to ensure positive reviews and profits. Expand your operations and experiment with different themes and layouts to become the ultimate Horror Tycoon.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has a unique and creative concept that allows players to build and customize their own haunted houses, providing a fun and engaging experience.
The developer is responsive to community feedback and regularly updates the game, showing a commitment to improving the gameplay and fixing bugs.
The visuals and sound design are well-executed, enhancing the overall atmosphere and enjoyment of the game.

The game is more of a tower defense experience rather than a true tycoon game, which has led to disappointment among players expecting a management simulation.
There are numerous bugs and issues, including AI pathfinding problems and crashes, which significantly hinder gameplay and progression.
The tutorial and user interface are lacking, making it difficult for players to understand the mechanics and effectively build their haunted houses.

gameplay
11 mentions
27 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The gameplay combines resource management with tower defense mechanics, allowing players to build and customize their setups creatively. While it offers interesting mechanics reminiscent of classic tycoon games, some users find it basic and plagued by bugs and balance issues, particularly criticizing the incomplete core gameplay and the unclear function of certain mechanics. Overall, the gameplay experience is mixed, with potential for depth but currently hindered by technical shortcomings.
- “It's a uniquely creepy hybrid of the familiar resource management gameplay paired with challenging tower defense gameplay!”
- “Build and customize your gauntlet of terror with all the freedom of tycoon building mechanics, and construct a winding path of deadly scares to frighten your victims!”
- “Game is a little basic at the moment with some bugs and balance issues but that is to be expected in an early game. However, it has some interesting mechanics which means, unlike most tower defense games, you have to manage your resources; otherwise, bad things can happen.”
- “The gameplay is terrible if you want a tycoon game and build/manage things.”
- “I'm not sure how the lawyer mechanic works; however, I've never actually had to use them in-game. I have had the police turn up, but they never seem to do anything either, except tell you that your location, riddled with dead bodies of paying patrons, isn't suspicious and sorry for wasting your time. If this is modeled after the current British police force, then to be honest, it's pretty spot on.”
- “I don't like it when only part of the gameplay is available to me...”
graphics
7 mentions
57 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their quality and customization options, contributing to an immersive and aesthetically pleasing experience. Players appreciate the combination of great visuals, sound design, and the ability to create a spooky atmosphere, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The visuals look great, with fantastic and highly customizable lighting!”
- “I would recommend this game if you enjoy self-led strategy puzzle games with a great aesthetic and an immersive universe.”
- “The graphics are great, the sound is fantastic, the premise is excellent, and I seriously cannot wait to see how it evolves.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
- “The character models look stiff and lifeless, which detracts from the overall immersion.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to create a captivating atmosphere.”
story
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The game's story features a darkly humorous premise involving signing over one's name and soul, which adds a creepy twist to the experience. However, some players feel that the narrative is minimal, focusing more on gameplay elements like building a dream quest room rather than a cohesive story.
- “The game has plenty of humor, from the story mode premise to the feedback visitors so kindly leave you with should you fail to impress them.”
- “The creepiest part is the part of the story where you have to sign your name and soul over.”
- “The game has plenty of humor, from the story mode premise to the feedback visitors kindly leave you if you fail to impress them.”
- “There is no story.”
stability
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience, leading to concerns about its stability, especially given its early access status. While there is potential for improvement, many players doubt that significant fixes will be implemented before the upcoming Halloween period.
- “It has bugs and glitches that can really get under your skin at times.”
- “The game has potential, but with it being so buggy and close to Halloween, I doubt it'll be fixed in time.”
- “It's early access, still a little buggy.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game features a strong sense of humor throughout its story mode and in the feedback from visitors, providing comedic moments. However, the humor can diminish significantly due to the frustration of repeatedly restarting levels after failures.
- “The game has plenty of humor, from the story mode premise to the feedback visitors kindly leave you with should you fail to impress them.”
- “The humor is consistently entertaining, making even the most challenging moments enjoyable.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
music
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music and sound design in the game are highly praised, enhancing the overall atmosphere and experience. Players appreciate how the audio complements the game's spooky elements, contributing to the immersive environment.
- “The music and sounds are fantastic, adding to the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the immersive experience.”
- “I love how the music sets the mood and keeps the tension high throughout the game.”