Loonyland: Halloween Hill
- May 31, 2024
- Hamumu
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Get on itch.io StoreLong before he was a megalomaniacal, Elvis-impersonating, psychotic, brain-transferring mad scientist, Dr. Lunatic was a young boy, exploring the kingdom of Loonyland. Follow his first adventure in Halloween Hill, where he takes on the freakish inhabitants with an array of even more freakish weapons like a potted cactus and whoopee cushion. This is an action-adventure game, where you must explore…
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Reviews
- Loonyland: Halloween Hill offers a unique and charming gameplay experience with a variety of unlockable characters and modes, enhancing replayability.
- The merit badge system adds depth to the game, allowing players to unlock new gameplay modifiers and alternate characters that change how the game is played.
- The inclusion of a randomizer mode adds unpredictability and longevity to the game, making it a fun adventure to explore multiple times.
- Some bosses and areas can be frustrating and not enjoyable, which may detract from the overall experience.
- The game lacks background music, which some players might find off-putting, although it can create a unique atmosphere.
- Certain NPC interactions can be annoying, particularly when colliding with them unintentionally during gameplay.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Loonyland's gameplay is characterized by its innovative design and a badge system that allows players to unlock new modes, cheats, and characters through achievements, creating a dynamic and customizable experience. The game evokes nostalgia for classic titles like "A Link to the Past," offering a playful and chaotic atmosphere as players can stack modifiers from completed achievements. Overall, it feels like a vast toybox of gameplay possibilities rather than a traditional -vania.
“Loonyland provides a surprising amount of unique design ideas and gameplay philosophies that make the game experience feel like a giant toybox rather than just a cut-and-dry -vania.”
“There's the badge system, which essentially makes any achievements you get also unlock new gameplay modes, cheats, alternate characters, and so on.”
“Loonyland provides a surprising amount of unique design ideas and gameplay philosophies that make the game experience feel like a giant toybox rather than just a cut and dry -vania.”
“There are 40 achievements in the game, but the twist is that each one you complete has a bonus gameplay modifier to it that you can optionally equip.”
“They can be toggled on at any time during gameplay, and most of them stack which can lead to chaotic results!”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a lack of music, aside from the title screen, which some players view as a drawback; however, others appreciate how this choice enhances the overall ambiance and immersion.
“There's no music at all in this game other than the title screen, which some may consider a downside, but I personally like the atmosphere it gives the game.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game features no music beyond the title screen, which some players view as a drawback; however, others appreciate the atmospheric effect this choice creates.
“There's no music at all in this game other than the title screen, which some may consider a downside.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is a nostalgic return to a classic Hamumu title, focusing on the backstory of Dr. Lunatic, which adds depth to the character and enriches the overall narrative experience.
“Another Hamumu classic brought back, this time covering some of Dr. Lunatic's backstory.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a vibrant and colorful blend of pre-rendered 3D sprites and pixel art, creating a unique and appealing aesthetic. The small map is filled with secrets and engaging elements, enhancing the overall visual experience.
“The vibrant and colorful mix of the pre-rendered 3D sprites and pixel art style in Hamumu's games really appeals to me; it's bizarre and fun.”
“The graphics are a delightful blend of vibrant colors and unique styles that create an engaging visual experience.”
“The art style is captivating, combining retro pixel art with modern 3D elements to create a visually stunning environment.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its charming and wacky humor, which adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the funny moments that arise while exploring, completing quests, and battling bosses.
“The game is very charming, wacky, and funny.”
“The humor in this game is delightful and adds a unique charm to the overall experience.”
“I love how the game combines quirky characters and hilarious dialogue to keep me entertained.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, citing a wealth of unlockables and various game modes, including a randomizer, that encourage multiple playthroughs.
“There's also a ton of unlockables and different game modes to play for lots of replayability, including a randomizer!”
