Panic In The Woods

68%
Game Brain Score Based on 36 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • humor
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In "Panic In The Woods," players navigate a haunted forest as Boy Scouts, working together to banish a terrifying monster. The group must explore their surroundings to find keys, extract skulls in hellish realms, and rescue captured teammates, all while avoiding the monster's keen senses. Communication and strategy are crucial to outsmart the monster and survive together in this horror survival and extraction game.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

68%
Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews
graphics2 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game is a hilarious and intense experience, especially when played with friends, leading to lots of laughter and screams.
  • The atmosphere and art style are engaging, with creepy yet cute graphics that enhance the horror experience.
  • There is a solid core gameplay mechanic that encourages teamwork and strategy, making it fun to play multiple times as players learn and improve.
  • The game has a steep learning curve with poorly explained mechanics and no tutorial, leading to frustration for new players.
  • The difficulty level is excessively high, making it feel tedious rather than enjoyable, especially for smaller groups or inexperienced players.
  • There are several bugs and issues, such as getting stuck in the environment and a lack of customization options, which detract from the overall experience.
  • gameplay4 mentions

    Gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring fun mechanics like sound-based chasing and engaging jumps. However, players feel that the game requires better balancing in portal difficulties and cage mechanics, as well as clearer tutorials to explain objectives and specific mechanics, such as hiding from monsters.

    • “The mechanics of making sound and getting chased is very fun, and some of the jumps really got me.”
    • “If there is a 'sight' mechanic (e.g. hiding in the bush makes you invisible to monsters), the game should explicitly tell you that.”
    • “All jokes aside, it's a cool game, but it could really use some balancing in the portal difficulties and cage mechanics.”
    • “The game needs, at the very least, a text tutorial explaining what the objectives are and what the game mechanics are.”
    • “If there is a 'sight' mechanic (e.g., hiding in the bush makes you invisible to monsters), the game should explicitly tell you that.”
  • graphics3 mentions

    The graphics are characterized as "creepy cute," contributing to an engaging atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. The art style, along with humorous character animations, adds to the game's charm and enjoyment.

    • “The graphics are creepy cute and the atmosphere is awesome.”
    • “I thoroughly enjoyed this game; the art style, the comedic direction of the characters, and the joyful run animations all contributed to great fun.”
    • “Don’t let the graphics fool you, either.”
  • humor1 mentions

    Players find the humor in the game to be highly entertaining, often leading to uncontrollable laughter and excitement during gameplay.

    • “You can't stop laughing and screaming while playing this game!”
    • “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, with clever jokes and hilarious situations that keep you entertained.”
    • “Every character has a unique sense of humor that adds to the overall fun and makes each interaction a joy.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players feel that the grinding in the game is excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment, as it shifts from a challenging experience to a tedious one. The developers' intention to create a difficult game has backfired, leading to frustration rather than engagement.

    • “The developers probably thought they needed to make the game unfair, because they worried if the game was too easy, players would beat it and move on. But ironically, I don't think I'll ever beat it because it's been taken too far in the opposite direction and becomes tedious rather than fun or enjoyable.”
    • “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an engaging part of the game. It takes away from the enjoyment and makes me question why I even started playing.”
    • “The amount of grinding required is excessive and feels like a way to artificially extend gameplay. It turns what could be an exciting adventure into a monotonous task.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere is characterized by a unique blend of "creepy cute" graphics, creating an engaging and memorable experience for players.

    • “The graphics are creepy cute, and the atmosphere is awesome.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs reported by users.

    • “As of the time of writing this review, the game is buggy as hell.”
    • “The frequent crashes make it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined my gameplay experience.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Despite having only one level, the game offers good replayability, particularly when played with friends.

    • “Only one level currently, but it still offers great replayability with friends.”
    • “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different strategies you can employ.”
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