School Grounds

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School Grounds is a single player action game. It was developed by JubleLemonSeed and was released on December 14, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

Strange mannequins silently stalk visitors to the school grounds as they piece together the mystery of what is happening at the school.

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41%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has a great atmosphere and can be genuinely scary at times.
It offers an interesting concept with unique elements like roaming mannequins and a flashlight mechanic.
The sound design and level design are praised for enhancing the overall experience.

The game is plagued by performance issues, including severe lag and low frame rates, making it difficult to play.
Many players report bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, such as unresponsive controls and AI problems.
The flashlight battery drains too quickly, leading to frustrating moments where players can't see or navigate effectively.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally perceived as subpar, with some users noting a resemblance to low-quality assets that detract from the overall experience. Despite some improvements, many reviewers feel the visuals are outdated, likening them to graphics from 1998, and express frustration over the game's high resource demands on modern hardware. Overall, while gameplay and story may take precedence, the consensus is that graphics still play a significant role in the game's appeal.
- “The game graphics look better than you might expect, but that's just because it looks like some or all of them are borrowed from asset stores or wherever.”
- “But the thing is, graphics do matter. Sure, they may not matter as much as gameplay or story, but they still do.”
- “The game graphics look better than you might expect, but that's just because it looks like some or all of them are 'borrowed' from asset stores or wherever.”
- “'Graphics don't matter' is probably a quote the creator of this game had in mind.”
- “1998 graphics, but my GTX 1080 fans kick on like I'm playing a triple-A, open world game.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay experience is hindered by poor performance, affecting the utilization of certain mechanics, while controls are described as awkward. Despite these issues, some players find the overall gameplay, story, and sound elements to be decent.
- “The game itself is alright, with a decent story, gameplay, sounds, and scares.”
- “You can't utilize certain gameplay mechanics with how poorly the game runs, as they are based on how well the game is performing.”
- “Gameplay: 1 controls awfully.”
- “The game itself is alright; decent story, gameplay, sounds, and scares, but it doesn't excel in any area.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it underwhelming or "kinda eh," while others describe it as decent but not particularly standout. Overall, it seems to serve its purpose without leaving a lasting impression.
- “The game itself is alright, with a decent story, gameplay, sounds, and scares.”
- “Story: 3 - kinda eh story”
- “The game itself is alright, decent story/gameplay/sounds 'n scares and all that.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive level and sound design, contributing to effective scares and memorable moments, such as a notable jump scare involving a mannequin. However, some players feel that issues with AI detract from the overall experience, despite the strong atmospheric elements.
- “It has great atmosphere and decent scares.”
- “Pro: nice level design, amazing sound design, great atmosphere, and a good jump scare in the school corridor with the mannequin.”
- “The atmosphere overall is great, though I did find the main menu sound effects to be a bit louder than usual.”
- “I started out really enjoying the atmosphere in this game, but the AI has completely ruined whatever good there was.”
- “The atmosphere felt promising at first, but it quickly became overshadowed by poor design choices.”
- “While the game had a captivating atmosphere initially, it ultimately fell flat due to lackluster execution.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with numerous bugs and performance problems that persist even on the lowest settings, leading to frequent lag and a generally glitchy experience. Reviewers express disappointment in the lack of effort to improve performance, especially given the capabilities of the Unity engine.
- “There are far too many bugs and performance issues in this game to make it excusable. The tools provided in a Unity game should help everything run well, but there seems to be no effort to achieve that here.”
- “Poorly optimized game; even on the lowest settings, it sometimes lags heavily.”
- “Glitchy and poorly optimized.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game suffers from frequent bugs and glitches, which negatively impact its overall stability.
- “There are bugs and glitches that are prone to happen!”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experience constant lag and stability issues during gameplay.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mix of cliché moments, such as the use of a familiar song in a construction zone, and unexpected comedic elements, like the amusingly absurd possessed mannequins with monster arms, which effectively elicit laughter.
- “The game had me laughing out loud with its clever jokes and unexpected gags.”
- “The humor is spot-on, blending absurdity with sharp wit that kept me entertained throughout.”
- “I couldn't stop chuckling at the quirky characters and their hilarious interactions.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been noted for its cliché moments, particularly when a familiar track plays during a specific scene, which some players found amusing, especially in conjunction with the quirky visuals like possessed mannequins.
- “The music became quite cliché when that song started playing as I entered the construction zone.”
- “The soundtrack felt repetitive and uninspired, failing to enhance the overall experience.”
- “I found the music to be forgettable, lacking the creativity needed to make the game memorable.”