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Scary World

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54%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
optimization, story
79% User Score Based on 19 reviews

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Scary World is a single player survival shooter game with fantasy and comedy themes. It was developed by Keith Burgun Games and was released on January 22, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

You are about to see a scary world. Your goal is to survive just ten minutes in this bouncy, bumpy, dynamic and surprising bullet heaven. Inspired by Vampire Survivors.

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79%
Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
story2 negative mentions
  • Scary World offers a unique twist on the bullet heaven genre with its fast-paced, 10-minute runs that keep gameplay engaging and addictive.
  • The game features a variety of characters with distinct abilities, encouraging different playstyles and strategies, which enhances replayability.
  • The pixel art style and music create an enjoyable atmosphere, contributing to the overall fun and humor of the game.
  • Movement controls can feel sluggish and unresponsive, making dodging and maneuvering difficult, which detracts from the gameplay experience.
  • The game lacks essential features found in similar titles, such as a re-roll option for items and a leveling system for characters, leading to balance issues.
  • Several visual bugs and inconsistencies, including invisible enemies and unbalanced character abilities, hinder the overall polish of the game.
  • gameplay
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a steep learning curve that rewards players for mastering mechanics and understanding the map layout, with a notable emphasis on mechanical skill over mere knowledge. Unique features like "diamond abilities" and character-specific mechanics add strategic depth, making the gameplay both challenging and engaging. Overall, players find the gameplay fun, addictive, and rich in variety, with a captivating blend of combat scenarios and character dynamics.

    • “The gameplay is where the scary world shines, with varied combat scenarios and a unique roster of characters.”
    • “The 'diamond abilities' you can get by mixing and matching the different colored ability gems is a really cool mechanic, and adds a lot of strategy to which abilities you go for.”
    • “For a game of this kind, there is a surprising amount of depth in the mechanics.”
    • “The game explains little of its mechanics, and so it highly rewards you for paying attention to and learning them (e.g. bonuses you trigger), as well as the map's layout.”
    • “I find the weapons in this game take a bit more getting used to; I'd say this game requires a bit more mechanical skill than something like Vampire Survivors, which is more focused on knowledge.”
    • “It’d make a big difference in the gameplay, and letting players choose if they want it would be a nice touch.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received positive feedback for its relaxing and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers noted that it complements the dark environments and unique character designs effectively, with many highlighting its excellence and readability in relation to the game's art style.

    • “The music is excellent, and the art style, while simple, is quite readable, which is the most important thing for this type of game.”
    • “Environments are dark and atmospheric, and the character designs stand out with unique visual identities and music.”
    • “Gotta say, I tend to turn music off when playing games as I watch YouTube or films, but the music on this is actually quite relaxing.”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers solid replayability, with a variety of characters featuring unique abilities and passive skills that enhance strategic depth. While the layouts may not be procedurally generated, the diverse character options and enemy spawns contribute to a fun and engaging experience, making it a highly replayable title in the bullet heaven genre. Overall, it is rated 7/10 for replayability, appealing to fans looking for quick yet varied gameplay.

    • “Overall a fun, highly replayable, and unique entry in the bullet heaven / vs-like genre.”
    • “While some heroes feel unbalanced, the overall experience offers strategic depth and replayability.”
    • “While the layouts don’t feel procedurally generated, the variety in character abilities and enemy spawns offers enough replayability for fans of the genre.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their classic rogue-like pixel art style, which effectively complements the game's tone and enhances immersion. Users appreciate the consistent aesthetic and readability, noting that it suits the lighthearted and wacky gameplay. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the experience, earning an 8/10 rating.

    • “The classic roguelike/pixel art style complements the tone of the game.”
    • “The consistent aesthetic enhances immersion.”
    • “The art style, while simple, is quite readable, which is the most important thing for this type of game.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is generally praised, with a performance rating of 9/10, providing a smooth experience even in intense scenarios. However, some users report occasional stuttering and slowdowns after extended playtime of 7-10 minutes.

    • “The game's optimization ensures a smooth experience, even while seemingly hundreds of enemies swarmed around me.”
    • “Performance: 9/10”
    • “I started experiencing occasional stuttering and slowdowns after 7-10 minutes of gameplay.”
    • “The game's optimization is lacking, leading to performance issues during intense moments.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with only a brief introduction to its eerie universe. This underwhelming narrative, combined with other gameplay issues, prevents the game from achieving its full potential.

    • “The game offers no story beyond its initial intro, which briefly introduces players to its eerie universe.”
    • “However, the lack of procedurally generated layouts, an underwhelming story, and character balance issues hold it back from reaching its full potential.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its strong sense of humor, with players finding the chaotic physics—where objects and characters can unpredictably fly around—particularly amusing. Overall, the humor adds a delightful and entertaining layer to the gameplay experience.

    • “The game is also really funny.”
    • “Great sense of humor.”
    • “The physics mostly behaves but occasionally goes nuts, which is funny; things fly around the screen (including yourself) like pinballs.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is enhanced by distinct visual identities and atmospheric environments, which contribute to a memorable and immersive experience. The unique character designs, paired with evocative music, further enrich the overall narrative and emotional depth.

    • “The character development is incredibly rich, with each character having a unique backstory that unfolds beautifully throughout the game.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve based on the choices I make, making every decision feel impactful and personal.”
    • “The depth of the characters is impressive; their growth and relationships are woven seamlessly into the narrative.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by dark and immersive environments, complemented by distinctive character designs and a fitting soundscape. While the audio elements are not revolutionary, they effectively enhance the overall ambiance of the game.

    • “The environments are dark and atmospheric, and the character designs stand out with unique visual identities and music.”
    • “While not groundbreaking, the soundscape adds to the game’s overall atmosphere.”
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Scary World is a survival shooter game with fantasy and comedy themes.

Scary World is available on PC and Windows.

Scary World was released on January 22, 2025.

Scary World was developed by Keith Burgun Games.

Scary World has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its optimization.

Scary World is a single player game.

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