Not It: Spookiest Edition

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Not It: Spookiest Edition is a single player survival survival game with horror, fantasy and mystery themes. It was developed by Snowhaven Studios and was released on October 12, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A horror-filled visual novel full of suspense and mystery where you navigate Katie through a living nightmare. Her move-in day on Halloween throws her into a centuries-old curse. Can she make it through the night? Will her new neighbors perish? Decide their fate.

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Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

story12 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The writing is engaging and the characters are well-developed, making the story enjoyable despite its brevity.
The art style is striking and colorful, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
The game features fully voiced dialogue with decent performances, adding depth to the characters and story.

The game is very short, with most playthroughs taking only 20-40 minutes, which may leave players wanting more depth.
There are several technical issues, including glitches and inconsistent audio levels, which can detract from the experience.
The pacing is often too fast, leading to a lack of tension and suspense, which is disappointing for a horror-themed game.

story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
59%
8%
The story is engaging and features a sympathetic protagonist, but it suffers from brevity and some cliches, leaving little room for character development. While the narrative offers an interesting mix of light-heartedness and darker themes, it is often described as short and lacking depth, with some dialogue issues. However, the game compensates with multiple endings and a charming art style, making it enjoyable for both newcomers and fans of visual novels.
- “The story is engaging and the protagonist is sympathetic.”
- “The story is an interesting mystery that starts off decently light-hearted but quickly gets darker and darker.”
- “The art is gorgeous and the story is pretty entertaining on a first or second run.”
- “Sadly, it gets bogged down by the mediocre story it happens to be in.”
- “I really wanted to like it, and the story had potential, but I think it was just very short and not enough to give you an actual opinion on characters.”
- “Maybe my expectations were just set too high, but the story is remarkably short with very little time to grow attached to the characters.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
39%
23%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their striking and appealing art style, which effectively complements the quality voice acting and enhances the emotional weight of the story. The art style adapts to the narrative's tone, creating a jarring yet impactful experience, while the cartoonish aesthetic manages to convey intense scenes that engage players. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's charm and immersive storytelling.
- “The art style and soundtrack for this game really carried the game in my opinion, as they both led to some scenes carrying some genuine weight.”
- “The cartoonish art style is very appealing and blends perfectly with the quality voice acting being featured during dialogues.”
- “Despite the cartoonish aesthetic, there are a lot of intense scenes, and I became genuinely invested in the characters.”
- “E.g. a character that had died in a previous scene is present in the artwork of the next scene.”
- “The art style changes drastically when the tone of the story changes, which is jarring in the best way possible; props to the artists for making CG hunting fun!”
- “Or maybe it's just me, maybe I'm not that easy to frighten because seriously for me it was mainly a cute story with a relaxing art style.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game "not it" has been reported to have several glitches, which may affect the overall stability during gameplay, despite its relatively short playtime of 2.5 hours across multiple playthroughs.
- “The game is riddled with glitches that disrupt the experience.”
- “After seven playthroughs, I encountered multiple stability issues that made the game frustrating.”
- “The overall stability of the game is poor, leading to frequent interruptions.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, often leading to frustration.
- “So tedious :(”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
- “I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over again.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game offers a compelling story with psychological elements, but its short length and somewhat repetitive paths limit its replayability. While players appreciate the experience, they feel that additional content or variations could enhance the desire to replay it. Overall, it is recommended for fans of the genre despite these limitations.
- “I liked it; it's a short game, and while the paths can be a bit similar, the story is still good. I enjoy all the psychological elements. I wish it was longer, and if the 'thing' actually happened, it would have made it more replayable. Still, I would recommend it if you like games like this.”
- “The game offers multiple endings and choices that significantly impact the story, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
- “With its branching narratives and various character interactions, I found myself wanting to replay it to explore different outcomes and experiences.”
- “I liked it; I mean, it's a short game. The paths can be a bit samey, but the story is still good. I like all the psychological elements. I wish it was longer, and for the 'thing' to actually happen, it would have made it more replayable. But I still would recommend it if you like things like this.”
- “The game lacks significant variation in its paths, making replaying it feel less rewarding. Once you've experienced the story, there's not much incentive to go through it again.”
- “While the initial playthrough was enjoyable, I found that the limited choices and predictable outcomes diminished the replayability factor. It feels like a one-and-done experience.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The game excels in character development, featuring a small but impactful cast that is brought to life through excellent writing and engaging storytelling. Players are drawn into the world and motivated to explore every narrative path, with the characters' depth enhancing the overall experience. The strong emotional connection established with the characters makes the game a memorable choice, particularly for seasonal play.
- “This game caught my eye with its striking art and character designs. I don’t normally play visual novels, but as I played this game, I was sucked into its excellent writing and well-made characters. The cast is small, but they do so much with them and the game's setting. They bring you into their world at the start and make you want to stay with the writing. You’ll want to experience every path the game has to offer. I got the 'true' ending by mistake, and it just made me hungry for more. This is the perfect Halloween game, and the developers should be so proud of what they’ve made. I can’t wait to see what they create next because it has become my yearly Halloween tradition.”
- “The character development feels shallow and one-dimensional, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
- “I found the character arcs to be predictable and lacking depth, which diminished my overall enjoyment of the story.”
- “Despite the interesting premise, the characters didn't evolve in a meaningful way, leaving their journeys feeling unfulfilling.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of character performances is criticized for being flat and amateurish, detracting from the intended terror and instead highlighting their blandness. While one character's frantic portrayal is somewhat effective, it ultimately becomes more annoying than impactful.
- “Sadly, the performances are a little flat and amateurish, and rather than helping convey the terror of characters, they draw attention to their blandness.”
- “One particular character is constantly freaking out, and their performance is decent enough, but it comes off as annoying.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its chilling quality, effectively enhancing the emotional weight of key scenes alongside the art style and voice acting. Overall, it contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere and experience.
- “The art style and soundtrack for this game really carried the experience, as they both contributed to some scenes having genuine emotional weight.”
- “Good game, great art, chilling music, and wonderful voice acting.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its atmospheric setting, which is both immersive and eerie, contributing to a sense of unease throughout the experience. Players appreciate the variety of endings that enhance the overall ambiance of the choice-based visual novel.
- “This is a choice-based visual novel presenting an atmospheric setting and a vast variety of endings.”
- “The game is very atmospheric overall, as well as eerie, mainly due to the uneasiness of the displayed setting.”

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Not It: Spookiest Edition is a survival survival game with horror, fantasy and mystery themes.

Not It: Spookiest Edition is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Not It: Spookiest Edition was released on October 12, 2021.

Not It: Spookiest Edition was developed by Snowhaven Studios.

Not It: Spookiest Edition has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Not It: Spookiest Edition is a single player game.

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