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October Panic

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67%Game Brain Score
music, humor
gameplay
95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

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October Panic is a single player arcade platformer game with a horror theme. It was developed by Neckbolt and was released on October 22, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

It's the Night of the Curse Rita the Re-animator is conducting occult experiments to bring her father back to life. In the nearby small town, a rift is ripped in the Veil, flooding the streets with spooks and specters, witches and werewolves, mummies, dummies, big tiddy vamp mommies; pumpkinheads, walking deads, undead newlyweds; slasher killers, third rate fillers, and the evils of the Thrillers…

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews
music6 positive mentions
gameplay1 negative mentions
  • Charming Halloween-themed platformer with great pixel art and catchy music.
  • Fun and nostalgic retro gameplay that recalls classic NES platformers.
  • Short and sweet experience ideal for quick play sessions and seasonal tradition.
  • Some frustrating difficulty spikes and unfair enemy placements, especially in the third level.
  • Simple and repetitive boss battles that lack depth.
  • Limited continue window after death, causing occasional progress loss and player frustration.
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its fun, Halloween-themed, and retro-inspired soundtrack, which complements the gameplay and art style well. Many players find the music to be a standout feature, enhancing the overall atmosphere despite some mixed opinions on sound effects.

    • “October Panic is a treat of a Halloween-themed platformer with great art, kooky enemies, and fun music and sound effects.”
    • “It has a very nice retro vibe with fun levels, great pixel art, and a fantastically Halloween-themed soundtrack.”
    • “Fun, recognizable horror characters from classic movies and the music is amazing.”
    • “Oh boy, from the movement to the music, everything is bad.”
    • “Too bad music and sound effects aren't as old school as the game.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a lighthearted and humorous tone, with amusing enemy designs and funny music. However, some players find the frequent surprise enemy spawns a bit overwhelming despite the overall comedic charm.

    • “It's a wonderful game with funny jams and funny enemies.”
    • “It does a good job being a fake NES action platformer with humorous elements.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics feature charming faux-NES style visuals with a unique blend of high-fidelity sound effects and music, creating a distinctive and enjoyable atmosphere. The artwork is appealing, with diverse enemy designs and costume power-ups that add visual interest. Overall, the graphics contribute to a fun and cute aesthetic.

    • “The odd mismatch between the faux-NES graphics and the hi-fi sound effects and music creates a really cool vibe.”
    • “Lots of enemy variety, nice artwork, and a cute story attached.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is praised for its charming and cute narrative, complemented by appealing artwork and a diverse range of enemies that enhance the overall experience.

  • gameplay
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay generally emphasizes mastering mechanics and strategic use, but some levels introduce unexpected challenges that require trial and error, leading to potential frustration.

    • “Unlike the other levels where knowing the mechanics of the game and properly using them to your advantage was the key to completing it, the third one just comes out of nowhere with elements that you won't really be able to dodge or overcome unless you play through it again after dying.”
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October Panic is a arcade platformer game with horror theme.

October Panic is available on PC and Windows.

October Panic was released on October 22, 2024.

October Panic was developed by Neckbolt.

October Panic has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked October Panic for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

October Panic is a single player game.

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