Peekaboo

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Peekaboo is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game. It was developed by Redaster Studio and was released on August 7, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

"Peekaboo - Hide & Seek Online" is a massively multiplayer role-playing game where 2-16 players are divided into teams of props and hunters. Props can transform into various objects, while hunters use special guns to find their opponents within a limited time. Each team has unique skills to win the round, and the game features ten maps with various objects to choose from. Despite being funny and having great mechanics and graphics, it is currently buggy.

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graphics104 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

Peekaboo offers a fun and engaging hide-and-seek experience, especially when played with friends, creating moments of laughter and excitement.
The game features colorful graphics and a variety of maps, enhancing the overall visual appeal and gameplay experience.
The mechanics of transforming into props and the dynamic gameplay keep players engaged, with the added twist of players respawning as hunters after being found.

The game suffers from a low player base, making it difficult to find matches, especially during off-peak hours.
Technical issues such as lag, bugs, and server instability can detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration during gameplay.
The lack of depth in gameplay and repetitive mechanics may lead to boredom over time, particularly for solo players.

graphics
151 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Peekaboo" are characterized by a vibrant, low-poly art style that enhances its playful tone, making it visually appealing and suitable for its gameplay. While some users noted minor glitches and performance issues, the overall aesthetic is praised for its charm, colorfulness, and ability to create an enjoyable atmosphere, particularly in multiplayer settings. Despite some criticisms regarding technical execution, many players find the graphics to be a strong point that contributes to the game's fun and engaging experience.
- “Visually, Peekaboo adopts a bright, low-poly art style that suits its playful tone.”
- “The graphics are colorful and cute, and the gameplay is simple yet addictive.”
- “The game has amazing graphics and music, very pleasant and varied gameplay, in which you take on the role of one of the hiding, or a hunter and will be forced to hide or seek.”
- “At face value, peekaboo is just a lame hidden object/pvp hide and seek game, where the developers couldn't do PC graphics properly so they used low poly/voxel style 'art' to cover up their incompetency.”
- “N64 graphics using 90% of a 2080ti, yeah, this is just a bitcoin miner.”
- “No one plays; all servers are empty, and if you have more than one monitor, this game is not for you as the mouse won't lock into the game and move out of the main screen no matter what graphics settings you choose.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of Peekaboo is characterized by its lighthearted and chaotic approach to the classic hide-and-seek concept, emphasizing humor and social interaction over competitive mechanics. Players enjoy its simple yet addictive mechanics, vibrant graphics, and engaging dynamics that keep rounds fast-paced and entertaining, making it an ideal choice for casual multiplayer sessions with friends. While the game offers a straightforward experience, it successfully captivates players with its charming visuals and innovative gameplay features.
- “The gameplay loop is straightforward but surprisingly addictive.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly engaging and fun.”
- “Peekaboo redefines hide and seek with its innovative gameplay and stunning visuals.”
- “The game has no interesting mechanics to make it different from the others; I would prefer playing any other prop hunt game, even the Minecraft one.”
- “I like the looks of this game and the gameplay, but I don't like some of the bugs that make you win just by hiding outside the map. Overall, it's a very good experience and very fun with friends, because yes, you can create custom and public rooms.”
- “The gameplay is like early access.”
humor
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Peekaboo" is a standout feature, characterized by its lighthearted chaos and whimsical gameplay that encourages laughter and creativity among friends. Players appreciate the game's amusing mechanics, such as the cat-and-mouse dynamic and the humorous interactions that arise during hide-and-seek scenarios. While some critiques mention issues like repetitive music and slow movement, the overall consensus is that the game provides a fun and entertaining experience, especially in a social setting.
- “Rather than being a realistic or competitive shooter, Peekaboo aims for lighthearted chaos and accessibility, emphasizing humor, spontaneity, and social fun over mechanical precision.”
- “It captures the spontaneity of classic prop-hunt modes and wraps it in a bright, family-friendly presentation that encourages creativity and humor.”
- “I have had an absolute blast playing this game; the suspense it creates is hilarious.”
- “It's not fun; the game music is unfunny, overused free-to-use music. The movement is slow and irritating, the maps are huge, and there are a lot of glitches that make the game not enjoyable.”
- “Nothing special, mostly funny.”
music
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the engaging and varied soundtracks that enhance the gameplay experience, while others criticize it as unoriginal and overly reliant on royalty-free tracks commonly used in online content. Many users note that the sound design effectively complements the visuals, providing a pleasant backdrop without being distracting. Overall, the music contributes positively to the atmosphere, though opinions on its quality and originality vary significantly.
- “The sound design complements the visuals with light background music and satisfying audio cues for transformations, hits, and taunts.”
- “A great game with a cool soundtrack.”
- “The graphics are top-notch with a pleasant soundtrack that will allow you to immerse yourself in the gameplay.”
- “It's not fun; the game music is unfunny, overused free-to-use music. The movement is slow and irritating, and the maps are huge with a lot of glitches that make the game not enjoyable.”
- “Most of the music in the game is royalty-free music that YouTubers use for their comedic videos or just as background noise.”
- “The sounds and background music are some free copyright tracks that can be found on YouTube and are pretty boring and not original.”
story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the story aspect of the game, with some players noting a lack of narrative depth and comparing it to games focused solely on gameplay, while others praise the plot as engaging and well-crafted. Overall, the emphasis seems to lean more towards gameplay than storytelling, with some players expressing a desire for a more developed single-player experience.
- “This story is my new religion.”
- “In this game, the plot is worthily made.”
- “An interesting plot of the game, great graphics and gameplay 10/10.”
- “✅ the Tetris plot is better.”
- “☑️ this game has no story.”
- “Since there's no story mode we are jumping straight to graphics.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and unresponsive gameplay that detract from the overall experience. While some players note that certain glitches can add unexpected elements to the game, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game feels abandoned, lacking regular updates to address these issues. Despite its potential, many users find the current state of stability to be a significant barrier to enjoyment.
- “Basically no players and buggy and exploitable as hell.”
- “Expect some glitches that won't be fixed as it seems abandoned.”
- “Unfortunately this is a very buggy game with not many players.”
optimization
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its ability to run smoothly on a wide range of hardware, including older systems, while maintaining good graphics quality. However, some users noted performance issues, such as subpar frame rates and the inability to disable motion blur. Despite these concerns, many players found the game to be well-optimized, making it accessible and enjoyable for various PC configurations.
- “The simplicity of the design also ensures smooth performance on a wide range of hardware, making the game accessible to almost any player.”
- “What really surprised me was its optimization; I specifically launched it on an old 2012 laptop for this purpose, and it ran smoothly.”
- “Unique graphics, a lot of game items, there is multiplayer, inside the game store, and the game is perfectly optimized.”
- “Performance is subpar and there's no way to disable motion blur.”
- “Need optimization.”
- “The game is optimized.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a whimsical and carefree energy that enhances its party-like environment, making it ideal for social interactions among friends. Players appreciate the beautiful and high-quality graphics, which contribute to a comfy and immersive experience across a variety of maps. Overall, the atmosphere is consistently described as engaging and enjoyable, perfect for casual gaming sessions.
- “The whimsical presentation captures a carefree energy that reinforces the game’s party-like atmosphere.”
- “The game encourages social interaction and sharpens observation skills while maintaining a light-hearted atmosphere.”
- “It has so much potential; the atmosphere is so comfy, and the graphics are great.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing frustration over in-game purchases and a low-quality mobile app priced at $6. Additionally, the presence of intrusive advertisements, including inappropriate content, has further detracted from the overall experience, leading to disappointment among players.
- “I was only upset about the in-game purchases, but I didn't notice any significant disadvantages.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't hinder gameplay.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers optional purchases without forcing them on players.”
- “It's been dumped here as a greedy, nasty cash grab.”
- “Redisaster dumped this on Steam as a cash grab, with a completely insulting $6 price for a mobile app.”
- “They also released a cross-platform version that is just a cash grab mobile game.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's simplicity and surprise elements as key factors in fostering deep emotional connections and lasting memories. Its impact on cognitive and social development, along with its ability to provide stress relief, contributes to a rich emotional experience that resonates with users. Overall, it is celebrated for its profound emotional influence, making it a standout title in the gaming landscape.
- “Its simplicity, surprise element, and ability to foster emotional connections make it arguably the best game ever.”
- “These positive interactions strengthen emotional ties and create memories that last a lifetime.”
- “Its simple yet profound impact on cognitive development, emotional bonding, and stress relief makes it the best game ever.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users consistently highlight the game's "infinitely replayable" nature, indicating that it offers a compelling experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “Infinitely replayable.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, often requiring significant time investment and effort, leading some to feel that a second life would be necessary to endure it.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Horribly tedious.”