PUPPETEERS

About

"Puppeteers" is an episodic indie horror game with ultra-realistic graphics, offering single-player and multiplayer co-op gameplay. In multiplayer mode, players must work together to burn dolls and escape the puppet's wrath, with escalating difficulty. As a psychological horror game, it delivers a chilling atmosphere and intense action, playable on PC with optional Hard and Insane difficulty levels.

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38%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

story3 positive mentions

stability5 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, providing a fun experience, especially in multiplayer.
Despite its issues, many players see potential in the game and are excited for future updates and improvements.

The game is plagued with numerous bugs and performance issues, making it difficult to play and enjoy.
Many players have reported frustrating gameplay experiences due to glitches, unresponsive controls, and crashes.
The lack of helpful hints and poor menu design contribute to a confusing user experience, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.

stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches reported, including lighting problems, object clipping, and unresponsive controls. Players have expressed frustration over these technical problems, making it difficult to enjoy the game. Overall, the current state of stability is a major drawback.
- “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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story mode features an engaging narrative with impressive graphics, but it suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues. Players find humor in the disconnect between the story's premise of "teenagers" and the character models, which are depicted as bald men in their 30s dressed in office attire.
- “Story mode chapter 1 has amazing graphics and a captivating story.”
- “The only thing that was good was the story leading into the level.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics in Story Mode Chapter 1 are praised for their impressive quality and storytelling, but they suffer from significant bugs and performance issues, leading to a faded and washed-out appearance.
- “The graphics are faded and washed out.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game received mixed feedback, with one standout ending song praised as amazing, while another user humorously noted an unexpected metal track experience during a game crash. Overall, the music seems to have moments of brilliance but lacks consistency.
- “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.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
While the graphics and story in chapter 1 of the story mode are praised, players report significant bugs and performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “Story mode chapter 1 has amazing graphics and story but is riddled with tons of bugs and performance issues.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced significant frame rate drops during intense scenes, which ruined the immersion.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere is described as creepy and engaging, making it particularly enjoyable when played with friends.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, creating a sense of tension and excitement that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
- “The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, with stunning visuals and sound design that draw you into its world.”
- “Every corner of the game is filled with a palpable sense of dread, making exploration both thrilling and nerve-wracking.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is characterized as intentionally poor, leading to a comedic experience that some players find entertaining.
- “This is so bad, it's funny!”
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious and keeps me laughing throughout!”
- “I love the witty dialogue and absurd situations that make every moment enjoyable!”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game boasts high replayability due to its well-crafted singleplayer campaign and engaging multiplayer mode, making it a must-have for players.
- “The single-player campaign is exceptionally well made, and the replayability with the multiplayer makes this game a must-have.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The gameplay features a multiplayer experience reminiscent of "Devour," enhanced by unique elements like masks, traps, and distinct animations for each puppet, adding depth and variety to the overall experience.
- “The multiplayer features a gameplay style reminiscent of 'Devour', enhanced with unique elements like masks, traps, and distinct animations for each puppet.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and offers a variety of mechanics that keep each session fresh and exciting.”
- “The cooperative gameplay encourages teamwork and strategy, making every match a thrilling experience.”
- “The multiplayer has a gameplay style similar to Devour, but it lacks depth and variety, making it feel repetitive after a few rounds.”
- “The mechanics are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience and makes it frustrating to play.”
- “The gameplay feels unbalanced, with certain characters or strategies dominating the experience, leading to a lack of fair competition.”