Psychopath Massacre
- June 6, 2024
- Galactic Crows
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Get on itch.io StorePsychopath Massacre is a short, first-person horror puzzle game with a VHS effect, challenging you to escape a psychopath's lair within 5 hours. The game integrates microphone usage to interact with the enemy and in-game events. The story unfolds as you uncover details of a real-life Romanian serial killer's murder spree through discovered videotapes. Please note, the game might contain bugs, but continuous improvements are being made.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and an immersive atmosphere, enhanced by a captivating soundtrack and VHS aesthetics.
- Gameplay is engaging and offers a good balance of challenge, with a practice mode that helps players learn the map and mechanics.
- The inclusion of voice recognition commands adds a unique twist to the horror escape genre, making it a fun experience for fans of similar games.
- The game suffers from optimization issues, with reports of FPS drops and misleading system requirements leading to performance problems.
- Players have noted a lack of variety in the killer's behavior and weapons, as well as the absence of safe hiding spots, which can detract from the gameplay experience.
- Some users experienced bugs, including potential softlocks and difficulty finding necessary items, which can lead to frustration during play.
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game, particularly the chase soundtrack featuring congo drums, has received mixed reviews; while some players find it addictive and effective in enhancing the horror atmosphere, others find it off-putting. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's tense mood, immersing players in the experience of being pursued by a terrifying antagonist.
“I think this chase drum music became an addiction for me.”
“The mood and music keep you on edge the whole time and it just adds to the feeling of being held captive by this scary psychopath.”
“What I can say about this game is that the chase music is great. It is a very interesting, captivating horror game with exceptional graphics. You can see the experience and involvement shown by the developer, as well as their imagination and creativity. I recommend it with great pleasure to all fans of horror games and not only.”
“The congo drums for chase music are really off-putting for this game.”
“The mood and music keep you on edge the whole time, and it just adds to the feeling of being held captive by this scary psychopath.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their beauty and atmospheric VHS visuals, showcasing the developer's creativity and effort. However, some users noted that there is room for improvement, particularly in enhancing death animations and diversifying the killer's weaponry. Overall, the game's visuals contribute significantly to its captivating horror experience.
“Beautiful graphics and scary gameplay!”
“What I can say about this game is that it is a very interesting, captivating horror game, with exceptional graphics. It is clear that intensive work was done on its conception, showcasing the experience and involvement of the developer, as well as their imagination and creativity.”
“The graphics could have been better; there could have been more interesting death animations, and the killer could have had more or different weapons instead of the same thing all the time.”
“"Psychopath Massacre" is a horror escape room game with atmospheric VHS visuals and sound effects.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its beautiful graphics and immersive atmosphere, with a straightforward mechanics system that enhances the experience. Players express excitement for future chapters, highlighting the engaging and scary elements that contribute to the overall enjoyment.
“I can't wait for more chapters if they drop, loved the immersive environment and getting to know all the mechanics.”
“I really like the way it looks so far; the gameplay is also quite atmospheric and rather straightforward to complete if you figure out the pattern.”
“Beautiful graphics and scary gameplay!”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of "psychopath massacre" is highly praised for its immersive VHS visuals and sound effects, which effectively enhance the horror experience. Players appreciate the game's aesthetic and find the overall ambiance contributes significantly to the gameplay, making it both engaging and straightforward.
“Psychopath Massacre is a horror escape room game with atmospheric VHS visuals and sound effects.”
“It has a very good atmosphere, especially with the VHS aesthetics.”
“I really like the way it looks so far; the gameplay is also quite atmospheric and rather straightforward to complete if you figure out the pattern.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for poor optimization, with players experiencing inconsistent framerates averaging 30-40 FPS, despite having a capable graphics card (2060). Additionally, the PC specifications listed on the Steam store are deemed misleading, suggesting that the game may not be well-optimized for its intended hardware.
“This game is a good game, and the dev seems to care greatly about it. I'll give credit; however, the PC specs on the Steam store are misleading, or this game is badly optimized.”
“This game runs on the Unity engine. After testing the framerate, I get an average of 30-40 fps, and it hits 60 but only for 2 seconds before going down, which means bad optimization, or overall this game just isn't rated for the 2060.”
“[b] needs optimization fixes.”
