Retro Horror Story

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Step into the eerie, pixelated world of the 90s with Retro Horror Story, a chilling first-person survival horror game inspired by classic retro games. After playing a cursed cartridge, you find yourself stranded inside a maze-like liminal space that has claimed the lives of many before you! Navigate the twisted maze, solve puzzles, uncover the mystery of the labyrinth, and escape a terrifying en…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Charming retro graphics and sound that effectively capture the horror atmosphere.
Engaging gameplay with fun puzzles, intense monster chases, and enjoyable boss fights.
Delivers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic horror games and slasher films.

The game is relatively short, taking only 40-50 minutes to complete.
Some gameplay elements feel generic and may not stand out in the horror genre.
There are minor bugs and AI issues that can detract from the overall experience.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Retro Horror Story" is a nostalgic homage to classic slasher films, featuring a familiar plot where players navigate a nightmare maze while being pursued by a monster. With a simple yet engaging narrative, the game incorporates elements of survival horror and allows players to uncover the stories of other trapped characters, enhancing the overall experience. The charming retro graphics and sound design complement the straightforward storytelling, making it a well-executed throwback to the genre.
- “Well, my review is definitely positive, because this game delivers exactly what it promises: a retro horror story!”
- “From the classic plot (that reminded me a little bit of Nightmare on Elm Street) to the simplistic but fun and effective gameplay, this game is a well-executed throwback to classic slasher horror movies and to the first stealth-driven horror games from 10 years ago.”
- “Same story, other place.”
- “There are other kids that are trapped like you, try and make it out to tell their story.”
- “Retro horror story is a short, simple but relatively well made horror game where you must run from a monster while trapped inside a nightmare maze based video game.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Retro Horror Story are praised for their charming retro aesthetic, blending low-polygon models, pixelated textures, and 2D sprites with modern lighting effects, particularly neon lights, to enhance the nostalgic experience. Additionally, the personalization of the antagonist's model is noted as a commendable feature that adds uniqueness to the game.
- “Retro Horror Story has very charming retro graphics and sounds.”
- “I appreciated the personalization of the antagonist's model (which is not trivial at all nowadays, unfortunately) and the particularly charming graphics that propose an admixture between well-known old formulas (low-polygon models, pixelated textures, 2D sprites...) with fancy modern light effects (focused on 'neon' light to maintain the retro feel).”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users consistently praise the game's atmosphere, noting that it effectively captures the intended mood and environment.
- “That captures the atmosphere very, very well.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplistic yet enjoyable mechanics, effectively capturing the essence of classic slasher horror films and early stealth-driven horror games. Players appreciate the nostalgic feel and execution, making it a fun throwback experience.
- “From the classic plot (that reminded me a little bit of 'A Nightmare on Elm Street') to the simplistic but fun and effective gameplay, this game is a well-executed throwback to classic slasher horror movies and to the first stealth-driven horror games from 10 years ago.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with users noting occasional bugs such as persistent stuttering in performance mode and AI issues. However, these drawbacks do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to a strong recommendation for players.
- “Despite a few bugs here and there (slight constant stutter even on performance mode, and a bit flawed AI that sometimes gets mysteriously stuck), I 100% recommend this Halloween treat, especially during the spooky month!”