Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror
- October 20, 2014
- Glitchy Pixel
Get on SteamPoltergeist: A Pixelated Horror is a puzzle game for PC/Mac/Linux, in which you are a ghost named Henry B. Knight. You will scare the tenants currently living in your house, so you can have some peace at last in the afterlife.
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Reviews
- Charming graphics and engaging characters that add to the overall appeal of the game.
- Fun and addictive puzzle mechanics that provide a casual gaming experience.
- Creative powers and unique boss fights that keep the gameplay interesting.
- Puzzles are generally too easy and lack depth, leading to a repetitive experience.
- The game is relatively short with limited replayability, making it feel less valuable at full price.
- Technical issues and inconsistent mechanics can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a charming yet repetitive experience, featuring a range of powers that lack significant mechanical diversity. While the graphics add to its appeal, the overall simplicity and lack of depth lead to a sense of boredom, making it difficult to justify its regular price.
“Charming gameplay and graphics.”
“The powers range from jiggling loose objects to full-on possessing people, but their mechanical functions are all similar.”
“It’s enough to forgive concepts that aren’t fully fleshed out or gameplay with rough edges, and that’s exactly what it does for this title.”
“So this game had an odd charm with its graphics and gameplay, but just to get it out of the way, it's not worth the $8 they charge regularly.”
“The gameplay is extremely simple to the point of being boring, and the animations are underwhelming.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a unique blend of retro 2D characters set against chunky, voxel-style 3D environments, creating an oddly charming aesthetic. While the visuals and accompanying sound effects add to the game's appeal, some players feel that the overall experience does not justify its regular price of $8.
“The adorable visuals are coupled with some equally adorable sound effects of gasps, screams, and Sims-style nonsense.”
“Charming gameplay and graphics.”
“The graphics are a peculiar mix of 2D characters against chunky, voxel-like 3D levels.”
“This game has an odd charm with its graphics and gameplay, but just to get it out of the way, it's not worth the $8 they charge regularly.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story of "Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror" revolves around a vengeful protagonist seeking to scare away unwanted guests from an old mansion, blending elements of tragedy and revenge. While the narrative is simplistic and somewhat repetitive, it effectively complements the game's puzzle mechanics and evokes a sense of nostalgia for fans of the genre. Overall, the progression of the story enhances the gameplay experience, though it could benefit from a touch more humor.
“The story has a nice progression for a game that is so based on its puzzles!”
“The protagonist's story is tragic enough to build up feelings of sweet revenge.”
“Poltergeist: A Pixelated Horror is a puzzle game that aims to scare people, with a protagonist hell-bent on freaking out his unwanted guests.”
“The story of the protagonist is tragic enough to build up some feelings of sweet revenge, but it lacks depth and engagement.”
“Not really as humorous as it could have been, and the story feels flat and uninspired.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received for its nice soundtrack and effective simplicity, though it tends to become repetitive and may lead players to turn it off after a short period. Overall, it complements the game's puzzles and story progression without being overly intrusive.
“Nice soundtrack, simplistic and repetitive but effective and not annoying. The art is awesome, the puzzles are great, and the story has a nice progression for a game so focused on its puzzles!”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is criticized for being buggy, particularly regarding the noise ability that inconsistently teleports players to different rooms, which can lead to frustration during puzzles.
“The game is incredibly buggy, especially with the noise ability that moves players to different rooms. It's so inconsistent with who it calls to the room, making it frustrating in some puzzles.”
“I encountered numerous stability issues that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
“The frequent crashes and glitches make it hard to enjoy the game.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game has been criticized for lacking the intended horror elements, with users noting it feels repetitive and fails to create a creepy ambiance. While the pixelated style is appreciated, it does not contribute to an engaging or immersive experience.
“Yeah, it's a cool idea and I normally love pixelated games, but it's very repetitive and is definitely nothing to do with a horror game. It doesn't even have a creepy atmosphere! Yes, it gives you a few new mechanics, but the replayability is nil.”
