House Party
- July 15, 2022
- Eek! Games, LLC
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"House Party" is a 3D adventure game that focuses on player choice and partying. The game features a unique AI system that shapes the content around your decisions, with each playthrough offering new and different stories. Explore Madison's house and interact with a cast of eccentric characters while navigating the wild events of the party. With each decision you make, the game's narrative changes, providing a unique and dynamic experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- story837 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mix of humor and adult themes, featuring multiple branching storylines that enhance replayability. While many players appreciate the character development and comedic dialogue, some find the quest mechanics convoluted and frustrating due to bugs and unclear objectives. Overall, the narrative is entertaining, though it may not be deeply engaging for everyone, with some players primarily drawn to the adult content rather than the plot itself.
“The game has a surprisingly complex and well thought out story which really takes a lot of iterations to see through, and on top of that it has additional playable epilogues which are also great.”
“The story is actually, surprisingly really well thought out, and it all works nicely together.”
“House party's storytelling is ever so natural & perfectly executed with quite challenging quests that lead to many different paths that will leave you constantly wanting more as you restart the game from a totally new perspective from when you played last.”
“The story wasn't really compelling; the fun/non-sense wasn't what I thought it would be. The player being unable to say something that doesn't tick a girl off if they didn't talk to someone else first drove me nuts.”
“Unfortunately, the base game is still buggy in certain situations nearly a year after release, which makes you have to replay a whole bunch of the story unless you are regularly saving (autosave doesn't happen often enough for this to be viable).”
“The convoluted quest lines are also unreliable and boring.”
- humor497 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is widely praised for its raunchy, self-aware, and often outrageous nature, drawing comparisons to classic teen comedies and adult humor. Players appreciate the witty dialogue, hilarious character interactions, and the absurd scenarios that keep them laughing throughout the gameplay. While some find the humor juvenile or hit-or-miss, the overall consensus is that the game offers a fun and entertaining experience, especially for those with a taste for irreverent comedy.
“The characters, dialogue options, and activities are hilarious plus either sexy or crazy (or both in many cases) thus the gameplay and the achievement hunting is a lot of fun in this one.”
“It's self-aware and just pervasively hilarious.”
“The writing is sharp and filled with humor, making each conversation a delightful experience.”
“It is so painfully unfunny, so utterly stupid, so hopelessly juvenile, and so utterly obtuse that punching myself in the genitals for 72 minutes would have been a better use of my time.”
“Overall, I found this game very boring, unfunny, and monotonous.”
“The game is unfunny, badly scripted and written, and isn't even worthy of comparing itself with a LucasArts' end credits scene.”
- graphics223 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant improvements since its early access phase, describing them as "pretty good" and "great" even on lower settings. However, some users criticize the graphics as outdated or mediocre, particularly in character models and animations, leading to performance issues like lag and frame drops. Overall, while the visuals are generally appreciated for their detail and style, there are calls for further optimization and enhancement.
“The graphics are magnificent and the game runs smooth like a baby's bottom.”
“The graphics are impressive, the sound design is spot on, and the well-written dialogue and voice acting will make you feel like you're really at the party.”
“The graphics are beautiful, character voice lines are very well acted, great action and adventure and I'd love to see what the devs do with this game and where it goes in the future.”
“The game's biggest flaw is that the graphics are outdated or rather mediocre, especially the character models.”
“The graphics were pretty bad or dated.”
“The animations are a bit stiff and somewhat awkward at times and the occasional graphical glitch will rear its ugly head.”
- gameplay177 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "House Party" is characterized by its humorous and open-ended mechanics, allowing players to engage in various activities and explore different outcomes based on their choices. While many players appreciate the comedic elements and replayability, criticisms arise regarding bugs, clunky controls, and a lack of depth in certain gameplay mechanics. Overall, the game offers a mix of adult content and quirky interactions, making it entertaining for those seeking a lighthearted experience, though it may not satisfy players looking for more robust gameplay.
“The gameplay and replayability are certainly there; however, there's a certain issue I've recently run into.”
“The gameplay is entertaining, varied, and innovative.”
“It's the right amount of silly, over-the-top ridiculous fun with a ton of engaging gameplay and is just such a fun game overall.”
“86 minutes recorded gameplay time, and 0 minutes into the actual game.”
“Unfortunately the overall gameplay and quest design is very weak.”
“Not that fun honestly and I regret getting this game, so many bugs and really boring gameplay and not much to do.”
- stability90 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players note that while the game has potential and can be fun, its persistent issues—such as character pathing problems and texture glitches—make it frustrating to play. Despite some improvements in updates, the overall consensus is that the game remains too unstable for a seamless experience, especially in its current early access state.
“Runs great on Steam Deck as well.”
“Recently started trying it out again, and it now runs great!”
“I haven't played it in the past, but it seems a lot more polished than it has been and runs great.”
“Unfortunately, the base game is still buggy in certain situations nearly a year after release, which makes you have to replay a whole bunch of the story unless you are regularly saving (autosave doesn't happen often enough for this to be viable).”
“The whole game is cool, but the glitches that prevent me from continuing past certain points with certain characters is really not okay.”
“This 'early access' game is incredibly buggy, glitchy, with lots of things that look unfinished.”
- music87 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players expressing frustration over the repetitive nature of the single looping track that plays throughout. Reviewers have called for a wider variety of background music to enhance the gaming experience, as the current soundtrack quickly becomes annoying and detracts from the overall enjoyment. Some players suggest adding custom music options to alleviate the monotony.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
“The music is boppin.”
“Top that off with some pretty damn good voice acting, constant additions and updates, fun and silly (and repetitive!) quests and storylines, and a soundtrack that will be burned into your head 5 minutes in, and you've got a fun, dumb, sexy little package here.”
“I can't count anymore how often I shut down the game because after listening to the same soundtrack over and over again for 2 hours, it's becoming nothing less than annoying.”
“The only thing I was never really a fan of is the annoying music that plays. Even when you find the MP3 player to get more songs going, other than just the one, it is still lame music in my opinion. I just play my own music when I play this game.”
“This game only has one song that loops constantly, which I'm pretty sure is some royalty-free song because it doesn't match the setting of a party.”
- replayability71 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
Overall, the game exhibits high replayability due to its branching storylines, diverse character interactions, and the ability to explore various outcomes and scenarios. Many players appreciate the engaging content and humor, which encourages multiple playthroughs, although some note that certain mechanics can feel repetitive. The ongoing development and addition of new content further enhance its replay value, making it a compelling choice for players seeking variety and exploration.
“Overall, the base storyline is enjoyable and has enough variety and replayability for multiple playthroughs.”
“With open-ended gameplay that allows you to explore the house and engage in different activities, House Party is highly replayable.”
“The developers, no doubt, poured a lot of attention and time into the multiple events and storylines you can encounter in the game, which greatly add to the game's replayability.”
“A lot of games advertise replayability as a sort of add-on; it's a bullet point in the list of reasons why you should play their game and why you'll get great value out of it.”
“It does offer a high degree of replayability, but most of the characters are completely forgettable, the combat system is awful, and quests are usually ridiculous or boring.”
“This game has absolutely no replay value at all.”
- optimization36 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 31 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users reporting severe performance issues, frequent crashes, and bugs that remain unaddressed despite multiple updates. While some players note minor improvements and specific optimizations for one-handed gameplay, the overall consensus is that the game is poorly optimized, struggling to run smoothly even on high-end systems. Many reviewers emphasize that significant optimization is needed before they would recommend the game.
“Graphically, it may not be the most optimized 3D game, but for the budget, I think it's absolutely correct.”
“They have updated several times with new content and made many optimizations too.”
“It runs very smooth and is optimized very well.”
“Your game is still not stable, not optimized... my GTX 1660 burned running your game.”
“Game is still poorly optimized and used to run, doesn't anymore and the devs are useless to help. It's the same answer every time and still nothing changes; the game crashes after selecting new game every time.”
“Good game concept, poor execution, trash optimization, very glitchy game.”
- grinding33 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and repetitive, often requiring players to engage in lengthy tasks and multiple playthroughs to achieve completion. Many reviewers found the gameplay loop to be boring and laborious, with some suggesting that it detracts from the overall enjoyment of the experience. While there are moments of satisfaction, the overwhelming sentiment is that the grinding can be exhausting and frustrating, making it difficult to recommend for those seeking a more engaging experience.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Grinding through the game twice as the two available genders just to get all the achievements will wear on you.”
“The entire process is quite tedious if you're playing the normal story mode because you need to memorize all the steps and tick the box one by one before you even get to the action.”
“Boring and tedious, I wouldn't recommend this to anyone with functioning internet who can look up porn.”
- emotional26 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is a mixed bag, with players noting its heartwarming romances and memorable characters, while also highlighting a lack of deep emotional impact in the overall narrative. Many appreciate the comedic elements and wholesome moments, but some feel that the game prioritizes raunchy fun over genuine emotional depth, leading to a somewhat shallow experience. Overall, it offers a blend of humor and light emotional engagement, with potential for deeper storytelling in future updates.
“Great dialog, memorable characters, and at times, a little more wholesome than you might have expected.”
“Good storytelling, emotional, 10/10”
“This game was an emotional roller-coaster which took me through the deepest valleys and highest mountain peaks.”
- monetization14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 79 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn criticism for being overly reliant on sexualized advertising and celebrity endorsements, which many players feel is a desperate attempt to attract attention. While some appreciate the absence of microtransactions in the single-player experience, others view the game as a disappointing cash grab that fails to deliver a cohesive experience, especially given its ongoing early access status and technical issues. Overall, the monetization approach seems to alienate the target audience rather than engage them effectively.
“However, that is also partially because the devs still label the game as early access and consistently add free content, which is pretty incredible if you think about how many companies bombard you with microtransactions and/or expensive DLC these days.”
“Single-player, no microtransactions, better than several AAA games.”
“It seems like too little, too late, and more leaning on YouTube influencers for advertising, but they're not really the right influencers for the right target market of players.”
“It was fun and sexy before despite how buggy it could get, now it's a disappointing cash grab that doesn't even work and I have good Wi-Fi.”
“Again can't even play now due to an infinite loop in the main menu, do not waste money, has turned into a greedy cash grab even for those who already have it.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally described as captivating, with strong graphics and animations enhancing the experience. However, some users feel it lacks a party-like vibe and humor, suggesting that while improvements have been made, there are still areas for enhancement. Overall, the presence of diverse characters contributes positively to the atmosphere.
“The company keeps coming up with improvements on everything, from the stories to the graphics to the general atmosphere.”
“I don't mind there not being a storyline for 20 different characters, but just the fact that there are 20 different characters really boosts the atmosphere.”
“Atmosphere is meh too; I never had the feeling it was really a party.”
“Missing humor and atmosphere.”
“The overall atmosphere is captivating.”
- character development6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is highly praised, with users noting the lifelike NPCs and elaborate storylines that feature numerous plot twists. The character design is also highlighted as a strong point, contributing to the overall entertainment and humor of the game.
“NPCs are lifelike, and the character development is great.”
“As a game, it is entertaining and fun, with great humor and character design.”
“Has an elaborate storyline filled with many plot twists and amazing character development.”
