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Howloween Hero

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97%Game Brain Score
story, humor
gameplay, stability
97% User Score Based on 68 reviews

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Howloween Hero is a single player role playing game with mystery and comedy themes. It was developed by Gossamer Games and was released on October 25, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Howloween Hero is a spooky platformer game where players control a brave pup named Gossamer. The mission is to save Howloween from the grasp of the evil Zgadovsky, battling monsters and solving puzzles along the way. With charming pixel art and a festive soundtrack, players of all ages can enjoy this thrilling adventure.

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews
story4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Adorable and charming game perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit, featuring a cute dog collecting candy and engaging with humorous characters.
  • Great attention to detail in graphics and dialogue, with fun quests and costumes that enhance the overall experience.
  • Family-friendly and suitable for all ages, providing a light-hearted, enjoyable gameplay experience that is both nostalgic and entertaining.
  • The game is quite short, typically taking only 1-2 hours to complete, which may lead some players to question its value for the price.
  • Gameplay can feel simplistic and limited, primarily consisting of fetch quests and basic interactions, which might not satisfy those looking for depth.
  • Some technical issues, such as floaty movement and minor bugs, detract from the overall polish of the game.
  • story
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is light and primarily revolves around a series of fetch quests, with players embarking on a whimsical journey for candy and costumes. While the narrative lacks depth, it offers unexpected surprises and enjoyable interactions that enhance replayability. Overall, players can expect a charming experience rather than a complex storyline.

    • “An absolutely adorable game where your quest for candy brings you joy with costumes and new friends!”
    • “There are several quests, and whichever 'solution' you bring to the quest prompts a different response which makes for an entertaining replay.”
    • “Fun little game where you get candy and do quests and stuff, sort of reminds me of Costume Quest in a way.”
    • “☐ no story”
    • “All of the quests are of the fetch variety (pun possibly intended).”
    • “There's some quests (appropriately enough they're mostly 'fetch' quests - get it? fetch cause dog?), a number of surprises (won't spoil them but you get to go places and see things you wouldn't expect from the premise).”
  • gameplay
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally described as simple and straightforward, fitting the game's overall vibe with solid graphics. While it offers some humor and creativity, it is considered short (around 45 to 60 minutes) and may not justify its high price for some players. Overall, it is serviceable but lacks standout features.

    • “Simple gameplay with solid graphics that really fit the overall vibe.”
    • “Definitely give it a play, you'll get a good laugh from the humor and creativity of the devs as shown through the gameplay and dialogue of the NPCs!”
    • “Gameplay is nothing to write home about, it's serviceable for the type of game this is.”
    • “High price for short gameplay (around 45 to 60 minutes long)”
    • “No exorbitant features, straight-forward gameplay.”
  • humor
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding the dialogue genuinely funny and capable of eliciting smiles and laughter. The characters are described as hilarious, making interactions enjoyable and memorable, although some jokes may not have lasting impact. Overall, the game's humor and creativity contribute significantly to the fun of engaging with its NPCs and quests.

    • “The dialogue of each character was hilarious and made it a lot of fun meeting everyone and getting their special quests.”
    • “Actually had us laughing out loud as we talked to the different characters.”
    • “Definitely give it a play, you'll get a good laugh from the humor and creativity of the devs as shown through the gameplay and dialogue of the NPCs!”
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game evoke a nostalgic feel reminiscent of old console titles, particularly Sega, which many players appreciate. The art style and level design are praised for complementing the game's fun and Halloween-themed atmosphere, making it appealing to those who enjoy lighthearted gaming experiences. Overall, the visuals are considered solid and fitting for the game's vibe.

    • “I love the art style and I found the gameplay fun and certainly enjoyed myself.”
    • “Nice level design and art style.”
    • “Graphics remind me of old console games like Sega. I loved it and would recommend it to anyone that loves Halloween games but not the horror scary games!”
    • “Simple gameplay with solid graphics that really fit the overall vibe.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been reported to have issues with buggy resolution detection, necessitating extensive adjustments to the game user settings. However, the developer is noted for their quick response in addressing these stability concerns.

    • “Buggy resolution detection; required a lot of fiddling with game user settings.”
    • “Buggy resolution detection; required a lot of fiddling with game user settings.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and ambient sound effects in the game effectively create a spooky atmosphere, perfectly aligning with its Halloween theme, enhanced by a fitting purple and orange color palette. Reviewers appreciate the cool music choices that contribute to the overall immersive experience.

    • “Perfectly captures the tone of a Halloween game with its purple/orange color palette and music choices.”
    • “There's cool music and lots of ambient sound effects that really make the game feel nice and spooky.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like one would need a second life to fully engage with it.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is consistently described as adorable and wholesome, evoking a strong sense of warmth and positivity that resonates emotionally with players.

    • “An adorable, cute, and wholesome game.”
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Howloween Hero is a role playing game with mystery and comedy themes.

Howloween Hero is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Phone and others.

Howloween Hero was released on October 25, 2021.

Howloween Hero was developed by Gossamer Games.

Howloween Hero has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Howloween Hero is a single player game.

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