Leenie Boog

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In "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.

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Play Modes

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 124 reviews

story12 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

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 engaging and fun.
The graphics and overall design of the game are praised, with many players finding it visually impressive for an indie title.

The game is criticized for its short length and lack of depth in the story, leaving players wanting more content and clearer plotlines.
Many players find the jump scares to be predictable and overused, diminishing their effectiveness as the game progresses.
Audio issues, such as inconsistent sound levels and muffled cues, can hinder gameplay and make it difficult to track the monster's movements.

story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 intriguing premise and the game's atmosphere, many feel the narrative is underdeveloped and leaves too many questions unanswered, leading to a sense of disappointment. Overall, the game is noted for its engaging yet brief storyline, with a desire from fans for more depth and clarity.
- “Leenie Boog is the story about a son who tried to survive by delivering an envelope to his father while being stalked by the fox monster named Leenie Boog.”
- “Leenie Boog is what every indie horror wishes to be, with incredible ray-traced graphics and sound, a slick but downright terrifying antagonist, fun and entertaining levels from beginning to end, and an interesting and groundbreaking story.”
- “Short game, but cheap and with a really good 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 jump-guzzling me into complete submission... I'm pissed, I wanted to like this.”
- “There's obviously a story here and a community of fans craving more and wanting to know what's going on.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it boring and monotonous, while others appreciated the variety of mechanics across different levels. Although it draws comparisons to the Five Nights at Freddy's series, some users enjoyed the new features and found the gameplay engaging, despite initial challenges. Overall, the experience seems to depend heavily on personal preference, with some players recommending it for fans of the genre.
- “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.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's soundtrack is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance suspense, particularly during tense moments with the killer. However, many players express frustration with the music being excessively loud at times, which can drown out important sound cues and disrupt gameplay. A common suggestion is to adjust the volume levels to maintain a better balance between music and in-game audio.
- “The music and the suspense of the killer was amazing, and I will admit that.”
- “The soundtrack is good, but sometimes the music can get too loud, which can affect the hearing of the sound you need to track unless it is intentional to increase difficulty.”
- “My main issue with the game is the audio and music.”
- “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.”
- “Every time you flip a generator lever, the music gets louder and louder.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
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. However, there are mixed feelings about the overall gameplay experience, which some describe as boring and monotonous despite the strong visual presentation. Overall, the graphics are highlighted as a standout feature, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “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, and fun, entertaining levels from beginning to end, along with 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.”
- “Boring and monotonous gameplay, but the graphics are not bad for a first project.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 embraces a more immersive atmosphere. Overall, the atmosphere is appreciated but could benefit from deeper exploration.
- “Some very atmospheric moments to be sure.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's replayability due to its difficulty selection and multiple endings, which encourage them to experience the game in different ways.
- “The game has great replay value due to its difficulty selection and multiple endings.”
- “The game offers excellent replayability with various difficulty levels and multiple endings.”
- “The replay value is impressive, thanks to the different difficulty options and the variety of endings.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is often derived from its absurdity, particularly for fans of horror, who may find themselves laughing at the ridiculousness of the situations despite their frustration with the game's quality.
- “The humor in this game is so unexpected that it catches you off guard, making even the scariest moments feel lighthearted.”
- “The absurdity of the situations you find yourself in will have you laughing out loud, even when the tension is high.”
- “The witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions add a delightful twist to the gameplay, making it a memorable experience.”