PUPPETEERS

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PUPPETEERS is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Puppeteer Games and was released on November 2, 2022. It received negative reviews from players.

PUPPETEERS is a first person, action packed co-op horror game. Experience a terrifying campaign by yourself, or partner up with up to 4 players in a cooperative horror adventure. Run. Hide. But try not to scream, it might hear you.

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Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

story6 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

The singleplayer campaign has amazing graphics and a compelling story, making it a standout in the horror genre.
The game offers a thrilling atmosphere with jump scares that can genuinely frighten players.
Despite its bugs, the game shows great potential and is fun to play with friends, especially in multiplayer mode.

The game is plagued with numerous bugs and performance issues, making it difficult to play and enjoy.
Many players have reported frustrating glitches, such as unresponsive controls and problems with multiplayer functionality.
The game lacks helpful hints and clear instructions, which can leave players confused about how to progress.

stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches reported by players, including lighting problems, object clipping, and unresponsive controls. Many users find these issues so disruptive that they struggle to enjoy the game, indicating a pressing need for updates and fixes to improve overall stability.
- “This game has a lot of bugs and glitches such as some ceilings clipping with each other.”
- “Couldn’t even play this for 10 minutes before my eyes stung from a lighting bug. Maybe in the future this will be a good game, but for now it's too buggy to enjoy :(”
- “Interacting with 'Q' in single player makes the lights go crazy, objects glitching out of distance, buttons don't work. It's really frustrating considering I just started the game up and there are huge glitches.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in Chapter 1 is praised for its engaging narrative and impressive graphics, but it suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues. Additionally, the character design humorously contrasts with the storyline, featuring middle-aged men instead of the intended teenage characters.
- “Story mode chapter 1 has amazing graphics and a captivating story.”
- “The only thing that was good was the story going into the level.”
- “The funniest part was when the story is about a 'group of teenagers' and then the character models are bald guys in their 30s wearing office clothes.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in Story Mode Chapter 1 are praised for their quality and storytelling, yet they suffer from issues such as faded colors and numerous bugs that impact overall performance.
- “The graphics are faded and washed out.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game received mixed feedback, with some players praising the ending song as exceptional. However, there were also humorous mentions of unexpected metal tracks during gameplay issues, indicating a varied experience with the soundtrack.
- “The ending song was amazing; that's all it gets from me.”
- “One of my friends even started hearing some sort of metal music track while stuck on the train before the game crashed, lol.”
- “One of my friends even started hearing some sort of metal music track while stuck on the train before the game crashed.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of Story Mode Chapter 1 is notably poor, as players report impressive graphics and an engaging story overshadowed by numerous bugs and performance issues.
- “Story mode chapter 1 has amazing graphics and story but is riddled with tons of bugs and performance issues.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is described as creepy and engaging, particularly enhancing the experience when played with friends, making it both fun and immersive.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, creating a sense of tension that keeps you on edge.”
- “The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, drawing you into its eerie world.”
- “The combination of sound design and visuals creates an atmosphere that is both captivating and unsettling.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its unintentional comedic elements, with players finding enjoyment in its perceived shortcomings and absurdities. Many users appreciate the "so bad it's funny" quality, suggesting that the humor arises from the game's flaws rather than intentional comedic design.
- “This is so bad it's funny.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts high replayability due to its exceptionally crafted singleplayer campaign and engaging multiplayer mode, making it a must-have for players.
- “The singleplayer campaign is exceptionally well made, and the replayability with the multiplayer makes this game a must-have.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The multiplayer gameplay is reminiscent of "Devour," featuring unique elements like masks, traps, and distinct animations for each puppet, which add variety and depth to the experience.
- “The multiplayer has a gameplay style similar to Devour, featuring unique traits such as masks, traps, and animations for each puppet.”