Leenie Boog
- April 3, 2021
- ABDeveloper
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "Leenie Boog," players must survive a nighttime attack from a terrifying creature using sound and awareness as their weapons. Progress through a series of abandoned buildings while fighting for your life and identifying the source of each sound to avoid the creature. The game offers adjustable difficulty levels and is available in English, Russian, and Ukrainian.
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and challenging horror experience that relies heavily on sound cues, creating genuine tension and atmosphere.
- Players appreciate the diverse gameplay mechanics across different levels, which keeps the experience fresh and engaging.
- The graphics and overall presentation are praised, with many players finding the antagonist, Leenie Boog, to be a compelling and terrifying character.
- The game suffers from audio issues, with inconsistent sound levels that can make it difficult to hear important cues, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
- Many players find the jump scares to be predictable and overused, diminishing their impact over time.
- The story is criticized for being vague and leaving too many unanswered questions, which can detract from the overall experience.
- story16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The story of "Leenie Boog" revolves around a son trying to deliver an envelope to his father while being pursued by a terrifying fox monster, creating a blend of horror and emotional stakes. While some players appreciate the game's intriguing premise and the unique antagonist, many feel the narrative is underdeveloped and leaves too much to the imagination, resulting in a sense of disappointment. Overall, the game is praised for its atmosphere and graphics, but players express a desire for a more fleshed-out storyline.
“Leenie Boog is the story about a son who tried to survive by delivering the envelope to his father while being stalked by the fox monster named Leenie Boog.”
“Leenie Boog is what every indie horror wishes to be, incredible ray traced graphics and sound, a slick cool but also downright terrifying antagonist, fun and entertaining levels from beginning to end, an interesting and groundbreaking story.”
“Short game, but cheap and with a hella good story.”
“This masterpiece had absolutely nothing to do with a cat pumping simulator like what was advertised on Ubisoft's Snapchat story.”
“It's still possible that there are some secret or story elements that can easily be missed, but there's not much to write about since this game is very short.”
“At least wine and dine me with some story first before jumping into complete submission... I'm pissed, I wanted to like this.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it boring and monotonous, while others appreciate the variety of mechanics across different levels. Although some elements are reminiscent of Five Nights at Freddy's, the game introduces new features that can be enjoyable for fans of the genre. Overall, the experience can be challenging initially but becomes easier as players adapt, with some praising the engaging cinematic scenes interspersed throughout.
“Each level has a different mechanic involved.”
“I loved the overall gameplay of it and the endings honestly had me shocked.”
“I just personally didn't enjoy the actual gameplay levels at all.”
“The game can be a bit challenging in the beginning, but once you get the hang of the gameplay on each level, it ends up being easy.”
“Well, there are basically three real gameplay levels, with some scenes in between.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance suspense, particularly during tense moments. However, many users express frustration with the music being excessively loud, which can drown out important sound cues and negatively impact gameplay.
“The soundtrack is good, but sometimes the music can get too loud, which can affect the hearing of the sounds you need to track unless it is intentional to increase difficulty.”
“The music and the suspense of the killer were amazing, and I will admit that.”
“My main issue with the game is the audio and music.”
“Every time you flip a generator lever, the music gets louder and louder.”
“However, when it's just full on blasting into your ears and you can't even hear your footsteps, you might want to consider toning down the music element.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally well-received, with some users noting impressive ray tracing and visually appealing environments, especially for a first project. While the gameplay may be considered monotonous, the visuals contribute positively to the overall experience, enhancing the atmosphere and storytelling.
“Leenie Boog is what every indie horror wishes to be, with incredible ray-traced graphics and sound, a slick and cool yet downright terrifying antagonist, fun and entertaining levels from beginning to end, and an interesting and groundbreaking story.”
“What I do like about the game are the graphics and the levels you explore as you progress through the story.”
“Not bad graphics for a first project.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that while the game features some compelling atmospheric moments, there is a desire for a version that leans less towards an arcade style and more into a richly immersive atmosphere.
“I would love to see a variation on this that was less arcade-like and more atmospheric.”
“Some very atmospheric moments, to be sure.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's replayability due to its difficulty selection options and the presence of multiple endings, which encourage them to experience the game in different ways.
“The great replay value comes from the difficulty selection and multiple endings.”
“Each playthrough offers a unique experience, making you want to dive back in.”
“The variety of choices and paths keeps the game fresh and engaging every time.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often derived from its absurdity, with players finding themselves laughing at the ridiculousness of the situations, despite their frustration with the game's quality.
“The humor in this game is so absurd that it makes even the scariest moments feel laughable.”
“The witty dialogue and hilarious situations had me chuckling throughout my playthrough.”
“I never expected to find myself laughing out loud while playing a horror game, but the comedic elements are brilliantly executed.”
