Invasion of The Halloween Fiends

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"Invasion of The Halloween Fiends" is a first-person, retro-style horror game set on Halloween Night. You're home alone, handing out candy when masked monsters start showing up. With a blend of comedy and horror, can you survive the night and fend off these unfriendly fiends? The experience offers a unique and memorable playtime of approximately one hour.

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Play Modes

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

Invasion of The Halloween Fiends screenshot

98%

Audience ScoreBased on 124 reviews

humor40 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is a hilarious blend of comedy and horror, with engaging voice acting and a quirky storyline that keeps players entertained.
It's a fun and silly Halloween-themed game that's easy to pick up, making it perfect for casual play with friends or family.
The retro graphics and humorous dialogue create a charming atmosphere, and the unexpected plot twists add to the overall enjoyment.

The audio levels are inconsistent, with dialogue being excessively loud compared to other sound effects, and there's no option to adjust it.
Some players experienced technical issues, including a trojan virus alert from Windows Defender after playing the game.
The game is relatively short, taking about 30-50 minutes to complete, which may leave some players wanting more content.

humor
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its humor, blending scary elements with absurd and witty dialogue that keeps players laughing throughout. Highlights include memorable characters like the gnomes and the tin foil man, as well as a charming retro aesthetic that enhances the comedic experience. Overall, players find the humor well-executed, making for a fun and enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “Our favorite bits were the gnomes, every single dialogue choice was funny, the tin foil man, and the hard cut back to the menu screen in the post-credits scene after the final joke.”
- “Overall it’s a short but highly entertaining game with a charming retro feel and a story that will keep you laughing until the end - recommend it!”
- “With its many funny conversations along with the goofy animations that are purposefully there, I found myself smiling a couple of times throughout.”
story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its intricate and engaging narrative, filled with unexpected plot twists and humor that keeps players entertained throughout. While some find the storyline to be short, it is complemented by excellent voice acting and memorable characters, making the experience enjoyable despite the lack of a skip option for dialogue. Overall, the combination of spooky elements and absurdity contributes to a charming and fun storytelling experience.
- “Such an amazing and intricate storyline, with lots of ups and downs, tricky gameplay but fun nonetheless, and amazing voice acting.”
- “Overall it’s a short but highly entertaining game with a charming retro feel and a story that will keep you laughing until the end - recommend it!”
- “Unfortunately, there is no skip button, so you will have to go through the entire story and dialogue again.”
- “Although the game does not have a major story, there is a reason for what you have to do.”
- “At first you're just curious about the strange people lurking around the house, but as the story progresses, it gets hilariously absurd.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is straightforward and largely guided, typical of traditional indie horror games, with players primarily focused on handing out candy to trick-or-treaters. While the mechanics are minimal, the experience is enhanced by an intricate storyline and engaging voice acting, making it enjoyable despite its simplicity.
- “Such an amazing and intricate storyline, with lots of ups and downs, tricky gameplay but fun nonetheless, and amazing voice acting.”
- “The gameplay is very simple; you won't have to do much as the game tells you pretty much everything you need to do, just like most traditional indie horror games.”
- “There's not a whole lot of gameplay mechanics to be found here; you're simply going to be handing out candy to trick-or-treaters that show up to your house.”
- “There's not a whole lot of gameplay mechanics to be found here; you're simply going to be handing out candy to trick-or-treaters that show up to your house.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are intentionally retro, featuring blocky assets and low-quality textures reminiscent of 1990s visuals, which contribute to a cozy and humorous Halloween experience. This nostalgic style aligns with the developer's previous work, appealing to fans of less graphically advanced horror games.
- “The graphic style is nice - it's the same retro vibe as the developer’s previous game, Bite Night, which I really liked.”
- “A cozy Halloween game with a 1990's graphics style, mainly intended to be a humorous experience.”
- “Graphics are deliberately retro; this means blocky assets, low-quality textures, and a filter that makes it look like you’re watching an old VHS tape.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is enjoyable but relies on copyrighted tracks, which can lead to issues with ad revenue on platforms like YouTube. While players appreciate the quality of the music, there is a desire for a broader selection to enhance the overall experience.
- “The music in this game is really fun and adds to the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack is enjoyable and enhances the gameplay, making it a good time.”
- “While the music is good, I wish there was more variety to it.”
- “The only bummer is that it uses copyright music, so don't expect to run any ads here.”
- “This game is really fun and a good time, but I must say I was disappointed to find out that it does have copyrighted music and you will get the notice on YouTube about the violation.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect is hindered by the use of copyright music, which prevents users from running ads effectively. This limitation has been noted as a significant drawback by players.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is marred by bugs, particularly with the rat collection achievement, which has been reported as problematic by users.
- “The rat collection achievement is buggy.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced several glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience.”